Welcome to King’s

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Dear Student,

Welcome to King’s!

We hope you’re excited to join us and become a part of our vibrant student community.

The journey of belonging at King’s comes from societies, activities and events, but most importantly from the people. As an online learner, you’re a valued part of our University, and we look forward to welcoming you.

The perfect opportunity to connect and get involved is at Welcome to King’s, with virtual events to help you settle in at King’s as an online learner. Make sure to check your inbox for updates on making the most of your time with us, wherever you’re joining from.

In this email:

Download the Welcome to King’s app: Your go-to resource for events, activities and support
Pay your tuition fees and manage your funding: Information and advice about fees and funding like Master’s Loans, and protecting yourself from scams
Your enrolment and student ID card: Information about when to complete enrolment, including student ID cards
Get the answers you need: Find a wide range of information and guidance on Student Services Online (SSO)

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Download the Welcome to King’s app

Celebrate the start of your journey with Welcome to King’s, from Monday 14 – Friday 25 September 2026.

Packed with things to see and do, there’s going to be online opportunities to connect with other students, as well as a variety of in-person events if you’re visiting campus.

The Welcome to King’s – September 2026 guide on the Welcome to King’s app is the best way to get started and plan for Welcome. Download the app on your phone (iOS/Android) and use the passphrase reggielion26 to open the guide and find out more about Welcome events and activities, including those from your faculty. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can also access the guide via your web browser.

You can book online events from Thursday 3 September and on-campus activities from Monday 14 September.

Download the Welcome to King’s app

Pay your tuition fees and manage your funding

Visit our Student Fees Hub for information on:

You can also visit our knowledge article for more information related to understanding your invoice for Tuition Fees.

If you’re receiving a Master’s Loan, please visit our web page on Postgraduate SLC Loans for information about what to do next.

You can also visit the Fees, funding & money advice pages for frequently asked questions on applying for funding, bursaries and scholarships, as well as advice on financial hardship.

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Your enrolment and student ID card

You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to complete the online enrolment task no earlier than 30 days before your course start date. This will be sent to the email address you supplied when making your application to study at King’s.

As you’re studying online, you don’t require a student ID card. Should you be in London and wish to obtain one, please follow the process in our article It’s my first time on campus, how will I collect my student ID card?

Get the answers you need

Student Services Online (SSO) is the quickest and easiest way for you to find information about student life at King’s.

You can find answers to questions and support topics, as well as talk with a member of the team through our enquiry form or live chat function.

Remember to download the Welcome to King’s app and use the passphrase reggielion26 to find out more about your faculty, upcoming Welcome events and activities, and much more. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can also access the guide via your web browser. 

Think you’ve missed an email from us? We’re compiling all the Welcome emails we send to you on Student Services Online, your central source of information about student life at King’s.

Please do not reply to this email as the inbox is not monitored.

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You are receiving this email because you are either a current student or due to begin a programme of study at King’s College London from September or October 2026.

If these emails are being sent to your personal email address, we will use this address to send you information about joining King’s until 15 October 2026. After this date, we will stop using your personal email address and contact you via your @kcl.ac.uk email address.

If you are a new student and required to undergo further eligibility checks for your programme, such as DBS and/or Occupational Health clearance, ATAS or obtaining a Student Visa, please ensure you complete these processes as soon as possible before the start date. If you have requested to change programme on King’s Apply, King’s Admissions will get back to you as soon as possible.

Please note, it may take some time for this message to reach all inboxes.

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