Welcome to Kings is our programme of activities designed to help you settle into university life.
 
This year, our January Welcome to King's programme for new students takes place Monday 12 – Friday 23 January 2026.
 
 
Accessing the Welcome to King's app
 
The Welcome to King's app contains the Welcome to King's  January 2026 guide, designed to help new students settle in during the Welcome period. You can access this guide using the passphrase reggielion26.
 

The Welcome to King's app will be the first stage of welcoming you into university, offering a range of information from ID card collection to new opportunities at King's. The app is also full of events and information to help you get started at King's. 

To download the Welcome to King's app, follow the instructions in our article What is the Welcome to King's app and how do I use it?

 
ID card collection 
 
Information about collecting your student ID card will be circulated via email in January 2026. If you believe you didn't receive this email, please see our article Welcome to King's January 2026: A compilation of emails sent throughout the Welcome period.
 
You can also read our article It's my first time on campus, how can I collect my student ID card? for the latest guidance. 
 
Important to Know:
  • Before collecting your student ID card on campus, you must ensure that you’ve completed enrolment.
  • If you're not a British or Irish national, you must complete your Right to Study check as part of enrolment before you can collect your student ID card.
 
 
Useful apps and software during your studies 
 
Our article What software & systems do I need to know about for my studies? introduces the key platforms you’ll use throughout your studies. These include Kaltura, which hosts video content such as lectures, sessions and workshops, as well as content from Welcome to King’s, and KEATS (King’s E-Learning and Teaching Services), a virtual platform that supports teaching and learning at King’s.
 

After Welcome, download the King's Student app for easy access to everything practical, like your timetable, email and Student Records, as well as to receive important University news and opportunities to connect with the King's community.

 

Events and activities during Welcome to King's 

Explore and book onto events and activities via the Welcome to King's app.

 

Make sure you also check out King’s Edge, your home for opportunities beyond your course. Explore workshops, language learning, volunteering, global projects, internships and more. You can collect K-Points by getting involved and work towards a King’s Edge Award to demonstrate your learning and showcase your skills to future employers and postgraduate programmes. Find out more on the King’s Edge support pages.

 

Following King's on social media 
 
You can follow @LifeAtKings on Instagram to stay connected with our community.  

We'd love to see what you get up to during your time at King's, so if you're sharing posts and pictures on social media use #LifeAtKings.
 
Important to know: if you have any questions about  Welcome to King's, please log a case with us.