AberArrival - Arrival and Induction
When arriving at Aber, check out the essential tasks you will need to complete in your first few days through a tailored checklist and some bitesized videos from our current students, along with some useful information about joining your new community in the first few days.
The checklists and bitesized videos are designed to make each step of your journey joining Aberystwyth as smooth as possible.
Your AberArrival – Arrival and Induction Checklist
Starting at a new university is an exciting time and we want to ensure that you are settled as soon as you arrive. There are new friends to be made, new places to discover and the chance to develop many new interests within the first few days.
Before completing these tasks make sure you complete the ‘AberAnticipation – Pre Arrival’ checklist.
Follow this shortened step by step guide to ensure that you’re aware of what you need to do when you arrive, and click on the link below to get more detailed information for each step of the journey.
For your information the boxes coloured in RED are deemed essential tasks and those in BLUE are deemed recommended tasks.
Remember your AberArrival Dates…
Remember the key dates for your AberArrival and that University Accommodation will be available for you to move in from the start of your Accommodation Occupation Contract.
Dates of Term
Getting to Aber from your Home
If you’re living in on-campus accommodation, follow your arrival instructions from our Accommodation Team. Whether it’s by car, train or other means, view your options on getting to Aber.
Travelling to Aberystwyth
Moving into your Accommodation
Find out further information about collecting your key and your Aber Card from the detailed checklist.
Moving In
Connect to campus Wi-Fi
When you arrive on campus ensure you connect to the university’s main wireless network, called eduroam. You can then stay connected wherever you are on campus.
International Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to letting your family know you’ve arrived!
Connecting to the Wi-Fi
Attend the Students Welcome Breakfast
On Wednesday, 21st January at Aberystwyth Arts Centre from 9am there will be a morning welcome from staff and fellow students who are here to provide you with support and guidance as you settle into student life here at Aber.
Get involved in your Academic Induction and Welcome Week Activities
Your Academic Induction is an important introduction to your course and subject before the work begins. This will be held over several days during your Welcome Week.
For information about events at your department visit this page and select your course, keep an eye on our Welcome and Induction Planner.
Complete your Course Registration
Remember before you can be known as a full-time or part-time student at Aberystwyth you will need to complete registration. Select your modules if you need to do so and complete your online registration within your Student Record. More information about how to do this can be found in the ‘Your Enrolment Checklist’.
Complete AberWelcome : The Campus Quest
Take part in our fun interactive, and self-guided digital campus quest where you can get to know the campus and your new friends a bit better by doing it as a group even! To get the most out of the tour do so with others, in the daylight and if raining take an umbrella!
This tour uses an app called Actionbound. To get started, download the app for iOS -Link or Android - Link and then visit the tour page below.
The Campus Quest
Take our online consent training
Aberystwyth is a safe, equitable and inclusive university. We are committed to continually making our campus a safer place, with a zero tolerance to harassment, any hate crime, abuse and bystander behaviours. By learning more about consent and completing the training, help us keep Aberystwyth safe.
Consent Training
International Student?
Open a UK Bank Account
As an international student you generally cannot open a UK bank account until you are in the UK and have registered on a programme of full-time study. You can set up a UK bank account online or in person in one of the local banks in Aberystwyth.
Register with a doctor
If you haven't already done so, we recommend that you register with a GP (family doctor) locally. We want to ensure that there is support and advice available to help you register with a GP and you can find further information here.
Register online
Visit the Refreshers Fair
Taking place at Undeb Aber Students Union over the following days:
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 January 2026.
The Refreshers Fair organised by Undeb Aberystwyth (Students' Union) is a showcase of everything student life has to offer, from societies, sports clubs, and events to student discounts from big brands and local businesses.
Remember if you ever need help during your Aber Arrival…
Staff will be on hand throughout all of the arrival periods and we have a list of key contacts in our detailed checklist.
Key Contact Details
Information for arrivals outside Welcome Week
We strongly encourage you to arrive in Aber in time for your AberArrival key dates to make the most of the activities that are planned to help you settle into life at the university. However we understand that there are various reasons why this may not be possible.
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to arriving outside Welcome Week.
Arriving Outside Welcome Week