Welcome to Kent

Your essential guide to Welcome events at Kent.

Welcome to Kent

We hope you're looking forward to starting at Kent in January. To help you get started and turn any nerves you may have into excitement, here is everything you need to take your next step with confidence.

New students

International students

We can't wait to meet you!

We hope you're getting excited about January! We certainly are, and we're planning all sorts of activities and events to get you settled into life at Kent.

What's on

To celebrate your start, we have a programme of events to help you settle in and make new friends.

Welcome events

Getting started

Check out our arrivals guide for everything from enrollment, to settling in to your new home.

Arrivals guide

Everything in one place

If you are joining Kent in January, make sure you have the Uni Kent Student App! The app gives you quick access to key services like your timetable and email, as well as news, events and support.

Get the app

Commuting to university

Student halls not your thing? Want to stay closer to family and friends? Maybe you’ve already set up home in the area. You’re going places and we’re here to help you get there!

Info for commuters

Get involved

I’d advise anyone coming to Kent to join a society or societies. Societies are a good way to form friendships and connect with other people. You won’t regret it!

Julia Stanovnik, Biomedical Science with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)