Your first week at UEL
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Your first week at UEL
Get ready for your first week at UEL
Your first week helps you settle in quickly. You will meet your tutors, connect with other students and get ready for your course.
Getting to the university
The University of East London has campuses in Docklands and Stratford, including University Square Stratford in the town centre. Both campuses are well connected by public transport, making it easy to travel to UEL.
Plan your journey before your first week.
Before you arrive
Make sure you are prepared before your first week:
- Complete your enrolment
- Check your timetable
- Set up your student account and email
- Prepare the documents you need
Moving into halls
If you have a room in our halls of residence, arrive at your allocated time slot during Welcome Weekend to collect your key.
You can bring a car to campus to unload your luggage, but parking and unloading space are limited and may be busy.
Once you arrive, take time to settle in, explore your surroundings and meet your flatmates or neighbours.
Find out more about accommodation, or contact the Residential Life team on +44 (0)20 8223 4445 or residentiallife@uel.ac.uk.
Create your induction timetable
Create your personalised induction timetable as soon as you arrive at UEL.
Use the online tool to generate your timetable. You will need details such as your course, study mode (full-time or part-time), fee status (UK, EU or international) and whether you are living in halls or off campus.
Your timetable includes key activities such as collecting your Student ID card and attending your course induction. It also includes optional events such as Freshers’ Fair and social activities. Some sessions are specifically for international students.
Check your timetable regularly during your first week, as details may change.
During your first week
Complete these key steps:
Create your timetable
Generate your personalised induction timetable to see your sessions and welcome events.
Your student ID card
Bring proof of identity to your enrolment centre to collect your ID card. You will need it to access buildings and services.
Check your enrolment and documents
Make sure you have completed enrolment and uploaded any required documents.
Get involved
Take part in Welcome Week activities and explore east London to get settled in.
What your first week includes
During your first week, you will:
- Complete your enrolment and registration
- Attend your course induction
- Meet your lecturers and fellow students
- Get your timetable and understand your modules
- Explore campus facilities and services
Your student ID card
Your student ID card gives you access to buildings and services across the university. Collect it during your first week and keep it safe.
Enjoy Freshers’ Week
Take part in Freshers’ Week events to meet other students, join clubs and societies, and explore your new surroundings.
Support to help you settle in
You will have access to support throughout your first week and beyond, including:
- Academic support from your lecturers
- Careers and employability advice
- Wellbeing and student support services
Take the next step
Check your enrolment details and complete your pre-arrival tasks to get ready for your first week.
The day after I arrived at UEL was Induction Day. They made sure we were all mixed up in different groups, so we got to know new people. I went on the London tour that weekend, which was great fun. I had no relatives or friends at all in the UK, but they made it very easy for me to settle in and get ready for my studies. A lot of universities don’t offer these services."
Usman Umar
MSc Civil Engineering