Getting ready for uni checklist
We’ve created a handy checklist of things that you need to do before you start your course.
Checklist
Complete online pre-registration
This is an important first step and you need to do this before you arrive on campus if you can. Pre-register online in just a few minutes.
Access and protect your IT account
Get access to your Surrey emails, our student app, online file storage and more when you access and protect your IT account.
Browse your dedicated welcome to Surrey website
Have a look around this website – there's lots of useful information for new students.
Download the MySurrey App
This will be your companion for life on campus – download on your phone before you arrive to get access to maps, emails and your course timetable once it’s released.
Upload your campus card photo
Save time and do this before you arrive on campus. You can do this during pre-registration.
Start thinking about your supplies
We’ve partnered with Unikitout – the UK’s leading provider of student packs – who offer great value bedroom, bathroom and kitchen packs with all the right things to help you get settled in at university. They will even deliver your kits to your halls, which will save you time and effort whilst you are preparing for life at Surrey.
Start to explore SurreyLearn – your virtual learning environment
You will be using SurreyLearn almost every day whilst studying at Surrey. It’s where you will find all of your course materials, class notes and assigments. It’s worth exploring it now and browsing our useful getting started materials so you are ready to kick off your studies.
Browse our current students website
The MySurrey website is your single place for information about every aspect of university life – take a look on your laptop or mobile.
Register for a GP
You can register with a local doctor online before you arrive to save time.
Take our online consent course
The University of Surrey and the Students' Union are committed to making campus a safer place, with a zero tolerance to harassment, hate crime, abuse and bystander behaviours. Help us keep Surrey safe by learning about consent and taking our free online course.
Prepare for your studies
Get a head start on your studies by reading our top tips and subject-specific information.