You are about to embark on a new journey and you need to be prepared for all that lies ahead. Therefore you should make sure that you have done everything you need to before leaving your country to come to the UK.
Please also read the following leaflets to understand what food and plant products you are allowed to bring with you.
In addition to this make sure you have:
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booked a place on the free Meet and Greet service (for international and EU students, excluding visiting / Erasmus students)
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booked to attend the Welcome Programme (for all international and EU students)
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arranged accommodation during the Welcome Programme
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arranged University accommodation during your studies (if you are eligible) or private rented accommodation
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registered with the University. Please note Tier 4 students will NOT be able to register or enrol until they have arrived and attended a 'check-in' event (please note, enrolment for 2011-12 is not yet open. Please re-visit this link in August)
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returned your student ID Card form and an additional facilities form if applicable, along with 1 passport sized photo. If your course startsbefore 1st August 2011 please visit the ID Service website for more information.
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paid your accommodation deposit (if you are a postgraduate student)
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put in your hand luggage all the paperwork that the University has sent to you including your final offer letter, original copies of your transcripts, English language tests, passport (you will need to prove your identity - a list of valid ID documents is included in the ID card application pack ), travel/flight tickets, English pounds/travellers cheques, travel/personal insurance documents, evidence of your finances (bank statement, sponsor letter), Southampton accommodation information and details of all immunisations, medication and a full medical history for yourself and any family members accompanying you to the University.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
You should have read the 'Information for international students 2010-11' leaflet and visitied the international student section of the Students' Union website.You should also have read the British Council's 'Safety First' booklet and pre-departure guide for internationalstudents comming into the uk.
Enrolled with the University. Please note Tier 4 students will NOT be able to register or enrol until they have arrived and attended a 'check-in' event
For more information on all of the following, please visit the Student's Union website:
