Postgraduate checklist

Prior to and upon your arrival, there are several important tasks that you need to complete. We have listed them here for you, along with links to useful information to help you get prepared.

Need help? If at any point you need assistance, contact the London Student Services team at londonstudentservices@lboro.ac.uk

Getting started

  • International students should apply for your visa once you have received your CAS Visa
  • Celebrate your success and get involved on social media! #LboroFamily
  • Contact the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity (SWAI) team to discuss any further support you may need during your studies with us Welfare team
  • Share any health/disability related requirements for living or studying via the Disability and Health Portal Share
  • Review your induction week activities before making your travel plans Induction

6 weeks to go

  • Find out what accommodation options are available Accommodation
  • Look out for an email containing instructions on accessing your IT credentials and follow the steps IT credentials
  • Set up DUO Mobile Multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your device Set up MFA
  • Register online using your IT credentials and a photo that fits our guidelines Register

5 weeks to go

4 weeks to go

  • Register online with a local GP (UK students) Register with a GP
  • Get to know your new home and get a taste of what it’s like to live in London Explore
  • Contact us for a personalised travel itinerary Email
  • Make sure your accommodation is confirmed. For support you can contact the Student Accommodation Centre Accommodation
  • Book your in-person registration slot Book
  • Familiarise yourself with London’s Induction page on Learn, our Virtual Learning Environment (you must complete online registration, and login via Single Sign On (SSO) using your Lboro username and password to access Learn Learn

3 weeks to go

  • Download your FREE student IT software, including Microsoft Office 365 Download
  • Get stuck into our student blogs and YouTube channel – preparation is key! Blogs
  • Start preparing for your academic studies Prepare
  • Plan your route on how to get to campus Directions
  • Make sure your online registration is complete, and you can access your student email account Register

2 weeks to go

  • Download the myLboro app and sign in with your IT credentials to access your timetable, emails and more App
  • Follow Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) on social media for Welcome Week announcements
  • Familiarise yourself with the support available from IT Services IT Services
  • Browse the student handbook for lots of helpful information Handbook
  • Familiarise yourself with the induction schedule Induction

1 week to go

  • Look at the clubs and societies on offer, as well as LSU sections you might want to get involved with LSU
  • Explore what sports facilities there are at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Sport
  • UK students only, check you have provided everything for the prompt release of your student loan Check
  • Make sure you know what documents to bring with you Documents
  • Reminder to book your in-person registration slot Book
  • Download the Here East Shuttle app to access the free bus service Shuttle app

The day before

  • Make sure you know where you are going and how to reach us Directions
  • Make sure you know what documents to bring with you and generate your Share Code Documents

Arrivals week

  • Attend and complete your in-person registration and collect your ID card. You must upload a digital photo that meets our requirements to receive your ID card Directions
  • Attend your induction week activities and institute talks Induction
  • Access the Student Self-Service portal to request a Certificate of Registration letter, bank letter and council tax letter Self-Service
  • Register online with a GP (Doctor) when you arrive (international students) Register with a GP
  • Register with a local dentist Find a dentist