Before you arrive
This page outlines the tasks you will need to complete prior to your arrival. Please do read it carefully – it will make your arrival and settling-in much easier!
Any forms due to be returned to Merton in hard copy should be sent to this address:
Academic Office
Merton College
Oxford
OX1 4JD
Checklist
| Task | Deadline |
|---|---|
If you have met all the conditions of your offer, you will have received the University Card Form from your department, or an online card form request to complete. If you have been sent the Card Form in an email please return to acreturns@admin.ox.ac.uk if you have not already done so. Return the signed College Contract in full to the Graduate Officer if you have not already done so. | As soon as possible |
| Log on to Student Self Service to complete the first part of the registration process. Once your signed University Card Form is processed, you will receive an email from the University's IT Services with your Single Sign On and logon details for Student Self Service, the web platform which you will use throughout your degree. Online registration for Student Self-Service must be done prior to arrival, and we strongly recommend you do this by Monday 29 September. The details will be sent to the email address that Merton is using to communicate with you, and so you should check that account regularly. | Monday 29 September 2025 |
| Complete the Dietary Requirements and Food Allergies Form, even if you have no requirements or allergies. We need to receive this form by the deadline to ensure that your needs can be catered for during Freshers’ Week. | Thursday 18 September 2025 |
Complete the online medical registration for the Jericho Health Centre. Please also read this letter from the College GP. Please also read this important information about immunisations. | Monday 29 September 2025 |
| Activate and manage your Oxford account and access your Oxford email account. | Before arrival |
| Register for a remote access account. | Before arrival |
| Set up a bank account UK banks require evidence in order to set up a student account, including proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of student status. Prior to arrival, the original letter from the Graduate Officer can be used as proof of your student status. Once on-site and registered with College, you will be able to download a certificate of enrolment from Student Self-Service to serve the same purpose. International students are encouraged to read through the University's Guide to opening a UK bank account for further details. | In advance or after arrival |
