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All non-UK/Irish students should attend main registration so please continue to read the information below.
How to prepare for main registration
We want to make the process as smooth as possible so you can get back to enjoying the many welcome events and activities during welcome week, so ensure you clearly read the information below to get ahead of the process.
What happens at main registration?
At main registration you will have your personal information, ID and any relevant visa documentation checked.
You will also be able to collect your campus card if you were able to pre-submit a suitable photo as part of your online registration. If not, we will give you information on how to order and collect your card.
When is main registration?
You will be allowed to register and join your programme of study up to two weeks into the start of semester. You will need to register as soon as you arrive to ensure that we know you are here.
Main registration usually takes place in the first week of each Semester. You can find upcoming dates and times below.
If you do not complete registration or register late
If you do not register you will have your place at the University suspended, so its important that you register as soon as possible.
If you are experiencing or are expecting delays, please get in touch as soon as possible - we will be able to look through your options with you. You can do this by contacting the MySurrey Hive team via Surrey Support, selecting "My Course" as your enquiry topic, or by calling the MySurrey Hive team on +44(0)1483 983952.
Ensure you have read through all the information on this page
All the key information can be found here, including the documentation that you must bring with you (see below).
Complete your online registration
You must do this before attending main registration.
When you can attend main registration will depend on when you completed online registration AND the photo for your campus card is approved. You will know when your campus card photo has been approved as you will receive an email confirmation.
You must complete online registration and activate your IT account before booking a slot as you will need your University username and password to do so.
Main registration opening hours
If you are attending main registration between Monday 2 - Friday 6 February you must pre-book a slot online - this helps us to manage queues, leaving you with more time to enjoy your first week on campus!
You will need to bring documentation with you to main registration, and you won’t be able to register without them. We have provided a list of all the requirements in the documentation section below.
Come and find us in University Hall with your documentation in hand just before your chosen time slot – our team will be there to meet you and answer any questions you have!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept scanned copies or photocopies of your ID or visa documents. We can only accept your original documents
If you have a conditional offer and we haven't seen your certificates, then upload them to Surrey Self-Service to be checked, otherwise you don't need to bring them with you.
We cannot accept expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) as evidence of ongoing immigration permission. If you have an ongoing immigration status with an expired BRP, you will need to activate your digital account and provide a share code as evidence of your immigration status.
Unfortunately, for main registration, we cannot accept scanned copies or photocopies of your passport or physical visa documents. We must check the original documents.
If the image of the passport you uploaded during online registration matches the original document you have with you, no further action is required for ID confirmation. If you bring a new passport with you, or the image you uploaded during online registration is unclear, a new scan will be taken in the hall.
If you have any queries about what visa documents you should bring to registration please search MySurrey website, where you will find lots of useful information about visas and contact details if you need more support.
Students will not be permitted to register without first providing a share code, in-date physical visa documentation or confirmation of a valid ongoing immigration application.
Please select the type of visa/status that you hold from the list below to check what you will need to bring with you to registration.
We are responsible for keeping a complete record of your immigration status, therefore registration will only be permitted when all parts of the process can be completed.
University of Surrey Student Visa - digital status
In all cases:
Passport.
As applicable:
Border stamp confirming date of entry, or
Other evidence of date of travel if no stamp was issued or an eGate was used. Other evidence can include booking confirmations, travel tickets or boarding passes
If you have already provided a Share Code to the University no additional action is required
If you have not yet provided a Share Code to the University, please do so before online person registration so we can verify your status. The online registration system includes a box to provide a share code in the Passport and Visa section. If you have already completed online registration, a share code can be provided in the Registration section of your Surrey Self-Service account. When generating your Share Code please make sure you choose the third option ('Something Else') when asked what the code will be used for. Choosing either of the other options means unfortunately the code will not work with the verification system we have access to.
Registration will only be permitted once a share code has been provided. It can take time for the UK Government to approve online accounts, therefore we strongly recommend completing this process in advance and uploading the share code via the Registration section of your Surrey-Self Service account before coming to the hall.
If you were under 18 when making your visa application, you are required to bring a copy of the consent letter from your parent(s) or legal guardian that you provided when applying for your visa.
Ongoing Student Visa application
If you have applied for a Student Visa sponsored by the University of Surrey you can still register as long as you bring the following documents with you to registration.
In all cases:
Passport
BRP card or share code for your previous UK visa
Home Office Document Checklist confirming submission of visa application.
Indefinite Leave/Settlement Visa
In all cases:
Passport
Evidence of your current status. Depending on when your visa was issued this may be in the form of a share code, BRP card or passport vignette.
If your vignette was issued in a previous passport that is acceptable as proof of immigration status.
A BRP will only be accepted if it is still in date.
If you hold a digital visa status and have already provided a share code to the University no additional action is required.
If you have not yet provided a Share Code to the University, please do so before in-person registration so we can verify your status. The online registration system includes a box to provide a share code in the Passport and Visa section. If you have already completed online registration, a share code can be provided in the Registration section of your Surrey Self-Service account. When generating your Share Code please make sure you choose the third option ('Something Else') when asked what the code will be used for. Choosing either of the other options means unfortunately the code will not work with the verification system we have access to.
Registration will only be permitted once a share code has been provided. It can take time for the UK Government to approve online accounts, therefore we strongly recommend completing this process in advance and uploading the share code via the Registration section of your Surrey-Self Service account before coming to the hall.
EU Settlement Scheme
In all cases:
Passport or EU National Identity Card
As applicable:
BRP Card, only if still in date or;
If you hold a digital visa status and have already provided a share code to the University no additional action is required.
If you have not yet provided a Share Code to the University, please do so before in-person registration so we can verify your status. The online registration system includes a box to provide a share code in the Passport and Visa section. If you have already completed online registration, a share code can be provided in the Registration section of your Surrey Self-Service account. When generating your Share Code please make sure you choose the third option ('Something Else') when asked what the code will be used for. Choosing either of the other options means unfortunately the code will not work with the verification system we have access to.
Registration will only be permitted once a share code has been provided. It can take time for the UK Government to approve online accounts, therefore we strongly recommend completing this process in advance and uploading the share code via the Registration section of your Surrey-Self Service account before coming to the hall.
Visitor Visa
Only acceptable for programmes of study up to six months in length.
In all cases:
Passport.
As applicable:
Visa vignette or visa entry stamp, or
Other evidence of date of travel if an eGate was used. Other evidence can include booking confirmations, travel tickets or boarding passes.
Asylum Application
In all cases:
Application Registration Card (ARC)
Bail 201 or IS248 Notice.
As applicable:
Passport or Travel Document, if held.
Tier 2/Skilled Worker Visa
In all cases:
Passport
If you hold a digital visa status and have already provided a share code to the University no additional action is required.
If you have not yet provided a Share Code to the University, please do so before in-person registration so we can verify your status. The online registration system includes a box to provide a share code in the Passport and Visa section. If you have already completed online registration, a share code can be provided in the Registration section of your Surrey Self-Service account. When generating your Share Code please make sure you choose the third option ('Something Else') when asked what the code will be used for. Choosing either of the other options means unfortunately the code will not work with the verification system we have access to.
Registration will only be permitted once a share code has been provided. It can take time for the UK Government to approve online accounts, therefore we strongly recommend completing this process in advance and uploading the share code via the Registration section of your Surrey-Self Service account before coming to the hall.
As applicable;
If you are enrolling on a full time degree programme please provide a letter from your sponsor confirming that enrolment on our programme will not negatively interfere with the employment you have been sponsored to undertake.
Refugee Status, PBS Dependant Visa, UK Ancestry Visa, UK Spouse/Family Visa, British Overseas National Visa, Ukraine Schemes, or Turkish Worker Visa (including family members)
In all cases:
Passport.
If you hold a digital visa status and have already provided a share code to the University no additional action is required.
If you have not yet provided a Share Code to the University, please do so before in-person registration so we can verify your status. The online registration system includes a box to provide a share code in the Passport and Visa section. If you have already completed online registration, a share code can be provided in the Registration section of your Surrey Self-Service account. When generating your Share Code please make sure you choose the third option ('Something Else') when asked what the code will be used for. Choosing either of the other options means unfortunately the code will not work with the verification system we have access to.
Registration will only be permitted once a share code has been provided. It can take time for the UK Government to approve online accounts, therefore we strongly recommend completing this process in advance and uploading the share code via the Registration section of your Surrey-Self Service account before coming to the hall.
Graduate Route visa
The Graduate Route visa only allows limited study options, and cannot be used for any of our main degree programmes.
If you intend to use a Graduate Route visa to study, please urgently contact Surrey Support to confirm this is appropriate.
If the Graduate Route is not suitable, you will only be permitted to register if there is time for a different visa application to be made.
Other types of visa
In all cases:
Passport
Proof of visa type; share code, physical document (only acceptable if still in date).
Registration will only be permitted once a share code has been provided. It can take time for the UK Government to approve online accounts, therefore we strongly recommend completing this process in advance and uploading the share code via the Registration section of your Surrey-Self Service account before coming to the hall.
If you have not yet provided a Share Code to the University, please do so before in-person registration so we can verify your status. The online registration system includes a box to provide a share code in the Passport and Visa section. If you have already completed online registration, a share code can be provided in the Registration section of your Surrey Self-Service account. When generating your Share Code please make sure you choose the third option ('Something Else') when asked what the code will be used for. Choosing either of the other options means unfortunately the code will not work with the verification system we have access to.
If you hold a visa not covered in this list and have any queries before registration please contact Surrey Support.
