🧳Settling Down

Welcome Week

• On orientation day, get information regarding the credit system, policy, and careers, and meet new friends.

• Check out all the Freshers Week Events on your university's website or social media.

• There are introductions of societies or sports clubs on Freshers' week

• You will usually meet your Academic Advisor after Welcome Week.

ID & Personal Information

• Update your phone details in the student portal (address, phone number)

• Collect BRP and Student ID

• Set up your IT account and Duo

• Ask for a confirmation of study letter and bank verification letter

• Check your timetable.

Arrange Personal Necessities

• Setting up cellular provider

• Opening bank account

• Registering with GP

• Obtain transportation pass

• Claiming tax reduction

• TV License Declaration

Pro Tip: If you are NOT planning to watch entertainment such as:

• All TV channels, like BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Dave and international channels

• Pay TV services, like Sky, Virgin Media and BT

• Live TV on streaming services, like YouTube and Amazon Prime Video

• Everything on BBC iPlayer.

it's essential to formally declare that you do not require a TV license. While it's not mandatory, it can help prevent misunderstandings or unnecessary contact from the TV Licensing Authority, who might otherwise assume you need one and will pay you a visit.