If you’re joining us this September, here’s everything you need to know to get started – from registering as a student to securing accommodation, preparing for your course and making the most of student life at Manchester.
Registration
You’ll be invited to register as a student between Monday, 1 September and Monday, 30 September.
Invitations are sent by email in batches, so don’t be concerned if other students receive theirs before you.
If you haven’t already, you’ll need to activate your IT account to make sure you’re ready when your invitation arrives.
You will need to have activated your IT account in order to complete essential parts of registration, including the Right to Study check.
University accommodation
If you’ve already applied for accommodation, you’ll hear from our accommodation team over the next few weeks. Some students may hear earlier than others, but please don’t worry.
If you haven’t applied for accommodation yet, please apply before Sunday, 31 August.
Useful resources
Welcome website
The Welcome website is packed full of useful information to help you settle in to life at Manchester, including all of our official University Welcome events.
You can also find lots more events and support on your Students’ Union website and @manchetser_su social media channels.
Join our Instagram Broadcast
‘Manchester offer-holders 2025 ✨‘ is our exclusive Instagram Broadcast channel for new students. There’s loads of great content already in the channel, including advice from current students, campus tours and so much more.
A guide for new students
Explore our guide to student life – featuring videos from current students, plus information on support, settling into your community and preparing for your studies.
Support from day one at uni
If you’ve been diagnosed with a health condition – physical, mental or sensory – let us know so that we can signpost you to the right support and wellbeing services during your time at Manchester. Register with our Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) – it’s completely confidential.
Register with a GP
Once you know your term-time address, you should register with a local doctor.
Find out more about your course
Use our course finder for a comprehensive guide to your area of study – everything you need to know to get started.
Stay connected
📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @officialuom for loads more content throughout your studies.