Pre-arrival guide
Welcome to our January 2025 pre-arrival guide. It is important that you take time to read this in full before you join us on campus.
We are excited to welcome you onto campus soon! Before we reach that exciting start date, there are a few things that you need to do.
- Once you have received your CAS from us you'll need to apply for your Student visa.
- Secure your accommodation. This can either be on campus or off campus using a PAL accredited landlord. You must ensure you live within a maximum 2 hour commute or 30 mile radius from campus.
- Book your flights to the UK.
- Set up your UKVI account and link your eVisa.
- You will be able to set up your University account and then access your Joining Instructions around a month before your course begins. Once you receive your credentials you can set up your MFA and Online Registration before you arrive in the UK. Your next stage will be to complete a Face-to-face Registration Appointment when you arrive in the UK.
- Travel to the UK once you have had your visa confirmed.
Are you new to Herts?
If this is your first year at Herts, make sure you also read our guidance for new students and what to expect when you arrive on campus.
Pre-arrival guide sections
Pre-arrival webinar
If you are unable to join one of our live sessions, you can watch the recording of one of our Pre-arrival webinars. We will share a recording as soon as one is available.
Accuracy of content
Date of last update: 22 November 2024