AberAnticipation - Pre Arrival
In anticipation of getting to Aber, check out the essential tasks you will need to complete before arriving through a tailored checklist and some bitesized videos from our current students, along with some useful information before joining your new community.
The checklists and bitesized videos are designed to make each step of your journey joining Aberystwyth as smooth as possible.
Your AberAnticipation Pre-Arrival Checklist
There are certain things that we recommend you should do before you arrive at Aber so that you’re prepared and ready, and you’re then able to enjoy your first few weeks with us. Some of these tasks we deem are essential, and others are recommended.
Follow this shortened step by step guide to ensure that you’re aware of what you need to do before you arrive, and click on the link below to get more detailed information for each step of the journey.
Your Accommodation
Living in University Accommodation? Make sure you follow any pre-arrival instructions from our Accommodation Office and you can start applying in a few easy steps:
How to Apply for Accommodation
International Student?
Ensure you apply for and confirm your VISA arrangements
Applying for a student visa? Find out more information on how to prepare and submit your visa application.
How to Apply for and Confirm your VISA
Activate your Aberystwyth University IT account
Check your personal email inbox after you’ve met all the conditions of your course. You will receive an email to activate and set up your university IT account.
Ensure you get disability and learning support if needed
If you face health barriers, please inform us beforehand and reach out if you have a disability, learning difficulty, long-term medical condition, or mental health condition. We provide advice and support during your studies and our Student Advisers can guide you on available support and adjustments. You can email: accessibility@aber.ac.uk before your arrival.
Explore our Accessibility Service
Apply and upload photo for your Aber Card
Your Aber Card provides access to library services, printing, campus buildings (including accommodation), and more. To ensure that your Aber Card is ready for you when you arrive on campus you will need to apply for it at least a week in advance.
Apply for your Aber Card
Finish your University Accommodation Application
Remember to complete your accommodation application. Essential steps include understanding the accommodation occupation contract and arranging payment of fees; completing the induction programme; reading the residents’ handbook and connecting with flatmates before arriving if you wish.
Explore these Resources
Browse your dedicated welcome to Aber webpages
Take some time to have a look around this website – there's lots of useful information for you as a new student. Some essential and recommended pages to take a look at are Your Induction Events Planner; Your Academic Department; Welcome Checklists and Video FAQs; HeloAber pages and so much more…
Browse the website
Make sure to check and read your Welcome emails
Check your e-mails regularly which you receive from the University and remember to log in to your new Aberystwyth student e-mail account too. The e-mails will all have important information around your arrival that we need to share with you.
Organise your finances
Most new students are eligible for loans covering tuition fees and living costs. Apply for Student Finance promptly to receive necessary funding on time. If the Student Loans Company pays your tuition fees, check their payment process. For self-financed fees or external payments, refer to our guidance on how to pay.
Postgraduate Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to organising your finances.
Browse for Money Management Tips
Familiarise yourself with the Student Hub
The Student Hub is your online portal to make it easier for you to access the information and systems you need throughout your studies at Aberystwyth University. It's a good idea to take some time to familiarise yourself with the Student Hub and all the tiles available to you.
How to Download the Student Hub
Access the Online Student Induction
The University’s Online Student Induction provides useful information on what to expect at the University as well as guidance on various support that will be available to you whilst studying with us.
Access the Online Student Induction
International Student?
Consider any English language support that you may need
Through the International English Centre, the University is able to comprehensively support the English language needs of all our international students.
How to you improve your English Language skills
Check that Vaccinations/Immunisations are up to date
We strongly advise to ensure both your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and Meningitis ACWY vaccinations are up to date before you begin University. If you haven’t received these yet, or unsure as to whether you have, we suggest discussing this with your doctor.
International Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to vaccinations/immunisations.
Explore our Student Health pages
Complete pre-registration
Students who are starting a new course at Aberystwyth University take part in the pre-registration process in order to register their module choices for the forthcoming academic year. You will need to complete pre-registration before you arrive on campus if you can, and follow e-mails sent to you by our Student Admin Team.
Postgraduate Student?
Please note that this stage applies to Postgraduate Taught Students but is not relevant for Postgraduate Research Students.
Start Packing!
Deciding what to pack can be difficult, and remember that you can buy forgotten or non-essential items locally or online. Pack essential documents like your passport and any necessary prescriptions. If you’re staying in university accommodation, check what’s included in your room or flat below.
International Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to packing.
What to Bring with you
Plan your Journey to Aber
Find out how to get here, and view your options for getting around.
International Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to planning your journey.
Plan your Journey
Further Information
Induction Planner
Use the new Welcome and Induction Planner to help you navigate the events specific for you during Aber Welcome Week 2024 and the first few weeks at the University.
Find out about all of the departmental activities organised for you, as well as the extracurricular opportunities at Aber. To make the most of your first University experiences, meet new people or just have fun use the Induction Planner to find out what events are going on.
Your Academic Department
Your Academic Department can’t wait to welcome you at the beginning of the Aber Welcome Week 2024 and beyond. Find out here about where to go, activities and events designed to help you settle in, make friends and adapt to life as part of your new department.
There will be opportunities during the week and beyond to get to know your personal tutors, and find out more about how your department are committed to supporting your academic success and professional development from the very outset.
Welcome Checklists
There are certain things that we recommend you should do before you arrive, when you arrive and during the first few weeks at Aber. Some of these tasks we deem are essential, and others are recommended.
Follow these step by step guides to ensure that you’re aware of what you need to do…
Welcome FAQs
Check out our range of FAQs for your Welcome and Induction period here in Aber, in the form of bite sized videos designed and presented by our current students…