Postgraduate Research (PhD) - EU/Internatonal student - Penryn/Truro Campus
Use the links below to view a list of mandatory and recommended tasks to help you settle into your time here at University.
Getting ready | Moving in | Freshers' week | Starting term | Term 1
Getting ready
Mandatory tasks
- Apply for your Unicard (see Welcome email)
- Complete online registration with the University
- Prepare and submit your student visa application
- Activate your IT account (see Welcome email)
- Complete Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training, including our Consent module
- Read the International Student information on when you arrive
Recommended tasks
- Contact the Accessibility Team for any disability support or to set up an Individual Learning Plan
- Plan your travel to University
- Check out the Res Life team
- Follow Cornwall Career Zone on Instagram
- Join our Facebook group to find other new students and learn about life as a student in Cornwall
- Familiarise yourself with the International Student Welcome Programme
- Find out about the SU's plans for Welcome Week
- Look out for tickets going on sale for campus events
- Find out where you can practise your faith
- Download the free SafeZone app to enhance your safety on campus
Moving in
Mandatory tasks
Recommended tasks
- Complete your Library Induction
- Visit Penryn Library pages
- Check out the Res Life team
- Follow @UniExeCornwall on Instagram for news, updates and events
- Download the free SafeZone app to enhance your safety on campus
- Watch our Student Helpdesk Video to find out how they can help you
- Learn about what our Safety and Support team do by watching this video
Welcome Week
Mandatory tasks
- Open a UK bank account
- Complete online registration with the University
- Complete International Student Clearance
- After you register for an IT account, complete Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (LTHE) training
- Attend Doctoral College Induction
- Activate Multi-Factor Authentication & Self Service Password Reset on your IT Account
Recommended tasks
- Register with a Doctors' Surgery
- Find out about English Language Skills Sessions
- Come along to our Intercultural Cafe and meet other international students
- Set up a My Career Zone account for careers events.
- Find out about support services, like the Student Helpdesk
- Attend International Student Welcome Programme
- Attend the SU (Students’ Union) Welcome events
- Find out what wellbeing support is available to you during your studies
- Watch this video to find out about our Multifaith Chaplaincy
Starting term
Mandatory tasks
- If you haven't already complete International Student Clearance
- Complete Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training, including our Consent module
- If you haven't already complete your pre-arrival course induction (emailed in September)
- If you haven't already Activate Multi-Factor Authentication & Self Service Password Reset on your IT Account
Recommended tasks
- Complete your Training Needs Analysis
- Contact the Accessibility Team for any disability support or to set up an Individual Learning Plan
- Find out about the wellbeing support and resources that are available to you
- Complete your supervisory agreement
- Learn about study skills support from the Skills and Engagement team
- After you have activated you IT account visit The Digital Hub
Term 1
Mandatory tasks
Recommended tasks
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