For further information, please contact: The International Office t: +44 (0)115 951 5247 f: +44 (0)115 951 5155 e: international-office@nottingham.ac.uk w: Design and photography: www.campbellrowley.com International Student Welcome Programme 2013
We are delighted that you are able to join us for the 2013 Welcome Programme for new international students. The Welcome Programme is an excellent combination of practical and social events. This timetable shows you what is happening and when. We recommend that you attend as many of the sessions as possible so that you get the maximum benefit out of your first few days in Nottingham. If you have any questions during the week, please stop by our Information Desk in the Portland Building or ask one of the Welcome Programme Student Assistants (wearing yellow t-shirts) for help. Timetable The events printed in black are more formal and we recommend you try to attend as many as possible. Those printed in blue are optional and you can choose which to take part in. All social events held on campus are non-alcoholic and free of charge. Events printed in green have been arranged specifically for the parents of new international students. Tuesday 17 September 10am onwards Check-in for the Welcome Programme University Card collection for students in Cripps, Hugh Stewart and Derby Halls, C27 (You must have uploaded your photograph before 6 September) Bank account opening for students in Cripps, Hugh Stewart and Derby Halls Natwest West Concourse Lounge Santander C20 1-5pm Health Centre registration for students in Cripps, Hugh Stewart and Derby Halls Trent Building, Great Hall 3-5:30pm University Park Campus tour (including sports facilities) with Student Assistants Tours are approximately 1hr and depart every 30 minutes from the front entrance of the Portland Building on East Drive. Last tour departs at 4:30pm. From 6pm Evening meal (see information in your hall of residence for specific time) 8pm Movie night Brighton Rock (Crime/Thriller 111 minutes) Clive Granger Building, A48, Atrium Student Assistant and Welcome Programme participants on the Downs, University Park.
Wednesday 18 September Wednesday 18 September continued 8-9am 8:50am 9:15-10am 10:15-11:15am Find out What s on Today with our Student Assistants Welcome and introduction Studying in the UK (and at The University of Nottingham) (The undergraduate and postgraduate taught masters sessions will be repeated at 11:15am in the same venues) Halls, Dining Room Cripps and Lenton & Wortley Halls Portland Building, C11 Derby Hall Law and Social Sciences Building, B62 Hugh Stewart Hall Law and Social Sciences Building, B63 Lincoln Hall Clive Granger Building, A48 Undergraduate students Law and Social Sciences Building, B62 Postgraduate (taught masters) students Law and Social Sciences Building, B63 Postgraduate (research) students Portland Building, C11 3-5pm 3-6pm 4-5:30pm 6-7:30pm 7-8pm 8pm-10pm 8-10:30pm Jubilee Campus tour with Student Assistants Walking tour of Beeston with Student Assistants University Park Campus tour (including sports facilities) with Student Assistants Evening meal SWIRL (So What s It Really Like?) find out about life in Nottingham from current international students Movie night The King s Speech (Biography/Drama 118 minutes) Barn Dance with the Student Assistants tickets available in advance from the Information Desk in the Depart at 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm from the bus stop on East Drive Departing at 3pm and 4pm from the main entrance of the Trent Building in the courtyard Depart at 4 and 4:30pm from the front entrance of the on East Drive. Tour is approximately 1 hour Cripps, Hugh Stewart, Derby, Lincoln and Lenton and Wortley Halls, Atrium Clive Granger Building, A48 Trent Building, Great Hall Lunch own arrangements (various food outlets) Students participate in fun activities and socialise on the Welcome Programme. 10:30am- 12:00pm University Park garden tour for parents Millennium Garden, near Building 12:00-2pm 2.15pm 2-2.30pm 2-2.30pm 3-3.30pm Parent s presentation followed by light snacks and refreshments Afternoon tour of Nottingham for parents coach to depart at 2.15pm IT Services information session on the University s facilities (repeated at 2:30pm in, B62) English language support (repeated at 2:30pm in, B63) Welcome from the Graduate School for all postgraduate students - find out about the services and facilities offered by the Graduate School (repeated at 3:30pm in, B63) Trent Building, Senate Chamber Hallward Library bus stop Building, B63 Building, B62 Building, B62
Thursday 19 September Thursday 19 September continued 8-9am 8:50am Find out What s on Today with our Student Assistants Halls, Dining Room 4.30-6:30pm Walking tour of Beeston with Student Assistants Depart at 4.30pm from the Sports Centre 9:30-10am 9:30-10am Living in the UK Transition tips (repeated at 10am in, B63) Support from the International Office (repeated at 10am in Law and Social Sciences, B62) Law and Social Sciences, B62 Law and Social Sciences, B63 6-7:30pm 7-8pm Evening meal SWIRL (So What s It Really Like?) find out about life in Nottingham from current international students In Sherwood and Florence Boot Halls, Atrium 10am onwards Check-in for the Welcome Programme for students from UNMC and UNNC Sherwood Hall for independent arrivals before 1pm and Portland Building, Student Services Centre for independant arrivals after 1pm 8pm-10pm 8-10:30pm Movie Night Skyfall (Action/Adventure/Thriller 143 minutes) Disco and karaoke with the Student Assistants tickets available in advance from the Information Desk in the Clive Granger Building, A48 Trent Building, Great Hall University Card collection for students in Lenton & Wortley, Lincoln, Sherwood and Florence Boot Halls (You must have uploaded your photograph before 6 September), C27 Bank account opening for students in Lenton & Wortley, Lincoln, Sherwood and Florence Boot Halls Natwest West Concourse Lounge Santander C20 10:30-11am Introduction to the Careers and Employability Service find out what the service can do for you (repeated at 11am in, B62) Law and Social Sciences, B63 11:30am- 1:30pm Volunteering opportunities for international students. Presentation at 12-12.15pm., Student Volunteer Centre Lunch own arrangements (various food outlets) 1-5pm Health Centre registration for students in Lenton & Wortley, Lincoln, Sherwood and Florence Boot Halls Trent Building, Great Hall 1-3pm Drumming Circle communicate through the beat using energetic African rhythms all equipment supplied. Friendly and fun workshop, no experience needed., Atrium 3-6pm Healthy U. Sample sports activities and pick up information on maintaining a healthy study/life balance Sports Centre Zumba 3-4pm (no ticket required) Cycling* 3-4pm, 4-5pm, 5-6pm Swimming* 4-5pm Badminton* 4-6pm Dodgeball* 4-6pm Squash* 4-6pm Table Tennis* 4-6pm (*Tickets are required and can be obtained free of charge from the Information Desk in the ) Welcome Programme Student Assistants are always happy to help. Students looking at campus maps in the Millenium Garden, University Park.
Friday 20 September Friday 20 September continued 8-9am 8:50am 9.30-11:30am 9am-12pm 9am-1pm 10am-2pm Find out What s on Today with our Student Assistants Welcome and introduction for students from UNMC and UNNC Health Centre registration for students on the Welcome Programme who have not yet registered University registration (including exchange and study abroad students) Passport and visa required Original academic certificates/documents will also be required if these have not already been provided to the Admissions Office Please see the timing for your hall: 9-10am Cripps 10-11am Hugh Stewart 11am-12pm Derby Please note you do not need to attend a University registration event next week if you complete your registration as part of the Welcome Programme University Card collection for students on the programme who have not yet collected their card and who uploaded a photograph before 6 September Please note if you will be living in a University hall of residence during termtime (not including third party accommodation) your card will be in the hall from today and will be available for you to collect when you move in tomorrow Information Fair with support services from across the University Bank account opening for students on the Welcome Programme who have not yet opened an account Lunch own arrangements Halls, Dining Room Building, B62 Trent Building, Great Hall, C11, C27, Atrium Natwest West Concourse Lounge Santander C20 (various food outlets) 1-5pm 2-4pm 2-4.30pm 6-7:30pm 8pm onwards University registration (including exchange and study abroad students) Passport and visa required Original academic certificates/documents will also be required if these have not already been provided to the Admissions Office Please see the timing for your hall: 1-2pm Lenton & Wortley 2-3pm Lincoln 3-4pm Sherwood 4-5pm Florence Boot Please note you do not need to attend a University registration event next week if you complete your registration as part of the Welcome Programme Jubilee Campus tour with Student Assistants Sutton Bonington Campus tour with a Student Assistant University Park Campus tour (including sports facilities) with Student Assistants Visit Nottingham City Centre transport provided to Nottingham, make your own way back Evening meal International Evening tickets available in advance from the Information Desk in the, C11 Depart at 2, 2:30 and 3pm from the bus stop on East Drive Depart at 2pm from the bus stop on East Drive Depart at 2 and 2:30pm from the front entrance of the on East Drive Coaches depart from 2pm onwards from the bus stop on East Drive, Atrium King s Meadow Campus, Studio 7, (transport provided) 11am-3pm Graduate School and PGSA coffee, cake and catch-up a social event for all postgraduate students The Graduate School, Highfield House 1pm-5pm Health Centre registration for students on the Welcome Programme who have not yet registered Trent Building, Great Hall Students on the Welcome Programme, together with a Student Assistant.
Saturday 21 September 7-8am 8am-12pm 9:30am-12pm 1-4:30pm Sunday 22 September Move to permanent accommodation transport will be available for students moving to Sutton Bonington, Jubilee, St Peter s Court, Nottingham 1, Riverside Point, Raleigh Park and Broadgate Park*. Please see notice board in halls for further details. If you are moving to University Park halls or private accommodation you will need to make your own arrangements. Local Taxi Companies D&G Taxis 0115 960 7607 Cable Cars 0115 922 9229 Please note that rooms used during the Welcome Programme must be vacated by 9am. Please ensure that you hand your key in before you leave. *Students moving to Broadgate Park are able to collect keys from Broadgate Reception on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September between 2-4pm Arrange a photograph for your University Card (if you have not previously uploaded a photograph) Monday 23 Wednesday 25 September Other useful information Police registration please check the student visa/entry clearance in your passport to see if you are required to register with the police. Information desk There will be an information desk in the Portland Building throughout the Welcome Programme (Tuesday Friday between 9am-5pm). Members of staff from the International Office will be based in the Student Services Centre in the Portland Building throughout the Welcome Programme. Tickets Tickets for the Barn Dance (Wednesday), sports activities and Karaoke (Thursday) and International Evening (Friday) are available from the Student Assistants at the Information Desk in the Portland Building. Tickets are available to students registered on the Welcome Programme and are free of charge. Security Office (behind the Hallward Library), C27 Internet access Internet access for the duration of the Welcome Programme will be provided in the Trent Building (LG27 and LG25). Postgraduate IT tutors will be available in the following halls between 5:30-8:30pm during the Welcome Programme: Tuesday Cripps, Hugh Stewart, Derby and Lincoln Wednesday Cripps, Hugh Stewart, Derby, Lincoln and Lenton & Wortley Thursday All Welcome Programme halls Friday All Welcome Programme halls University registration All students must register with the University at the beginning of each new academic session. New students must complete two stages to finalise their registration - online registration through the portal portal.nottingham.ac.uk and in-person registration. Students attending the Welcome Programme should complete in-person registration on Friday 20 September. Please note that you will need your passport and visa when you register in person. Further information can be found online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/ currentstudents/registration Students who need to show their original academic documents/certificates to a member of staff in the Admissions Office should bring these along to the registration event. Please note that you do not need to attend University registration during Week One if you complete your university registration as part of the Welcome Programme. University cards It will be possible to collect your card during the Welcome Programme if you have uploaded your photograph before 6 September 2013. If you have not uploaded your photograph it will be possible to have a photograph taken at the Security Office behind the Hallward Library on the University Park Campus on Sunday 22 September between 10am and 4pm. Banking information There will be two banks taking part in the Welcome Programme Natwest and Santander. Staff from the banks will be available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 10am and 4pm. In order to open a bank account in the UK you will need a special letter from the University. To obtain this letter, please complete the request form in the Welcome Pack and take the form with your passport to the room indicated: Natwest, West Concourse Lounge Santander, C20 If you wish to open an account with a bank not listed please hand in your request form at the West Concourse Lounge. If you are opening an account with one of the banks on campus, the official University letter will be sent directly to the bank on your behalf. If you are opening an account with one of the banks offcampus including Lloyds TSB and HSBC you should collect the official University letter from the Student Services Centre and take it to the bank. Week One Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September The end of the Welcome Programme signals the start of Week One also known as Freshers Week. During Week One, the Students Union puts on an exciting programme of both day and night-time events designed to give all students a fun and sociable introduction to university life. Taking part in Week One activities is a great way to meet new people and to get to know the University. For further information please see www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/weekone Postgraduate Week One If you are a postgraduate student then there are some special events just for you organised by the Graduate School and the Postgraduate Student Association (PGSA). For further information please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/graduateschool/ events/welcome This publication is available in alternative formats. t: +44 (0)115 951 4591