New Undergraduate Students - September 2012
Non-Graduating Students (Exchanges [including Erasmus] and Study Abroad)
Entrance and Matriculation Process
Below are the 10 steps to be completed by entrant students, that is students who are matriculating (registering) at the University for the first time.
Once you have confirmed your acceptance of an unconditional offer, your application is passed on for processing. Applications progress at different rates, so do not be too concerned if you haven't received your entrant email immediately. You will receive the email from Registry in good time to allow you to complete all the necessary steps before matriculating in September 2012.
Adding st-andrews.ac.uk to your 'Safe Senders' list should ensure that your email does not go into your junk or spam folder.
To do now
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Step 1 - Accommodation
Apply for accommodation if you have not already done so. If you have any queries about accommodation, please contact Student Accommodation Services.
Students who are intending to commute daily to St Andrews rather than move into a Hall of residence may find information on The Townsend Society of interest: Townsend Society Information (PDF, 75 KB)
Open your computer account and activate your University email.
Your University email address is yourusername@st-andrews.ac.uk. Your username is included in the entrant email. You will set up your password when you open your account.
Once you have activated your email account you will be able to access it using SaintMail. You should check your University email frequently as official and academic communications will be sent to your University email address.
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Step 3 - Tuition and accommodation fees
Find out about your fees, paying fees and payment deadlines. Find out about opening a bank account - International & EU students.
It is University policy not to send out invoices to students for payment of tuition and/or accommodation as all the fee information is published on our webpages.
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Changes in fees
The University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees without notice at any time before or after a candidate's admission. - Liability for tuition fees
Entrants should note that it is a condition of registration with the University that they accept liability for their tuition fees.
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Step 4 - Student ID card
Apply for your student ID (matriculation) card.
You will be able to collect your card during Orientation. This card is also your library borrowing card, and it is a swipe card which will give you access to University buildings, such as the open-access computer classrooms.
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Step 5 - Disabilities
Information for students with a disability or learning difficulty.
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Step 6 - Medical services
Please read the information and complete the form on the Student Medical Services page. Please bring the completed form with you to Matriculation.
To do before Matriculation
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Step 7 - Module choices - Pre-Advising (available from 23 April 2012)
The Pre-Advising Guide for Non-Graduating Students and the Course Catalogue will help you understand which modules are available to you. Each section of the Course Catalogue lays out programme requirements for each degree within that School or Department and then gives details for each module within that School or Department. If you have any problems understanding the guidance notes on choosing your modules or the Course Catalogue, contact us with your query (curriculum@st-andrews.ac.uk or 01334 46 2351).
Once you have decided which modules you would like to take please enter your module choices online. Instructions on how to do this are on the Pre-Advising Guide for Non-Graduating Students page.
Your module choices will be discussed more fully with your Adviser of Studies at Advising in Orientation before final decisions are made and your choices approved. Even when your module choices have been approved, it is usually possible to change your mind within the first week of the Semester.
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Step 8 - Online Matriculation (available from 28 August 2012) - start of the registration process
This online process will guide you through the elements of registration required for you to become a St Andrews student. An email will be sent to your University account with instructions on how to access the facility on or shortly after 28 August. It is important therefore that you have created your email account as you will need this to access the online facility.
Please note that online matriculation should be completed by 5pm on Friday 14 September 2012 at the latest.
To do once you have arrived in St Andrews
Orientation
Orientation is a series of events designed to welcome you and help you settle in at St Andrews.
Matriculation - Dates to be confirmed
Please ensure that you have completed online matriculation before you come to Advising and Matriculation, where possible.
All students are required to see Advisers before they start attending classes. Advisers will check and validate your module choices to ensure that they are appropriate.
Advising will take place during Orientation in the Gateway building. See the Map of University (PDF, 204 KB) for the location of the Gateway.
The time of your appointment will depend on your surname. Further information on Advising will be available on the Advising and Matriculation webpage in late August.
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Step 10 - Matriculation - complete registration (dates to be confirmed)
Matriculation will take place in the Gateway building. When you go to matriculation please take with you:
- the means to pay your fees if you have not already done so online (cheque, credit card).
- your completed Application to Register with the Health Centre and Medical Questionnaire. All students who are not locally resident must enrol with a local GP in St Andrews.
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if you have entered the UK on a student visa you will need to bring your passport, visa/biometric card, Personal ID card (if you have one), and the visa support letter issued to you by St Andrews.
Matriculation brings the entrance process to an end. On completion of this process you will be a fully-matriculated student of the University and you will be ready to enrol in your classes.
After Matriculation
After Matriculation - questions and answers.
There are various links on the right-hand side of this page with further important information for our new students.