Everything you’ll need to know and do in your first few weeks.
Your first weeks at university will be an exciting but busy time. We have lots of activities planned to make you feel happy and settled, and support is always available if you need it. The list below will help you work through everything you’ll need to know and do in your first few weeks as a new student at Nottingham.
There are practical tasks like connecting to wifi, induction activities to get to know your school, and opportunities to meet friends with common interests through the Students’ Union.
Please select UK or international student below to see a list of the essential tasks you need to complete when you arrive.
Are you a UK student or an international student? Please select from the tabs below.
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Connect to eduroam wifi and complete registration
When you arrive on campus ensure you connect to the university’s main wireless network, called eduroam. You can stay connected wherever you are on campus.
When you connect to eduroam using your university email address and password, this automatically confirms your arrival and completes your university in-person registration.
Need help? Take a look at our help and support webpages.
2
Collect your university card
It can take up to 10 days to produce your card from when you submit your application. Your card collection location will vary depending on your school. Find your location by using the button below.
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Connect to eduroam wifi
When you arrive on campus ensure you connect to the university’s main wireless network, called eduroam, using your university email address and password. You can stay connected wherever you are on campus.
Need help? Take a look at our help and support webpages.
4
Collect your university card
It can take up to 10 days to produce your card from when you submit your application. Your card collection location will vary depending on your school. Find your location by using the button below.
5
Attend your in-person registration appointment
Complete your registration by confirming your attendance as soon as possible and no later than three weeks after your course start date.
If you didn't book an appointment before you arrived, you can book one now.
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Check and/or collect your visa documentation
The UK is moving to a digital immigration system but some students may still receive a biometric residence permit (BRP), which is an immigration document issued onto an ID card. Check our information for details on both scenarios, including where to collect a BRP card, if applicable.
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Complete module enrolment
Module enrolment opens on Wednesday 25 September. We'll remind you closer to the time - watch this space!
If your course doesn't offer optional modules, this step does not apply to you.
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Complete module enrolment
If you're on a study abroad, intercampus or 2+2 programme, you'll receive an email invitation to complete module enrolment on Thursday 8 August. For everyone else, module enrolment opens on Wednesday 25 September. We'll remind you closer to the time.
If your course doesn't offer optional modules, this step does not apply to you.
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Get to know the Students' Union (SU)
See what your SU has in store for your time at Nottingham – find out what welcome activities are available, how to join clubs and societies, and generally make the most of your time at the University of Nottingham.
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Explore Moodle
Log in to Moodle with your university username and password and start exploring your school/department pages.
You'll find lots of information and resources to help you prepare for your course, but please allow for up to three days after you have registered for your mandatory modules to appear.
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View your academic timetable
You will be able to see the master timetable once you've completed online registration. Individual teaching timetables will be available from Friday 27 September for the majority of students.
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