Welcome to Ulster - International Student Orientation September 2024
Next Steps
- When you arrive on campus, you will be able to fully complete your registration and enrolment, this will be taking place at the Student Check-In area (BA Building).
- The International Student Welcome Session will also be starting at either 9:00 am or 1:00 pm daily in room BC-00-306. You must attend this session. Bring any important documents you might need and a notepad to jot down useful information.
- Once you have completed this session you'll be ready to finalise your registration. You can see details of the full International Student Orientation Programme below.
International Orientation Week Timetable
Listed below are all dates for Orientation: 16 to 20 September 24.
Monday 16 September
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 9:00 AM |
BC-00-307 Join the International StudentAdvisory Team for a free breakfast to begin the week and meet other new students. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC-00-307 During the welcome session, you will receive important information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
On this tour you’ll learn where the best places are to grab some lunch, where our Students Union and library are located as well as the best social and study spaces. You'll also get to explore our amazing new state of the art sports centre at nearby Nelson Place. Tours last 60 minutes and leave BC Reception at 9:30 am and 1:30pm. You won't want to miss this! |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
BC-00-307 Did you miss our morning session? If so, you should join us this afternoon for this essential session to support your registration and enrolment. You will also receive information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 2:00 PM |
BC-03-123 Join our Global Ambassadors for this walk around Belfast to show you how to access local train and bus services. They'll also show you some of the best places for shopping around the city. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
BC Reception Join our Global Ambassadors for a guided tour of the best spots in Belfast for eating, drinking and shopping! They'll also show you important places that'll you need to be aware of including the Post Office and Banks. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 3:15 PM |
Library - BC Level 1 An opportunity for Study Abroad and Exchange students to meet the library team and learn how to access library materials, e-books, and journals. |
Tuesday 17 September
| Event | Date and Time | Notes |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC Reception On this tour you’ll learn where the best places are to grab some lunch, where our Students Union and library are located as well as the best social and study spaces. You'll also get to explore our amazing new state of the art sports centre at nearby Nelson Place. Tours last 60 minutes and leave BC Reception at 9:30am and 1:30pm . Registration not required. You won't want to miss this! |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC-00-307 During the welcome session, you will receive important information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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CELT Workshop: Intercultural Fluency: Living in Northern Ireland |
Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 10:15 AM |
BC-03-104A This workshop will help you navigate and adapt to the cultural nuances of life in Northern Ireland, fostering understanding and effective communication across diverse cultural backgrounds. |
Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 11:00 AM |
BC-03-123 Meet our Global Ambassadors who will share their stories and insights about finding part-time work. |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
BC-00-307 Did you miss our morning session? If so, you should join us this afterbnoon for this essential session to support your registration and enrolment. You will also receive information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 1:15 PM |
BC-03-104A This workshop aimed at helping students understand and navigate the norms, expectations, and professional behaviors within academic settings. |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 2:00 PM |
BC-03-123 Lean about the public bus and train services in Belfast, how to get the best deals and discounts and discover some of the best places to visit in Belfast and beyond! |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
Meeting at BC Reception Join our Global Ambassadors to explore some of Belfast's ethnic food stores. You'll visit a number of different stores to stock up on some tasty treats and discover the top stores to find your home favourites! You must sign up for this event as places are limited. |
Wednesday 18 September
| Event | Date and Time | Notes |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC Reception On this tour you’ll learn where the best places are to grab some lunch, where our Students Union and library are located as well as the best social and study spaces. You'll also get to explore our amazing new state of the art sports centre at nearby Nelson Place. Tours last 60 minutes and leave BC Reception at 9:30 am and 1:30pm. Registration not required. You won't want to miss this! |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC-00-307 During the welcome session, you will receive important information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 10:15 AM |
BC-03-104A This workshop aimed at helping students understand and navigate the norms, expectations, and professional behaviors within academic settings. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 11:00 AM |
BA-02-003 The Chaplaincy Lounge Refuel before the afternoon sessions with coffee and chat, where you can meet our special guests and other new international students. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
BC-00-307 Did you miss our morning session? If so, you should join us this afternoon for this essential session to support your registration and enrolment. You will also receive information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 1:15 PM |
BC-03-104A This workshop will focus on the conventions, structures, and stylistic approaches used in academic writing and communication. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 2:00 PM |
BC-03-123 Speed Friending is a fantastic opportunity to quickly form meaningful connections and build a supportive community. If you're a new student at Ulster give speed friending a try and watch your circle of friends grow!
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
Meeting at BC Reception Join our Global Ambassadors to explore Belfast's City Hall and Urban Garden, just a 10 minute walk from the Belfast campus! You'll visit a number of locations selected by our current international students to help you get to know the city and the shops they wish they'd known about when they first arrived. Numbers are limited, so sign up now! |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
Whether you're already heavily involved in sport, are coming back to sport, or want to try something completely new, this Give It A Try session provides you with a chance to meet the students leading our university clubs, find out what a typical year looks like whilst enjoying a free hour of sport and physical activity. Sign-up in advance to take part! |
Thursday 19 September
| Event | Date and Time | Notes |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC Reception On this tour you’ll learn where the best places are to grab some lunch, where our Students Union and library are located as well as the best social and study spaces. You'll also get to explore our amazing new state of the art sports centre at nearby Nelson Place. Tours last 60 minutes and leave BC Reception 9:30am and 1:30pm. Registration not required. You won't want to miss this! |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC-00-307 During the welcome session, you will receive important information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 10:15 AM |
BC-03-104A This workshop aimed at helping students understand and navigate the norms, expectations, and professional behaviors within academic settings. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
Meeting at BC Reception Join our Global Ambassadors as you head to the Botanic area of the city. They'll show you some different stores to stock up on your home favorites before heading on the Ulster Museum. This award winning (and free!) museum will help you make sense of the past, the present and the future through collections of art, natural science and history. You need to sign up for this event as spaces are limited. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
BC-00-307 Did you miss our morning session? If so, you should join us this afternoon for this essential session to support your registration and enrolment. You will also receive information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 1:15 PM |
BC-03-104A This workshop aimed at helping students understand and navigate the norms, expectations, and professional behaviors within academic settings. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
BC-03-123 Join our traditional Irish Ceili Dance. Let’s dance, laugh, and connect! |
Friday 20 September
| Event | Date and Time | Notes |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC Reception On this tour you’ll learn where the best places are to grab some lunch, where our Students Union and library are located as well as the best social and study spaces. You'll also get to explore our amazing new state of the art sports centre at nearby Nelson Place. Tours last 60 minutes and leave BC Reception at 9:30am and 1:30pm. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
BC-00-307 During the welcome session, you will receive important information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 10:00 AM |
Meeting at BC Reception St George's Market is the last surviving Victorian covered market in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Join our Global Ambassadors to explore the 200 market stalls selling fruit, vegetables, antiques, books, clothes, hot food, cakes and buns, crafts and a large selection of fresh fish. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 10:15 AM |
BC-03-104A This workshop aimed at helping students understand and navigate the norms, expectations, and professional behaviors within academic settings. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
BC-00-307 Did you miss our morning session? If so, you should join us this afternoon for this essential session to support your registration and enrolment. You will also receive information about:
You'll meet the team and have your questions answered. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 1:15 PM |
BC-03-104A This workshop will help you navigate and adapt to the cultural nuances of life in Northern Ireland, fostering understanding and effective communication across diverse cultural backgrounds. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 1:30 PM |
BC-03-123 Speed Friending is a fantastic opportunity to quickly form meaningful connections and build a supportive community. If you're a new student at Ulster give speed friending a try and watch your circle of friends grow!
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
BC-03-123 Meet our Global Ambassadors who will share their stories and insights about finding part-time work. |
Saturday 21 September
| Event | Date and Time | Notes |
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Saturday 21 September 2024 @ 8:30 AM |
Register for our Away Day trip to the Giant's Causeway. A bus will take you from campus to Northern Ireland's famous Giant's Causeway, with a stop at the beautiful coastal town of Portrush on the way back. The cost is just £10 per person and includes travel and entry to the Giant's Causeway. But hurry - spaces are limited! |