Welcome to Imperial 2023
Welcome to Imperial! We're so excited to welcome you to our community of over 20,000 students, 6,000 staff and 100,000s alumni. This page summarises all you need to know about preparing for the start of the year and your first week here.
Welcome to Imperial - we're so pleased you are joining our community!
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Your Welcome Journey
From before you get here to just after your first week, we've mapped out your Imperial Welcome Journey below. Use the tabs to find a summary of the most relevant information and guidance depending on where you're at in the journey.
Before you get here
We're excited to welcome you to the Imperial community! Make sure you're prepared with our guide on everything you need to know before you get here.
Information for before you get here
Moving into your accommodation
Moving into a new home can be an exciting but daunting experience. Find out how to prepare to move in, what to expect on move-in day and get a glimpse of your life in halls.
Find out more about accommodation
Your Welcome Week
You're finally here! Your first week of term is packed with opportunities to get involved in the Imperial community for the first time. Find out more here.
Explore Your Welcome Week
Supporting your success
There’s a wide range of support and resources at Imperial available to support you be successful while you're here. It's never too early to find out what's available!