Essential Information for New International Students
Monday 17th – Friday 21st September daily between 16.30 – 17.00 Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square
This session is delivered by the International Student Advice (ISA) team and is an opportunity for new international students to meet the team and learn about the services they deliver. During this session the team will provide you with essential information designed to help you to settle in to living and studying in Plymouth. They will also advise you of your tier 4 visa responsibilities and answer any questions you may have related to your visa. There is no need to book in advance, you can just turn up.
Medical information – Please read and action urgently
As soon as you have completed online enrolment, please ensure that you complete the online medical questionnaire. You will find the questionnaire at: https://s3.plymouth.ac.uk/s3 . Alternatively, you can scroll down on the induction web page where you will see a link for the Medical Questionnaire (You must complete online enrolment first). The information is required solely to enable organisers of field courses, lab work and other activities you may undertake to be alerted to any special requirements or precautions which may be necessary.
Monday 17 September 2018
10.00
– 11.00 Introductory Talk and Welcome – Lecture Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky
Building
Dr Matthew Rech, Stage 1 Tutor for Geography
Welcome and introductory talk from the Geography Stage 1 tutor and the Head of School.
11.00 – 11.15
Introduction to the Students’ Union – Lecture Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building
A representative of the Students’ Union will outline all the extra-curricular
activities you can enjoy, including; sports clubs and societies, volunteering,
and how the Union is the hub of social life whilst studying. They provide your
student support and representation.
11.15 – 11.45 The
Plymouth Award – Lecture Theatre
1, Roland Levinsky Building
Karen Turvey
The Plymouth Award is
designed to recognise and celebrate student achievements outside the
curriculum. Many University of Plymouth students already make significant
contributions to the life of the University and the communities in which they
live and work. The Plymouth Award is one way of recognising the value that we
place on these contributions and the learning and personal growth that students
gain from these activities.
and the learning and personal growth that students gain from these activities.
11.45 – 12.05 Introduction to the Geography Society and student life - Lecture Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building
Student
REPs from Geography Society
A 20 minute interactive session for run by representatives of the University of
Plymouth Geography Society
14.00 – 15.00 - Welcome Party Wristband Collection – Room 605, Rolle Building
You will need to collect your wristband in order to attend your Welcome Party.
19.00 – 21.30 Monday
Welcome Party - Graduation Marquee, Plymouth Hoe
The Welcome Party is your
opportunity to meet informally with other students new to The Faculty of
Science and Engineering as well as some current students and your academic
staff.
Additionally the evening includes a welcome drink and nibbles, entertainment
and a raffle for all attendees with an iPad to be won on the night.
Tuesday 18 September 2018
09.00 – 10.00 Ocean
Science Minor – Room 214, Babbage Building
Sarah Bass
Information session for all students taking Ocean Science as a minor.
One hour tutorial between 10.00 – 16.00 Tutorial Session
Dr Matthew Rech
Students will need to attend a one hour tutorial session today. Dr Matthew Rech will provide further details during the introductory talk on Monday.
This tutorial will introduce you to your tutor and will discuss logistical
issues such as the online timetabling system and your allocation to practical
groups, and will provide you with details of the times of your first week
lectures so that you know exactly where you need to be when your classes start
next week.
15.30 – 16.30 Introduction to the Library and IT – Lecture Theatre 1, Sherwell Church (Lower)
Abigail Heath, Information Specialist
A short presentation from your subject librarian introducing you to the facilities and services of the University library.
Wednesday 19 September 2018
Any time between 09.00 – 16.00 University Card Collection - Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building
You can collect your University card from Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building during the times given above. Your card is used for entry to the Library, some room entry, handing in coursework etc.
You must complete online enrolment and upload a photo prior to attending this session. You will need to bring identification with you to this session. The preferred form of identification is a
valid current passport. Please refer to our University Card Collection web page for further details.
NB: If you already have a card i.e. because you were previously a student on
another course or at a Partner College, you do not need to attend this session.
Thursday 20 and Friday 21 September 2018
For Thursday and Friday, you will be allocated groups and given times of sessions to take part in two activities. These are:
Studying Geography at Plymouth: Dr Matthew Rech, Stage 1 Tutor. A one and a half
hour, relaxed and interactive session to get you thinking about studying
Geography at University level. This will focus on fundamental issues such as
your expectations, aspirations and concerns about studying at University level.
These sessions will be held in Room 701 of Davy Building.
Introduction to the University of Plymouth IT facilities: A one-hour
class to introduce the University and the School of Geography, Earth and
Environmental Sciences’ IT facilities. These sessions will be held in Room 310,
Fitzroy Building. Everybody should attend, including those already familiar
with email, as we also run through general computing issues such as the local
and networked storage space, printing and other IT facilities.
The table below shows which groups of students should attend each session. As
mentioned before, you will be advised of your group membership at the
introductory session on Monday and this will also be listed on the School
noticeboard outside Room 504, Portland Square.
Student Group
Introduction to IT Facilities, Room 310, Fitzroy Building
Group A Thursday 10.30
Group B Thursday 13.00
Group C Friday 09.00
Group D Friday 10.30
Group E Friday 12.30
Group F Friday 14.00
Student Group Studying Geography, Room 701, Davy Building
Group A
Friday 10.30
Group B Friday 09.00
Group C Thursday 14.30
Group D Thursday 13.00
Group E Thursday 10.30
Group F Thursday 09.00
Friday 21 September 2018
15.00 – 16.00 Introduction to immersive module – GGX1200 – Room 006, Babbage Building
Dr Matthew Rech