Congratulations to our future doctors!
You are so close to taking the next step towards fulfilling your dreams and joining our growing family.
Congratulations To Our Future Doctors!
You are so close to taking the next step towards fulfilling your dreams and joining our growing family.
WELCOME TO THE SGU FAMILY!
Start your journey towards a medical degree and gain a global perspective on modern medicine as a St. George’s University student at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK.
Join a community of talented and ambitious individuals who have focused on achieving their dreams of serving their communities as a doctor.In the coming weeks, you’ll be hearing from us a lot. We have all kinds of information to share and we want to make sure your transition to SGU is as smooth as possible.
This page is filled with information to prepare and support you for this new chapter in your life. Take a look around and reach out to us if you have questions!
One-on-One Call
To help you get acclimated with your next steps in the enrollment process, schedule a one-on-one call with admissions to walk through everything and go over any questions or concerns.
Click below to schedule your call with admissions.
Not sure who to speak to? Email admissions@sgu.edu to find out.
One-on-One Call
To help you get acclimated with your next steps in the enrollment process, schedule a one-on-one call with admissions to walk through everything and go over any questions or concerns.
Click below to schedule your call with admissions.
Not sure who to speak to? Email admissions@sgu.edu to find out.
After Acceptance
Accept your Offer of Admission
To reserve your seat, please sign your Acknowledgement of Admission and submit your tuition deposit by the due date.
Access your SGU Email Account
Email addresses are created within 48 business hours of a deposit being received. SGU will use your alternate email address to notify you that your account has been created and provide instructions on how to access your new SGU email address through the University Portal. Additional information regarding your SGU email can be found at the link below.
Save the Date for Orientation
Orientation is a perfect time to get acclimated to your physical surroundings and to meet other new students, upperclassmen, faculty, and staff. It is a time for making new friends and familiarizing yourself with all the great opportunities that await you.
All entering students are expected to arrive on time for mandatory orientation sessions before the term starts.
Mandatory Orientation Week
- MD4: Wednesday 13 August – Friday 15 August 2025
- Preclinical: Monday 22 September – Friday 26 September 2025
When Classes Begin (Term 1)
- MD4: Monday 18 August – Friday 19 December 2025
- Preclinical: Monday 29 September – Friday 19 December 2025
Complete your Required Admission Forms
Any student attending SGU must complete the required admission forms prior to starting. These forms are the University Honor Code and the Entering Students Questionnaire. Links to both forms can be found below.
University Honor Code
Student Questionnaire
US Citizens and permanent residents of the United States who attend the SGU SOM/NU program must also complete the Federal Aid Ineligibility form.
Federal Aid Ineligibility Form (MD4)
Federal Aid Ineligibility Form (MDP5)
Federal Aid Ineligibility Form (MDP6)
Share a Copy of your Passport Details
All students must submit a copy of their passport details to SGU before departure. Passport submissions must include the details page with photo and passport information and the signature page with signature. All SGU students are required to have a current passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival to campus. Please upload a valid passport below.
Submit Your Photo for the SGU ID Badge
All incoming students will be issued an official SGU student ID badge when they return to campus. Student ID badges are required to access campus buildings, classes, and university transportation. For more information, visit the university ID badge page at the link below.
Attend a New Student Welcome Session
You are encouraged to attend one of our pre-orientation Welcome Sessions prior to the start of term. You will have the opportunity to speak with fellow classmates and get firsthand answers to last-minute questions. These sessions are not mandatory; they are optional for accepted students seeking more information before the start of term.
Keep an eye on your SGU email for session invites closer to your start date.
Learn About Our Community
Student Organizations
SGU student organizations are centered on different areas of student life: cultural, religious, social, academic, professional, and community service. Get to know our vibrant community and find like-minded peers.
Speak with a Current Student
Looking for a firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a student at SGU? Our current students are a valuable resource for you! They are available to answer your questions about what to expect, what to pack, student life, classes, clinical rotations, and more. Submit your information below and a current student will reach out to you.
Speak To An SGU Graduate
SGU has thousands of graduates who could help you make the right decision in your choice of education. If you would like to chat with one of them, simply submit your contact details below and they will get in touch with you.
Living In Newcastle, UK
SGU has thousands of graduates who could help you make the right decision in your choice of education. If you would like to chat with one of them, simply submit your contact details below and they will get in touch with you.
After Acceptance
Accept your Offer of Admission
To reserve your seat, please sign your Acknowledgement of Admission and submit your tuition deposit by the due date.
Access your SGU Email Account
Email addresses are created within 48 business hours of a deposit being received. SGU will use your alternate email address to notify you that your account has been created and provide instructions on how to access your new SGU email address through the University Portal. Additional information regarding your SGU email can be found at the link below.
Save the Date for Orientation
Orientation is a perfect time to get acclimated to your physical surroundings and to meet other new students, upperclassmen, faculty, and staff. It is a time for making new friends and familiarizing yourself with all of the great opportunities that await you.
All entering students are expected to arrive on time for mandatory orientation sessions before the term starts.
Mandatory Orientation Week
- MD4: Wednesday 13 August – Friday 15 August 2025
- Preclinical: Monday 22 September – Friday 26 September 2025
When Classes Begin (Term 1)
- MD4: Monday 18 August – Friday 19 December 2025
- Preclinical: Monday 29 September – Friday 19 December 2025
Complete your Required Admission Forms
Any student attending St. George’s University must complete the required admission forms prior to starting. These forms are the University Honor Code and the Entering Students Questionnaire. Links to both forms can be found below.
University Honor Code
Student Questionnaire
US Citizens and permanent residents of the United States who attend the SGU SOM/NU program must also complete the Federal Aid Ineligibility form.
Federal Aid Ineligibility Form (MD4)
Federal Aid Ineligibility Form (MDP5)
Federal Aid Ineligibility Form (MDP6)
Share a Copy of your Passport Details
All students must submit a copy of their passport details to SGU before departure. Passport submissions must include the details page with photo and passport information and the signature page with signature. All SGU students are required to have a current passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival to campus. Please upload a valid passport below.
Submit Your Photo for the SGU ID Badge
All incoming students will be issued an official SGU student ID badge when they return to campus. Student ID badges are required to access campus buildings, classes, and university transportation. For more information, visit the university ID badge page at the link below.
Attend a New Student Welcome Session
Entering students are encouraged to attend one of our pre-orientation Welcome Sessions prior to the start of term. You will have the opportunity to speak with fellow classmates and get firsthand answers to last-minute questions. These sessions are not mandatory; they are optional for accepted students seeking more information before the start of term.
Look for email invitation to attend this webinar closer to the start date.
Learn About Our Community
Student Organizations
St. George’s University student organizations are centered on different areas of student life: cultural, religious, social, academic, professional, and community service. Get to know our vibrant community and find like-minded peers.
Speak with a Current Student
Looking for a firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a student at SGU? Our current students are a valuable resource for you! They are available to answer your questions about what to expect, what to pack, student life, classes, clinical rotations, and more. Submit your information below and a current student will reach out to you.
Speak To An SGU Graduate
SGU has thousands of graduates who could help you make the right decision in your choice of education. If you would like to chat with one of them, simply submit your contact details below and they will get in touch with you.
Living In Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
SGU has thousands of graduates who could help you make the right decision in your choice of education. If you would like to chat with one of them, simply submit your contact details below and they will get in touch with you.
After Deposit
Book Your Accommodation
Trinity Square is home to SGU students who study at Northumbria University. This is university-owned accommodation with 24/7 security and a staffed reception, which ensures your safety and support during your first few years in the UK. We strongly encourage SGU students to live in university accommodation during their time at Northumbria University and utilize the support services available to you. From an academic perspective, living near your peers assists in the creation of study groups, cohort bonding, and peer to peer support and care. All SGU students are housed together in specific blocks located in Trinity Square, ensuring you are rooming with peers in your SGU cohort and surrounded by your SGU mentors.
Learn About Financial Assistance and Scholarships
US Citizens and permanent residents of the United States who attend the SGU/NU program will not be eligible to receive USDOE loans throughout their medical education at SGU. Student federal loan eligibility, for all foreign medical schools, is dependent on taking the Basic Science portion of the program on the main campus.
If you have questions about financial assistance and scholarships, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor for more information.
Financial Aid Counselors can be reached Monday through Friday from 9 am–5 pm (Eastern) at:
Phone: +1 (631) 665-8500 ext. 1232
Email: faid@sgu.edu
Learn About UK Healthcare
Students applying for a UK Student visa usually need to pay the International Healthcare Surcharge (IHS). You still need to pay even if you have private medical insurance.
Click here to find the latest information about IHS fees and regulations.
Complete your Health Form
You must submit your SOM health form prior to the beginning of the term. Health clearance is required to be on campus.
You can download your health form here. You will find it under School of Medicine – SOM Term 1 Health Forms. Once completed, please send it to termonehealthforms@sgu.edu. All documents should be sent in one email in PDF format. Documents should include your health forms, immunizations, lab work and any other corresponding documents. If you have any questions, please contact termonehealthforms@sgu.edu.
Learn More About Disability Accommodations
Students seeking accommodations for disabilities are required to contact Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) located in the Dean of Students Office (DOS). We highly recommend applying for accommodations as early as possible. Requests should be submitted via email to the SAAS Office at dosaa@sgu.edu. Visit the link below for more information regarding SAAS.
After Deposit
Book Your Accommodation
All new SGU students are required to live on campus at Trinity Square. This ensures your safety and support during your first few years in the UK. From an academic perspective, living near your peers assists in the creation of study groups, cohort bonding and peer-to-peer support and care. All SGU students are housed together in specific blocks located in Trinity Square, ensuring you are rooming with peers in your SGU cohort and surrounded by your SGU mentors.
Learn About Financial Assistance & Scholarships
US Citizens and permanent residents of the United States who attend the SGU/NU program will not be eligible to receive USDOE loans throughout their medical education at SGU. Student federal loan eligibility, for all foreign medical schools, is dependent on taking the Basic Science portion of the program on the main campus.
If you have questions about financial assistance and scholarships, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor for more information.
Financial Aid Counselors can be reached Monday through Friday from 9 am–5 pm (Eastern) at:
Phone: +1 (631) 665-8500 ext. 1232
Email: faid@sgu.edu
Learn About UK Healthcare
Students applying for a UK Student visa usually need to pay the International Healthcare Surcharge (IHS). You still need to pay even if you have private medical insurance.
To find out the latest information about IHS fees and regulations click here.
Complete your Health Form
You must submit your SOM health form prior to the beginning of the term. Health clearance is required to be on campus.
You can download your health form here. You will find it under School of Medicine – SOM Term 1 Health Forms. Once completed, please send it to termonehealthforms@sgu.edu. All documents should be sent in one email in PDF format. Documents should include your health forms, immunizations, lab work and any other corresponding documents. If you have any questions, please contact termonehealthforms@sgu.edu.
Learn More About Disability Accommodations
Students seeking accommodations for disabilities are required to contact Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) located in the Dean of Students Office (DOS). We highly recommend applying for accommodations as early as possible. Requests should be submitted via email to the SAAS Office at dosaa@sgu.edu. Visit the link below for more information regarding SAAS.
The SGU Difference
From our award-winning faculty to advanced technology to our unparalleled student support, SGU is dedicated to helping you fulfill your dream of becoming a doctor and medical leader on a global scale.
Our community of physicians is over 23K strong and growing every year…you are now a part of a network that has an international reach and limitless opportunity.
Proven Commitment to Student Success
SGU offers support for each student from their first day in classes with faculty members who are dedicated to student learning and success.
Because our faculty are not required to do research, the focus is purely on the students and their personal growth in and outside the classroom.
Our Department of Educational Services (DES) coaches students with personalized learning enhancement strategies and small group peer tutoring for every subject taught.
Be Part of Our Global Medical Network
SGU’s Alumni Community spans across all 50 states and the world with more than 23K coming from our School of Medicine.*
*Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
For the eleventh year in a row, SGU secured more US residency positions than any medical school in the world.*
*As the medical school graduating the largest number of students per year, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate/expected graduate and residency placement data as of April 2025.
The SGU Difference
From our award-winning faculty to advanced technology to our unparalleled student support, SGU is dedicated to helping you fulfill your dream of becoming a doctor and medical leader on a global scale.
Our community of physicians is over 23K strong and growing every year… you are now a part of a network that has an international reach and limitless opportunity.
Proven Commitment to Success
SGU offers support for each student from their first day in classes with faculty members who are dedicated to student learning and success.
Because our faculty are not required to do research, the focus is purely on the students and their personal growth in and outside the classroom.
Our Department of Educational Services (DES) coaches students with personalized learning enhancement strategies and small group peer tutoring for every subject taught.
Be Part of our Global Medical Network
SGU’s Alumni Community spans across all 50 states and the world with more than 23K coming from our School of Medicine.*
*Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
For the eleventh year in a row, SGU secured more US residency positions than any medical school in the world.*
*As the medical school graduating the largest number of students per year, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate/expected graduate and residency placement data as of April 2025.