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Advice, guides & resources

Alongside the essential information detailed on the new student website and sent to you in your new student emails, these guides and resources provide additional information, advice and guidance to help you to prepare and settle into student life.

Wellbeing Support

University systems & software

Using wireless connection

Find out how to connect to the University's free wireless service

New student IT induction

This toolkit details every step of your digital journey as a new student including using the different University systems

Toolkit video guides for new students

Watch the handy new student video guides that explain University systems & software

Useful guides & links

International student guide

Guidance on preparing for your visa application, travelling to Aberdeen and registering as a student

Advanced entry toolkit

Resource for students who are entering directly into 2nd or 3rd year of studies

Private rental accommodation guide

Guidance for students looking to move into private rental accommodation

Academic calendar & week numbers

Dates for the academic year and week numbers to help you to stay organised

Student parking

Student parking guidance

TV Licence guidance

Information about purchasing a TV Licence

Health & wellbeing support

Health & medical care

Information about health & medical care as a student in Scotland

Registering with a doctor & dentist during Welcome Week

Assistance with registering with a GP (doctor) & dentist available during Welcome Week

Services, support & wellbeing

University support services and student wellbeing information, advice & resources

Getting up to date with your vaccinations

Check you are up to date with your vaccinations & find out about free vaccines available from the NHS

Staying safe

Safety information and advice

Guidance on keeping yourself and others safe & the safety services and support available

Protecting yourself against scams & fraud

Guidance on avoiding and recognising scams & reporting any suspicious behaviour

SafeZone app

Free SafeZone app that connects you to the Campus Security team if you need urgent help, first aid or are in an emergency while on campus