When you arrive

Your first few days and weeks at Herts can pass by in a blur. That’s why we’ve put together a list of what you’ll need to do and what you can get involved in when you get here.

Preparing for your first day

If you’re joining us as a new student, your welcome letter in your registration portal will explain where to go for your course inductions. You can view your timetable by logging into StudyNet.

Practical information

Make sure you’ve ticked these off your to-do list.

Collect your ID card
You’ll need your ID card to access buildings including our libraries (called Learning Resources Centres). You will also need to swipe your card on the card readers in your classroom every time you attend class. Plus, if you’re planning on using the Uno buses to commute to campus, you’ll get your student discount when you show your ID card.
For home students, you can collect your ID card during arrival weekend (dates TBC) or outside of this, just visit one of our Ask Herts Hubs.
If you're an international student, you can pick up your card when you attend your registration appointment.
Get connected to the campus Wi-Fi
Connect to the free campus Wi-Fi (eduroam) using any of your devices. Go to getconnected.herts.ac.uk to get started. Once your set up you will connect automatically whenever you are on campus.
Look out for our Wi-Fi Warriors during the start of term, who will be on hand to help get you up and running. More information is available on Ask Herts.
Find your way around Herts
Heading to campus? Download our Herts Mobile app! It has a map of campus so you can just search for any building or room, and it’ll direct you straight there.
Getting to campus
Plenty of our students decide to commute to Herts. To make your life easier, we have lots of options from getting our Uno bus to our free Park and Ride car park or student parking on College Lane Campus. If you’re travelling by train, the closest station is Hatfield and there’s buses straight to campus.
Register for a doctor
Make sure to register with the local doctors if you’re moving away from home. Don’t wait until you’re ill! If you’re living in Hertfordshire and Luton, we have a medical centre on College Lane Campus for common medical conditions, but you will not be eligible for home visits.

Discover Herts

Uni life is more than studying. Explore our events and create lifelong memories with new people! Who will you be at Herts?

Welcome to Herts

Go along to as many events as you can! Many go on their own so don’t worry if you haven’t had a chance to meet people yet....

Sign up to societies and networks

Whatever you’re looking for – Herts SU has hundreds of groups for you to join. Meet societies at our Freshers’ Fair....

Get active

With state-of-the-art sports facilities, we have something for everyone, whether you want free Active classes or something more competitive....

Student jobs

Work alongside your studies with hundreds of part-time jobs at Herts and locally....