Northgate House, Cardiff

You’ll find your check in date on the front page of your tenancy document. It’s under ‘start date’. You can arrive on your check in date, and if you’re likely to move in after your check in date, they ask that you let them know, so that they can make sure you receive the full property welcome when you do move in.
Arriving on the day? They’ll give you a time slot to help you avoid traffic and make sure your check in experience is as seamless as possible.
Driving? They recommend checking out the area beforehand and making sure you know where to park. Coming in by train or plane? Book your taxi in advance if you can or ask your accommodation manager to do it for you. Their team will be here to help you move in, unload stuff, give you your keys, show you around and take you to your room.

• Your passport, passport-sized photos, ID and visa. You’ll need these to enrol with your university, join societies, and get a part-time job (if you want one).
• Bedding.
• Kitchen utensils.
• Don’t forget that you can order Bedding, Kitchen, Bathroom Kits and more from their partners at UniKitOut all delivered directly to your home and waiting for you upon arrival.
• Decorations and personal things that make your room feel like home.
• Clothes of all types – from lounging around, to going to lectures, to nights out, to formal balls. Oh, and coat hangers.
• If you’re bringing electrical items, bring extension leads, and a UK plug converter too.
• Bike, helmet, bicycle repair kit. A bike’s a cheap, environmentally friendly way to get around your new city. They have free bike storage at almost all their buildings, too.
• A first aid kit – plasters, sterile dressings, that kind of thing. Just in case.
• Oh, and don’t forget your books and stationery.

You’ll have to move out by the end of your tenancy – you can see when that is on your tenancy document.
If you want to move out earlier, you can arrange that with your Accommodation Team. At the end of the academic year, they’ll let you know when you’ll be expected to move out and exactly what you’ll need to do.
Before you go, your Accommodation Team will make an appointment to inspect your room, this is to make sure that your room is left exactly how it was when you moved in.

Setting up a UK bank account is super easy. Here’s what you need to do: Step 1: Choose a bank – some of the most popular banks in the UK are Barclays, NatWest, and HSBC. Step 2: Do your research, and make sure that you are eligible to open an account. Step 3: Prepare your documents. Normally, UK banks require: Now that you’re well prepared, you can either set an appointment with the bank you have chosen, or you can simply open your bank account online, in less than 10 minutes. Note: The requirements of each bank may vary, so it’ll be a good idea to check out their website to be sure.

• Your ID
• Your Visa
• Your university acceptance letter
• Your proof of address – they can help with that.