Welcome

Get ready to start at Goldsmiths

Our New Student Guide will give you a list of things you need to do and important dates to get you set up and ready for the start of term.

Your journey starts here

Welcome week timetable

Along with Goldsmiths Students Union, we've arranged events to get you started at Goldsmiths.

Enrolment

We will email with full instructions on how to enrol.

Term dates

Familiarise yourself with Goldsmiths' calendar so you can plan ahead.

Immigration Advisory Service

Information on applying for a visa to study at Goldsmiths.

Accommodation

Discover our accommodation options and find out which is best for you.

Fees and funding guidance

Information on tuition fees at Goldsmiths, including how to pay and where to get financial support.

Get organised

What to pack

Read our handy tips on packing for university.

Plan your journey

Help with the many ways to get to Goldsmiths.

Bank accounts

How to set up a free student bank account.

Mobile phones and calling home

Get a UK mobile phone SIM could save you money.

Registering with a doctor

You need to register with a doctor near Goldsmiths to get healthcare.

Disability support for offer holders

How to register for disability support at Goldsmiths

Student discounts

As a Goldsmiths student you have access to a whole range of deals and freebies.

Get to know the area

Your guide to London

Get to know your new home with our tips for exploring the city.

London transport

All the information you need to find your way around the city.

Shopping guide

You can buy pretty much anything online or from shops close to Goldsmiths.

Local social guide

The best places to eat, drink and have fun around Goldsmiths.

Get to know campus

Campus map

Find the buildings and places you’ll be studying in and using.

Facilities

Our campus has everything you need to make the most of your time as a student.

Goldsmiths virtual tour

Explore our campus and experience a ‘day in the life’ of a student at Goldsmiths.

Tips and advice

7 tips for first-years

Advice from our third-year students.

Boring but important things to do

Some important things you need to do in your first week at Goldsmiths.

Managing your money

How to make sure you keep on top of your money at university.

Combatting nerves

How to approach your first week if you’re socially anxious

Advice from the Counselling Service

Guidance to help you with common social and academic challenges you might face.

Get in touch

If you can't find the information you need on these pages, you can always get in touch with us.