International Student Handbook 2012 - University of Lincoln

Step 3Final checklist prior to departureHave you applied for and received your UK entry clearance visa?Do you have your original documents with you?■■Passport■■VISA/CAS■■Offer letter■■Original certificates of education, bank statements etc■■References (if applicable)Have you made appropriate arrangements for any family members to come to the UK?Do you have enough money to cover both tuition fees and living costs?Do you have a copy of your unconditional offer letter and CAS statement?Have you checked whether there are any restrictions on the amount of money you can take out of the country?Have you checked whether you need permission to transfer money to the UK and how to do it?Do you have UK currency and/or travellers cheques for your immediate expenses on arrival in the UK?Have you organised travel to the UK?Have you booked your travel tickets and travel insurance and checked your baggage allowance?Have you packed adequate clothing which is suitable for the British climate?Have you arranged your accommodation or know where you are going to be staying?Have you planned how you are going to get to the University of Lincoln?Have you got a map of the UK and the location of the University?Do you know how long it takes to travel to Lincoln from your arrival airport?Do you know how to use public transport, e.g. the underground, buses and trains?Have you booked a University airport pick-up service?Have you completed and returned yourUniversity of Lincoln Arrival FormInternational Student Handbook 2012/13www.lincoln.ac.uk16