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Welcome and Orientation 2024
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New Undergraduate UK Students

Welcome to Durham! We’re delighted to welcome you and want to do everything we can to make your arrival as smooth and as memorable as possible.

Here you can find links to all the information you need to know about your arrival at University, what you need to do in your first few days, and useful information to help you settle into student life as quickly as possible. Use the links below to find out everything you need to know as a new student.

Next steps

What will your 2024/25 look like FAQs

Find out more about what to expect at Durham in 2024/25 and read our FAQs.
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What you need to do

Complete this list of things you need to do to prepare for your arrival in Durham.
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Academic Departments and Programmes

Follow the link to your department/programme to find out specific welcome information related to your course.
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Colleges

Follow the link to your College to find out specific welcome information related to your College.
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Essential medical information

Register with a Doctor for your time at University and find out other essential medical information.
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Vaccinations

We encourage all students to make sure their vaccinations are up to date before they arrive in Durham
Essential Medical Information

Finance for Freshers

Learn more about important finance information for new students.
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Student support

Student support is here to help you throughout your time at University. Find out more about our range of available services.
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Student Support Hub

Once you are registered, you'll find information for current students on the all the support available at Durham and how to access it on the Student Support Hub.
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Disability Support

Our mission is to support all students to engage fully with their learning experience and achieve academic success.
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Electoral registration

Don’t miss out on the chance to have your say. Make sure you are registered to vote in local and national elections.
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Planner

A handy online tool to plan your Welcome Week activities. Create your personal plan of events for the week according to your course and college.
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Welcome from the International Students' Association

Follow the link to read welcome and introduction information from the International Students' Association.
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Student Pledge

Read the Student Pledge to see how you can help create a supportive, inclusive community at Durham.
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Staying safe in Durham

Durham is generally a very safe place. These Police tips will help keep you and your belongings safe and help make Durham a safe place for everyone.
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Transitioning to Higher Education Support and Information

Access a range of information and support to make the transition to Higher Education and University life easier for you,
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Digital Capabilities Hub

Find out what is meant by digital capabilities, undertake self-assessments, and access resources that can help you to improve your digital capabilities and skills.
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Need more information?

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