Firstly, you must register online via the Student Portal.

Head here to find out more about the first part of registration: gre.ac.uk/welcome/registration/online

If you are a new student, the University will then need to confirm certain documents to register you. Your qualifications will be checked online but your ID will need to be checked in-person. All international students will need to show a current valid and in-date passport.

Non-EU students must also show a relevant immigration document (this can be a stamped entry visa, a current visa, or BRP).

EU nationals must show either a relevant immigration document (as above) or evidence of settled or pre-settled status to the EU Settlement Scheme.

For all registration information, head to this webpage: gre.ac.uk/welcome/registration

You will need to collect a Greenwich Gateway Card in order to identify yourself on campus and take part in much student activity, including accessing buildings, borrowing library books, and sitting exams.

• Complete your online registration
• Bring your student ID number
• Bring your original form of ID used during the document checking element of registration
• Bring your visa Completed any required COVID-19 quarantine

You can collect your card from your campus’ Student Centre.

You can upload an ID photo beforehand, or have it taken on-site.

To find out where to collect your card, along with the times the Student Centre is open, head here: https://www.gre.ac.uk/welcome/registration/student-cards

You should set up a ‘current account’ with a bank or building society when you arrive in the UK. This will allow you to withdraw cash from an ATM, as well as pay via direct debit and use online or telephone banking.

To open a bank account, you will need:

• Your passport and visa/BRP, or your EU ID Card

• A confirmation letter (see above)

• Evidence of your current address – this can be a tenancy agreement, student accommodation contract, or a letter from the University

• Some banks may also request proof of address from your home country

An Oyster Card can be a great way to get around London’s transport network and you can use it on the Tube, DLR, trains, buses, trams, and even river boats and Emirates Air Line!

Although you can use a bank card to tap in and out, getting yourself a student Oyster Card will save you money across your journeys.

You can get one here: https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/18-plus-student-oyster-photocard

Student Wellbeing Services (SWS) offer counselling advice at all three campuses.

You can book a self-referral and find out more information here: gre.ac.uk/student-services/support/student-wellbeing/make-an-appointment

Student Wellbeing Services (SWS) are also there for students who need extra support around disabilities and dyslexia.

To access these services, you’ll have to register first. You can find out more information and register here: gre.ac.uk/student-services/support/disability/registering-with-student-wellbeing-service

The STAART team can provide support in learning about and transitioning to University life for those with disabilities, long-term health condition, specific learning difficulty, or mental health condition.

You can find out all about STAART and how they can help you here: gre.ac.uk/study/support/disability/staart

Student groups can be a great way to meet new friends, whether they’re cultural groups or wider societies and sports clubs. You can find our societies here: greenwichsu.co.uk/societies/

And our sports clubs here: greenwichsu.co.uk/teamgreenwich/

You can also join one-off opportunities through GSU Move and all of our one-off events, found through the events tab.

Here’s a quick video with some advice on making friends at university: Finding Your Feet youtube.com/watch?v=A7P93kQAmcI

The Library Services team provide workshops and support throughout the year, via their Academic Skills programme.

Be sure to check out all of their great events and information here: https://www.gre.ac.uk/academicskills

If you need financial support during your studies, or have any questions or concerns regarding finance, then be sure to check out the Student Finance webpage: gre.ac.uk/finance or email studentfinance@gre.ac.uk

There are also grants and bursaries that can be accessed depending on your circumstances. You can find them here: gre.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies/extra-help

There are lots of great opportunities to enhance your career outside of just studying.

The Employability and Careers team are here to help you make the most out of your time as a student: gre.ac.uk/careers