Before you arrive

Sign up for our pre-arrival workshop programme Stirling Essentials.

It covers all the key aspects of what its like to study at university.

Complete our pre-arrival online modules.

Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date.

NHS Scotland advises all students to ensure they have received vaccines for:

• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY)
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Anyone with a weakened immune system or certain eligible health conditions may be offered the coronavirus vaccine.

Phone your GP to check if you've had all the recommended doses you're eligible for. Your GP will check your records and advise if it's clinically appropriate for you to receive any vaccines or further doses.

For more information, visit the NHS Inform website.

Check you have the right IT equipment.

Make sure you have access to a laptop or computer as you require this to be able to study effectively on all our courses. We have laptops available for short and longer term loans. 

Read our guide on how to set up multi-factor authentication so you can access our online resources. 

You also need basic digital skills in using software such as Office 365. We offer workshops if you need to improve your skills. 

See our IT guidance and support available at Stirling.

From 18 August access your personalised timetable.

This tells you where and when your classes take place.

From 25 August online enrolment opens for undergraduate students.

Make sure to complete this as soon as you can.

Arrange your accommodation.

If you haven’t already sorted out accommodation, then check out your on- and off-campus options now.

Plan your travel to campus.

Don’t leave it to the last minute to work out how you’re getting here.

Follow us on social media.

Find out what’s happening around campus by following us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or X.

Students from China can also follow us on Weibo and WeChat.

Plan your finances.

Managing your money at university can be a challenge if you are away from home for the first time, managing SAAS or Student Finance payments (without spending the whole lot), or changing your employment to fit around your studies. It is therefore essential to familiarise yourself with the living costs of being a student and plan ahead financially.