Your home

When you arrive somewhere new, you unpack all of your belongings and organise everything in it’s proper place. On this page, we’re helping you unpack the essential tasks to get started at university.

Table of contents

Registration

To confirm your place on your programme, you'll need to complete a simple registration process for your course.

Once your place at City St George's has been logged, you will receive an email from our Student Records team with the details of how to register, please read this carefully.

Registration will mostly take place online, but there will be opportunities for you to complete stages in-person if you are having issues. You will need to complete your registration process to collect your City St George's Student ID card, which you'll use to get into buildings on campus.

For most students, registration is a five-stage process:

  • Stage One: Complete your online Registration
  • Stage Two: Upload your ID documents
  • Stage Three: Activate your IT account
  • Stage Four: Have your ID verified
  • Stage Five: Collect your student ID card (on-campus study only)

You can find specific information on what each step consists of, as well as how the guidance slightly differs depending on whether you are a British or Irish National, or non-British or Irish National  on the Student Hub.

Here is a short video to help guide you through the Registration process:

Guide to registration at City St George's (Clerkenwell and Moorgate)

Timetables

To let you know when and where your classes are going to take place, your course timetable will be available on MyTimetable before the start of term. Your course team will be busy in the coming weeks finalising your schedule, so this may not be ready just yet.

Once your personal timetable is completed, you will be able to download it into your calendar and view on your mobile device.

Your Course Office will contact you when they are ready.

Your Welcome Induction timetable

As part of Welcome, your School has put together an induction timetable for you which has all the scheduled activities your School is running to help you settle in. The full schedule of activities on your induction timetable will be available from late August onwards, so if you don't see your course listed straightaway, please do check back.

If you have any queries regarding your timetables, please speak to your Course Officer in the first instance.

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Disclosing disabilities and health conditions

Letting the University know about an existing health condition or disability helps us better understand your individual needs, allowing adjustments to be made to help you to thrive during your time with us.

In the UK, a disability is any condition that has a substantial and long-term effect on your ability to carry out day-to-day activities. Often students will benefit from reasonable adjustments to be made that help with learning, assessments and exams.

If you are disabled or neurodivergent, or if you have a health or mental health condition, you're recommended to complete an e-referral form as soon as possible to help get support in place for you early on.

You can find out more about City St George's Student Health & Wellbeing services and how they can help on the Student Hub.

Contacts to know about before you arrive

There are lots of people at City St George's who are here to help you and answer your questions. Here's a quick summary of key services and teams you may need to know about.

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    Support teams

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    Central services

    • IT services - if you need any assistance with your technology or accounts, the IT team offer face-to-face, telephone and online support.
    • Security - if you ever need to report an incident on campus or are having trouble gaining access to somewhere then you can contact Security on 020 7040 3333. Security services are on hand 24/7.
    • Student Support Services - get in touch with our friendly student adivsers for general questions who are here to help you throughout your time with us.
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    School contacts

    If you need advice on course-related issues, such as your timetable or information about module content, you can speak to your Course Officer.

    Find details for your Course Office on the Your School and Course page on the Student Hub.

How to stay up to date with what's happening

Over the coming days and weeks, you'll receive a series of emails to help build your home at City St George's. Once you're settled in, here's how to stay up to date with everything that's happening across the University:

  • Check your student emails - look out for your student newsletter, Campus News, which is sent every two weeks in term time. The University and your School will also send important information to your university email address, so make sure you check this regularly.
  • Visit the Student Hub - this is the home for everything you need to know about being a student at City St George's. From your timetable, to support services, the latest news and events, everything is covered here.
  • Check Moodle - Moodle is City St George's online learning environment. This is where your lecturers will post resources, relevant reading and key deadlines/announcements. You will be able to access Moodle once you have set up your University email. Moodle can be accessed via the Student Hub.
  • Follow us on Social Media - whether you prefer Instagram, Tik Tok or LinkedIn, you can connect with us on a range of Social Media channels:

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Important information for your studies

Terms and Conditions for Study

During the registration process, you will need to read and agree to the Terms and Conditions for Study at City St George's and be aware of the Student Protection Plan. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with these, which can be found on our University website.

Your Student Charter

Your Student Charter has been developed with student and staff input, and outlines what you can expect from the University and Students' Union, but also what is expected from you. Read your Student Charter on the Student Hub.

Things to do right now

Tick off your Welcome Checklist

Prepare to start your journey with City St George's using this handy Welcome checklist which brings together all the essential activities and things you need to do whilst you settle in.

Your Welcome Checklist

Look out for your Bystander Intervention and Consent for students modules

Here at City St George’s, we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe to thrive in their studies and work. As a place of education, proactively learning how we can play our part to support this is part of our values.

Once you’ve activated your IT account as part of the Registration process, you will receive an invitation to your University email address to complete the training. Please complete the training at your earliest convenience.

You can find our single source of information on preventing misconduct, harassment and sexual misconduct on the University website.

Arrange your accommodation

If you haven't finalised where you'll be living yet, find out more about your accommodation options this year.

Some rooms can potentially become available through early cancellations at our nominated halls. Please visit the Accommodation Team's page on the Student Hub for further information.

If you have any questions about the process, you can contact the Accommodation team through Support@City.

Get ready with CareerLaunch

CareerLaunch is City St George's online careers and employability course designed to give you a head start in your career development before you begin your studies with us.

Covering essentials such as:

  • recognising your skills and values
  • understanding and researching your career options
  • producing effective job applications

Get started and access the course via the CareersLaunch page now.

Register with a GP

Please visit the Your Health page on the Student Hub to find a GP near you and register.

Once you are registered with a GP, you will be allocated a NHS number which will entitle you to free consultations with your GP or a specialist if you are referred to one. You will however have to pay for any medication you are prescribed which currently costs £9.90 per item, unless you meet criteria outlined on the NHS website.

Please make sure when registering with a dentist that you state you want NHS care otherwise you will be treated as a private patient.

Check out the NHS website for top tips about getting medical care as a student.

Make sure you're up to date with the vaccines you need

There are a number of key vaccines to be aware of, to help protect your health and the health of those around you.

They are all available for free on the NHS, but eligibility criteria differs between each vaccine.

All GP surgeries offer four key vaccines: Men B, MenACWY, MMR HPV.  Participating pharmacies offer the MenB vaccine if you're over 18. International students are also eliigible for these vaccines.

If you have not already done so, please register with a GP surgery and check with them to see if you need any vaccines. You can find out how to register with a GP surgery on the NHS website.

Meningitis B Vaccine

A one-off Mengitis B (MenB) vaccination programme to protect those under 25 starting university this autumn is being rolled out. If you're eligible, you will need two doses of the vaccine to be fully protected. If you are 17 or 18 years old and were born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, you can book a vaccination appointment online. If you are under 25, you can get a MenB vaccine at a participating pharmacy.

MenACWY vaccine

The MenACWY vaccine protects against meningitis and sepsis. These diseases are rare but can be life-threatening. New university students are at higher risk of infection due to mixing with lots of new people.

If you missed having the vaccine when you were at school, you can get it before your 25th birthday. The vaccine is different to the MenC vaccine.

MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent measles, mumps and rubella. You’re more protected if you’ve had two doses of the MMR vaccine. Younger students are likely to be in an under-vaccinated age group.

The MMR vaccine is available for free, for any student who hasn’t received both doses. You can check with your parents or guardians or ask your GP surgery if you’ve had both doses.

HPV vaccine

The HPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cancer, as well as the most common genital warts.

Any female student under 25 and male students born after 1 September 2006 who missed having the vaccine at school can have the vaccine by contacting their GP. Men under the age of 46 who have sex with men can get a vaccine when they visit a specialist sexual health or HIV clinic.

If you’re feeling unwell, call NHS 111 and if you’re in an emergency, call 999. Detailed information about the different medical services available to you is on the Student Hub.

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Funding your course

If you haven't  arranged funding for your course yet, Student Finance England offer loans to cover tuition fees as well as maintenance costs. You can also check out City St George's Scholarships and Bursaries for additional funding options.

If you didn't initially request a Household Income (HHI) assessment, you can still do so. More guidance about this process is available on Student Finance England's website, or you can call 0300 100 0607.

If you are disabled, or if you have a specific learning difference, health or mental health condition, you may be able to access the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). The University's Health & Wellbeing team will be able to help you with an application.

Open a student bank account

Explore the range of student bank account options available to find the best fit for you. If you choose to set up a student bank account, remember to check the amount of interest-free overdraft available if you think you'll need it, and how much the interest rate is for additional authorised borrowing.

Book a place on the Introduction to Health & Wellbeing webinar

Join the Student Health & Wellbeing team for a 45-minute webinar  to introduce the services on offer to support you during your time at City St George's.

The session will cover:

  • Practical support available for students with disabilities, long-term health conditions, specific learning differences, and mental health conditions
  • Emotional support for all students who may be experiencing difficulties with their wellbeing, including counselling.

Open to all students, the webinar will take place on Wednesday 21 August, 10-10.45am, online via Teams.

Register for your free place now.