Postgraduate Registration Tasks

To become a fully registered student at Aberystwyth University, you must complete the Online Registration Task.

This Registration Task will appear in the My Tasks section of your Student Record.

Before you can complete the Online Registration Task you must ensure that you have chosen your option modules (if applicable). Students must take advice from their departments before making their option module choices.

The timing of when you need to complete the Online Registration Task depends on the type of student you are, and when you started your studies.

The Registration Task Timetables below note the different types of students and explain which Registration Tasks you need to complete and by when - please check the relevant headings for further information.

If at any stage of the process you need support, please contact us.

Online Registration

Online Registration is the final stage to Register to become a student with us.

You will be asked to:

Confirm your personal details
Confirm your Study Scheme and Module details*
Accept Aberystwyth University terms and conditions
Complete any outstanding registration requirements

* Distance Learning Courses - you are only required to confirm your Study Scheme details. Modules may be purchased as guided by your Academic Department.

Who needs to complete this task?

All students

To complete Online Registration, please go to your Student Record, and look for Online Registration under the My Tasks section.

You must be connected to the University network (on campus or via the University intranet) to complete Online Registration. You will not be able to complete Online Registration through a VPN, or on any other network.

Please Note:

Distance Learning Students: Students who are studying on a Distance Learning course, where the course is delivered remotely do not need to be in attendance in Aberystwyth to complete Online Registration.

Registration Task Timetables

New Postgraduate Students

The Online Registration Task will appear in the My Tasks section of your Student Record. Once your module choices are approved by your department(s), you can complete the Online Registration Task.

Student Group	Task	Available From	Complete By
New Postgraduate Students	Online Registration	9:00am - Monday, 21 September 2026	5:00pm - Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Returning Part-Time Postgraduate Students

Student Group	Task	Available From	Complete By
Returning Part-Time Postgraduate Students	Online Registration	9:00am - Thursday, 17 September 2026	5:00pm - Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Distance Learning Students

Please note that Distance Learning students do not need to complete the Pre-Registration task. New modules may be purchased through the online shop, as advised by your Department.

The Online Registration Task will appear in the My Tasks section of your Student Record.

Students who are studying on a Distance Learning course, where the course is delivered remotely do not need to be in attendance in Aberystwyth to complete online registration.

New Distance Learning Students

Online Registration opens 9 days before the start date shown on your offer letter and must be completed within 14 days of the start date of your course.

Returning Distance Learning Students

Please note that the Online Registration Task will be available to Returning Distance Learning Students from Saturday 12 September, but assistance will be available from Monday 14 September - see information, below.

Student Group	Task	Task Opens	Recommended Completion By
Returning Distance Learning Students	Online Registration	9:00am - Saturday, 12 September 2026	5:00pm - Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Should you need any assistance, you can contact the Academic Registry - Student Education Administration team:

Use the Chat function within Student Record
Email:
- Undergraduate: ugfstaff@aber.ac.uk
- Postgraduate: pgsstaff@aber.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622945

Registration at Other Times of the Year

Students starting at a time other than September should contact their department for module advice.

Your department will enter your approved modules onto your Student Record. You will then need to complete Online Registration.

The Online Registration Task will normally be available at least 5 days before your start date and must be completed within 5 days of your official start date. The Online Registration Task will appear in the My Tasks section of your Student Record.

Late Registration

For information about registering late, please see the Late Registration webpage.

Need Help?

Available Help to Complete your Registration Tasks

Visit the Registration Help Desk in the Hugh Owen Library foyer during Welcome Week:

Monday 21 September, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 22 September, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday 23 September, 9:00am to 5:00pm

You can also contact the Academic Registry - Student Education Administration team:

Use the Chat function within Student Record or that's available on the Postgraduate Issues webpage
Email: pgsstaff@aber.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622945

Useful Links

Registration Information and Tasks: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/academic-registry/students/pg-issues/taught/registration/
Student Record: https://studentrecord.aber.ac.uk
Welcome and Orientation: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/welcome/postgraduate/
Departments and Facilities: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/about-us/departments-faculties/
Student Finance: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-finance/
Student Support Services: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-support/
Right to Study Check: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/academic-registry/compliance-information/new-students-on-a-visa/
Doctoral Academy Postgraduate Induction: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/doctoral-academy/current-students/