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 a new 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.
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
Attend the Students Welcome Breakfast
On Tuesday, 21st January at Aberystwyth Arts Centre from 9am there will be a morning welcome from staff and fellow students who are here to provide you with support and guidance as you settle into student life here at Aber.
Get involved in your Academic Induction Welcome Week Activities
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.
For information about events at your department visit this page and select your course, keep an eye on our Welcome and Induction Planner.
Welcome Week Events
Complete your Course Registration
Remember before you can be known as a full-time or part-time student at Aberystwyth you will need to complete registration. Select your modules if you need to do so and complete your online registration within your Student Record. More information about how to do this can be found in the ‘Your Enrolment Checklist’.
Registration Zone – Location
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
Visit the Refreshers Fair
Taking place at Undeb Aber Students Union over the following days:
Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 January 2025.
The Refreshers Fair organised by Undeb Aberystwyth (Students' Union) is a showcase of everything student life has to offer, from societies, sports clubs, and events to student discounts from big brands and local businesses.
Remember if you ever need help during your Aber Arrival…
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…