Welcome Checklist
Get ready for uni
Getting ready for starting uni can be overwhelming. This checklist breaks down everything you need to do before, during, and after your arrival to ensure a smooth start to your student life. From accommodation and finances to academics and social life, we’ve got you covered.
BEFORE YOU GO
- Read everything on your Welcome Website
- Confirm your accommodation arrangements (university halls, private rented or home stay)
- Sort out deposits and rent payments.
- Make a list of essential items to bring (bedding, kitchen, utensils, etc).
- Set a budget for living expenses (rent, food, bills, travel).
- Make a list of essential items to bring (bedding, kitchen, utensils, etc).
- Start online registration once you've received your email invite from Lancaster University (this will come from Lancaster, not UA92).
- Pack necessary items (clothes, toiletries, laptop, chargers, etc.).
- Check passport and visa requirements (if applicable).
- Arrange travel and accommodation for your journey to university.
- Check course details, timetables, and essential reading.
- Open a student bank account.
- Sort out student finance and any scholarships or bursaries.
- Check out the various student discount apps and website.
- Register with a GP (local doctor) as soon as possible.
- Check if you need any vaccinations or medical supplies.
Once you arrive
- Attend welcome and induction activities.
- Collect your student ID card.
- Find your way around campus.
- Explore your local area and find essential amenities (shops, banks, post office).
- Attend lectures and tutorials.
- Start making friends.
- Introduce yourself to our Student Experience Team at one of their drop-in sessions.
- Join relevant student clubs or societies.
- Decorate your room to make it feel like home.
- Explore the city and its attractions.
- Find a part-time job.
- Find out where to access Student Support Services
