Information for new postgraduates

Information for new Postgraduates with a confirmed place for 2020

We look forward to welcoming you to Downing. Now that your place has been confirmed, it is time to read the following information.

Checklist

Action for Postgraduates
Arrival in College	Dates, times and arrival procedure Information for international students including pre-arrival and orientation information
Early arrival in College	Permission is required from the Graduate Admissions Office to arrive before 1 October - all requests are subject to room availability
Bicycles, cars and parking	Rules and regulations
Accommodation	Insurance The College policy and how to increase your cover
Accommodation: Room agreement	Once received by email, must be signed and returned immediately
Accommodation Handbook	Please see page 6 of the Accommodation Handbook for further information on 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	At the beginning of September, or following confirmation of your place, you will be emailed a link to your personalised online health questionnaire. If your place at Downing is confirmed in late September, please complete the health questionnaire as soon as possible.
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 guide 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 Electronic copy of Registration document
University Card	Information on your University Card 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 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