How to enrol - new students
Key dates
Teaching starts
Monday 29 January
Enrolment opens
Wednesday 3 January to Friday 23 February 2024
Right to Study Check (RTS)
where applicable from Thursday 4 January
Monday 2 January 2024
Collect student ID card
4 January - 2 February
University House Reception.
10am-1pm and 2-4pm, Monday to Friday.
On this page, you will be able to access everything you need to know about enrolling with us, how to do it and why it’s so important.
We recommend you complete your enrolment as soon as you receive the email with the link to our enrolment portal, so you can get involved in every aspect of student life, as soon as possible!
You might want to bookmark this page so you can jump back in whenever you need to.
What is enrolment and why it's important
Completing your enrolment opens the door to student life: your student identity, funding, course information, learning and support resources, student entitlements, discounts and more.
In fact, without completing your enrolment, you simply won’t be able to access everything you need to study, work and live your best Coventry University London student life!
A completed enrolment is the gateway to your student life – here’s how you do it:
(Note: A small number of our courses enrol using a different platform so you may see different screens than shown in this video)
UK fee-paying student
Follow these steps to enrol
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Step 1: Enrol online
Once you’ve accepted our offer, look out for our follow-up email about two weeks before teaching starts (check key dates above) – this one takes you to our dedicated student enrolment portal and will walk you through the enrolment process step-by-step.
UK fee-paying students - if you are accessing a loan via the Student Loans Company, please confirm if prompted. If you are self-funding, please select this option when prompted. You can also find tuition instalment dates and how to pay on this page.
If you are an international student paying UK fees, i.e. you do not hold a British or Irish passport, you will be required to complete Right to Study (RTS) check. You will need to do this in person with the Compliance team in University House. You can request a right to study check by completing this form once you are available for a check: Request for RTS form
You’ll be given your student account and you’ll also have the chance to get to know the tools we have in place to help you get to know your way around campus and explore our online learning environment.
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Step 2: Collect your student ID card
No student ID? No student loan, no access to your accommodation, facilities and services, no important news and updates, no discounts, no fun - it’s that simple.
After you've completed your enrolment, you can collect your Student ID in person.
Please visit: University House Reception, Middlesex Street, London.
Dates and times: Weekdays from 4 January until 2 February, 9am - 4pm.
All students must provide proof of identity and nationality to get a student ID card.
In order to verify your identity, you’ll need to bring the documentation listed in our accepted proof of identity and nationality document.
Online only or distance students: you will not need a student ID card unless you want to access campus facilities and services.
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Step 3: Get your student status letter
There may be times when you need to prove your status as a student, e.g. opening a bank account - you can generate a student status letter by logging into the Student Portal or via the Wayfinder app.
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Step 4: Keep an eye on our website
All the latest information about your course enrolment, our facilities and services will be on our website, so keep checking back in to stay up to date before you arrive and when you get here.
You'll also find details on the Wayfinder app.
International fee-paying student
If you are an international fee paying student please read our enrolment guide.
International enrolment guideReturning students
Welcome back to Coventry University London, you’ll need to re-enrol with us before starting the next year of your course.
You will receive your link to enrol from 3 January 2024. If you have not received your link by the 19 January please check your SOLAR page and follow the enrolment link. If there is no link please check your results to ensure you are eligible to re-enrol and contact your Campus Registry team so they can update your record or discuss options with you.
Induction programme and timetable
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Course induction and welcome events January 2024
Online induction
You will have pre-enrolment access to the online induction module on Aula which you can complete even before teaching starts. Here, you will also find a school induction video and a virtual campus tour game, which will give you an overview of the expectations and support available to you throughout your learning journey.
Please complete the Online Induction as soon as possible.
From the week before teaching starts, you will have the opportunity to join an orientation event (see below) to help you get settled and make friends.
Course induction
For the first six weeks of teaching, you will attend an extended course induction which will be timetabled during your course hour. These will cover a range of topics to ensure you are successful in your course and during your time at University.
Welcome Breakfast
Date: Tuesday 30th January
Location: University House (UH): Student Lounge
Time: 10-11:30amYou will have an opportunity to get to know your learning community and other students on the course.
Action: Let us know you will be attending by completing the RSVP form as soon as
possible before noon on Monday 29th January. This form is located on the Induction
checklist (on the Aula Online Induction Programme Space).Drop-in with Student Services and Students’ Union Advice
Date: Wednesday 7th February
Location: UH: Student Lounge
Time: 12-1:30pm
You will have the opportunity to meet the Student Services Teams and Your Students’ Union Advice Team to learn more about the support available to you. This will be a chance for you to ask any questions about your specific circumstances. The teams you will meet:- Registry
- Accommodation
- Finance and Fees
- Talent Team
- Academic Skills and Learning Technology
- Stay and Go Further
- Enterprise/Entrepreneurship
- SU Advice
- Health Wellbeing and Disability
- Visahelp
- Timetabling
- Global Mobility: Turing Study and Work
- Success coaches
- Vygo: Peer-to-Peer mentoring
Induction: University Systems & Support Available + Living in London
Dates (multiple sessions, students required to only attend one):
- Wednesday 24th January
- Wednesday 31st January
- Friday 9th February
- Wednesday 14th February
Location: UH:G.09 except 14th Feb which is in 102 Middlesex: MSX409
Time: 2-4pmLearn how to use the University systems such as the student portal, Aula, Nova, Solar, timetable, student email and much more. You will also learn more about the different support services available on campus and how to access these. If you are new to London, this session also covers living in London including: student status letters, applying for student Oyster cards and registering with a doctor.
Welcome from the Academic Dean (followed by Welcome Party)
Date: Wednesday 21st February
Location: UH: G.09
Time: Undergraduate students 2-3pm; Postgraduate students 3-4pm
All students for the Welcome Party from 4-6pm
You will have an opportunity to hear from our executive leader, the Academic Dean, at this session. You will be formally welcomed and provided a high-level overview of general expectations from a teaching & learning viewpoint. Branded University goody bags and gifts will be given to all those in attendance.
This session will be followed by a welcome party to celebrate the step you have taken to embark on this learning journey with Coventry University London. It is an opportunity for you to meet your fellow students on other courses, academic staff and professional services staff, in a relaxed environment. Nibbles, drinks and music will be available throughout the evening.
Action: Let us know you will be attending by completing the RSVP form as soon as possible before noon on Monday 19th January. This form is located on the Induction
checklist (on the Aula Online Induction Programme Space).Your Students’ Union (YSU) Welcome events
Your Students’ Union has put together a broad programme of activities to help you get settled into your new course, helping you to build your networks and make new friends whilst at university.
Most of the events and activities are free for you to get involved with, so why not take
a moment before your studies get busy to connect and enjoy your new life as part of
the Coventry University family.
Find out about all the events, activities and student groups on Your Students' Union website.
Timetable: Your personalised timetable will be released up to 48 hours after enrolment - you can access your timetable by logging into the Student Portal, find it on Aula or on the Wayfinder app.
Don’t forget – your timetable may change, so keep checking!
Further information and support is available by logging into Aula, as well as from your course team.
Pay your fees
Home students applying for a student loan must do so every year. You can find all the details on the UK Government website.
International full-time students must pay £8,000 to re-enrol.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor (e.g. an employer or government body) you will need to send your sponsor letter for approval to debtenq.fin@coventry.ac.uk. We require a new sponsor letter each academic year. Please note, family and friends are not classed as sponsors.
If you haven’t paid your tuition fees in full, please ensure you make payments by the tuition instalment deadlines.
The quickest and most secure way to pay is by using Convera payment platform.
Need help?
Can’t find what you need? Contact the Student Engagement Centre.
Monday-Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday-Sunday 10am - 4pm
Visit us on campus at the Studetn Information Desk on floor 3 of University House.