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The first thing you will need as a Keele student is access to your Keele IT account. Following the release of A-level results or your place being confirmed, we'll send you an email containing all the information you need to access your account. 

Home student? Uploading your ID at this point is essential as we need to check your ID before you can enrol. We'll send you an email to prompt you to upload your ID on the University system. Please complete this process as soon as possible. 

Overseas student? You will receive an email to begin your enrolment process. Please complete this process as soon as possible. 

For more information and further instructions, please visit our ID and enrolment web page.  

If you haven't already, submit your application to Student Finance and remember to regularly check your Student Finance portal for updates and tasks.

If you'll be living on campus or moving into the local area, you should ensure that your accommodation is confirmed with either the University, private student accommodation or private landlord. 

For more information, please visit our accommodation web pages . 

As Keele will be your home away from home, our friendly Residence Life team will help you to settle in.

Once you've got access to your Keele IT account, you will be able to select your option or Global Challenge Pathway modules if these are required as part of your undergraduate degree course. Please note that you won't need to have completed your ID check before you can do this. 

You won't need to do this if you are studying a postgraduate course, Medicine, Veterinary, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work or a Foundation Year. 

For more information on how to choose your modules, please visit our choosing modules web page. 

If you're an international student, you will receive an email to begin your enrolment process. Please complete this process as soon as possible. There are also some additional things that you will need to do: 

• Apply for your Entry Clearance / Visa Extension 
• Check to see if you require a TB test certificate 
• Apply for your ATAS certificate (if stated on your visa and confirmation checklist) 
• Check you have the correct level of finance 
• Book your flight to the UK 

If you have any questions, you can contact Student Services at student.services@keele.ac.uk. 

If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate-taught student and would like to bring your car onto campus, you must apply for a parking permit. As parking is limited on campus, the University operates a needs-based application process. This ensures that students with the greatest need for a car on campus can park on site. Parking enforcement will be in place from your arrival and there are a limited number of pay-to-park areas on campus. 

If you are not eligible for a parking permit, there are plenty of other ways to get to campus, including by bus. Find out more here.

DISABILITY SUPPORT AND INCLUSION  

If you have a disability, including specific learning difficulties or mental health and wellbeing issues, the Disability Support and Inclusion Team can advise on a wide range of support to meet your individual needs. It's a good idea to contact the team before you arrive at Keele to discuss any support you may need and to ensure any necessary adjustments can be put in place before you begin your studies. 

COUNSELLING AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 

University is often a great experience, but it can also bring with it stress and challenges. The Counselling and Mental Health service can offer you one-to-one support and appointments, as well as workshops and group work. All students can also access Health Assured - a free, confidential helpline available 24/7. 

PEER SUPPORT SCHEMES 

We understand that students often want to get their advice from other students where possible. Rest assured that Keele has a diverse range of peer support schemes which you may be interested in. For example, Welcome Buddies are here for undergraduate students if you feel like you need that extra bit of support.  

STUDENT SERVICES 

If you feel that you'll need additional support when you start your studies at Keele but you're not sure who to speak to, get in touch with Student Services at student.services@keele.ac.uk.