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How to register

Students are required to complete registration at the start of every academic year.

What you will need to register

Before you register you should make sure you have all the documents you need to complete your registration. The documents you need to complete your registration will depend on whether you are a new or returning student.

Registration documents needed for new students

To complete online registration, you will need:

Fee payment information:

Contact the fees team.

Address details

  • Confirm your home, term-time and emergency contact addresses and phone numbers.

Student number

  • A nine-digit number found on your offer letter, welcome email, or applicant portal. Use it if you need help registering or for tuition fee matters.

Original academic qualifications

  • In some cases your academic qualifications must be verified in person before you can complete online registration. 

Registration documents needed for returning students

If you are a returning student you can complete online registration through Student Services.

You will still need to register if you’re completing a year abroad or a placement year.

The documents you need for registration will depend on your circumstances:

Returning from temporary leave

  • Confirm your return with your School before you register. If your student card has expired, complete online registration before exchanging your old card for a new one. 

Returning from temporary leave due to medical reasons

  • You will need to provide a ‘fit to return’ medical note to your school before you can register.

Returning as an international student who is resitting or has taken temporary leave

Resitting your year as an external student

  • You will not be required to register as a student (and are not considered registered while studying externally) when resitting your assessments externally, but you do need to apply for your resits. Apply via the Results and Resit Application page (available through Minerva).

Returning after a period of suspension as a postgraduate researcher

How to register

Step one: Activate your IT account if you are a new student

Your IT account will be activated:

  • 60 days before your programme starts, or
  • two working days after your accept an unconditional offer, whichever comes later.

International taught postgraduates can activate their IT account three days after receiving an email confirming payment of your tuition fee deposit or providing evidence for exemption.

Make sure you use a laptop or a computer to activate your IT account. Avoid using a mobile device.

Receiving your IT activation email

When your IT account has been set up, you will receive and email from do-not-reply@identity.leeds.ac.uk with the subject “Your University IT Account”.

This email will contain your username and activation instructions.

Check your spam folder if you have not received the email.

Get help activating and accessing your IT account

If you haven’t received log in instructions or need help accessing your account, contact the IT Service Desk or get advice from the Student Information Service.

Previous students

If you studied with us at any point before 13 December 2023, you will still have your old username and password.

If you cannot remember your original password, reset it using Self-Service Password Reset.

Find out more about activating your IT account.

If you have issues setting up your IT account, please check that you are not trying to collect your username and password too early.

If you have trouble logging into your account after setting your password, please contact the IT Service Desk.  

Step two: Complete online registration

To access and complete online registration:

  • Go to studentservices.leeds.ac.uk
  • Sign in with your username, followed by @leeds.ac.uk, and enter your password
  • Select ‘registration’
  • Follow the on-screen instructions
  • Save a copy of your registration certificate for your records.

If you see a hold message, follow the instructions or email the address listed for more information. 

Being able to log in to the University systems with your username and password does not mean you are registered.

If you are a Masters student, please check you have accepted your unconditional offer to study at the University of Leeds on your admissions portal.

If you need a visa, check you have paid your tuition fee deposit or provided exemption evidence.

Step three: Complete your online identity check

If you're a new student, or have started a new programme of study, you will need to complete an online identity check to be fully registered. If you are receiving a student loan you will need to complete this identity check to receive your funding. 
 
Find out how to complete your identity check.

Registration timelines and deadlines

2024/25 undergraduate, Masters and taught postgraduate courses

You can begin online registration one month before your official start date/anniversary of your start date. You should receive communications from your school with guidance on registration.   

All students are expected to complete registration within two weeks of their start/return date. 

Students who have not fully registered by this date due to delays in documentation or fee payment must discuss their next steps with the relevant department and must agree a plan of action. See Further help for contact details. 

Students who are not registered within four weeks of their start/return date will be withdrawn from their studies.   

Monthly registration deadlines for 2024/25 courses:

October 2024 course start or return

Registration opens: 1 August 2024 or 2 September for new undergraduates

Registration deadline: 28 October 2024

November 2024 course start or return

Registration opens: 1 October 2024

Registration deadline: 2 December 2024

December 2024 course start or return

Registration opens: 1 November 2024

Registration deadline: 13 January 2025

January 2025 course start or return

Registration opens: 2 December 2024

Registration deadline: 24 February 2025

February 2025 course start or return

Registration opens: 2 January 2025

Registration deadline: 3 March 2025

March 2025 course start or return

Registration opens: 3 February 2025

Registration deadline: 31 March 2025 (avoiding days the University is closed)

April 2025 course start or return

Registration opens: 3 March 2025

Registration deadline: 28 April 2025

May 2025 course start or return

Registration opens: 1 April 2025

Registration deadline: 2 June 2025

June 2025 course start or return

Registration opens: 1 May 2025

Registration deadline: 30 June 2025

July 2025 course start or return

Registration opens: 2 June 2025

Registration deadline: 28 July 2025

August  2025 course start or return

Registration opens: 1 July 2025

Registration deadline: 1 September 2025

2024/25 postgraduate research courses

Registration opens for new and returning postgraduate researchers (PGRs) one month before your official start date/anniversary of your start date. 

Registration must be completed by the last day of your start/anniversary month.  

Any new or returning PGRs who have not registered or completed their online identity check within one month of their registration deadline will be withdrawn from their studies.  

If PGRs are unable to register before the registration deadline date due to delays in documentation or fee payment, they must discuss their next steps with the relevant department as a priority. It is also important that you contact your Graduate School to inform them. They may advise you on other options, for example a deferred start date (for new PGRs) or a suspension of studies (for returning PGRs).

Email the Research Degrees and Scholarship Office at rp_student@adm.leeds.ac.uk if you need assistance.

Get help with registration

  • If you can’t complete registration because of issues relating to your fee payment, contact the Student Fees team. Email the Undergraduate team at UGfees@leeds.ac.uk or the Postgraduate Fees team at PGfees@leeds.ac.uk.
    Call the fees team on 0113 343 6700,
    Monday – Friday 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm.
  • If you’re a British or EEA student who is expecting a student loan to pay for your fees, this must be approved by the Student Loans Company before it is linked to your university file. Your student loan will be released after you have completed both online registration and your online identity check. If you believe your loan is delayed, check you've met the requirements for your loan.  
  • If your loan is for taught postgraduate study, you’ll need to set up PG Loan instalment plan to pay your tuition fees before you will be able to register. 
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