Please contact the Programme Leader, Dr Paul Cole (paul.cole@plymouth.ac.uk, telephone
+44 (0) 1752 585985), before Thursday 21 September 2017 to discuss your induction onto the programme.
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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.
Medical information
As soon as you have completed online enrolment, please ensure that you
complete/update the online medical questionnaire. You will find the questionnaire
at: https://s3.plymouth.ac.uk/s3 . Alternatively,
you can scroll down on the induction web page where you will see a link for the
Medical Questionnaire (You must complete online enrolment first). You
may have previously completed the questionnaire but must still open and save
this even if there are no changes.
Opening and saving the questionnaire will be date stamped and we will
know that your information is up-to-date.
This will be checked by a member of the administrative team and if
information is not updated you will be refused entry to laboratories and
refused attendance on any fieldwork. The information is required solely to enable organisers of field courses, lab work and other activities you
may undertake to be alerted to any special requirements or precautions which
may be necessary.
Monday 17 September 2018
14.00 – 15.00 - Welcome Party Wristband Collection – Room 605, Rolle Building
You will need to collect your wristband in order to attend your Welcome Party
19.00 – 21.30 Monday 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. Graduation
Marquee, Plymouth Hoe
Wednesday 19 September 2018
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.
14.00 – 15.00 Introduction to the Library and IT – Lecture Theatre 2, Roland
Levinsky Building
Information Specialist
A short presentation from your subject librarian introducing you to the
facilities and services of the University library.
Thursday 20 September 2018
10.00 – 11.00 Module Enrolment and Stage Meeting - Lecture Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building
Dr Paul Cole, Programme Coordinator and Dr Chris
Smart, Stage 3 tutor
This meeting is a very important one and all students should attend. The
session will be led by the Stage Tutor, who will relate important information
about the final year of the programme. It will also be used to make important
announcements about any changes to University processes and procedures in 2018/19.
Friday 21 September 2018
10.00 – 10.30
Introduction to the Students’ Union - Robbins Lecture Theatre, Robbins Building
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.
10.30 – 10.45 The
Plymouth Award - Robbins Lecture Theatre, Robbins Building
Karen Turvey
The Plymouth Award is designed to recognise and celebrate student achievements
outside the curriculum. Many University of Plymouth students already make
significant contributions to the life of the University and the communities in
which they live and work. The Plymouth Award is one way of recognising the value
that we place on these contributions and the learning and personal growth that
students gain from these activities.