Freshman guide

First-year university checklist for Zambian students

Three stages, one list: before you arrive, your first week and your first semester.

Before you arrive

  • Accept your place by the deadline
  • Arrange fees, a loan or sponsorship, and keep receipts
  • Secure accommodation
  • Gather and copy your documents
  • Find out the registration steps and dates
  • Look up your program's first-year courses
  • Plan your travel to campus

Your first week

  • Complete registration and confirm your courses
  • Attend orientation
  • Find your lecture halls, library and key offices (try the campus map)
  • Get your student ID
  • Meet your classmates and lecturers
  • Learn how timetables and notices are shared

Your first semester

  • Set a weekly study routine
  • Learn how continuous assessment (CA) and exams are weighted
  • Keep track of assignment and test dates
  • Look after your health, budget and safety
  • Join a club or society
  • Check your results and plan how to improve

Use the app checklist

Freshman Hub has this as a tap-to-check My Checklist with the three stages and a progress bar. Sign in to keep your progress safe on any device.

Tip: Freshman Hub brings this together in one app: programs and courses, campus map, accommodation, dates and a checklist. Open Freshman Hub or see every feature.

Information here is general guidance and can change. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with your university's official notices.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do first after getting admitted?

Accept your place by the deadline, arrange your fees or sponsorship, and secure accommodation. Then gather your documents and find out the registration steps and dates.

Start your first year with confidence

Open Freshman Hub, pick your university and see what's waiting for you.