Enrolment

Your First Week

Your first week can often be hectic and strained. You have to settle into a new pattern of life, meet new people and fulfil a range of obligations and necessities from enrolling to registering with doctors. Remember, thousands of people go through the same process every September and there are many people here who are willing to provide you with assistance and advice.

Enrolling as a student of Cardiff University

All students, including those being admitted to the University for the first time, are required to go through the enrolment process in order to become registered students of the University. Enrolment now takes place online; for details, please see our enrolment website. 

Cardiff University Students' Union

The Students' Union is likely to play an important part in your life as a postgraduate, and as a Cardiff University postgraduate student you can register as a member of the Union if you wish. The Union is home to 150 societies and 60 sports clubs as well as a range of social events. If you wish to join any societies, you should attend the Freshers' Fayre which takes place during the first week of the academic year. Within the Union, an array of services are available to all students, providing advice and practical help on a wide range of subjects. These include a night-club which regularly boasts world-famous DJ's and artists, a concert venue, the CF10 café, the university Unistaff Jobshop, a general store, a bookshop, an insurance agency, and specialist computer and mobile phone shops. There is also 24 hour access to cash machines.

Tip: Bring lots of passport photos with you for use when enrolling with the Union and societies

For more information about how to register, visit the Students’ Union webpages.

The Graduate Centre

The Graduate Centre provides a focus for postgraduates' social and academic life. It is well worth a visit to acquaint yourself with your future study space and watering hole! It is open from 08:00 till midnight 6 days a week, 12:00 -midnight on Sundays, and can be contacted by telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 4748 or email: grad-centre@cardiff.ac.uk. It is located on the third floor of the Students' Union Building, Park Place. For information about the services provided by the graduate centre, click here.

Other useful bodies to join

• Attend The Postgraduate Students Orientation Programme (POP) and visit the Students' Union which offers a wide variety of student services and a comprehensive introductory programme for new students