Next Steps

To matriculate as a student with Edinburgh Napier University you must complete the essential steps IN ORDER below before the start of your programme. Please note that you must have set your Edinburgh Napier password before you begin the online matriculation process.

Step 1 - Matriculation

Matriculation Information

You need to register officially as a student - this is known as matriculation.

Please login using your 8 digit Edinburgh Napier number and the password that you've created for all of your online services at the University.

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Step 2 - Register your Security Information

Register for the Self-Service Password Reset Service

This allows you to reset a forgotten password or change your password on or off campus. Login using your University email address <your student number>@live.napier.ac.uk and password.

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Step 3 - Introduction to Computers and Library

Complete this online process

Before you start, make sure you can use the computing systems and libraries.

This includes accessing email, printing online resources and finding a book on your reading list.

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Step 4 - Health and Safety

Student Health and Safety

Before you come to campus you must:

Read the Covid-19 return to campus life Student Health and safety guidance.
Complete the student safe return to campus Covid-19 Checklist

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Step 5 - Consent Matters

Online Consent Matters Course

This is an online course designed to help all of you understand sexual consent and promote positive change in our university community. We encourage you to complete this course as we think it will make a positive contribution to tackle and prevent sexual violence and misconduct.

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Step 6 - Photo Manager

Photo Manager - Upload your photo

You need to submit a photo that will be printed on your student card.

Use a mobile device with a camera or have a photo ready to upload.

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Step 7 - Academic Integrity

Online tutorial

This is a short online tutorial to help you understand how to complete your assessments at university with honesty and integrity. You will learn about the importance of acknowledging your sources in your work and referencing accurately. Completing this course is important in helping you avoid plagiarism in your assignments.