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Welcome and ID check

On this page you can find out where your Welcome and ID check will take place and what you need to bring in to complete it.

If you are studying on campus this coming semester, you will be asked to complete an in person Welcome and ID Check session. 

If you are not studying on campus or are doing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme your ID will be checked remotely. Please see our New Student FAQ's for further information for Distance Learning students and CPD students

Your Welcome and ID check session

Welcome and ID Check sessions take place on campus, we check your ID, confirm the address you are living at whilst you are studying at University and also issue you with your student card. 

If you are receiving a student loan the University will only confirm your registration to Student Finance/SAAS when your Welcome and ID check is completed. Once completed your registration will be confirmed within 2 working days

What you need at your ID check session

You will need a form of identification with you at the Welcome and ID Check session.

Your ID needs to be in date, photocopies and photographs will not be accepted.

The following documents are acceptable forms of ID:

  • Passport
  • UK Drivers Licence
  • UK Birth Certificate
  • National ID card (For EU students with settled status)

Please note we will always use your official name for our records, as showing on your ID.

Welcome and ID checks for International students

International students should bring your passport, entry visa, BRP card (if not collecting it from the University) and your qualification documents. 

If you have any queries before you arrive you can check our International Student support pages of the website or contact the Visa Support team on [email protected].

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