Now it’s time to get your admin organised!

Make sure you’re ready for Day 1 by ticking off the following jobs. It won’t take too long, but it will set you up for a great start at university.

Student ID Card

Your Student ID Card is your passport to our libraries, computers, and travel concessions. Upload your photo online, and we’ll let you know when your card is ready to be picked up.

Organise your Student ID Card

Academic Calendar

There are some important dates in the university calendar each year that you’ll need to be aware of.

Get familiar with the University’s key dates

Student Systems

You’ll use a few different online systems while you study with us. Getting familiar with them now will make your transition to uni much easier.

Learn more about your student systems

Glossary

You might come across some unfamiliar terms whilst at uni. Understanding these words will help you in your transition to university study.

Familiarise yourself with uni jargon

Free Software

As a University of Newcastle student, you now have access to free digital downloads of Microsoft Office 365, along with 5TB of storage.

Get your free software downloads

Campus Wi-Fi

You can connect to our wireless network within most buildings across our campuses, or you can enjoy the sunshine and connect in one of our many outdoor hotspots.

Find out more about the Wi-Fi on campus

Student policies and forms

The University has a range of different rules and policies that apply to both students and staff, including the Student Conduct Rule.

Understand the different rules and policies that apply to you

Sometimes you’ll need to fill out a form to access a university service. For example, this might be because you need to change your contact details, you want to apply for credit, or you would like to register for disability support.

Find any forms and guides you may need