Welcome Programme and Enrolment
September 2012 Welcome Programme Schedule
The International Welcome Programme will take place at the Docklands Campus.
Airport pick-up | Orientation | Enrolment - 1st slots* | Enrolment - 2nd slots* | Weekend Activities | Welcome Programme Review | Ongoing Events | Guide to Room Numbers
* Enrolment slots will be allocated and emailed to you provided that you have signed up for the Welcome Programme – please go to the time slot you are given, otherwise you will have to enrol with you School the following week www.uel.ac.uk/firstweek
(Note: This itinerary may be subject to changes)
Click here to Sign Up | Read frequently asked questions about Welcome Programme
Airport Pick-up
If requesting airport collection it is essential that you read the Airport Pick-up information page.
Wednesday 12th September 2012
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
All day |
Heathrow and Gatwick Airport |
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9.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00, 19.00 |
Meet Aqua East |
Trips to local supermarket(s) |
09.00 - 23.00 |
Aqua East |
Common Room with games, snacks, internet access |
| 12.00 - 17.00 | Aqua East | Wellbeing and register for doctors |
19.00 - 21.00 |
Aqua East |
International arrivals welcoming, with UELRadio roaming mic! |
Orientation
Please arrive this day if you do not require aiprort pick-up.
Thursday 13th September 2012
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 09.00 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
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| 09.20 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
Welcome from Adrienne Clarke, Director of International Office and International Office team |
| 09.30 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
Welcome from John Shaw, Pro-Vice Chancellor, International |
| 09.35 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
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| 09.45 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) | |
| 09.55 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
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| 10.10 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
- your free Cite them Right Book - Progress Cards |
| 10.20 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) | Cite them Right & Study Skills and English for Academic Purposes |
| 10.50 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
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| 11.00 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
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| 11.15 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) | Volunteering & and Peer Mentoring |
| 11.25 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) | Finding part-time work with Spring, the on-campus employment agency |
| 11.35 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
Make the most of your time in the UK - Things to do including International Office Trips - Making your money stretch
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| 11.45 -12.00 | Main Lecture Theatre (Library) |
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| 12.00 - 16.00 | Outside Enrolment Centre - Dockllands Library |
Wellbeing and register for doctors |
| 12.00 - 16.00 | Outside Enrolment Centre - Dockllands Library | International Students' House stand - A chance to find out more... |
| From 12.00 | Lunch provided including vegetarian and halal options. You will be given a voucher to spend at any UEL Catering outlet. Please note there is an unavoidable overlap with Enrolment from 12.00 so if this is your slot please enrol and take lunch after. Thanks |
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| 12.00 - 16.00
depending on your group*
*Groups to be confirmed 1st group to arrive 12.00 |
Enrolment Centre - Trading Floor (Library) | International Student Enrolment - Organised according to Family name (i.e. names starting T- Z etc).
Groups to beconfirmed. Please arrive at the time stated:
Please note:
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| 12.00 -15.00 | The Green, University Square | Drumming workshops |
| 12.00 - 15.00 | Meeting point for tours - Enrolment Centre | Docklands Campus Tours every 30 minutes |
| 12.00 - 15.00 | The Green, University Square | Sports fair - volleyball, sumo suits, table tennis, outdoor gym - and more |
| 12.30 - 15.30 | Enrolment Centre - Trading Floor (Library) | Roaming magician |
| 17.00 -19.00 | Bus leaves from main car park near security desk, Docklands |
Trip to Gallion's Reach shopping centre. Another chance to do some grocery shopping or check out the other local shops. |
| 19.00 till late | To be confirmed | Student Networking - "Speed-Friending" |
For a full timetable of all Social Events, Entertainment and Sport on offer visit www.uel.ac.uk/firstweek/eventstable.htm
Enrolment
Friday 14th September 2012
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|
From 10 -4pm depending on your group*
*Groups to be confirmed 1st group to arrive 10.00 |
Enrolment Centre - Trading Floor (Library) | International Student Enrolment - Organised according to Family name (i.e. names starting T- Z etc).
Groups to be confirmed. Please arrive at the time stated:
Please note:
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| NOTE - International Enrolment will close at 16.15. If you miss your slot you should enrol with your School, see www.uel.ac.uk/firstweek |
| 11.00 - 14.00 | The Green, University Square | Drumming workshops |
| 11.00 - 14.00 | Meeting point for tours - Enrolment Centre | Docklands Campus Tours every 30 minutes |
| 11.00 - 14.00 | Enrolment Centre - Trading Floor (Library) | Roaming magician |
| 12.00 - 15.00 | The Green, University Square | Sports fair - volleyball, sumo suits, table tennis, outdoor gym - and more |
| 16.00 – 18.00 | Mini-bus leaves from main car park near security desk, Docklands |
Stratford Campus tour |
| 16.30 -16.45 | Meet Library ground floor |
Docklands Library tour |
| 16.45 - 17.00 | Meet Library ground floor |
Docklands Library tour |
| 18.30 - 22.00 | MLT (Main Lecture Theatre), ground floor of library | Film Night - "Made In Dagenham" |
For more Semester A trips activities, please see Social Activities, Sports & Trips
For a full timetable of all Social Events, Entertainment and Sport on offer during First Weekvisit www.uel.ac.uk/firstweek/eventstable.htm
Weekend Activities
Saturday 15th September 2012
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 09.00 - 18.00 | Student Common Room East Building EBG.10 |
On-campus Meet and Greet for international students arriving Saturday |
| 09.00 – 12.00 approx | Bus leaves for Central London from main car park near security desk, Docklands |
Olympic Sites tour |
| 13.00 -18.00 approx | Bus leaves for Central London from main car park near security desk, Docklands | Lakeside Shopping mall tour |
Sunday 16th September 2012
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 09.00 - 18.00 | Student Common Room East Building EBG.10 |
On-campus Meet and Greet for international students arriving Sunday |
| 9.00 - 13.00 | Meet at security desk, Docklands |
½ day London trip with Blue Badge Guides |
| 13.00 - 17.00 | Coach drops off at Embankment students wishing to return directly to campus can stay on the coach |
River boat trip to Greenwich |
Saturday 22nd September 2012
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 08.30 – 19.00 | Bus leaves for Central London from main car park near security desk, Docklands |
Day trip to Bath and Stonehenge. Tickets are non-refundable and subject to availability – places are booked on a first-come-first served basis and must be booked in advance. No bookings will be possible on the day. Fees for Autumn season of trips will be £7 only.
In the heart of the Wiltshire countryside lies the ancient and mysterious site of Stonehenge. This amazing structure is thought to date from 3100BC and was thought to have taken over 30 million hours of labour to complete. We walked around the site taking in the views from the various angles to get an idea of the history of the place. Next stop, the old historic Roman town of Bath. Home to Britain’s only hot springs the town was founded and favoured by the Romans and subsequent inhabitants for the soothing and healing powers of the spa.
For this trip you can book directly at the UEL Student Union office. Exact money please.
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For more Semester A trips activities, please see Social Activities, Sports & Trips
For a full timetable of all Social Events, Entertainment and Sport on offer during First Weekvisit www.uel.ac.uk/firstweek/eventstable.htm
Welcome Programme Review
Wednesday 10th October 2012
Another chance to hear important information on visa/immigration, wellbeing, English language support, and student union's activities for international students.
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 - 13:20 | Docklands Campus, East Building, First floor, Room 16 (EB1.01) |
Buffet lunch, tea & coffee |
| 13:20 - 13:35 | Docklands Campus, East Building, First floor, Room 16 (EB1.01) |
Wellbeing |
| 13:35 - 13:50 | Docklands Campus, East Building, First floor, Room 16 (EB1.01) |
Visa / Immigration |
| 13:50 - 14:05 |
Docklands Campus, East Building, First floor, Room 16 (EB1.01) |
English language support |
| 14:05 - 14:20 | Docklands Campus, East Building, First floor, Room 16 (EB1.01) |
Library Services |
14:20 - 14:35 |
Docklands Campus, East Building, First floor, Room 16 (EB1.01) |
UELSU & Activities |
| 14.50 - 15.00 | Docklands Campus, East Building, First floor, Room 16 (EB1.01) |
Making the most of your time in the UK |
Guide to Room numbers
- EB = East Building
- WB =West Building
- G. = ground floor
- 1. = first floor
- 2. = second floor
- .10 = room 10
For example: WB2.01 = West Building, 2nd floor, room 1
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