International Welcome Programme Cornwall
Welcome to Cornwall!
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 Welcome Programme includes tours, shopping trips, socials, talks in person and online. Come and get one of our International Welcome Bags at International Student Clearance (available to first 150 students).
Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held on the Tremough Campus.
You can also find a full programme of activities on our event pages and social media accounts:
Fxplus.ac.uk/events
Instagram for Reslife: Fxreslife
Instagram for students union: thesufalexe
| Friday 15:30-16:00 |
Early arrivals Intercultural Cafe |
| Saturday and Sunday 14:00-16:00 |
International Student Clearance For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University. |
| Sunday 17:00-20:00 |
Hello Cornwall |
| Monday - Thursday 09:30-14:00 |
International Student Clearance For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University. |
| Monday 14:00-15:00 |
Welcome Talk and Campus Tour for Inbound Exchange Students Meet the Inbound team and your fellow exchange students during our information session. After this, you are welcome to join for a campus tour. |
| Monday 15:00-17:00 |
International Student Drop-in A chance to have a quick chat with our international student adviser and ask any questions you may have |
| Tuesday 12.00-13.00 |
Penryn Campus Tour |
| Tuesday 13:30-14:30 |
Welcome to Cornwall: adjusting to life in the UK talk with Q&A Join your International Student Experience Officer Emily Crocker for an introductory talk on life and culture in the UK! We will cover culture shock, some key cultural differences in the UK, and finish with an open question and answer session where you can ask all your settling in questions! |
| Tuesday 15:00-16:00 |
Arrival To Do List & Tips |
| Tuesday 19.00-22.00 |
Welcome Quizstravaganza! |
| Wednesday 11:00-12:00 (quiet hour) 12:00-15:00 |
International Student Experience information stand |
| Wednesday 15:00-17:00 |
International Student Drop-in A chance to have a quick chat with our international student adviser and ask any questions you may have |
| Thursday 15:00-16:00 |
Staying Safe on your Visa |
| Wednesday 17.00-18.00 |
International Social Football Weekly international social football meet-ups for all nationalities! |
| Wednesday 17.00-18.00 |
Relaxed welcome evening in the SU The big Welcome fayre not your vibe? That's OK! Come to the SU in the early evening for a smaller, relaxed fayre with small activities and a hot or cold drink. |
| Thursday 12.00-13.00 |
Reslife - Paddleboarding Get ready to hit the water with Reslife Paddleboarding! Everything you need will be provided. |
| Thursday 19:00 |
Welcome Pizza Night for Inbound Exchange students Meet the team and fellow students for pizza and a drink in Falmouth town. |
| Thursday 19.30-21.30 |
Falmouth Boat Party Set sail for two hours of fun, views and vibes - Falmouth's ultimate party on the water! This event is run by Falmouth Boat Trips and supported by the SU. |
| Friday 12.00-13.30 |
Lawn Games Come along to meet new people and enjoy a variety of lawn games. |
| Friday 13.00-14.30 |
Reslife - Kayaking Tour Come and explore Falmouth's waters on a kayaking tour. Everything you need will be provided. |
| Friday 15:00-17:00 |
Intercultural Café - Welcome Week Edition! Welcome to our Welcome Week Intercultural Café. Join us for a relaxed social event. Join our 'human bingo' game, meet new friends, enjoy a free hot drink and snack, and draw your country or region's flag onto our banner. Whether you're an international student or a local, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with people from all around the world! Please note that this event is on FRIDAY 19th September - regular ongoing Intercultural Café sessions throughout the term are on Wednesdays. |
| Friday 15.00-16.00 |
Walk to Asda Don't know how to get to Asda? Join the SU for a short walk to your big shop destination. |
| Saturday 09:30-16:00 |
St Ives Day Trip Join us for a trip to St Ives, one of Cornwall’s most picturesque seaside towns. This trip is a great way to explore Cornwall and make some friends along the way. This trip is created for international students as part of the international student welcome programme, however all students are welcome. St Ives is famous for its stunning beaches, quaint fishing harbour, and charming cobbled streets lined with shops and cafés. You could spend time exploring the beaches and town, take a boat trip to spot seals and dolphins, hike along the South West coast path, or take in some art at the Tate St Ives gallery, the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, and the Leach Pottery. You will be free to explore and spend the day as you wish in this beautiful Cornish town. |
| Saturday 19.00-21.00 |
Laser Tag Get ready for an adrenalin-filled laser tag experience at Raze the Roof. Battle it out with infrared laser tag guns on a quest for victory. |
| Monday - Friday various times |
Various events Checkout the full programme on FXPlus Events, Instagram for Reslife @Fxreslife and Instagram for the students union @thesufalexe |
| Monday 09:30-13:00 |
International Student Clearance For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University. |
| Monday 16:00 |
Join us for a cozy afternoon filled with crafting, fun, and creativity at Reslife's Crafternoon Takeover Reslife - Crafternoon Takeover Tickets, Mon, Sep 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite |
| Tuesday time to be confirmed |
International Peer Mentoring: Meet Your Mentor |
| Wednesday 09:30-13:00 |
International Student Clearance For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University. |
| Wednesday 15:00-16:30 |
Intercultural Café - Discover Cornwall Get to know your new home – come and play our Cornish Landmarks memory game and chat about what Cornwall has to offer whilst enjoying a drink and a snack together. We have a great programme each Wednesday during term time of activities, discussion and games. For the full programme click here. |
| Wednesday 17:00 |
Weekly International Social Football meet-ups for all nationalities International Social Football Tickets, Wed 24 Sep 2025 at 17:00 | Eventbrite |
| Thursday 10:00 |
Free food and drink market Get ready to taste your way through the best free food and drink market in Lower Stannary! Free Food & Drink Market in the Lower Stannary Tickets, Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite |
| Thursday 15:00-16:00 |
Trans and Non Binary Students' Collective Meet up A safe, welcoming space for trans, non-binary and gender-diverse students to connect and build community. Come along for a relaxed and friendly meet-up. Meet others, share experiences (if you want to), and feel part of a supportive community. |
| Friday |
Free soup day! Warm up your Friday with a bowl of comfort at Free Soup Friday. Free Soup Friday! |
| Friday 15:00-17:00 |
Falmouth town tour Get to know your town as we explore the high street and the best spots along the way. We will be travelling from The Moore to Gylly beach. The walk should take 40 minutes. We will be travelling at a slow pace enjoy the views along the way. |