Starting
Welcome to our University of East London community.
On this webpage you’ll find information that will help you...
so that you can get off to a good start on your University journey.
The University of East London is a careers-first University. Finding a job is just one important part of your career, but your career is also about the path you craft towards building a healthy, sustainable, and successful future for both yourself and your wider community. So let’s help you get started.
Let’s get UEL ready together
Enrol
First things first, let’s get you set up.
Set up your UEL account
Check your email for your invitation to enrol and set up your account.
Enrol online
Complete your online enrolment, including your right to study checks.
Download our Apps
Download our Track My Future and Roome Apps.
Access Disability Support
You may have received an email reminder to register for disability support.
Prepare
Before you arrive, here’s a few things to help you get ready for studying in London, University-level education, and success in your course.
Find a place to live
- Apply for on campus accommodation.
- Want to live off-campus? Check out our off-campus housing resources.
Register for the Kickstarter and Pre-Arrival events
7 January 2025
10 AM - 3:30 PM
Our Pre-Arrival Event and Kickstarter Programme is an online programme that is full of specialised sessions to help you get ready for life and study at UEL.
Visit your course page
Check out your dedicated course pages.
Your course pages have all the information you need to get set up for your course.
Check out your Student Handbooks
View and download your handbooks
- Undergraduate Welcome Handbook
- Postgraduate Welcome Handbook
- Nursing Handbook
- International Student Welcome Handbook
Need a print copy for accessibility reasons? Please request one here.
How to request your student ID Card
Once you have accepted your unconditional offer, you will receive an email asking you to register with the Photo ID card portal.
Register with the ID Card Portal. Use your personal email address. create a password, and follow the instructions.
You should apply for your student ID card as soon as possible, but if it has not arrived before term commences, you should still continue to attend classes in person as your attendance will be monitored.
Save the date of our Welcome and Orientation activities
Our Welcome and Orientation period is over a month long. Throughout that time there are a variety of informative and fun events to attend.
International Orientation
15 January 2025
Mandatory for International Students
Course Orientations
Various Dates / Find your dates
Mandatory for all new students
Welcome Fair
22 - 24 January 2025
Open to all students: new and returning.
Engage
Our Welcome+ programme is packed full of events, workshops, orientations, and resources that will help you settle into your studies, social life, and your career journey at UEL.
INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION
This is an in-person event for all incoming international students. During the sessions you’ll make new friends, hear from guest speakers, meet staff, and explore campus spaces and resources.
RSVP
COURSE ORIENTATIONS
Course orientations mandatory sessions for incoming students where you learn about your course and meet your instructors. Each course has a different induction schedule. Find out when yours is below.
Find out more
THE SUPPORT FAIRS
We’ll be holding a support fair at each of our campuses. Meet your support teams, learn about different ways of getting engaged, and say hello to some of our community partners.
RSVP
STUDENTS’ UNION EVENTS
Your East London Students’ Union is hosting a range of fun events. Click the link below for more information.
Learn moreEXTENDED WELCOME PROGRAMME
Arriving late? Need more tips, tools, and events? Our extended welcome programmes run throughout the month of February, we’ve got you covered on a variety of sessions.