Do I need to contact King's to confirm my offer?
If you’ve seen that your place at King’s has been confirmed on UCAS Track, you’ll not need to call/contact King’s to confirm your offer.
I need further support before I enrol?
Our King’s Advisors are on hand to support you. For further information on how to get in touch with a King's Advisor, visit our Offer Holder webpages.
I'm an international student; when will I receive my CAS?
During this period you may experience a delay with obtaining your CAS. Please bear in mind that Admissions are working hard to process applications within our standard time frames, and will update you via King's Apply in the first instance; Read our article I'm a prospective applicant, how do I request a CAS? for further guidance.
Setting up your IT & email account
A few weeks before you join us at King's, you’ll receive an email inviting you to set up your King's IT account. Your welcome email will contain your King's username, which begins with the letter K and is followed by 7 or 8 numbers (eg. k0123456), and your temporary password.
For more information on setting up your IT account, take a look at our article Accessing your IT account at King's.
How do I enrol & obtain my ID card?
During your first semester, you’ll be required to complete the online enrolment task and upload your photograph for your Student ID card. The online enrolment task should take 10-15 minutes to complete and involves answering a number of questions about yourself to allow us to create your student record.
Our article I’m a new student, how do I complete online enrolment? includes more information.
For the latest guidance on obtaining an ID card during this period, read our article It's my first time on campus, how will I collect my Student ID card?
Preparing to study at King's as an international & EU/EEA Swiss student
We’re delighted to welcome you to King’s and our international community.
Preparing to travel to England & financial support
If you're on a Student/Tier 4 Visa
If you're on a Student/Tier 4 Visa, you’ll also need to:
- Check if you're required to complete the Right to Study check.
- Obtain your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
If you're an EU/EEA/Swiss student
Prior to starting at King’s, you should:
- Read the latest guidance on if you need a visa to study in the UK.
- Obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from your home country.
- Find out more information about the EU settlement scheme and how to make an application, if you’re eligible to do so.
You'll also need to check if you're required to complete the Right to Study check, once you've completed the online enrolment task.
Other resources you might find useful:
Important to know:
- If you need further support about your visa or immigration status during your studies, you should get in touch with our Visa & International Student Advice team who’ll be able to assist you. Take a look at our article What student support services are available? for more information on how you can get in touch with the team during this period.
Engaging with your faculty induction
All new students at King's will receive an induction from their academic department(s) and/or faculty when they begin their studies. Read our article How do I find out when my academic induction is taking place? for further guidance.
I'm arriving late, what should I do?
Read our article What should I do if I am arriving late? for further guidance.
Viewing your personal timetable
Once you’ve completed enrolment and selected your modules, you’ll be able to view your personal timetable, which includes detailed information on when your classes are scheduled to take place.
Proving your student status
When you open a bank account or apply for council tax exception, you’ll be asked to prove your student status. To be able to do so, you’ll need to obtain a Confirmation of Studies Letter.
Find out how you can get one and what you can use your Confirmation of Studies letter for in our article I need to prove my student status.
Looking for accommodation
Living on campus
At King’s, we provide a wide range of accommodation options suitable for all preferences. You can find out what we offer across all our campuses on our King's Residences webpages.
Important to know: If you’d like to make an application to apply for King’s Residences, you can do so, 2 working days after you've accepted your offer to study at King's.
Living in private accommodation
If you’re planning to live in private accommodation, take a look at some resources that may help you:
Paying your tuition fees & funding
Depending on whether you’ll be funded by Student Finance, a sponsor, or you’re self-funded, you’ll need to be aware of your responsibilities when it comes to paying fees.
Take a look at some of our guidance on paying fees, depending on your circumstances:
- Paying your tuition fees at King’s
- I am sponsored for my tuition fees; what do I need to know?
- Understanding your invoice for Tuition Fees 2022-23
What funding is available at King's?
Read our article What loans, grants or scholarships can I get from King’s? for further guidance.
Registering with a doctor/dentist & getting your vaccines
If you're moving away from home to study at King's , it's a good idea to be registered with a nearby GP practice or dentist. Take a look at our article How can I register with a doctor and/or dentist? for more information on how to register.
We recommend that you are up-to-date with your vaccines before start your studies. Read our article What vaccines do I need before starting at King’s? for further information.