Pre-arrival information

Information you will receive

After your offer of accommodation is confirmed and you have paid your deposit, we'll provide you with some pre-arrival information to help you get ready to move into University accommodation.

We advise that you take the time to read it all, as it can help ensure your moving-in process goes smoothly and that you have brought everything you need (without over-packing!).

Please note, it is very important to book an arrival slot with us 鈥� it is a very busy time and we want to ensure that everyone is able to move in without delays.

Information	What it includes	When available	Where you can find it
University welcome	General information about coming to Reading and the welcome programme for new students	Available now, updated on a frequent basis	On the University's welcome pages.
E-induction	Compulsory e-induction and booking your arrival time slot	From mid-August, once an offer of accommodation has been accepted.	You will be invited to complete the e-induction via email. This can be accessed through the RISIS applicant portal. Please do not complete until your academic year of attendance is available. Select "Actions" on the top menu then select "Accommodation" from the dropdown menu. Follow the link to "Arrivals, Departures and Deposit" to access your e-induction.
Halls Handbook	Everything you need to know about living in halls at Reading	Available now	This is online only. Available to download here: Halls Handbook
Rent 鈥� how to pay	How to make payments to the University	Available now	You can make payments to the University on the Student Payments website. For more information about other ways to pay, please refer to the Payment of Fees guide on the University's Finance website.
Room number information	Details of your room number	Available from 6 September	This will be included in the final Keeping in Touch communications you will receive in mid-September.
Tips on what to pack	Important information regarding what to bring and what to leave behind	Available now	This information is available from the University's welcome pages. It will also be sent to you as part of the Keeping in Touch emails.
Your community	Introduction to Home at Halls residence life programme and Reading Students' Union	July Keeping in Touch, August Keeping in Touch, September Keeping in Touch	This information will be sent to you via the Keeping in Touch communications. The Keeping in Touch communications will be posted on the as articles for ease of access.