Before you join us
Welcome to the University of Huddersfield! We're thrilled to have you join our vibrant community and this page is packed with useful information and handy tips to help you prepare before your academic journey starts.
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Please read all the sections on this page to help you with your journey
Need extra help? At the bottom of the page, you'll find a ‘Quick Reference Guide’ that summarises the main points you need to know.
1. Log in to our online system (MyHud)
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| The information on this page is for applicants from the United Kingdom (UK) and those with pre-settled and settled status, and distance learning students. | International students please visit and follow instructions for leaving for the UK. (includes Pre-enrolment instructions). |
You’ll be required to confirm your personal details; address, emergency contacts and confirm how you’ll pay your fees. Please ensure your term time and home address details are accurate, failure to do this may result in you missing important communications.
It’s important that we have a valid email address for you as this is how we contact you. We recommend that you use a personal email account as opposed to a college/school email address which may have expired or be inaccessible. Please note that sometimes our emails divert to your spam/junk folders. To avoid this, you can add our email address to your address book.
You can update your email address in one of the following ways:
- If you have applied through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) or DfE Apply for Teacher Training you can update your email address at either UCAS Hub or DfE Apply.
- If you have applied directly to us please email our Student Recruitment Team at study@hud.ac.uk or call us on +44(0)1484 472625 to update your details
You will also be required to upload copies of your valid passport or birth certificate. Failure to do this will delay your enrolment and your student loan. Please note, your student loan should be paid three to five working days after your course has started and you’ve fully enrolled. This is however, on the basis that you have completed your enrolment, as well as submitted and had all your ID verified via MyHud.
If you experience any issues enrolling, please contact our Student Records Team on +44 (0)1484 473330 or email studentrecords@hud.ac.uk
2. Upload a photo for your student card
Your campus card is your student ID, for proving your student status, as well as allowing you access to campus and university buildings.
As part of your online enrolment, you are required to upload a suitable photograph for your card to your MyHud account. We will send you confirmation of how you will receive your campus card, nearer the start of term and you will see details on what constitutes a suitable photo, when you visit Step 1 of your MyHud portal.
If you are a UK based distance learning student, your school will arrange for your campus card to be posted to you.
3. Make sure your finances are in place
Apply for your student loan now (UK only).
Postgraduate students can learn more about postgraduate funding opportunities via the Postgraduate funding your studies page.
If you need any help with applying for your student loan, the Student Loans Company (SLC) has created special guidance and FAQS.
Your student loan should be paid 3-5 working days from your course start date. This is however, on the basis that you have completed your enrolment, as well as submitted and had all your ID verified via MyHud.
If you originally applied for a student loan at a different university, you would need to update your Student Finance application to the University of Huddersfield. If you do not do this prior to the start of your course, the request to confirm your attendance will be sent to the original university on your application.
If you experience any issues with your finance, please contact our Student Finance Team on +44 (0)1484 472210 or email SFO@hud.ac.uk. Alternatively, you may find the information you need by visiting our help and guidance page.
4. Accommodation
If you have decided to live in Huddersfield, HudLets has a variety of accommodation types to choose from, no matter what your preference. HudLets is the University’s approved accommodation service, run by Huddersfield Student’s Union. They work with halls of residence and private landlords to ensure you, as a student, have access to high quality accommodation at a fair price during your studies.
If you are still looking at accommodation options, visit our useful page to find out more.
5. Get to know your academic calendar
Understanding your teaching timetable, including designated breaks, can be invaluable for organising your studies and planning well-deserved holidays.
You can access the academic calendar online , and your Course Team will provide detailed updates on key dates such as exams and assessment periods.
6. Prepare to be study ready with Ready Steady…
Before you even enrol with us you can find out more about what it’s like to study here via our Ready Steady Study modules. These provide useful information about coming to university.
Ready Steady Study
If you’re coming to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, get useful information from students, academics and staff about coming to University.
Ready Steady Research
If you’re coming to start your research journey with us, get useful information from researchers, academics and staff about coming to University.
Ready Steady Study (Distance Learning)
Here is some useful information for distance learning students about support and resources.
Your Quick Reference Guide
Access to all the key information you'll need, as you prepare to join us.
To help you get ready for your journey with us, we’ve gathered all the important details right here.
Log in to our online system, MyHud.
We’ll email you using the email address that you supplied on your application, a unique username and password to log-in to MyHud. You can access our help sheets to navigate through the system.
Complete the online enrolment process
You’ll receive an email from us you when it is time to start completing the process. Enrolment is done in three simple steps:
Step 1: Upload a photo for your student card
Available from July (if you are staring in September), you’ll find details on what constitutes a suitable photo, when you visit Step 1 of MyHud.
Step 2: Check and confirm your details
Available from late August (if you are starting in September), your personal details must be up to date, to ensure you receive all our communications.
Step 3: Make sure your finances are in place
Available from late August (if you are starting in September). If you need any help with applying for your undergraduate loan, the Student Loans Company (SLC) has created special guidance and FAQs.
Postgraduate students can learn more about postgraduate funding opportunities via the Postgraduate funding your studies page.
Decide where you are living
If you decide to live in Huddersfield, HudLets is the University’s approved accommodation service, run by Huddersfield Student’s Union, who will support you in finding suitable accommodation.
Diarise your welcome meeting and view your timetable
Welcome meeting information will be available from week commencing 18th August and you will be able to view this through MyHud. You’ll find it under the ‘My subject information’ section.
Your full academic timetable will be available from the first Tuesday in September.
Be sure to check out the ‘Before You Join Us’ pages—as you’ll find even more useful information to make your transition to university as smooth as possible.