Information for students who will arrive after Welcome Week. We recommend that you arrive in time for Welcome Week so that you can make the most of what's on offer; complete matriculation before the start of your studies, and attend your School's essential induction events. But if you do arrive late, then there are important things you should do. International students You should check whether arriving late will have any implications on your visa. Contact the Student Immigration team Contact your School/Deanery It is very important to inform your School/Deanery that you expect to arrive late. They will be able to provide information on what to do if you miss any of your School's essential induction events and how to catch-up. Contact University accommodation If you expect to arrive later than your accommodation lease start date, you should notify the University Housing team as soon as possible:housingenquiries@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2025-05-14