We can’t wait to welcome you to the University of Stirling. Make the most of your time at Stirling from the moment you arrive on campus by working through this list.
01
ENROL ONLINE
Follow our easy online enrolment process. This includes:
- Setting up your University of Stirling student computer account
- Registering for the modules you want to study this year
- Payment of fees
- Uploading a photo for your student ID card – this must be done by Wednesday 5 September
02
ARRANGE YOUR ACCOMMODATION
If you haven’t already sorted out accommodation, on or off campus, you need to check out your accommodation options.
03
MAKE A LIST OF WHAT TO PACK
We’ve prepared a handy list with suggestions of what you need to bring with you. Try to be organised with your packing and just bring what you really need.
04
ORGANISE YOUR TRAVEL TO THE CAMPUS
Don’t leave it to the last minute to work out how you’re getting to campus - check out our getting here page with lots of travel information.
If you're going to be driving and need a car parking permit log on to the Student Portal where a full range of application forms are available.
05
STIRLING ESSENTIALS
You'll be given access to Stirling Essentials, an on-line module which will help you prepare for study at University. We recommend you work through this module before you arrive. Stirling Essentials will be available throughout your studies as it is the gateway to a wide range of advice and study skills resources.
Go to the Stirling Essentials module
06
CHECK AND UPDATE YOUR VACCINATIONS
Students aged between 17 – 24 years are strongly recommended to have a MenACWY vaccination if you didn’t already get the vaccination at school or sixth-form college. Get more information on the NHS website.
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SEE HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Our Student Support Services team are always on hand to offer advice and guidance on a range of topics including money advice, support for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties, as well as counselling and wellbeing support.
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulties for which you may need support please contact Student Support Services. See our Accessibility and inclusion information. There's also support information available for care experienced young people.
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Join the official University of Stirling Offer Holders 2019 group. It's a great way to meet friends, land tips from current students and get advice about life on campus.
To get all the info about what's going on during Freshers' Week join the Stirling Students' Union Facebook group.
You can also find out what’s happening around campus by following us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
International students
We can’t wait to welcome you to the UK and to the University of Stirling. There’s a few extra things you need to do in preparation for your arrival, so we’ve prepared a useful checklist for you - International students information.
Additional things to do before you arrive
To avoid having to do everything on-site the day you arrive on campus, there are a few more things you can complete beforehand to make settling in easier:
Got a question?
If you have any questions about student life then who better to ask than one of our current students!
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