A quick guide to the new students’ enrolment process

The face-to-face enrolment session is the process which formally makes you a student at the University of Northampton. For your enrolment to go smoothly, there are a few things you need to do before you arrive.

Please ensure you have read and replied to any emails from the University. This is because there may be some queries from the admissions or finance teams which need to be taken care of before you can enrol. If you arrive at your enrolment session without dealing with these queries first, you will unfortunately have sanctions and will have to see admissions or finance on the day of your enrolment to resolve them. You might even be given a temporary student ID card until they are resolved – this card will still let you attend your lectures and have full access to the University, but it will expire after a certain number of days unless your queries are resolved.

There are also several things which you should bring with you when you attend your enrolment session. Firstly, you’ll need some form of ID, preferably a passport or driving licence. If you’re an international student, it’s also very important that you bring your passport along with you, as well as a BRP card, which you can pick up from the Post Office, and your Decision Letter from the Home Office if you have one.

You can book your face-to-face enrolment slot with this Enrolment Booking Form, but if you’re moving into our Halls of Residence, it’s very important that you book your slot with the accommodation team before you book your enrolment slot – try to book your enrolment slot half an hour before. If there isn’t an enrolment slot available half an hour before, simply book one as close as you can to your enrolment slot, but just make sure your enrolment slot is before your accommodation slot.

It would also be helpful for you to have the following personal details on hand when you arrive:

• your student ID number, which will be in an email from the University
• your permanent home address
• a phone number which works in the UK
• the address you will be living at during your studies
• the phone number of two emergency contacts who live in the UK, such as close friends or family
• your email address

Being able to provide us with this information will ensure that we can check that all of the information on your record is correct and hand you your student ID as quickly as possible. Your card will be in a red cardholder and lanyard and must be worn at all times when you are on campus for security reasons. It must also be worn for practical reasons, as your student ID card will allow you to access certain parts of the campus, such as the upper levels.

Once you’re an enrolled student and have your ID card, you’ll be asked to visit IT Services to set up your NILE account (the Northampton Integrated Learning Environment). This is the portal where you’ll submit your assignments and will include useful information about your course and your personal tutor. Finally, if you’re eligible for a laptop as part of our student perks package, you’ll have the opportunity to collect this before leaving the enrolment route. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to access your timetable within 48 hours via NILE. If you’re moving into our Halls and have booked your slot with the accommodation team, you’ll then need to make your way over to the Creative Hub to meet them.

If you’re enrolling during Welcome Weekend, which takes place on 16 and 17 September, you’ll find a marquee on the Senate Lawn. This will contain several local food vendors, as well as other stands which are useful for students, including areas for signing up with the Doctors’ Surgery and Midland Rail’s discounted Student Railcard – so make sure you pay the marquee a visit, as you don’t want to miss out.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at enrolment@northampton.ac.uk and we’ll be happy to help.

We look forward to seeing you!

Billy Mann, Enrolment Manager at the University of Northampton

Billy is based within the Student Services team at the University of Northampton.