New Student Checklist

Here's a list of essential tasks, including which documents to bring.

To do before you arrive

Complete online registration as soon as you receive the email asking you to do so (this should be around 30 days before your course is due to start). Learn more about registration
As part of online registration, you will be asked to upload a photo for your campus card. Please go to the photo upload help page if you need assistance with this task
Once you have completed online registration, you can start using your UEA email account straight away. You will already start to see emails from UEA via this account, including information on how to access your timetable
Apply to Student Finance if you haven’t already done so. Applications for Student Finance open in the spring and you have 9 months after your course start date to apply. Your student finance should arrive in your account 3-5 working days after you are fully registered and your course start date has passed. Please note, this does not apply to international students
Put your arrival date in your diary. All new students should arrive on campus between Friday 11 and Monday 14 September to complete in-person registration at the Welcome Hub in Congregation Hall. Your course start date will be on your School’s MyUEA induction pages
Check your School MyUEA pages for information on your new course and induction events planned for you
Check out IT Information for New Students to find out what type of laptop or desktop to bring with you and how to get connected to the UEA networks when you arrive
Disabled students, please complete the Disability Support Form and check out the Disability Support page

International students:

Once UEA has issued your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) statement, apply for your student visa to study in the UK. This process can take longer in the busy periods, so please do this as early as possible, to ensure you can arrive at UEA on time
Complete the Online Registration as above but remember that you will need to complete a Right to Study check when you arrive before your registration is fully complete
After you complete Online Registration, you will receive an email with instructions and a web link to book your Right to Study check. Please follow these instructions carefully and make sure you attend your Right to Study check once you have arrived
Update your CAS Shield account with your arrival information and visa documents (e.g. UKVI Decision Letter, Student visa vignette, flight ticket or booking confirmation)

To bring with you

If your religion means you don’t study or sit exams on any particular day, email the Director of Academic Services (sasDirector.pa@uea.ac.uk)
Certificates for qualifications (if you didn’t apply through UCAS) and any other documents you need to register on your course
Enough money to last a few days before your student loan clears, or you can open a bank account. If you require support with funding or budgeting, please visit the Student Support Finances web page
Your UEA IT username and password you generated when completing online registration. You will need this a lot, especially to access all IT Services, including campus wired and wireless networks, the virtual learning environment, computer labs and email services
Don’t forget to have your student number handy too, you will need this a lot, during your studies

International students (including EU):

Bring your passport, visa and the decision letter you received after your immigration permission was granted
Bring any documents listed on your CAS
Please retain evidence of your travel to and entry into the UK (tickets, boarding cards, etc.) We may ask to see these

University accommodation packing list

Bedding - Bedding is not provided so bring a sheet to cover the mattress, a duvet or warm cover, and pillows. You can order a bedding pack, which includes a duvet, pillow and sheets and this will be delivered to your room (if ordered before the deadline). Bedding packs can also be purchased from the Accommodation Office on arrival
Books for your course - Shelf space is limited so only bring the books you need or can't bear to be without
PC/Laptop/Tablet - You will need your own PC, laptop, or tablet if you want to use the network connection in your room
Other electrical equipment – If you would like to have an iron (ironing board provided in your flat), desk fan, or other electrical items in your room or flat, you may wish to wait until you arrive before buying making a purchase as flats often end up with multiple kettles, irons and rice cookers. Some electrical items are not allowed in residences, and items such as a fridge, microwave, mini oven or grill, are strictly prohibited. If in any doubt, please check with us first by emailing accom@uea.ac.uk
Kitchen equipment - Pans, kitchen utensils (including a chopping board and knife), crockery (plates, bowls, mugs) glasses and cutlery

To do when you get to UEA

Register with a doctor if you are living on campus or new to the area. If you commute outside of the local area, please make sure you are registered with your local surgery
If you are a full-time student and live off campus, register with your local council (e.g. Norwich City Council) for council tax exemption
Attend your School or Graduate School and other induction events. These will appear on your timetable
Take a campus tour so you can find your way around and familiarise yourself with buildings before your classes start. Campus tours will be available over the arrivals period and during Welcome Week and they start from the Square
Visit our IT Checklist for New and Returning Students to find out how to access all IT Services, including connecting to the wireless network when you arrive at UEA. You’ll need your UEA username and password to access this checklist
If you live in UEA halls of residence, make yourself aware of how to get in touch with the Residential Life Team and your Student Services Residents (SSR) - a poster on your kitchen pin board contains all the details

Collect your campus card

You can collect your campus card at the Welcome Hub in Congregation Hall between Friday 11 and Monday 14 September. If you arrive after this date, please go to the Student Information Zone (SIZ) on The Street. The IT Service Desk (ITSD) in the SIZ will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Students living in UEA Accommodation will receive their campus cards with keys when moving in
Please collect a lanyard for your campus card from your School of study

International students (including EU)

Bring your passport, valid share code and the decision letter you received after your immigration permission was granted
Attend a Student Visa Information Session. At your Right to Study check, you will be asked to book onto a visa information session that will provide crucial information about studying at UEA on a Student visa
If you are from a country at a high risk of Tuberculosis (TB), you must book a TB screening test within 10 days of arriving at UEA with the University Medical Services (UMS) centre. You must still do this even if you did this for your visa application. You can check whether you need one on the UMS website