International Student Support
Checklist: Before you leave
| Checklist | When |
|---|---|
| Check your immigration requirements | Before application |
| Budget for your life in Exeter | When you make your application to study |
| Make sure your passport is valid/apply for a new passport | |
| Obtain any necessary visa/entry clearance for study in the UK | When you receive your visa letter |
| Apply for university accommodation | As soon as you have accepted an offer to study. Application deadline 31st July. |
| If you are coming for Welcome Week, read through all of the Orientation & Registration information. Book onto the Meet and Greet Service | Details available from June. Meet and Greet booking closes in September. |
| If you are travelling independently to the campuses check your travel plans |
Details available all year |
| Arrange your travel and travel insurance. Remember to check your luggage allowance | This can be 6 weeks before departure |
| Get a letter from your doctor detailing any regular medication you are on and bring a translation of the letter | 6 weeks before departure |
| Have any routine medical checks, recommended vaccinations and chest x-ray (if required) | |
| Speak to your bank: do you need approval of exchange control, order travellers cheques or enough sterling for your first week | 6 weeks before departure |
| Start to pack appropriate clothing for your first few weeks in the UK (see page 25 of the International Students' Guide) | Start 4 weeks before departure |
| Make sure key documents are accessible when you travel |
