How to Enrol
Before you start your studies, this guide outlines the essential steps you need to complete to successfully enrol.
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Before you start
Whether you're a new, returning, or international student, you’ll need to complete enrolment to access essential services like learning resources, university facilities, and student loans. The steps you need to follow will depend on your student status./prod01/channel_2/media/university-of-south-wales/site-assets/images/07-student-life/71-study-spaces/student-life-study-spaces-treforest-library-50022.jpg)
Got questions about enrolling? Follow our step-by-step guide for new students that outlines the essential steps you need to complete to successfully enrol for the first time.
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Find out more about enrolling as an International student, including enrolment checks, arriving at USW, attendance and engagement monitoring and getting support from the Immigration and International Student Advice Team.
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You’ll need to complete student registration at the start of every academic year to keep your place on your course. Find out how to enrol for the new academic year, access your new timetables and how to replace a lost ID card.
New Students
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Set Up Your IT Account
Before you can access your university email, online learning, and other university services, you need to activate your IT account.
It only takes a few minutes to get set up with your login, password, and multi-factor authentication. Before you begin, make sure you read our setup guide to avoid any issues.
Submit your information
Once you've activated your university IT account, use your new account details to log into your Student Record.
From there, you’ll need to upload your personal information and a photo for your student ID. You’ll also need to complete a short questionnaire and accept our terms and conditions to finish your setup.
Collect Your Student ID Card
After setting up your IT account and completing online enrolment, you'll be issued with a Student Smart ID. This multi-purpose card serves as your University ID, library card, door entry, and provides access to many university services and facilities.
Your ID card will remain valid for the duration of your course and will not be reissued annually. The expiry date is shown on the card.
Cards can be collected from the Advice Zone at your campus. For full details on when, where, and how to collect your Student ID card, including exact Advice Zone locations and opening hours, read our Student ID cards guidance page.
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Frequently asked questions
Got questions about enrolling? You’re not alone! Here are some of the most common questions students ask about the enrolment process — and the answers you need to get started smoothly.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You’ll find a link to the enrolment terms and conditions in your enrolment confirmation email, sent to your USW email address. You can also access them anytime right here.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS