International students checklist These checklists are a starting point for your planning. These checklists are a starting point for your planning. You may want to add to it as you read this guide. Some parts will not be relevant to you, for example if you are an EU student you will not require a student visa.
Preparing to come to university
Before you leave
When you arrive at the University of Exeter
Make sure you have a valid passport
Pay your tuition fee deposit (if applicable)
Satisfy conditions of offer (if applicable)
Pay your accommodation fee deposit (if applicable)
Check if you need ATAS clearance (and apply if required)
Activate your IT account
Respond to CAS email (if applicable)
Prepare your documents for International Student Clearance Buy currency to use while you open a bank account
Research International Welcome Programme
Print our accommodation information for your hand luggage
Find out about the Global Chums mentoring scheme
Obtain Visa (if applicable) Apply for accommodation Check if you need medical screening or vaccinations Arrange travel insurance Plan your budget Read emails from the University
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Complete online registration (EU citizens only) Apply for your UniCard Register with a Health Centre Download the iExeter app
Tell your family you have arrived Collect your room key Collect your Welcome Pack (Freshers’ Week) Complete International Student Clearance and collect your BRP (if you have one) Collect your UniCard Complete online registration (if necessary) Attend International Welcome Programme (or late arrivals meeting) Attend your academic induction Complete Police registration (if necessary) Open a UK bank account
Complete Erasmus, Exchange and Study Abroad paperwork (if necessary)
Get involved with your Guild or Students’ Union!
