AberArrival - Arrival and Induction
When arriving at Aber, check out the essential tasks you will need to complete in your first few days through a tailored checklist and some bitesized videos from our current students, along with some useful information about joining your new community in the first few days.
The checklists and bitesized videos are designed to make each step of your journey joining Aberystwyth as smooth as possible.
Your AberArrival – Arrival and Induction Checklist
Starting at university is an exciting time and we want to ensure that you are settled as soon as you arrive. There are new friends to be made, new places to discover and the chance to develop many new interests within the first few days.
Before completing these tasks make sure you complete the ‘AberAnticipation – Pre Arrival’ checklist.
Follow this shortened step by step guide to ensure that you’re aware of what you need to do when you arrive, and click on the link below to get more detailed information for each step of the journey.
Remember your AberArrival Dates…
Remember the key dates for your AberArrival and that University Accommodation will be available for you to move in from the start of your Accommodation Occupation Contract.
Dates of Term
Getting to Aber from your Home
If you’re living in on-campus accommodation, follow your arrival instructions from our Accommodation Team. Whether it’s by car, train or other means, view your options on getting to Aber.
Travelling to Aberystwyth
Moving into your Accommodation
Find out further information about collecting your key and your Aber Card from the detailed checklist. Remember to also pick up your AberWelcome Quick Guide during check-in.
Moving In
Connect to campus Wi-Fi
When you arrive on campus ensure you connect to the university’s main wireless network, called eduroam. You can then stay connected wherever you are on campus.
International Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to letting your family know you’ve arrived!
Connecting to the Wi-Fi
Visit the Welcome Zone
This is your dedicated place for help and support on campus during the main arrivals weekend. Speak to our friendly advisers or peer supporters.
- Thursday 19 September – Saturday 21 September 2024 (9am-5.30pm) : Hugh Owen Library
- Sunday 22 September 2024 (12pm – 6.30pm): Aberystwyth Arts Centre
International Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to the International Students Welcome Breakfast
Welcome Zone – Location
Attend the AberWelcome Sunday Sessions
The AberWelcome Sunday Sessions are interactive in-person talks designed to answer all your burning questions as you arrive at Aber.
- Sunday 22 September 2024 (12pm – 6.30pm): Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Access the more detailed checklist here for timings for these talks.
Sunday Sessions - Location
International Student?
Check and/or collect your visa documentation
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to Check and/or collect your visa documentation
Get involved in Welcome Week Events and Activities
Welcome Week is a week of events and activities organised by various teams across the University for new students to get involved in! It's all aimed at welcoming you to campus, getting you settled, making friends and connections, feeling at home and familiarising with the campus.
More events will be added in the lead up to Welcome Week so be sure to keep checking back.
International Student?
Attend International Orientation Events during Welcome Week!
There will be a programme of events for new international students throughout Welcome Week and beyond. Access the more detailed checklist here for more information.
Welcome Week Events
Meet your department!
Your Academic Induction is an important introduction to your course and subject before the work begins. This will be held over several days during your Welcome Week. Your department will have a range of activities planned over the week and beyond.
For information about all the events at your department visit this page and select your course.
Academic Department Activities
Complete your Course Enrolment
Remember before you can be known as a full-time or part-time student at Aberystwyth you will need to complete registration. If you find you need help to complete the Online Registration task or have other queries, you can go to the Registration Zone during Welcome Week:
- Monday 23 September – Wednesday 25 September 2024: Hugh Owen Library
International Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to completing your course enrolment.
Registration Zone – Location
Visit the Freshers Fair
The Freshers Fair organised by Undeb Aberystwyth (Students’ Union) is a showcase of everything student life has to offer. Each day there will be a mix of different businesses, sports clubs, societies and local organisations present. This is an unmissable part of your Aber welcome.
- Tuesday 24 September – Thursday 26 September 2024: Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Freshers Fair Details
Go and explore our campus
We always recommend new students to take some time to explore our lovely campus and beyond. You will be able to see what facilities we have which you can take advantage of – from our great study areas, cafes and green spaces to our new sports dome and so much more.
Campus Map
Take our online consent training
Aberystwyth is a safe, equitable and inclusive university. We are committed to continually making our campus a safer place, with a zero tolerance to harassment, any hate crime, abuse and bystander behaviours. By learning more about consent and completing the training, help us keep Aberystwyth safe.
Consent Training
International Student?
Open a UK Bank Account
As an international student you generally cannot open a UK bank account until you are in the UK and have registered on a programme of full-time study. You can set up a UK bank account online or in person in one of the local banks in Aberystwyth.
Register with a doctor
When you arrive at Aberystwyth we recommend that you register with a GP (family doctor) locally. We want to ensure that there is support and advice available to help you register with a GP and you can find further information here.
Register online
Remember if you ever need help during your Aber Arrival…
The A-Team and staff will be about throughout the first few days of the main arrival weekend. However staff will be on hand throughout all of the arrival periods and we have a list of key contacts in our detailed checklist.
Key Contact Details
Information for arrivals outside Welcome Week
We strongly encourage you to arrive in Aber in time for your AberArrival key dates to make the most of the activities that are planned to help you settle into life at the university. However we understand that there are various reasons why this may not be possible.
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to arriving outside Welcome Week.
Arriving Outside Welcome Week
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…