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Before you start your studies

What you will need to do before you start an award-bearing course with us.

Student Registration Exercise

If you're studying on an award-bearing course with University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), you’ll need to complete the Student Registration Exercise before your course starts. We'll send you instructions for how to do this. Completing the Student Registration Exercise allows you to:

formally register at the University of Cambridge as a student
access your university email accounts
access your course space on the Virtual Learning Environment

Checking proof of identity

Before you start an award-bearing course at PACE, we need to confirm your identity.

We ask you to provide proof of identity as part of the admissions process. We also carry out identity checks at your first teaching session. Your course team will send you information on this close to your course start date.

If your teaching session is online, you'll need to have your camera turned on. If your first teaching session is in person, you'll need to bring an original photo identity document. If you're an international student, you'll also need to provide proof of your right to be in the UK, such as an entry stamp in your passport or visa.