Enrolment
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about enrolling with us, and the different stages you need to complete to officially become a student at Aberystwyth University!
We have created two checklists. One is a simple step by step guide, and the other a slightly more detailed version if you require more information.
You will receive e-mail prompts when you need to complete certain stages so please check your inbox regularly after activating your Aberystwyth University IT account. You might want to bookmark this checklist also so you can jump back in whenever you need to.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Aberystwyth! Further updated information around AberWelcome 2025 will be available here soon. Keep a look out for all the useful information to help you prepare for life with us as a new student at Aber!
Your Enrolment Checklist
Before you begin your studies at Aber, you will need to set up your University IT account, apply for your Aber Card and start the online enrolment for your course.
Follow this shortened step by step guide to start your university journey and click on the link below to get more detailed information for each step of the journey.
The information below will be revealed as you scroll down the page. If you want to have all the information displayed at once, please click the button below.
Activate your Aberystwyth University IT account
Check your personal email inbox after you’ve met all the conditions of your course. You will receive an email to activate and set up your university IT account.
Apply for your Aber Card
Once you've activated your IT account you can also apply for your university card. You need to apply for your Aber Card to make sure it is ready for you to collect when you arrive on campus.
Apply for your Aber Card
Download your Student Hub
The Student Hub is your online portal to make it easier for you to access the information and systems you need throughout your studies at Aberystwyth University.
How to Download the Student Hub
Access the Online Student Induction
The University’s Online Student Induction provides useful information on what to expect at the University as well as guidance on various support that will be available to you whilst studying with us.
Access the Online Student Induction
Completing your Course Registration
Before you can be known as a full-time or part-time student at Aberystwyth you will need to complete registration. An opportunity to discuss module selection will be included within your departmental induction during your first week at University, and you can access details of your study scheme and core modules from your Student Record:
Postgraduate Student?
Please note that this stage is not relevant for Postgraduate Research Students.
Exchange or Visiting Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to enrolling for your course online.
Access your Student Record
Officially registered as a student at Aberystwyth University…!
Once you have completed registration then:
For students eligible for maintenance loans/grants: Confirmation is sent to the Student Loans Company (SLC). Payments occur 3-5 days after registration, directly to the provided bank account details.
For Self-Funded Students: You need to pay tuition fees in full within 30 days via an online portal. Alternatively, you can set up an automatic payment plan during registration.
You will then officially be registered as a student at Aberystwyth University!
Postgraduate Student?
Please ensure you access the more detailed checklist here for further steps in relation to confirmation and payments.
Further Information
Induction Planner
Use the new Welcome and Induction Planner to help you navigate the events specific for you during Aber Welcome Week 2024 and the first few weeks at the University.
Find out about all of the departmental activities organised for you, as well as the extracurricular opportunities at Aber. To make the most of your first University experiences, meet new people or just have fun use the Induction Planner to find out what events are going on.
Your Academic Department
Your Academic Department can’t wait to welcome you at the beginning of the Aber Welcome Week 2024 and beyond. Find out here about where to go, activities and events designed to help you settle in, make friends and adapt to life as part of your new department.
There will be opportunities during the week and beyond to get to know your personal tutors, and find out more about how your department are committed to supporting your academic success and professional development from the very outset.
Welcome Checklists
There are certain things that we recommend you should do before you arrive, when you arrive and during the first few weeks at Aber. Some of these tasks we deem are essential, and others are recommended.
Follow these step by step guides to ensure that you’re aware of what you need to do…
Welcome FAQs
Check out our range of FAQs for your Welcome and Induction period here in Aber, in the form of bite sized videos designed and presented by our current students…