Welcome back

Welcome back.

We can't wait to see you back on campus.

We have lots planned to welcome you back to Kent and celebrate the new academic year. This page outlines what you need to do before you return.

What's on

Welcome Week isn't just for new students! See what we have planned and how you can get involved.

The Welcome Fair is a great way to check out new societies, sports and groups you might want to join this year. 

See all events

Key dates

Here's some key dates to help you get ready for your return to Kent. 

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Booking from 1 August 2024

Airport coach service

We are running a coach service to Canterbury and Medway for students arriving at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2024 (for flights arriving between 05:00 – 17:00). The price is £45 per person.  

Find out more about airport coach service
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From 6 September 2024

Returning registration

You need to complete returning registration on KentVision from 6 Sept - 14 Oct. How to complete returning registration. We will email you when you can begin returning registration.

Register online
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From 9 September 2024

Timetable available

Your timetable will start to be released the w/c 9 Sept 2024 and will be fully published towards the end of Welcome Week (w/c 16 Sept 2024.)

Make sure:

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From 14 September 2024

Move in

If you're living on the Canterbury campus or at Pier Quays in Medway, you can move in from Saturday 14 September. 

Register your arrival date on the MyAccommodation Portal and download your arrivals pass and unloading permit like you did last year.

Arrivals guide for accommodation
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16-20 September 2024

Welcome Week

Welcome Week isn't just for first years. Get involved in all the events, make new friends and maybe join a society! 

See Welcome Week events
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23 September 2024

Start of term

Teaching starts on Monday 23 September. 

Do you have a new laptop or phone?

Make sure to update your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) so you can still easily access all your Kent services when you return in September!

MFA provides an additional layer of security when you log into a service and is required for you to access some Kent services off campus, for example your email, Moodle and KentVision. 

Update Multi-Factor Authentication

Key links and information