Every student must upload their identity documents before starting their studies with us.
What you need to do depends on your nationality and the type of visa you have, if you have one.
You need to upload proof of your identity on Banner, our student records system.
To do this:
You need to upload proof of your nationality and your immigration status on Banner, our student records system.
If you have a student visa, you also need to come to an in-person appointment to complete your 'Right to Study Check'.
You can book your appointment for this after uploading your documents.
Make sure you upload clear, colour photos of your passport and immigration status.
Log into Banner and upload your documents
The documents you'll be asked for depend on your personal circumstances.
You must book an in-person appointment to complete your Right to Study Check if you have a student visa. You should book the earliest appointment available after you arrive in Southampton.
The appointment is free and takes 15 minutes. You'll be able to cancel or reschedule, if you need to.
If you have a different visa or immigration permission, you don't need to come to an in-person appointment.
You must bring your passport with you, and your biometric residence permit (BRP) if you collected it from the Post Office or it was delivered to your home address.
Book your in-person appointment
If you're studying on a Pre-sessional course you will complete your in-person 'Right to Study Check' as part of your scheduled induction programme. You do not need to book an individual appointment.
You can collect your BRP at the University during your appointment if you chose this option when you applied for your visa.
If you chose to collect it from the Post Office, you need to collect it and bring it with you.
If you applied for a new visa from within the UK, your BRP card will be sent to the address on your application. Don’t forget to bring it to your in-person appointment.
If you used the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app: