# Checklist for new students

**Source**: https://www.su.se/english/education/a-smooth-start/checklist-for-new-students
**Parent**: https://www.su.se/english/education/a-smooth-start/pre-departure-information

Welcome to Stockholm University! In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible, we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of term.

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- [1. Activate your university account and order a university card](#h-1Activateyouruniversityaccountandorderauniversitycard)
- [2. Register at your department](#h-2Registeratyourdepartment)
- [3. Digital tools and services](#h-3Digitaltoolsandservices)
- [4. Welcome activities](#h-4Welcomeactivities)
- [5. Join a student union](#h-5Joinastudentunion)
- [6. Do you have a disability? Apply for support](#h-6DoyouhaveadisabilityApplyforsupport)

## 1. Activate your university account and order a university card

You need to activate your university account before your studies begin.

[Instructions to activate your university account](https://www.su.se/english/education/a-smooth-start/get-access-to-it-services-your-university-account-and-order-a-university-card?open-collapse-boxes=contact)

## 2. Register at your department

Once you have been admitted to Stockholm University, you need to register at your department.

[How to register](https://www.su.se/english/education/a-smooth-start/register-at-your-department)

## 3. Digital tools and services

Access the various study support systems and IT services for students at Stockholm University.

[Digital tools and services](https://www.su.se/english/education/it-for-students/digital-tools-and-services)

## 4. Welcome activities

Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities in collaboration with Stockholm University Student Union that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of the semester.

[Join our welcome activities](https://www.su.se/english/education/a-smooth-start/welcome-activities)

## 5. Join a student union

Become a member to get access to a wide variety of benefits and discounts and get the chance to influence your education.

[Join a student union](https://www.su.se/english/education/student-life/student-unions)

## 6. Do you have a disability? Apply for support

Stockholm University offers different kinds of study support that you can apply for if you have a long-term disability.

[Studying with a disability](https://www.su.se/english/education/student-support/studying-with-a-disability)

Photo: Kristian Pohl

Last updated: 2025-11-28

Source: Student services

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