In your joining instructions, you will receive your username and initial password. You can then access your email by going to: https://office365.ncl.ac.uk
The first time you log in, you will be prompted to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). You can find step-by-step instructions at https://go.ncl.ac.uk/itservice/mfa
There is also step-by-step instructions if you cannot use the Authenticator app, which you can find here: https://services.ncl.ac.uk/itservice/core-services/account-admin/mfa/mfa_sms_setup/#step1
Once you have completed these steps you should be able to access your university email address and access the Microsoft Office 365 tools.
Once you are registered and can access your University email address this is where all information about your studies will be sent. It is therefore essential that you check the inbox of your University email daily.