One week to go
We're really looking forward to welcoming you to our University and hope that you're excited to start your Keele experience. There are just a few things left to do before you begin...
Then, once you're with us, make the most of all the opportunities available to you as a Keele student!
Get to know the campus and local area before you get here! Find out more.
Most of our facilities are clustered at Union Square (centre of campus) to make it easy.
You can also explore our beautiful campus or the local area! There are lots of ways you can enjoy Keele, such as through walking/running routes, and our Sports Centre has lots to offer too.
Is this the first time you’ll be managing your own money? Try to see it as a fantastic opportunity to get to grips with budgeting in a supportive community where lots of others are in the same boat (and our Financial Support team are here for you too). As a soon-to-be Keele student, you have access to Blackbullion's Money-Ready tools to help you manage your money effectively from day one. This includes a budget calculator to ensure you don't run short of money.
Create your free Blackbullion account here and browse the resources to get money ready.
Please make sure that you've completed your online induction module on the Keele Learning Environment.
You can find more information on our induction module web page.
If you'll be living on campus, please ensure that you've completed your online accommodation induction. This is a very important step and will explain important information about living on campus.
You should make sure that you have your Accommodation Key Collection Pass ready (which will become available once you've completed your online accommodation induction) and that you've booked your arrival slot.
If you'll be living off campus, make sure that you've discussed your plans for moving into your off-campus accommodation with your private student accommodation or your private landlord.
Your Keele Card is your student ID, which you can use to enter buildings on campus, get student discount, gain entry to the Students' Union and Campus Library, top up with money to spend on campus and much more!
You'll need to know how to collect it when you arrive...
If you're living on campus:
- Arriving from the UK: you will get your Keele Card with your accommodation keys.
- Arriving from outside the UK: you will get your Keele Card on completion of any immigration checks that are required.
If you're living off campus:
- Arriving from the UK: collect from the Library. Please allow two working days following the upload of your photograph for IT to produce your card. When collecting your Keele Card, please ensure you bring a form of photo ID with you.
- Arriving from outside the UK: you will get your Keele Card on completion of any immigration checks that are required.
You may have some questions or worries before starting your course, which is why we have a range of pre-arrival resources available.
If you’re an international student, please make sure you have completed all the necessary steps before you travel to the UK.
Remember to place the following items into your hand luggage:
- Passport
- Visa and home office decision letter (if required)
- Travel documents (flight tickets if you need to print them)
- Evidence of your finances
- Cash in British pound sterling / internationally accepted bank card - please note that it can take some time for your new UK bank account to become operational
- Keele University CAS statement and/or Keele Offer Letter
- Original qualification documents as listed on your CAS statement
- Accommodation Boarding Pass so you can collect your on-campus room key (if you'll be living on campus)
- Health certificates (if required)
- Medication and an accompanying letter from your doctor (if required)
We also offer new international students a free airport transfer Meet & Greet service to campus. More information about this can be found here.
Your first week and beyond...
- Attend lots of events!
- Connect to Eduroam, our campus WiFi network
- Make the most of your academic life here at Keele
- It’s never too early to think about your career: why not chat with Careers and Employability and join our e-mentoring platform Keele Connect?
- If you’re in halls: Register your games console or smart TV devices on our Magnet WiFi network
- If you’re in halls: Meet your Resident Adviser and complete your Flatmate Agreement with your new housemates
What's next? Find out more about your opportunities as an undergraduate or postgraduate!
Make sure you have downloaded the Keele App onto your device, or are accessing it regularly via a web browser - just go to app.keele.ac.uk - to view events taking place on campus.