New students

Congratulations and welcome to the UCL community. Below you'll find everything you need to know about joining us. Get prepared with our checklists and find out more about what it's like to study here in the Countdown to UCL blog.

Changes to teaching in Term 2

A message from the Provost Professor Michael Arthur and incoming Provost Dr Michael Spence with information for new and returning students for Term 2 in view of Government guidance.

Download the Welcome to UCL app

The 'Guide for New Students January 2021' in the Welcome to UCL app is an essential tool to help you plan your first few weeks. Includes a full schedule of events.

Self-isolation Programme

It is important for you to look after your mental health and wellbeing while in self-isolation. We've got a great range of events to support you.

Complete the Online Orientation for New Students

About to begin your studies here at UCL? Complete the new student orientation module before you start studying, with information on academic and social support.

Introducing Make the Most of UCL

Welcome to UCL! Our new Make the Most of UCL campaign takes place across the first 6 weeks of term and is here to help you settle in and truly feel part of our connected community.

Pre-enrolment

Everything you need to know about the pre-enrolment process, your first step to becoming a UCL student.

Checklists and FAQs

Don't miss a thing with our thorough lists of essential, recommended and extra activities.

Countdown to UCL

Get yourself ready for the start of your UCL journey with the Countdown to UCL blog.

Welcome to UCL app

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Download the Welcome to UCL app for our handy 'Guide for New Students January 2021'.

Make the Most of UCL

Our new Make the Most of UCL campaign will help you settle in during your first week of term.

Keeping Safe on Campus

The safety of the UCL community is our top priority. Read about how we're keeping you safe on campus.

Your online induction

Complete our online introductory modules before you start. Includes materials for research students.

International students

Full information for our international students, including guidance on quarantine and visas.

Students' Union UCL

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Everything you can expect from your Students' Union UCL welcome and how you can get involved.

IT essentials

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A student guide to central IT services to help you get up and running when you start.

Information for parents

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Find out more about how you as a parent or guardian can help your child settle in to university life.

Information for staff

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More information for UCL staff involved in welcoming and inducting new students (UCL login required).

Announcements

Check back here on a regular basis for the latest updates. You can also view all announcements in case you've missed anything.

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Welcome to UCL Support Services

The main welcome event for all new students was Welcome to UCL Support Services, which took place on Tuesday 29 September. You can watch a recording below (closed captions available).

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Questions? askUCL

Once you've completed pre-enrolment and have your user ID and password, you can log in to askUCL, our student enquiries system. The handy askUCL FAQs should help you find the answer you need. If not, you can submit an enquiry, which will go straight to the right team, and you can even track that enquiry later on.

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