Registration and enrolment

Pre-Registration/Pre-Enrolment: Your Starting Point

Once you've accepted your unconditional offer, you should receive notification of pre-enrolment approximately 2 weeks before your course begins.

Further information can be found in the links below:

• Home Postgraduate Research: Your Journey to Joining UCL
• International Postgraduate Research: Your Journey to Joining UCL

Registration/Enrolment: The Essential Steps

Online registration is your initial step, but in-person enrolment is also required. Remember, you'll need to re-register at the beginning of each academic year to maintain your enrolment status.  

Picking up your UCL ID Card

New students and those requiring a replacement ID card must book an appointment through our ID booking card system. Ensure you've received a confirmation email regarding your enrolment before scheduling your appointment. Your UCL ID card grants you access to campus buildings, UCL spaces, and university libraries.

• Learn more about getting your UCL ID card

Access to essential UCL services

Information regarding your UCL ID and password setup will be provided by the IT Services/ID team during enrolment.

• Read more about setting up your UCL ID and password

With this in place, you can access vital services, including:

Portico

Portico is a crucial platform for various services. Ensure that you have student access after completing pre-enrolment. Your department and central UCL teams will send information to your UCL email account.

Please ensure that this has been set up correctly and you have access to your email. Once setup, check your UCL email on a regular basis for important information.  

Moodle

Moodle is UCL’s virtual learning environment and hosts important information on your programme and department.

Please ensure that your Moodle page is set up correctly.  

Research Log

The Research Log is UCL’s online project management and development tool specifically designed for our research students. Keeping a Log is a mandatory part of all research degrees at UCL (MPhil/PhD, EngD, DPro (Professional Doctorates) programmes, MD(Res) and MRes). Check your access using your UCL ID and password.  

If you have any problems with any of the above, please contact IT services.