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Enrolment
It is essential that you complete online enrolment each year. Once you’ve completed enrolment you
will be issued with your Cardiff University Student ID Card and have access to University facilities.
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/new-students/enrolment
Details of School enrolment can be found at the following web page:
http://www.astro.cardiff.ac.uk/teachingandlearning/enrolment/
You should ensure that you enrol on 120 credits each academic year at the appropriate level of
study.
Your Cardiff University Student ID Card
Your Student ID card is very important and should be carried with you at all times. The card has a
number of uses, it is your:
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library card,
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security card to gain entry to various University buildings,
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proof of identity.
If your card is lost or stolen you will need to visit the Security Centre on Park Place to get a
replacement, for which there is a small fee.
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/campus-life/id-cards
Payment of Fees
You are required to pay tuition fees, or provide evidence of sponsorship, for each year of your
programme. Further information about how to pay your tuition fees and more general information
on fees can be found at:
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/support-and-services/money/tuition-fees
Ask Cardiff
Ask Cardiff is your one-stop shop for helping you to solve any queries you may have or resolve any
issues. You can access a wide range of frequently asked questions to help you find the answer or
contact a member of staff on issues such as your enrolment, your student record and your exams
and results.
https://ask.cardiff.ac.uk/
Connecting to the University IT network
Registration
You will be provided with a username and password for your University network account at Induction
in Year 1. This gives access to all University IT facilities, including email and Learning Central (an
electronic depository of lecture notes, exercises, solutions etc.).
For information on how to change your IT network password please see:
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http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/isf/advice/passwords/network-password-faqs/
Connection options
Information on how to connect to the University’s wireless network is available here:
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/support-and-services/technical-help-and-support/wireless-
and-remote-access/using-wireless/connect-to-the-wireless-network
If you are in a University Residence you can connect to ResLAN (Residences' Local Area Network),
which provides both wired and wireless connections.
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/support-and-services/technical-help-and-support/wireless-
and-remote-access/using-wireless/using-the-network-in-uni-residences
Support on connecting for students on health-related placements is available here:
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/support-and-services/technical-help-and-support/wireless-
and-remote-access/remote-access/access-when-working-in-nhs-locations
All students using our IT facilities are bound by the University IT Regulations.
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/support-and-services/technical-help-and-support/wireless-
and-remote-access/using-wireless/using-the-network-in-uni-residences
Your Cardiff University email
You can access your University email through the Student Intranet by clicking on the envelope icon in
the top right of the screen.
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students
You can also access your University email on your mobile device.
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/support-and-services/technical-help-and-support/email-
office-365/set-up-and-access/mobile-access
Help and advice
The IT Service Desk is available for help and advice with using our IT systems
insrvConnect@cardiff.ac.uk
The School has a Computing Support Team. Contact can be made with the team through Laboratory
Technicians or through the staff in the General Office.
Your Student Record
The Student Information Management System (SIMS) is our tool for managing all student records. As
well as being the main portal through which you enrol, choose modules and pay fees, the system also
enables the University to store the following information:
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Your personal/contact information,
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Your academic information/academic history,
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All module and programme information.
It is extremely important that we have up-to-date records for all students, including your mobile
telephone number, home and term-time address, emergency contact information and changes to