ONCE YOU'RE HERE
Find all the information you need to make the most of your start at Aston.
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Enrolment tasks
Check out the Library
Meeting people
Explore campus
Check out our sports facilities
Enrolment tasks
Face to face enrolment
As well as enrolling online, you will also need to complete face to face enrolment on campus.
You will do this with a member of staff from Aston. You will be able to choose your own face to face enrolment slot, and this option will be available in My Aston Portal (MAP).
The slots will be available from Monday 13th April to Friday 24th April and will take place in the Student Solutions Centre on the Ground Floor of the Main Building.
Get set up online
Access all the systems you'll need
Spend some time logging in to all the systems and software you'll need as an Aston student.
Staying safe on campus
Download our SafeZone app
SafeZone is an app designed to keep you safe on campus and will connect you to the Aston Security team 24/7.
Complete training and academic induction
Check your Aston email for details
You will be emailed about all the training you need to complete, including training on harassment and sexual misconduct which is compulsory for all students.
Login to your Aston email.
Your course and academic induction schedule will also be available in your teaching timetable.
Register with a doctor
Find your nearest GP
You should register with a doctor close to where you're living as soon as possible.
Set up a bank account
Find a student bank account for extra benefits
If you don't have one already, set up a UK bank account. Most banks offer a student account with specific benefits for students.
Check out the Library
Your second home for those marathon study sessions!
Meeting people
Join a society or sports club - a great way to make new friends
Explore campus
Check out the food and drink places on campus
The Aston Coffee Lab in the Main Building serves a wide range of hot and cold food, including vegan and vegetarian options, snacks and drinks, and is a great place to hang out with new friends. There is also an on-campus Costa Coffee, a Tesco Express and a Greggs.
Check out our sports facilities
Have fun and keep fit!
The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre is home to a fully functional gym, multiple studios and courts alongside Birmingham’s oldest, but most stunning, operational swimming pool.
Welcome Week
Monday 13th April - Friday 17th April
Welcome Week is your chance to explore campus, find you feet, and make new friends.
Take a look at the Welcome Week schedule and also what our Students' Union has on. Dive right in!
Discover Birmingham
Ideally positioned in the centre of Birmingham - one of the youngest cities in Europe - our campus is only a 10 minute walk to the city centre.
Explore the city to experience unrivalled culture, amazing musical performances, first-class competitive sport, outstanding shopping, delicious dining and much more.
Your campus
Get ready to explore your new home! Here are a few things to help find your way around campus and keep safe.
Student support
Student life, health and wellbeing
Careers and Placements
