Before you start

Essential pre-arrival information

• Pay your Tuition fees. Whether you are self-funded or applying for a loan, you need to ensure you are prepared to pay for your course. Information on how to apply through Student Finance England can be found on the UK government website. More information on how to pay your fees including self-funded or with a loan can be found on the Student Information Directory.
• Get yourself registered. Before you get to campus you need to have started your registration process. This means you need to get your IT account and begin online pre-registration - which you can do as soon as you have a confirmed offer with us and your student record is ready. You'll finish your registration in person when you arrive on campus during Welcome week.
• Apply for accommodation. Don't leave it until the last minute to find a place to live. We have a range of accommodation options at our Colchester and Southend campuses to suit different needs, preferences and budgets, all within walking distance of academic departments and campus facilities. Please note, we do not have student accommodation at our Loughton Campus.
• Select your course modules Your course is likely to have a mix of compulsory and optional modules. You can select optional modules for your course with our online eNROL system.
• Check your timetable. Once your optional modules have been selected, they'll appear on your online timetable.
• Get up to date with your vaccinations. All students should have their MMR jabs and be vaccinated against meningitis. If you're not sure if you're vaccinated, check with your doctor now. Take a look at our support and advice to help you stay healthy.

Supporting all our students

International students

We are proud to be a global community and we recognise that living and studying in the UK may be very different from your own country. Make sure you read all the guidance for new international students to help you arrive and settle in to your new life at Essex. 

Students with additional support needs

If you have a disability, specific learning difficulty, long term medical condition or mental health condition you can register with our Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Team before you arrive so that we can consider your support needs. Find further information on what is available:

• Access and disability
• Mental and emotional health