Annual University Registration
Registration is the process by which you agree to the University’s current regulations. It is a requirement for both new and returning students to complete registration at the start of your studies in each academic year.
Registration for most students takes place online in the Student Record System.
All students will receive a notification when they need to register:
- New Students receive this notification in your Welcome email from Admissions. Before you can register online, you will need to activate your IT account.
- Returning students receive this notification by email to your University account.
- New international students usually cannot complete University registration until you have completed International Student Clearance, as detailed in your Welcome email from Admissions.
- International students returning to study after an interruption may not be able to complete University registration until you have completed International Student Clearance, please check your "Returning from interruption" e-mail.
How to access online registration
- Log in to the Student Record System using your short username and password.
- In the Student Record System, if you have been cleared to register you will see a red box "Welcome to online registration". Click on the "REGISTER NOW" link to enter the online registration pages.
If you have not been cleared to register, or do not need to register, you should see a message telling you why you cannot or do not need to register
Please note that the release of your Student Maintenance Loan (if due) is linked to the registration process. The Student Loans Company should pay your loan directly into your bank account within four working days of either the start of your programme, the date you register online, or the date your student funding application is full approved - whichever is later.
Consequences of Non registration
If you do not complete online registration by the deadline noted in your registration email you will lose your IT access and library borrowing rights and may have your period of study terminated. If you think you have registered but are still receiving reminders to register, you have not yet completed registration and are required to do so.
Late Registration
If you do not complete the registration process by the specified deadline you can apply to register late through the late registration form. Your request will be considered on a case by case basis and you will receive notification of the outcome of your request by email within 3 working days. Please do not submit more than one request.
If your request for late registration is approved your IT access will be reinstated and you will be required to complete registration by a deadline that will be stated in your approval email.
Online Registration for 2023/24 academic year or earlier
Online registration for the 2023/24 academic year has closed. If you need to register for an earlier year, you will need to register on paper. Please contact your relevant Student information point/hub in the first instance.
Online Registration for 2024/25 academic year
The following table details the online registration periods for students commencing or resuming their studies during the 2024/25 academic year. Specific information regarding these periods of registration will be sent to all relevant students, either from Admissions (new students) or Student Records (returning students).
| Period / Student group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate students | 22/08/2024 | 04/10/2024 |
| Degree Apprentice students | 22/08/2024 | 04/10/2024 |
| BMBS students | 22/08/2024 | 04/10/2024 |
| Undergraduate students | 05/09/2024 | 04/10/2024 |
| November | 01/11/2024 | 25/11/2024 |
| December | 01/12/2024 | 31/12/2024 |
| January | 01/01/2025 | 17/01/2025 |
| February | 01/02/2025 | 25/02/2025 |
| March | 01/03/2025 | 25/03/2025 |
| April | 01/04/2025 | 25/04/2025 |
| May | 01/05/2025 | 25/05/2025 |
| June | 01/06/2025 | 25/06/2025 |
| July | 01/07/2025 | 22/07/2025 |
| August | * Closed * | |
For information on applying for or collecting your UniCard, please see our UniCard webpages.
Having trouble registering?
Access to the Student Record System is through the MyExeter app or through the direct Student Record system link.
Your password is case-sensitive – check that the Caps Lock is not on and try re-typing again. If this does not work, you can reset your password online.
If this still does not work please call IT for further support on 01392 725050
Please contact us through SID Online using the Registration category.
Please do not continue with the registration process. Select the appropriate option on the registration screen to tell us about the problem. This will create an enquiry in SID Online and we will reply via SID Online to let you know what you need to do next.
If you do not complete the registration process by the specified deadline you can apply to register late through the late registration form. Requests will be considered on a case by case basis and you will receive notification of the outcome of your request by email within 3 working days. Please do not submit more than one request through the form.
If your request for late registration is approved your IT access will be reinstated and you will be required to complete registration by a deadline that will be stated in your approval email.
If your request to register late is rejected you can contact our Admissions team to discuss your options to start at a later date.
MyExeter and the SRS system can take a few hours to update your record to reflect the successful completion of your annual University registration. If it has been over 12 hours and your record has not updated please contact us through SID Online using the Registration category.
Changing your pronouns, preferred name, legal name or gender
Pronouns
You will given the option to select or edit your preferred pronouns through annual University registration at the start of each academic year. If you would like to change your preferred pronouns after this point you can do so through the Student Record System.
Preferred name
You will also be given the option to edit your preferred name during registration. The preferred name will be displayed on University systems and can be different to your legal name if so required. Should you wish to change your preferred name you can do so through the Student Record System without any documentation.
It is important to note that your preferred name (if different from your legal name) will not appear on formal documents issued by the University such as confirmation of study letters or award documentation.
Legal name
Your legal name will be printed on formal University documentation such as letters and award documentation. To change your legal name please log your request through SID Online under the Name Change category and attach a copy of your passport, identification certificate or other legal documentation showing your correct full name.
Gender
To make changes to your name and gender information confidentially please contact Student Administration Operations Manager for support. You will also find support on our LGBTQ+ student support website.