Durham University Freshers 2011

Has anyone filled out the online forms for accommodation? Is the personal ID they ask for the UCAS application number? I'm getting all mixed up and no one seems able to give me a quick answer!

It's your "unique pin" i think they call it, it's on the top of all the emails that Durham sends, and possibly letters too.

hey, do people at john snow know where they're living yet? and if so, what to do if you have an issue with the room you've been allocated without sounding like a complete diva? any help would be appreciated xxx

Rebeccap suggested this for the number needed when setting up direct debit:


I don't know if that's the same as the student ID number that will be printed on your Campus Card when you get to Durham, and I don't know if that's the same thing as anything UCAS has used.

what if i may have accidentally put the wrong number on that form?

I don't know; hopefully they'll have measures to notice if an incorrect or duplicate number has appeared, and they'll contact you. Otherwise, if you're worried, try calling someone.

Is anybody else feeling really very stressed about the whole thing right now?
All the form filling, trying to find out what we have to do and when, getting everything we need to take, bank accounts, insurance etc. etc. I can't wait until i'm there and everything is sorted.
Cannot believe I was previously looking forward to this part haha.

Is black tie the most formal as dress codes come in Durham? Would it go up to white tie at any time? Cause it will be a bit expensive if everyone's getting tailored tails x.x

Btw, MChem at Grey

I'm a fresher and I can't log into it either, how did you log into it last year?

Hi everyone : )

I just wanted to hop in and mention that the Fresher's Fair is on the 4th (Tuesday) and 5th (Wednesday) of October this year.
If you're a bit shy but keen to make new friends please do sign up for the Happiness Society! We'll have candy.
http://happydurham.tumblr.com/