International Welcome Programme - Exeter
Welcome to Exeter!
Our International Welcome Programme is a designed to welcome you to the university and to help you settle into your new life with us.
Our in person social events must be booked in advance online. Bookings for our January 2024 International Welcome Programme will open for these events on 10 January (apart from Early Orienation for Inbound Study Abroad Students). Please wait until you are in the UK or have a confirmed arrival date before booking your tickets. We do not hold a waiting list but if an event shows 'sold out' but you still want to come please come at the beginning of the event and we will re allocate any unclaimed tickets.
Our Students Guild are running a series of Welcome events throughout the week to introduce you to what the Guild does, the student led societies and society taster events. For more information click here.
We look forward to meeting you throughout the week.
Click here to review the talks and sessions delivered throughout the week and some from our September welcome sessions.
- January 2024: Inbound Study Abroad welcome talk
- IWP 2023 English Language Skills Development Opportunities
- IWP 2023 Intercultural Communication - your key to successIWP 2023 Introducing British Culture
- IWP 2023 Money Management
- IWP 2023 Planning your travel in the UK
- IWP 2023 Study Skills
- IWP 2023 Understanding criminal activity and fraud and how to protect yourself
12 January: Early Arrival Orientation for Inbound Study Abroad
| Friday 12th January | 9am–5pm | Library Foyer (EX4 4SB) | International Student Clearance For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University. Collect your BRP card if it was sent to the University. Collect your UniCard. |
| Friday 12th January | 10am-12 noon | FOR/DMS - Digital Marker Space/Forum |
International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in
Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
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| Friday 12th January | 12:30-1:30pm | Meet in INTO Building's entrance steps (EX4 4QJ) |
1 Hour campus tour
Join us and explore your new campus.
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| Friday 12th January | 1:30pm - 4pm | Streatham Court C (EX4 4PU) |
Inbound Study Abroad Student Early Arrivals Meeting
Streatham Court C
Price: Free. To book a space on our Early Arrivals Meeting please respond to the email from the Inbound Study Abroad team.
An opportunity to meet the Inbound team and your fellow students and ask any questions you might have. Speakers include Students' Guild, Athletic Union, English Language Development, Study Skills and Transition and Integration.
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| Friday 12th January | 4pm-5:30pm | La Touche (EX4 4PU) |
Pizza and Prosecco social for Inbound Study Abroad students
Join the team for some snacks and drinks.
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15 – 24 January: International Welcome Programme
| Monday 15 January | 10:30-11:30 |
Meet at INTO building entrance steps (EX4 4QJ)
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1 Hour campus tour
Meet on INTO building steps
Join us and explore your new campus.
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| Monday 15 January | 11.30-12.30 | Room B10, Hatherly Building (EX4 4PS) |
Welcome Talk for Inbound Study Abroad students
Welcome to all new Inbound Study Abroad students. Hear from the team about your programme, what's available at the university and the support you can access. Highly recommended. |
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| Monday 15 January | 9:00-17:00 | Library Foyer (EX4 4SB) |
International Student Clearance
For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University.
Collect your BRP card if it was sent to the University.
Collect your UniCard.
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| Monday 15 January | 13.30-15.30 | Seminar Room B, Xfi |
International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in
Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
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| Monday 15 January | 14:30-16:00 | Meet at INTO building entrance steps (EX4 4QJ) |
2 Hour Shopping tour of city
Meet on INTO building steps.
Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain.
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| Monday 15 January | 18:30-21:00 | Isca Eats (EX4 6TG) |
Pizza and Quiz Night
Isca Eats, Cornwall House
Price: £5 (book online from 10 January, closes 15 noon Monday 15)
Maximum 90 tickets
Come along for a great evening, meeting new friends and joining in our evening quiz. Prizes for the winning team.
Quiz starts at 19.00
Maximum 90 tickets
We will not be keeping a reserve list. We will sell any unused places at the beginning of the event. Please come with exact money in cash.
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Tickets available here now.
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| Tuesday 16 January | 10.00-12.00 14.00-16.00 |
Innovation Centre Cafe (EX4 4RN) |
International Student Clearance
For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University.
Collect your BRP card if it was sent to the University.
Collect your UniCard.
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| Tuesday 16 January | 13.30-15.30 | Marchant Syndicate Room A, Building One |
International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in
Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
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| Wednesday 17 January | 14.00-16.00 | Innovation Centre Cafe (EX4 4RN) |
International Student Clearance
For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University.
Collect your BRP card if it was sent to the University.
Collect your UniCard.
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| Wednesday 17 January | 13.00-14.00 | Meet at INTO building entrance steps (EX4 4QJ) |
1 Hour campus tour
Join us and explore your new campus. |
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| Wednesday 17 January | 13.30-15.30 | Marchant Syndicate Room A, Building One |
International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in
Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
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| Wednesday 17 January | 15.00-15.30 | Peter Chalk Centre, Newman Red lecture theatre (EX4 4QD) |
Study Skills
Come and hear practical tips from our Study Skills team about maximising your study potential.
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| Wednesday 17 January | 16.00-16.50 | Peter Chalk Centre, Newman Red lecture theatre (EX4 4QD) |
Intercultural Communication: Your key to success at university and beyond
Come and join Emma Sweeney from INTO and learn more about intercultural communication, how you can improve your skills to the benefit of your studies and future career. She will also be talking about English Language Development courses available.
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| Wednesday 17 January | 17.00-17.50 | Peter Chalk Centre, Newman Red lecture theatre (EX4 4QD) |
Introducing British Culture and life in the UK
Come for a humorous look at British culture through the eyes of our wonderful Transition and Integration team. Get the answers to the silly and serious questions about life in the UK and Exeter you have always wanted to ask from our International Student Ambassadors!
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| Wednesday 17 January | 18.00-20.30 | Devonshire House (EX4 4PZ) |
Board games night at the Guild
Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of games in Devonshire House (Students' Guild building EX4 4PZ). This is a great opportunity to meet new friends. Why not bring your new flatmates along?
Free soft drinks and snacks are included.
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| Thursday 18 January | 13.30-15.30 | Constantine Leventis Room, Building One |
International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in
Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
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| Thursday 18 Janiary | 14.00-16.00 | Innovation Centre Cafe (EX4 4RN) |
International Student Clearance
For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University.
Collect your BRP card if it was sent to the University.
Collect your UniCard.
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| Thursday 18 January | 17.00-19.45 | Meet at Rennes Drive bus stop (EX4 4PU) |
Bus trip to Ikea with goodie bag
Meet bus stop Rennes Drive by Business School (EX4 4PU) 17:00, return to campus 19.30
Price: £4 (book online from 10 January, booking closes 12 noon Wednesday 17 January)
Need those extra things for your room? Maybe you just want to browse. Join us for a trip to Ikea. Free goodie bag to those on this trip.
Maximum 45 tickets
We will not be keeping a reserve list. We will sell any unused places at the beginning of the event. Please come with exact money in cash.
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Tickets available here now.
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| Friday 19 January | 14.00-16.00 | Innovation Centre Cafe (EX4 4RN) |
International Student Clearance
For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University.
Collect your BRP card if it was sent to the University.
Collect your UniCard.
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| Friday 19 January | 13.30-15.30 | Marchant Syndicate Room C, Building One |
International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in
Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
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| Friday 19 January | 13.30-16.30 | Meet by SID desk in the Forum (EX4 4SZ) |
City Museum Visit
Meet at SID, Forum at 13.30.
Join us to walk into Exeter city to visit our fantastic Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). The collections at RAMM chart the story of the natural world and human creativity from prehistoric life to the very latest work by contemporary artists. Plus they have a giraffe!
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| Saturday 20 January | 8:45-18.00 | Meet at Rennes Drive bus stop (EX4 4PU) |
Day trip to St Ives, Cornwall
Date: Saturday 20 January, 08.45-18.00
Venue: Meet Rennes Drive Bus Stop (EX4 4PU)
Price: £12 (book online from 10 January, closes 12 noon Friday 19 January)
Maximum 140 tickets available.
Discover the beautiful seaside town of St Ives in Cornwall, one of the gems of the Cornish Coast. Three beaches, beautiful artisan shops, art galleries and more fish and chips and ice cream than you could possibly want!
Journey time to St Ives is approximately 2 hours.
We will not be keeping a reserve list. We will sell any unused places at the beginning of the event. Please come with exact money in cash.
Full refunds are available if cancellation is organised through FIXR by 18 January.
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| 22-26 January | Change to programme: online sessions only |
International Exchange & Study Abroad Module online drop-in
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| Monday 22 January | Innovation Centre Cafe (EX4 4RN) |
International Student Clearance
For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University.
Collect your BRP card if it was sent to the University.
Collect your UniCard.
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| Wednesday 24 January | 16.00-17.00 | Reed Hall (EX4 4QR) |
Traditional Cream Tea
Date: Wednesday 24 January, 16.00-17.00
Venue: meet at Reed Hall, EX4 4QR
Price: £5 (book online from 10 January, closes 12 noon Tuesday 23 January)
Maximum 50 tickets
Join us in Reed Hall, one of the most beautiful buildings on campus, for a traditional cream tea. Meet new friends and learn a bit more about Devon.
We will not be keeping a reserve list. We will sell any unused places at the beginning of the event. Please come with exact money in cash.
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Tickets available here now.
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On ticket bookings and refunds:
On Fixr, select the 'Tickets' button to view all available events and book. Further information is on the drop down 'Details' icon under each event.
If you need to refund or cancel a ticket: please email Team FIXR team@fixr.co and Cc Sophie Meadows (event organiser).
You will need to provide the following information:
- Email address used to purchase the ticket(s)
- Name on the FIXR account
- Name of the event you are enquiring about
- Date of the event
- Order number