Returning students guide

Step 1: Complete Your Returning Checklist

There are a handful of things you need to do before you start to ensure you can continue your studies and set yourself up for success. If you're studying on campus, you'll also have a few things to do when you arrive too. Don't worry, they're quick and easy and, once you've completed this checklist, you're ready to get back into your studies. Let's go! 

Before returning

• Make sure you register before teaching starts. (You only need to register if you receive an email invitation - not all students have a September start date.)
• Read the important information in your student terms and conditions carefully before you register for the new academic year as changes apply.
• Check your timetable using our brand new system that launched this September. Timetables for the 2026/2027 academic year are currently being prepared. You'll receive an email when they are ready. Remember to check your timetable weekly in case anything changes.
• Moved address? Got a new phone number? Remember to keep your details up to date so you don't miss important updates about your course.
• Are you up to date with vaccinations? Make sure you have received your MMR, MenACWY and HPV vaccines to help protect yourself and others against potentially serious illnesses including meningitis, measles and cervical cancer.
• Get financially ready by learning about budgeting and how to manage your money.
• Check if you're eligible for a scholarship or bursary.
• Purchase a TV licence if you watch live TV on any device, and if you watch BBC programmes.
   

First few days on campus

• Download our free safety app, SafeZone, to ensure you can contact Security and have access to emergency aid on our campus, as well as at the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
• Register with our on-campus GP so you can get help if you need it.
• Now is a good time to familiarise yourself with our teams and support services. Whether you need money advice, help with your mental health or support in taking the next steps in your chosen career, we're here to support you.
• Once classes have started, register your attendance for all lectures and seminars via Study Goal by entering the code provided by your Session Leader. Remember: sharing a session code with a student who wasn’t in the session is a breach of the Student Code of Conduct and, if you do, you will face the Student Misconduct Procedure.
• Bookmark your Student Handbook - it has everything you'll need on your student journey.

That's all for your returning checklist - once it's complete, you're ready to start the new academic year. We'll keep in touch throughout the year by sharing advice, as well as the latest opportunities and events to help you make the most of student life here at Salford. Stay up-to-date by checking your weekly student newsletter every Thursday, Blackboard, the Student Hub and following us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.

If you have any questions in the meantime, askUS is here to help. Our askUS advisers can give you the right advice when you need it most, whether you have a question about finance, wellbeing, faith or visas and immigration or if you need support with your studies, your career or a disability.