Before you arrive

Excited to join Herts? We’re excited to meet you too but first things first, let's go through the basics. This will help in preparing you for the incredible experience's that come with your time at university here at Herts!

Become an official Herts students

Set up your University student record account

Complete online registration

Book your registration appointment

Collect your student ID card from campus

Set up your University student record account

Keep an eye on your inbox as you’ll receive an email to set up your account. This will give you access to all of our systems and platforms. Make sure you check your personal and programme details and also complete the questions as soon as you can. Haven't received an email? Set up your account.
Complete online registration
Everyone completes registration each year, so it's important for you to do this to get full access to your programme. Look out for the email inviting you to complete registration, it'll be on its way.
If you haven't received your email, you can complete registration.
Book your registration appointment
If you're an international student, you will need to book your appointment on campus and bring your documents with you as part of your registration with us. It's really easy and we will help you where we can each step of the way.
Book your registration appointment
If you're a home student, you don't need to do this.
Collect your student ID card from campus
Your student ID card will get you access to buildings and mark your class attendance. International students can collect during their registration appointment.
Collect your student ID card from campus

Getting ready to study at Herts

Starting at university will be a bit different to what you’re used to. For possibly the first time in your life, you’ve decided what you want to study and now is your opportunity to explore that in and outside of the classroom. Uni life is all about you taking charge of your learning so that you can get the most out of your time at Herts.

Remember, you have us every step of the way to help you thrive. It’s why we’ve created our free Getting Ready to Study at Herts online course for all of our new students to complete before they start. This mini course covers the essentials including: succeeding on your programme, on-campus study spots and our extra support to help you through uni life.

Getting to grips with your money

Blackbullion
Budgeting and managing your money can be daunting. But as a Herts student, you can log into Blackbullion money advice pages using your uni details for help on planning your student finances.
Student finance
If you’re applying for student finance, make sure you’ve completed your paperwork. You will need to complete registration before Student Finance can trigger the release of your loan. Please allow 48 hours for their portal to release your funds.
Paying your fees
Whether you’re a home or international student, you can find out the deadlines for your fees on our Ask Herts website.

Staying healthy

We recommend that you’re up to date with your vaccinations including meningitis, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), COVID-19 and flu if you're eligible.

If you’re an international student, you can register with a UK doctor (also called general practices or GPs) once you arrive and book any vaccinations if you weren’t able to sort that out in your home country. Remember, general practices or surgeries such as our medical centre, are just for common medical issues. Anything more serious or urgent will be directed to the local hospital.

Thinking about where to live?

So where should you start? You’ll need to weigh up your budget, the convenience of the property and the opportunities to get involved in uni life. We have several options at Herts.

Not sure what to bring to uni? Our packing checklist covers all the basics of what we suggest you need to bring to uni.

On-campus accommodation

Live on-campus for easy access to facilities, inclusive utility bills, and round-the-clock support from our dedicated team.

Living off-campus

Look for landlords that have signed up to the Partnership Accreditation for Landlords (PAL).

Commuting to Herts

Thinking about how to get to campus? See what options you’ve got.