Pre-departure Checklist

Here is our helpful pre-departure checklist for all new students arriving in Glasgow from overseas.

Once you have secured your place on one of our great courses, found suitable accommodation and circled the events you want to take part in during our week long welcome programme, gather together the essential items below and keep them handy during the journey.

Your handy hand-luggage guide

Before you embark on your exciting journey to Glasgow, make sure you have the following essential paperwork and belongings to hand:

checkbox  A valid passport

checkbox  Valid Entry Clearance

checkbox  Your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)

checkbox  Documents used to make your original application for a student visa

checkbox  Evidence of sufficient financial support, covering fees and living costs of you and your dependants

checkbox  Health certificate and any necessary medication

checkbox  Some cash in Sterling for your first few days in Glasgow (before you open a bank account and can transfer funds)

checkbox  A copy of your accommodation confirmation

checkbox  You may also want to read the UKBA advice on arriving in the UK before you leave