Monday 16 September 2019
14.30 – 14.45 Introduction to Student Wellbeing Services - Lecture Theatre 2 - Sherwell Church (Upper lecture theatre)
Student Services will outline the support available to all students and where you need to go to access this support. The session will include information about:
- Disability Services
- Student Wellbeing Services (Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing)
- Chaplaincy
- Learning Development incl SUM UP
- Care Leavers
- Peer Assisted Learning (PALS)
14.45 –
15.00 Introduction to the Students’ Union - Lecture Theatre 2 - Sherwell Church
(Upper lecture theatre)
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.
Tuesday 17 September 2019
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.
11.00 – 12.00 Introduction to the Programmes Lecture Theatre 2 - Sherwell Church (Upper lecture theatre)
Dr Shirley Atkinson and Dr David Walker
This meeting is a very important one. It is your first formal contact with the staff who are most involved with your degree programme, and your fellow students. The session will be led by both your Programme Director and the Associate Head of Computing, who will introduce you to the School, the structure of your degree, brief details of the topics you may cover in your time at the University, and so on. You will also be told what we expect of you. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Wednesday 18 September 2019
09.30 - 11.30- Stage Meeting – Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square
Dr Mario Gianni
This meeting is a very important one. The session will be led by the Stage 2 Tutor, who will give details of the topics you may cover in the second year of the programme. You will also be told what we expect of you. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
14.00 -
15.00 - Introduction to the Library and IT - Lecture Theatre 2, ground floor
Roland Levinsky Building
Information Specialist
A short presentation from your subject librarian introducing you to the
facilities and services of the University library.
19.00 – 21.45 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, entertainment and a raffle
for all attendees with a chance to win £100 Amazon voucher on the night.
Graduation Marquee, Plymouth Hoe.
Thursday 19 September 2019
12.00 - 13.00 - Lunch - Robbins Foyer + SR1, SR2 & SR3
A chance to meet students and staff from other computing programmes over a free buffet lunch.
You will also meet with your personal tutor during the week.