Welcome to all new students joining us in October after our official welcome week.

Download your Welcome guide with key messages for new starters (coming soon)

It's important that you complete in-person enrolment when you arrive on campus.

If you are an international student studying on a student route visa you must arrive and complete your in-person enrolment by the date specified on your Confirmation for Acceptance to Study (CAS). If you are unsure if you will be able to do this by the deadline, please contact Admissions to discuss your options, for Undergraduate applicants: ugadmissions@reading.ac.uk and for Postgraduate applicants: pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk.

 

University Accommodation

Student's who have booked University accommodation to live in Halls will need to contact the Accommodation Office to notify them of your late arrival. You will need to advise them of your planned arrival date. You can do this by calling +44 (0)118 200 5011 or send them an email – please remember to give your full name, student applicant number and details related to your accommodation booking

 

Enrolment instructions for late arrivals

UK & Irish nationals: If you have completed your online enrolment, head straight to the Palmer Building to room G01 to get your Student Campus Card and complete enrolment.
International students:

Ensure you have completed your online enrolment and first fee payment. Once this is done check your enrolment progress on RISIS to direct you to the next stage:

• If your Online enrolment shows you require a Visa check go to the Admissions office in the Miller Building for your Visa & ID check to be completed. The Miller Building is open for Visa checks 9.30am - 4pm, Monday – Friday.
  
• For Campus Cards, go to Carrington Building reception, which is open 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday. Remember to take your photo ID with you.
• After getting your campus card, you can log back into the RISIS portal to collect your username.
• Please make sure you bring a form of photo ID such as a passport, driving licence, provisional licence.

All other Nationalities - Please make sure you bring along your passport/travel document and evidence of current Immigration permission in the form of a BRP - Biometric Residence Permit, visa or E-visa with Share Code generated for verification or evidence of a Visa Application. If your passport was not stamped when you entered the UK we will also need evidence of your travel (boarding card, ticket, travel booking). This can be hard copy or shown on your phone or electronic device. If you are unable to bring any of the required evidence, please contact the International Student Advisory team before travelling to University for advice on what alternative documents may be accepted.

Next steps after completing enrolment:

• Next steps - you've enrolled, what next?
• Access your Timetable
• If you have any optional modules to select, please contact your Support Centre
• Students arriving after teaching has began are required to ensure they catch up with any missed teaching or assessments. It is your responsibility to do this. For advice on who you may need to speak to about this, please ask your Student Support Coordinator based in your Support Centre.
• If you have any IT problems accessing your University email account or any other IT related issues, please visit the IT Service desk which is based on the 1st floor in the Library.

 

Welcome briefings

Missed the main Welcome events or couldn’t make it to everything? No worries! Our Extended Welcome sessions are here to help you get settled and make the most of your university experience. 

At the Extended Welcome sessions, you'll meet staff from various university services ready to support your transition into university life. You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow students over light crafts and refreshments. These informal gatherings are a great way to ask questions, gather useful tips, and make new friends.

No need to sign up—just drop in when you can! We can’t wait to welcome you.

Upcoming Extended Welcome Sessions:

All sessions will take place in Carrington Building 201 from 12.00–13.00:

Extended Welcome 1
Date: 02 October 2024

Extended Welcome 2
Date: 09 October 2024

Extended Welcome 3
Date:16 October 2024

Extended Welcome 4
Date:23 November 2024

Extended Welcome 5
Date: 30 November 2024

Extended Welcome 6
Date: 06 November 2024