We look forward to welcoming you to Downing from Tuesday 1 October onwards. Now that your place has been confirmed, it is time to read the following information and gather or purchase the necessary items:
| Arrival in College | Dates, times and arrival procedure | Arrival information and resources for international and home students, including a printable event timetable |
| Early arrival in College | Permission is required from the Graduate Admissions Office to arrive before 1 October - all requests are subject to room availability | |
| International students | Pre-arrival and orientation information | |
| College Tour | Invitation to a free architectural and historical tour of the College | |
| Bicycles, cars and parking | Rules and regulations | |
| Accommodation | Insurance | The College policy and how to increase your cover |
| Room agreement | Once received by email, must be signed and returned immediately | |
| Shopping list | Items to bring or purchase in Cambridge | |
| What not to bring | Please see page 6 - Furniture, Fittings and Decoration | |
| Academic Gown | Purchasing a gown | How to obtain a discount code |
| Health and Welfare | College Nurses | Introduction to the College Nurses and health information |
| University health advice and vaccination checklist | Check which vaccinations you need before coming to Cambridge | |
| Health Questionnaire | Frequently asked questions and online questionnaire to return | |
| Registering with a College Nurse | How to register with a College Nurse - Appointment system opens on 1 October | |
| Registering with a General Practitioner [GP] | How to register with a doctor in Cambridge and form to return | |
| Information Technology | IT services for students at Cambridge | Quick-start guides for Freshers |
| University Student Registration process | How to update your personal information and collect your Cambridge email address and passwords | |
| IT and computing at Downing | Information and IT facilities available to you at Downing | |
| Finances | College Bill | How and when to pay your College Bill |
| Registration | College Registration procedure [available 1 Oct] | Electronic copy of Registration document |
| University Card | Information and how to collect your card | |
| Documentation | Visa advice | Information on a range of Tier 4 and related areas of immigration |
| Matriculation | Information and timetable [available 1 Oct] for the day | Compulsory Matriculation events you must attend |
| Matriculation Talks | Schedule, introduction of College Officers as well as health, welfare and safety information | |
| Matriculation Dinner | Frequently asked questions and form to return |
Any queries should be directed to the Tutorial and Admissions Office.
