Welcome to Aberystwyth University - Distance Learning Students

To make use of our facilities you will need an Aberystwyth University IT account and an Aber Card. All use is subject to the Regulations, Policies and Guidelines.

Your IT Account

You will be able to activate your University IT account online shortly before your course begins and you will be emailed with instructions for doing this as soon as your account is ready.

Your IT account gives you access to:

Your Aber Card

Once you have activated your IT account you should apply for your Aber card online so that it is ready for you when you come to campus.

Your IT account gives you access to:

as your student id

and when visiting campus as part of a study school or for research:

to purchase food in University hospitality outlets
for library borrowing, including the use of self-issue machines
to access 24-hour computer rooms
to access the library out of core hours (to enter and exit)
for printing, photocopying and scanning
as your Student Union card
as your Sports Centre card

Essential Library and IT Guide for new students

To find out more about Library and IT facilities please a look at our essential Library and IT guide for new students

Additional library services

Details of library services for Distance Learning students