New student checklist
You’ve accepted your offer to study at Birkbeck, so what do you need to do next? The checklist below will help you to prepare for university life, prior to joining us this January.
- Complete your enrolment: Log in to My Birkbeck and complete your enrolment as soon as you can.
- Pay your fees: Set up a payment plan via My Birkbeck.
- Create an identity card: Upload a photo and update your details via My Birkbeck.
- Complete the Welcome to Birkbeck 2020/21 orientation Moodle module.
- View your timetable: Log in to My Birkbeck to access your class timetable.
- Get to know the student services: We’re here to support you throughout your time at Birkbeck. Explore what’s available, and get in touch with student services online during Orientation.
- Ensure you’ve received the MenACWY vaccine: If you haven’t had the MenACWY vaccine, please contact your GP (including international and mature students).
- Sign up for study support workshops: We have an extensive programme of study support workshops. Sign up through My Birkbeck.
- Book our Welcome to Birkbeck 2021 pre-term workshops, and other term-time study skills workshops via the Birkbeck Events web page.
- Dyslexia screening: If you've ever wondered whether you have dyslexia, complete the Adult Dyslexia Checklist.
- Attend a study support workshop: Sign up for online academic skills support, and develop the Digital Skills Awareness you'll need as a student through a resource produced by Birkbeck and other University of London institutions.
- Set up wifi: Get access to the free wifi across the campus via Eduroam if you are visiting the College for a booked library study space or other available services.
- Join a Students' Union club or society: Meet like-minded people and enhance your social life.
- Watch our student videos: Get top tips from current students on our YouTube channel.
- Keep updated with news and events: Follow Birkbeck on social media and read the weekly Birkbeck Bulletin e-newsletter.