When you arrive

Your first few days and weeks at Herts will pass by in a blur! We’ve put together a list of what you need to do and what you can get involved in when you get here.

Preparing for your first day

If you’re joining us as a new student, your welcome letter in your registration portal will explain where to go for your course inductions. Current students will be able to view their timetable by logging into StudyNet.

Practical information

Make sure you’ve ticked these off your to-do list.

Collect your student ID card
You’ll need your ID card to access buildings, Uno buses and our libraries (called Learning Resources Centres). You will also need to swipe your card on the card readers in your classroom every time you attend class.
You can collect your student ID card once you've completed registration, registration will begin from Monday 6 January.
If you’re a home student, you can collect your student ID from one of the Ask Herts Hubs in Hutton Hub, College Lane or de Havilland Campus after your documents have been reviewed and approved by a member of the enrolment team.
Or if you're an international student, your ID card will be provided to you when you attend your registration appointment.
Find your way around campus
Heading to campus? Download our Herts Mobile app! It has a map where you can just search for your room, and it’ll direct you there. Easy!
Commute to campus
Plenty of our students decide to commute to Herts. And to make your life easier, we have lots of options from getting our Uno bus to our free Park and Ride car park or student parking on College Lane Campus. Some students come to us by train too, but if that’s you, be sure to get the correct ticket for Hatfield to avoid any difficulty.
Register for a doctor
Make sure to register with the local doctors if you’re moving away from home. Don’t wait till you’re ill! If you’re living in Hatfield, we have a medical centre on College Lane Campus for common medical conditions but please remember, our medical centre doesn’t do home visits.

Your Herts, Your Experience

Starting university is a massive decision – and you chose us. We are delighted that you have selected Herts and we do not under-estimate your commitment to us, your studies and the unique experience you will gain here.

Discover Herts

Uni life is more than studying. Explore our events and create lifelong memories with new people! Who will you be at Herts?

Welcome to Herts

Go along to as many events as you can! Many go on their own so don’t worry if you haven’t had a chance to meet people yet...

Sign up societies and networks

Whatever you’re looking for – Herts SU has hundreds of groups for you to join. Meet societies at our Freshers’ Fair...

Get active

With state-of-the-art sports facilities, we have everything whether you want free Active classes or something a little more competitive...

Student jobs

Work alongside your studies with hundreds of part-time jobs at Herts and locally...