# Checklist for new students

**Source**: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/welcome/checklist
**Parent**: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/

Keep track of essential tasks during your first week as a Sussex student – and tick off other activities and opportunities along the way.

## Using this checklist

Starting university is exciting but it can also be a bit overwhelming.

You can use this checklist to help keep track of the important activities you need to complete.

It also features various exciting opportunities that are available while you're a Sussex student – pick the activities and events that feel right for you.

- [Complete the essentials](#)

  Start with the most important tasks you need to complete:

  - complete [registration](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/before-you-arrive/registration) online
  - if you are an international student on a student visa, come to an in-person registration session so we can confirm your status to study in the UK and issue you with your ID card
  - collect your [student ID card](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/when-you-arrive/collect-your-student-id)
  - collect the [keys for your accommodation](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/when-you-arrive/collect-your-keys) (if you are living in university-managed housing)
- [Prepare for your studies](#)

  Get ready for studying your degree:

  - attend your School induction
  - visit your School office
  - check how to [develop your academic skills](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/skills/)
  - find out about becoming or nominating a [Student Rep within the Students’ Union](https://sussexstudent.com/student-reps)
- [Explore activities on and around campus](#)

  Begin to experience life as a Sussex student:

  - find out what to expect during [Welcome Week](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/welcome), and [book tickets for Welcome Week events](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/welcomeweek2025events) you'd like to come to
  - attend the [Welcome Celebration Day event](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/welcome/celebration) on Friday 26 September
  - take a tour of [campus](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/campus)
  - visit the [library](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/library/) or take a [library tour](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/welcomeweek2025events/1840384) - your ID card is also your library card
  - [explore Brighton](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/settling-in/getting-around) and the local area
- [Discover student support services](#)

  Get the right support during your time here:

  - explore the facilities at the [Student Centre](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/centre/), your hub for student support services and events
  - [register with a doctor](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/when-you-arrive/register-for-healthcare)
  - meet your [Residential Life Connector](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/accommodation/university/welfare/support) (if you are living in University-managed housing)
- [Look after your wellbeing](#)

  Take part in activities designed to look after your wellbeing:

  - take part in a [Sussex Sport](http://www.sussex.ac.uk/sport/) activity
  - attend a [Buddy Scheme](https://www.buddyscheme.com/) event
- [Take part in Students’ Union activities](#)

  Learn about all the Students’ Union (SU) opportunities available to you:

  - discover [events just for Freshers](https://sussexstudent.com/freshers)
  - explore [SU events](https://sussexstudent.com/whats-on)
  - visit the SU at Falmer House on campus
  - join an [SU society](https://sussexstudent.com/sport-societies-media/societies)
- [Activate your systems at Sussex](#)

  Check that you can log in and access the different digital systems and platforms you’ll need during your studies:

  - see what [IT support](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/its/student) is available
  - explore the [Student Hub](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/) for all the information you need
  - log in to [Canvas](https://canvas.sussex.ac.uk/) to access resources beyond your lectures and seminars
  - log in to [Sussex Direct](https://direct.sussex.ac.uk/login.php) to manage your personal details and access your library account
  - find your [teaching timetable](http://www.sussex.ac.uk/students/timetable/)
  - download the [SussexMobile App](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/mobile-app) for easy access to your emails and course timetables
- [Enhance your studies](#)

  Learn about the following opportunities during your studies:

  - discover events and activities to help you [belong at Sussex](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/experience/belong)
  - develop your [academic skills](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/skills/)
  - learn about our [English language support](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/international/academic) (for  international students)
  - find out about becoming or nominating a [Student Rep](https://sussexstudent.com/student-reps)
  - become a [Student Ambassador](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/experience/ambassadors)
  - learn about the [Spirit of Sussex Award platform](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/experience/award)
  - find out about opportunities for [studying abroad](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/options/abroad)
  - gain practical experience with [internships](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/experience/internships)
  - think about life after uni by learning about [jobs and careers](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/)

[See more from Welcome](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/welcome)