Countdown to September as a master's student

How to get started at Salford

Below is a checklist of things you need to do before you can enrol at the University of Salford. We will send you more information soon about how to register and get settled in, but for now, make sure you get your visa and accommodation sorted and prepare your travel plans. 

• Meet the conditions of your offer as soon as possible to secure your place
• Submit your documents for CAS as soon as possible. If you are late, you may not be able to start your course on time
• Apply for your Visa immediately once you have your CAS, as some students are experiencing delays with visa processing
• Book your accommodation
• Book your travel to arrive in time to complete Check-in on campus before your Induction starts
• Start online registration
• Book your Check-in Appointment
• Pack your essential documents and belongings, and travel to the UK if you aren't already here
• Attend your Check-in appointment face-to-face on our campus
• Pay your tuition fees in full to get a 3% discount or set up a payment plan
• Complete online registration by filling in your personal details
• Access your university learning systems
• Join your on-campus welcome activities and induction starting from Monday 7 September.

Applying for your CAS and student visa

Please be aware that the later you apply for your CAS and Visa, the higher the risk of your Visa being delayed. If your Visa is not issued in time for the start of your course, you will lose the fee paid for your Visa application and will be required to defer your place to a later intake. As we are unable to escalate your outstanding visa applications with UKVI, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible.

Get ready to learn

Our academic support team are here to help you develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed in your studies, now and at each stage of your university journey.

Whether you want to improve your writing or communication skills, develop your digital capabilities, find information for your assignments, brush up on your maths, or get into good study habits, you'll find a flexible range of support.

You can access eLearning online anytime, anyplace. Topics include learning at university, preparing for assessments, referencing, and much more. We run free online workshops on a wide range of topics throughout the year, and if you need more specialist support you can book an individual appointment with one of the team.

If English isn’t your first language, Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) offers a range of free online workshops, help and support that you can benefit from while you study. Check out the video below to discover more about LEAP.

Visit our skills website to learn more about academic support at the University of Salford.

Timetables and term dates

We know that you’ll be keen to see your timetable for your first year, and although this won’t be available until closer to the start of term, we can give you some general information about what to expect.

We divide the academic year into three terms, known as trimesters - each trimester is 13 weeks (39 weeks in total). The dates that your course starts and finishes within these weeks will vary, as all courses vary slightly in length.

See our term dates page for an overview of the 2026/27 academic year, including a breakdown of each trimester

Accommodation and settling in

If you're staying in John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts, Campus Living Villages will email you closer to the start of the term to invite you to book your arrival time. There will be options to arrive outside of normal working hours, so no matter how far you’re travelling from, you’ll be able to move in at a time that suits you.

Many students arrive around the same time, so follow CLV's instructions carefully to make the process as smooth as possible.

If you are staying in a different student accommodation, your accommodation provider will be in touch with you directly.

Please visit our looking for accommodation page for advice if you're still searching for somewhere to live.

Welcome week

Welcome Week starts on Monday 7 September. It's a full week of activities to help you get settled in, meet teaching staff, learn more about your course and make friends. It's designed to help you hit the ground running and feel at home from day one.

You'll get a timetable of induction activities specifically for your course, and there will also be loads of other fun events to help you settle in and make friends. Watch the video below to see what's in store.

Getting support

Moving abroad for university is exciting, but it can be a stressful time too. There is support available to you at the University of Salford whenever you need it. For any issues that you might be dealing with, you will have access to our askUS student support teams.

If you would like to discuss any additional support you may need ahead of joining university, whether it's for a disability, your wellbeing or learner support, find more information on the askUS page.

If you would like some support from your peers to make new friends and settle into uni life, join SU Connectors.

In addition, Student Minds, the UK's student mental health charity, have a useful resource called Transitions to guide you through the process of moving and settling in to life at university.

Keep in touch

We will be sending you some welcome information at the end of July to give you more information about how to get started at Salford, so keep checking your emails.

You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for the latest news from our campus.

You can also contact our friendly contact our Applicant Services team by calling +44 (0)161 295 4545 or emailing enquiries@salford.ac.uk.