New students
Welcome to Imperial! We're so excited to welcome you to our community of over 20,000 students, 6,000 staff, and 100,000s alumni. This page summarises all you need to know about preparing for the start of the year and your first week here.
Welcome to Imperial - we're so pleased you are joining our community!
Your Welcome Journey
From before you get here to just after your first week, we've mapped out your Imperial Welcome Journey below. Use the tabs to find a summary of the most relevant information and guidance depending on where you're at in the journey.
The month before you start
We're excited to welcome you to the Imperial community! Make sure you're prepared with our guide on everything you need to know before you get here.
Information for the month before you start
The week before you get here
The time has nearly come! Find out what final tasks you should be doing to be ready to move-in and start your course.
Information for the week before arriving
Your first week here
You're finally here! Your first week of term is packed with opportunities to get involved in the Imperial community for the first time. Find out more about what to do during your first week, including the full events calendar, here.
Information about your first week
Beyond your first week
The busy first week is over and now you're probably thinking - what's next? There’s a wide range of support and resources at Imperial available to support you be successful while you're here. It's never too early to find out what's available!
