Student Checklist
You can collect your BRP from the Post Office located in WH Smith on the High Street in Bangor.
Post Office
264 High St
Bangor
LL57 1PB
Tel: 01248 370734
If you have selected this option, please note you are required to inform the University Immigration Team.
Please take your BRP, Passport, Qualifications and your Bangor University Student ID number to your ID Check appointment.
You will also be required to complete your Introduction meeting and receive a wristband from the college. If you are not sure, please come and speak with the college Admin Team in BUIC reception.
If you have selected this option, you need to complete your BUIC registration, Online registration and Introduction meeting. You will then be issued a wristband and directed to the Main Arts Building where you can complete your ID check and collect your BRP card. Please ensure you take your passport, qualifications and proof of address (original documentation). Failure to do this will delay you becoming fully registered.
If you are not sure, please come and speak with the college Admin Team in BUIC reception.
Once you have collected your BRP card and completed your ID check you will be given a wristband by the Immigration Team at the Main Arts Building and directed to the Library Services to collect your Student ID card. Your Student ID card is used to access University services/buildings and to claim student discounts.
Your timetable will be sent to both your personal email and your Bangor University email once you have completed your Introduction with the college.
A welcome meeting will be held during the first week of term where meet and greet events will be scheduled for current/new students, tutors, and members of staff. The schedule will be confirmed at the Introduction Meeting.
You will need your Bangor University email and My Bangor login password to access Eduroam (University network).
If you are experiencing difficulties, please call BUIC reception or alternatively email IT Support at helpdesk@bangor.ac.uk.
Free SIM cards are available from the International Student Support Office (Rathbone, College Rd, LL57 2DG).
Mobile Phones at Bangor UniversityYou will receive your teaching timetable via your Bangor University email once you have completed your Introduction Meeting at BUIC.
The team at BUIC will assist with registering with a local Doctor where you are living. When registering you will need original copies of your BRP Card, Passport and Student ID. Find out more below.
Health ServicesYou will need your Certificate of Registration to open a Bank Account. You may also need your Passport and Student ID. Find out more below.
Opening a UK Bank AccountIf you intend to work part-time during your studies, we advise you to apply for National Insurance – this is a unique personal reference number which will be required for tax and employment purposes. The application takes a maximum of 4 weeks for approval. The NI number comes through the post and it is important that you provide your correct address details to ensure that you don’t lose it.
You can apply for a National Insurance number online below.
You can work in the UK for a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations.
You must ensure that you comply with the work restrictions that apply to you, as it is a criminal offence to breach any immigration conditions.
BUIC
Laura McKenzie
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Claire Hall
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Hannah Craven
Safeguarding and Welfare Support Officer
Hamidreza Bagheri
Disability Lead
Catrin Roberts
First Aider
Lauren Farrant
First Aider
Bangor University
International Student Support Office
Welfare, Counselling Service, Safeguarding, Disability, Money Support, Accommodation.
Email at internationalenquiries@bangor.ac.uk or
wellbeingservices@bangor.ac.uk.
Call BU Campus Security at 01248 382 795 or for Emergency Police/Ambulance/Fire call at 999.
Bangor University International College
Oswald’s Building,
Victoria Drive,
Bangor,
North Wales,
LL57 2EN
Tel No: +44 (0)1248 383785
Alternatively, Whatsapp our Student Experience Officer (Sara) at +44 (0)7442183673
Email: bicstudents@bangor.ac.uk
For help and advice contact Sara Ogwen Jones at BUIC reception. She will be able to assist with CV preparation and advise with application forms.
- General student support & enquiries
- Registration support, ID checks, BRP collection and student ID badges
- Finding accommodation
- Fee payment & financial support
- GP registration
- Accessing IT Services Mybangor and VLE
- Safeguarding & Wellbeing services
- Disability lead support: Hamid Bagheri
- Weekly student support drop-in sessions: Hannah Craven
- Programme Lead support: Tom Ledbury, Owain Llewellyn & Hamid Bagheri
- Academic support meeting
- Signpost students to International Support Services
- SU Clubs and Society sign-ups and events/trips: Bob Kamal
- In-house termly social activities & events
- Host transition meeting for progressing students and Q&A session
- Tutors host transitional activities in progressing school (final term)
- Employability services and events: Tirion Roberts
- Host Academic Integrity Meetings and exam support
- Provide additional language support classes
- Intro to Library Services
- First Aid
You will be assigned a personal tutor who will provide you with support throughout your learning journey. Reach out for:
- Personal problems
- Financial issues
- Health or GP registration
- Accommodation
- Academic support (module support)
- Family
- Direct to university well-being and support services or College Safeguarding Team.
- Signposting to employability services and events
- Checking student profiles
- Support accessing IT services, VLE & Mybangor
Our team of sabbatical officers is available to provide assistance with the following:
- Support the student voice within the University
- Host student events & campaigns
- Organise Clubs & Societies (over 100 and is free to join)
- Invite students & host Student Council & Student Forums
- Recruit students to become Course Reps
- Join voluntary student-led projects.
Students Union – Undeb have 12 different networks that students can get involved with. Within these networks, students can get involved with campaigns, events and training opportunities. There are 15 Network Leader positions, these paid positions that run the networks as well as organising events and campaigns with the support of the Students’ Union- Undeb.
- Airport pick-up service (Sept & Jan intake only)
- International Student Support – Rathbone Building
- Student support and wellbeing services
- Welfare services
- Counselling services
- Disability services
- Employability/volunteering services and events
- Sessions on finding work, visas, study tips
- One-to-one, in-person or online appointments to support any issues students may have
- Immigration and Visa Support/Advice
- Social events to allow students to get to know one another and the surrounding area
- Money support -Financial and hardship funds
- Accommodation support halls /private