New postgraduate students are invited to a Welcome Week programme where a formal introduction to the University is given along with some time spent in your academic college.The Meet and Greet Service and Welcome Week (see below) held immediately before the start of term in October smooth your transition to university life in the UK. A programme of events introduces the University and provides practical information about life in England before your programme begins. You will be able to visit the local area, register with a Health Centre, open a bank account, meet representatives of campus organisations, ask questions and make new friends.
All new postgraduate students will be invited to a Freshers' Week programme immediately before the start of the academic year. The programme will give you a formal introduction to the University as well as allowing you to spend some time in your academic College before your studies officially begin. It will also give you the chance to get involved with student societies and sports clubs, to settle into your accommodation and get to know the city and surrounding area.
For students studying at the Cornwall Campus, there are College-led academic programmes of events in conjunction with the activities organised by the Students’ Union during Freshers’ Fortnight.
