Getting Ready
Congratulations on your offer - welcome to Kingston

What next?

Find out more about what happens now you have an offer from Kingston University and how we can help you decide if this is the place for you.

Step oneIs Kingston the right place for you?

  • Now that you have an offer, you need to get a feeling for your chosen course and what student life is like at Kingston.
  • Come and see for yourself: Our taster days are designed to give you a real flavour of the Kingston University experience and what being a student here is like. You'll be able to talk to staff and current students about both your course choice and student life; attend a talk and a taster session on your chosen course; take a campus tour; and find out about accommodation and money matters.

    Depending on the subject you've applied for, the subject area that teaches it may also invite you to a preview day to meet other applicants and your future lecturers. Or if you're an international student, contact us for a campus tour.

    If you've applied to or been made an offer to study a Kingston course at a partner college, you might also want to attend their open day also as this is where you'll be based.
  • Make sure you stay in the know: Remember to check back to this Getting Ready site. We'll be updating it regularly so it's the best way to make sure you have all the information you need to make the right choice.
  • Are you eligible for extra support? The Compact Scheme is targeted at students with a strong academic background, but who may need some additional support in the transition into higher education. Read our Compact Scheme leaflet (pdf) or visit our website for more information.

Step twoChoose your firm and insurance offers

  • You need to reply to your offers by 9 May via UCAS Track, including confirmation of your firm and insurance choices. If you have applied late, through route B or are an international student, your deadlines may be slightly different (see all deadlines set by UCAS).
  • If you choose Kingston, we’ll send you everything you need to know and do soon after. This will include sending you your applicant OSIS username and password. 

Step threeStart thinking about the practical stuff

 

 

Starting a course in January or February?

Most of the information on this page is for students starting their courses in September 2012. Find out more about what you need to do if you're:

 

Step 1 checklist

  • Visit us at an taster day to see what student life is like here. If you can't make it, why not check out our virtual tour?
  • See what current students say about the University on our new Ask Us site. You can read their blogs, watch videos and even ask them your own questions.
  • Keep up to date and chat to other applicants on the Kingston University Facebook page.
  • Plus check back to this Getting Ready site. We'll be updating it regularly so it's the best way to make sure you have all the information you need.
 

Step 2 checklist

 

Taster day checklist

  • Book your place online – booking forms and further information will be available online soon.
  • Plan your day in advance. Check the online timetable to see what talks you want to attend, and add some extra time to look around the campus. Make sure you arrive in plenty of time for each session (as some will only take place once per event).
  • Plan your route if you're travelling by public transport. Or if you're arriving by car, make sure you know where you can park and how much it will cost.
  • Arrive early. Aim to arrive 30 minutes before your first talk to allow time to register.
  • Bring some money – for car parks, buses and lunch.
  • Ask questions! It's a good idea to write them down in advance as there will be lots to take in on the day and so easy to forget your questions.