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Checklist for new students

Welcome to Stockholm University! In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible, we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of term.

1. Activate your university account and order a university card

You need to activate your university account before your studies begin.

Instructions to activate your university account

2. Register at your department

Once you have been admitted to Stockholm University, you need to register at your department.

How to register

3. Digital tools and services

Access the various study support systems and IT services for students at Stockholm University.

Digital tools and services

4. Welcome activities

Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities in collaboration with Stockholm University Student Union that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of the semester.

Join our welcome activities

5. Join a student union

Become a member to get access to a wide variety of benefits and discounts and get the chance to influence your education.

Join a student union

6. Do you have a disability? Apply for support

Stockholm University offers different kinds of study support that you can apply for if you have a long-term disability.

Studying with a disability

Two students in Studenthuset.

Photo: Kristian Pohl

Last updated: 2025-11-28

Source: Student services