Email Account

You will be able to activate your University email account online shortly before your course begins. Your email account gives you access to:

• University email
• Computers in libraries and computer rooms all over campus
• The University computer network, both wired and wireless
• Electronic information sources e.g. ebooks, ejournals
• Blackboard, the University virtual learning environment
• Networked filestore to backup your work
• Your library account to check your loans information

Setting up your Computer for use on the University Network

Once you have activated your email account you will be able to set up your computer ready to connect to our network when you arrive.

Aber Card

You can apply for your Aber Card once you have activated your email account. If you do this at least three weeks before your course begins it should be ready for you to collect from the Hugh Owen Library when you arrive. Your Aber Card gives you access to:

• Library borrowing including self-issue machines
• 24-hour computer rooms
• Printing and photocopying

It also acts as your Aberystwyth Student Union and Sports Centre card and can be used to buy food in University hospitality outlets.

I.S. Activities for New Students

During the first week of term we provide a range of activities to welcome you and introduce our services so you can make the best use of them during your time here. These include:

• Help with activating your email account and setting up hall connections
• Collection of Aber Cards
• Introductory talks and library tours

To find out when your session is take a look at our website.