Starting at UCL

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New students

Welcome to UCL! We want to make each step of your journey to joining UCL as smooth as possible. See our step-by-step guidance and enrolment advice or learn about life on campus and support options.

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Life at UCL

Studying is an important part of your time at UCL but there's lots of living to do as well. Find out more about how you can make the most of life on campus and in London.

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askUCL

askUCL is the self-help centre and student enquiry system providing information and access to support services, available 24/7. It's for all current UCL students and up to two years after graduation.

Studying at UCL

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Student status

This information includes guidance on your student record and how to make sure it's up to date, how to prove you are a student, how to change your research status, and more.

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Library and IT

You can access a number of library and information services to help you get the most out of your time with us.

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Exams and assessments

Find out about academic assessments at UCL including information on exams and guidance for postgraduate research students undertaking vivas and writing theses.

Study and Wellbeing Support

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Academic Support and Skills

Find out more about the support available from your personal tutor, mentoring schemes for first-year undergraduates, and a host of useful resources for improving your study skills.

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Student Support and Wellbeing Services

Our team of expert wellbeing, disability and mental health staff provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study.

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International Students

The International Student Support team helps international students settle into life in the UK and make the most of their time at UCL and in London.

Enhance your experience

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UCL Events and Activities

Your one stop shop for events and activities, from talks and exhibitions to networking and opportunities to gain skills and experience. Explore our options and find something new to take part in today

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Student voice and partnerships

We encourage you to take an active role during your studies, so together we can create a better education and student experience.

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Go abroad

UCL offers a range of global opportunities for current students. Study Abroad, Summer Schools, funding for short term global opportunities and more, where will your degree take you?

Policies and Procedures

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Academic Manual

The UCL Academic Manual 2025-26 includes the academic regulations, policies and procedures applicable to all UCL taught and research students who are enrolled on the 2025-26 academic session.

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Policies

UCL's policies explain our responsibilities to you and outline the regulations that you agree to as a member of our community. Find out more about what you should expect from us.

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Appeals and Complaints

Find out more about how to submit an Appeal or Complaint regarding Academic and Non-Academic issues, or reporting another student’s conduct at UCL.

Life after UCL

Certificates and Results
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Certificates and Results

Find out about the official documents that you can use to evidence your achievements at UCL.

Graduation
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Graduation

Attending your graduation ceremony gives us all the chance to recognise and celebrate everything you have achieved during your time at UCL.

Contact us via askUCL

askUCL is a 24/7 self-help hub giving current UCL students and recent graduates access to information and support services in one place.

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Term dates, 2025-2026

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Term dates and closures

Information about when terms start and end and when UCL is closed for the holidays during 2025-26.