The first year of university is an important step in a student’s life. Although an exciting moment, it can also be a daunting experience for new students, as well as their parents, carers and supporters. This webpage provides more information to help you support new students as they start out on their King’s journey. If you’re a parent, carer, trusted contact or supporter of someone already studying at King’s, please visit our article below for more information, including what to do if you're concerned about them.

• I’m a parent of a King’s student, what support can they access? 

• Information for parents, carers and supporter of King’s applicants 

New students at King's have a number of tasks they need to complete in order to begin their studies. Visit the articles and webpages linked below for more information on some of the most important first steps:

• I’m a new student, how do I complete enrolment?

• It's my first time on campus, how will I collect my student ID card?

• What should I do if I am arriving late?

• Paying your tuition fees at King’s

• What vaccines do I need before starting at King’s?

• I’m struggling to settle into university life, what can I do?

• King’s Accommodation

• Experiencing life in London

• Fees, funding & money advice

Concerns about a new student

• If you’re concerned about a student’s wellbeing and want to raise a concern, visit our ‘raising a concern’ webpage for further advice. 

Key dates in the University calendar including holidays can be found on our academic year calendar webpage.

As part of their settling into University, students will experience a range of emotions and the information on our ‘first year experience’ webpage outlines the keys stages of transition for students during their first year.

We are proud to welcome international students from all over the world here at King’s. Studying in a new country can feel disorienting at first, so we've put together the resources and guidance below to help you settle into our diverse and welcoming community.

• King's international students webpages
• Immigration & visa advice
• Settling into life in London as an international student
• International student welcome videos
• Opening a UK bank account as an international student