New students checklist

Attend Main Registration and collect your student ID card

It’s important to collect your student ID card before commencing your course. This completes the registration process and ensures you are officially enrolled as a student at the University. 

You can find the next Main Registration slots in your welcome timetable.

Connect to campus Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi network at the University of Surrey is called eduroam. Connect your mobile devices to eduroam Wi-Fi for uninterrupted connectivity between campus and your university accommodation. 

Attend all your Big Welcome events

We've pulled together a whole week of events, talks and more to help you settle into university life, get to know other new students and meet your academics. It's important that you attend all your compulsory welcome events, and we recommend going to as many of the social events on offer as possible.

Your personalised digital timetable will be available at the end of August - check your emails to see when it goes live.

Get your Surrey Sports Park membership

If you are into sport and fitness then you will love Surrey Sports Park! Grab a discounted student membership for access to the gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and all of our Team Surrey clubs. 

Explore the campus

We always recommend new students to take some time to explore the campus and beyond. You will be able to see what facilities we have which you can take advantage of.

Get familiar with MySurrey Hive

This is your dedicated place for help and support on campus. If you have any question or queries about university life then visit the Hive to speak to our friendly advisers or peer supporters. When you join us you will be able to find University staff who can guide you around campus and lend a hand while you find your feet! 

Set up MySurrey Attendance

When you start attending timetabled teaching sessions you will need to log your attendance using an app called MySurrey Attendance. It will help you to see patterns in your attendance, and it’ll soon contribute to your engagement rating.

Set up a bank account

You can set up a bank account by visiting or booking an appointment with a local bank branch. Try to do this as soon as possible, as a lot of students will be opening their accounts during the first few weeks of term. 

Register with a doctor

When you arrive at Surrey we recommend that you register with a local doctor. The University works closely with the NHS to ensure that there is support and advice available to help you register with a GP when you arrive for your course. 

Register with the Disability and Neuroinclusion team

If have a disability, medical condition, specific learning difference or mental health condition you might benefit from this service.

Visit the Thursday market

Every Thursday you will find a fruit and vegetable market on the Stag Hill campus. It is based in Rubix (Students' Union) and even hosts stalls selling hot food from around the world and fresh bread and cakes. 

Visit your Students' Union

The Students' Union (SU) is about so much more than just nights out. Head down to the SU to say hello to your union officers, who are there to support and represent you. They are very friendly and always happy to say hi!