International Students' Welcome Programme 2012

January Orientation 2013 

Please note the following are just to give you a taste of what is to come. Unless otherwise stated the events are on Streatham Campus.

Monday 14 January

Monday 09.00-10.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Documentation Checks. Students with family names A-L
(not Erasmus students)
Admissions documentation checks. Compulsory for all international students. You are required to show original copies of previous qualifications including English language test results, passports and visas before you are permitted to register. Please bring copies and originals.
Home/EU students are only required to attend if you have not previously supplied final copies of your previous qualifications including English language test results detailing the award. Please bring copies and originals.
  09.00-10.00 meet at Student Information Desk, Forum Students with family names M-Z (not Erasmus students)
Campus Tour
  10.00-11.00 Student Services Centre, Forum

Documentation Checks. Students with family names M-Z
(not Erasmus students)
Admissions documentation checks. Compulsory for all international students. You are required to show original copies of previous qualifications including English language test results, passports and visas before you are permitted to register. Please bring copies and originals.
Home/EU students are only required to attend if you have not previously supplied final copies of your previous qualifications including English language test results detailing the award. Please bring copies and originals..
  10.00-11.00 meet at Student Information Desk, Forum Students with family names A-L PLUS ANY ERASMUS STUDENTS
Campus Tour
  11.00-13.00 Newman F lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Centre Welcome Talk (everyone)
  13.00-13.30 Newman F lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Centre How to improve your English Language whilst at Exeter
  14.00-15.00 XFI Henderson Lecture Theatre Getting the most from your studies at Exeter (everyone)
  15.00-17.30 varied Meet your personal tutors. Timetables provided on the day.
  19.00-22.00 Devonshire House Quiz Evening with light buffet
Tickets only £4. Buy from Student Information Desk, Forum in advance
Tuesday 16.00-17.00 INTO Building Room 1.02 English Language Placement Test
If you wish to take INTO English Language in-sessional courses you must sit the placement test.
Wednesday 16.30-18.00 Reed Hall Afternoon Cream Tea
Join us in the most historic building on campus for traditional cream tea. Tickets £4.00 from Student Information Desk, Forum

International Students' Welcome Programme 2012

Freshers' Week 2012  

Please note the following are just to give you a taste of what is to come. Unless otherwise stated the events are on Streatham Campus. If you are a Cornwall Campus student please see the events listed on their website.

There will also be lots of social events and College specific events throughout the week for you to join in with that are not international student specific. You can see these from 1 September here. Why not download the iExeter App from App Store and then you will have all of the most up to date event information on your smartphone!

Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 September

Saturday and Sunday 07.00-17.00 Heathrow Airport Meet and Greet Service
Saturday and Sunday 10.00-20.00 Business One The International Welcome Team are here to answer any questions you may have.
Saturday and Sunday 10.00-16.00 Forum, Seminar room 1 Documentation Checks
Admissions documentation checks. Compulsory for all international students. You are required to show original copies of previous qualifications including English language test results, passports and visas before you are permitted to register. Please bring copies and originals.
Home/EU students are only required to attend if you have not previously supplied final copies of your previous qualifications including English language test results detailing the award. Please bring copies and originals.  
Monday 09.00-17.00 Forum Show your documents to the Admissions Team if required and collect your UniCard
  10.00-11.00 Auditorium, Forum International Students Welcome Talk
  10.00-17.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Welcome Lounge. Meet the team, tea and coffee. We're here to answer any questions you might have about Exeter and the City.
  11.15 Forum, Piazza by Great Hall Campus Tour
  11.30-13.00 Front of Peter Chalk Centre Escorted Shopping Trip
Are you an international student in self catered accommodation? Come and find out where to buy food and other essentials in the city. Bring £1.85 bus fare if you want to take the bus.
  12.00-13.00 Exploraton Lab, Forum See if you can ask a question about Exeter and beat our team!
  13.00-13.45 Newman A, Peter Chalk Centre  Erasmus Introduction.
Compulsory talk for Erasmus students.
  13.00-13.45 LT1, Queen's Building Study Abroad Introduction.
Compulsory talk for Study Abroad and International Exchange students
  14.00 Forum, Piazza by Great Hall Campus Tour
  14.30-15.30 Auditorium, Forum Tier 4 visas, stay safe, stay legal. Information talk specifically for Tier 4 students.
   15.00 Forum, Piazza by Great Hall Campus Tour
Tuesday     Colleges Day
Check your College website or email for your particular College welcome events
  10.00-17.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Welcome Lounge. Meet the team, tea and coffee. We're here to answer any questions you might have about Exeter and the City.
  12.00-14.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Erasmus, Study Abroad and International Exchange Coordinators are here to answer your questions and authorise your forms
Wednesday 10.00-12.00  Auditorium, Forum  Tips for living in the UK
Information session for international students new to living in the UK regarding the National Health Service, banking, religious support, policing and general etiquette in the UK 
  10.00-17.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Welcome Lounge. Meet the team, tea and coffee. We're here to answer any questions you might have about Exeter and the City.
  12.00-14.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Erasmus, Study Abroad and International Exchange Coordinators are here to answer your questions and authorise your forms
  12.00-14.00 and 14.00-16.00 Meet at the SID front desk, Forum Find out where the best international supermarkets are in town on our walking tour through the city
  19.30-22.30 Great Hall  Ceildh/English Country Barn Dance
Dance the evening away with the Folk Society Ceildh Band. No partner needed, no experience necessary, just the willingness to have fun. We even tell you how to do the dances! Pay bar available.
Thursday     Colleges Day
Check your College website or email for your particular College welcome events
  10.00-17.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Welcome Lounge. Meet the team, tea and coffee. We're here to answer any questions you might have about Exeter and the City.
  12.00-14.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Erasmus, Study Abroad and International Exchange Coordinators are here to answer your questions and authorise your forms
Friday 09.30-17.00  Forum  Police Registration for International Students
It will state on your visa in your passport if you need to register with the police. Please bring your passport, 2 passport sized photographs and £34 cash.  
  10.00-17.00 Student Services Centre, Forum Welcome Lounge. Meet the team, tea and coffee. We're here to answer any questions you might have about Exeter and the City.
  10.00-11.00 Newman A, Peter Chalk Centre English Language Support available for International Students
  12.00-13.30 Auditorium, Forum Study Orientation for International Students
Come and hear practical tips from the Study Skills team about maximising your study potential 
  12.00-13.00  Career Zone, Forum Information on working during your studies
Saturday 08.45-14.00  Meet at bus stop on Rennes Drive  Jurassic Coast Cruise, Exmouth
Come and experience one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the country. Tickets £8 from the Students' Guild Information Point or the Student Information Desk, Forum. Book early, limited places.
Sunday  10.00-16.00  Forum, Northcote Theatre, Peter Chalk Centre, Sports Centre  Activities and Volunteering Fair
Come and find out about the societies, sports clubs and volunteering available. Join you favourite clubs or try something new.