Essential Information for New International Students
Monday 17th – Friday 21st September daily between 16.30 – 17.00 Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square
This session is delivered by the International Student Advice (ISA) team and is an opportunity for new international students to meet the team and learn about the services they deliver. During this session the team will provide you with essential information designed to help you to settle in to living and studying in Plymouth. They will also advise you of your tier 4 visa responsibilities and answer any questions you may have related to your visa. There is no need to book in advance, you can just turn up.
Monday 17 September 2018
16.00 – 17.00 - Welcome Party Wristband Collection – Room 605, Rolle Building
You will need to collect your wristband in order to attend your Welcome Party.
Tuesday 18 September 2018
09.30 – 10.30 Induction Session 1 - Robbins Lecture Theatre, Robbins Building
Dr
Matthew Craven
This meeting is very important. It is your first formal contact with the staff who are involved with your programme, and your fellow students. The session will be led by the Dr Matthew Craven, who will introduce you to the structure of your course, give brief details of the topics you will cover, and what is expected from you when you study at university. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
10.30 – 11.30 Introduction to the Library and IT – Robbins Lecture Theatre, Robbins Building
Information
Specialist
A presentation from your subject librarian introducing you to the facilities
and services of the University library.
12.00 – 13.00 Buffet Lunch (free!) - Sherwell Church Foyer and Mezzanine
Any time between 09.00 – 16.00 University Card Collection - Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building
You can collect your University card from Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building during the times given above. Your card is used for entry to the Library, some room entry, handing in coursework etc.
You must complete online enrolment and upload a
photo prior to attending this session. You will need to
bring identification with you to this session. The preferred form of
identification is a valid current passport. Please refer to our University Card Collection web page for further
details.
NB: If you already have a card i.e. because you were previously a student on
another course or at a Partner College, you do not need to attend this session.
15.00 – 16.00 Induction Session 2 – Robbins Lecture Theatre, Robbins Building
Dr Matthew Craven
During this session you will receive your timetable for the first term. Also
included will be an introduction to portal, the library and the key study
skills you will need.
16.15 – 17.00 Personal Tutor Session - You will meet the Senior Personal
Tutor to receive details about the personal tutorial process at Plymouth. There
may also be the opportunity to meet up with your assigned personal tutor. You
will be given room numbers during the 15.00 – 16.00 induction session with Dr
Matthew Craven.
Wednesday 19 September
2018
10.00 – 13.00 Crash Course in Maths – Lecture Theatre 1, Sherwell Church (Lower)
Dr
Colin Christopher
15.00 – 15.15 Introduction to the Students’ Union – Lecture Theatre 1,
Sherwell Church (Lower)
A
representative of the Students’ Union will outline all the extra-curricular
activities you can enjoy, including; sports clubs and societies, volunteering,
and how the Union is the hub of social life whilst studying. They provide your
student support and representation.
19.00 – 21.30 Wednesday Welcome Party - Graduation
Marquee, Plymouth Hoe
The Welcome Party is your opportunity to meet informally with other students new to The Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as some current students and your academic staff.
Additionally the evening includes a welcome drink and nibbles, entertainment and a raffle for all attendees with an iPad to be won on the night
Thursday 20 September 2018
Engineering students only - Room 212, Smeaton Building
10.00 – 12.30 Engineering Activity - Surnames A - K only
Technician
13.00 – 15.30 Engineering Activity - Surnames L - Z only
Technician
15.30 – 16.00 Competition
Technician
Maths students only
Any time today - Town Centre trail
Go and try this trail – on your own or preferably with some others. A bit of fun to see Plymouth. You will be given this earlier in the week.
Computing students only
Any time today - Town Centre trail
Go and try this trail – on your own or preferably with some others. A bit of
fun to see Plymouth. You will be given this earlier in the week.
15.00 – 16.00 Computing Activity (Dr Shirley Atkinson) – Room 105-107, Babbage Building
Friday 21 September 2018
Engineering students only
Any time today - Town Centre trail
Go and try this trail – on your own or preferably
with some others. A bit of fun to see Plymouth. You will be given this earlier
in the week.
Maths students only
10.00 - 12.00 Maths Activity (Dr Jenny Sharp) - Room 203, Smeaton Building
Any time today - Town Centre trail
Go and try this trail – on your own or preferably with some others. A bit of fun to see Plymouth. You will be given this earlier in the week.