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Online pre-arrival tasks

In the month before your course is due to begin we will contact you by email to begin your online pre-arrival tasks. The email will contain specific information such as your email account username as well as the different systems you need to log in to in order to complete the tasks.

The tasks include:

1.  Activating your University computer account

Pre-sessional account activation notes (PDF, 557 KB)

2.  Completing the online matriculation (registration) process

Pre-sessional online matriculation notes (PDF, 574 KB)

3.  Applying for your University identity (ID) card

4.  Completing medical registration forms to register with a local doctor

Medical registration forms (PDF, 9,534 KB)

5.  Enrol in our Pre-arrival Guide Moodle (online learning environment) to access information about living in St Andrews e.g. health, accommodation, University services

Pre-sessional Moodle (PDF, 249 KB) 

Please note that you will not be able to complete any of the above tasks until you receive your pre-arrival email. We will contact you with the email address you gave us on your application form.

If you used the address of an educational agent, please ensure that they forward any correspondence to you as soon as possible.

Your pre-arrival email will also contain detailed information about where and when you should report to for Orientation.