Welcome to Regent College London (RCL). This page will guide you through everything you need to do before you arrive, so you’re ready to start your course with confidence.
Completing your enrolment
Before starting your course, you must complete your enrolment to become an active student.
The steps may vary depending on whether you are a domestic (UK-based) or international student, so make sure you review the relevant enrolment information. You can also attend a pre-enrolment drop-in session if you need support with the process.
Before you arrive
There are a few important steps to complete before your first day.
Activate your student email
Once your enrolment is complete, you’ll receive an email with instructions to activate your student email account (e.g., firstname.HE12345@student.rcl.ac.uk). This is your main way of receiving important updates from the College, so make sure you log in as soon as possible and start checking your inbox regularly.
Set up your accounts
After activating your email, you’ll be able to access all your key systems.
Make sure you can log in to:
- Office 365 apps (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Timetable
- Canvas (your learning platform)
- Regent Digital (student portal)
- SEAtS (for recording attendance in on-campus classes)
If you have issues accessing your accounts, contact IT Support at itsupport@regentgroup.org.uk.
Prepare for your studies
Getting organised before your first class will help you start strong.
Before your first day:
- Check your timetable and know when your first class is
- Log in to Canvas to review your modules and reading lists
- Understand the activity monitoring expectations (your attendance and engagement)
- Read the Student Activity Monitoring Policy
- Read the Student Charter
Get support early
Our Wellbeing and Disability team are here to support you as you prepare to start your studies. You can book an appointment or email wellbeing@rcl.ac.uk to discuss your needs.
Disability support
If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or need additional support, you can speak with a Disability Coordinator before you arrive. Having support in place early, including a support plan and access to disability-related funding, will help you succeed from day one.
Wellbeing support
If you think you may need support settling into student life, or have any concerns about starting your studies, our Wellbeing Advisors are here to talk things through. They can also help you access support resources and workshops to support your wellbeing.
Getting to know your campus
If you’re studying on one of our campuses, take some time to familiarise yourself with your campus and facilities before you arrive.
Find out everything you need to:
- Get to know your campus and its facilities
- Access campus support services
- Plan your journey, using apps such as TfL Plan Your Journey or Citymapper
Get connected
Now is a good time to familiarise yourself with key platforms and information that’ll keep you connected during your studies.
Take a look at:
- Explore the Student Web – your central hub for information, support, and guidance
- Check the Student News hub for updates and announcements
- Download the Regent Digital app to access your student accounts on the go
Starting your course
Once everything is set up, you’ll be ready to begin.
In your first few weeks, you can expect to:
- Collect your student ID card from campus reception (campus students)
- Meet your tutors and classmates
- Attend induction sessions and your first scheduled classes
- Be introduced to your course, assessments, expectations, and support
- Start engaging with your modules and reading list on Canvas
- Get ready to meet your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT)
- Attend the Student Services Fairs on campus
- Elect a Student Voice Representative for your class
- Learn about other opportunities and student life
International students
If you’re joining us from outside the UK, there are a few additional steps to complete before and after you arrive. Find out everything you need to prepare for moving to the UK, completing your enrolment, and settling into student life.
Need more help?
If you have any questions before you start, contact:
- Enrolment queries: enrolment@rcl.ac.uk
- Visa queries: visacompliance@rcl.ac.uk
- Student finance queries: studentfinance@regentcollegelondon.com
- IT support: itsupport@regentgroup.org.uk
- Wellbeing and disability queries: wellbeing@rcl.ac.uk
- Administrative student support: studentservices@rcl.ac.uk
- Campus support contact information
