Welcome to Ulster - International Student Orientation September 2024
Events
Listed below are all dates for Orientation: 16 Sept to 20 Sept 2024.
Monday 16 September
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library This is your opportunity to meet the ISAS team and Global Ambassadors over a light welcome breakfast. Please come along and ask any questions you may have before you start your first week. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 9:45 AM |
MU201 Welcome to Ulster University! In this comprehensive session you find out how our International Student Advisory Service supports you. You will hear about the services we offer, find out how to open a UK bank account, how to register with a doctor and much, much more. Please join us for this important first session of your first week at Ulster. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 11:45 AM |
MU201 Finding accommodation can be difficult. If you have concerns about securing long-term accommodation then this is your opportunity to ask questions and learn more about finding the accommodation that best suits your needs. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 1pm to 3pm, students will be able to complete online enrolment and registration. This service will be available in the Library, First Floor. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 2:30 PM |
MD Front Steps Your opportunity to do some shopping for those important essential items. We've even organised a bus to get you and your shopping safely back to campus. |
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Monday 16 September 2024 @ 3:30 PM |
Ground Floor, Library If you have any questions about the day's sessions or if anything else crosses your mind, our Global Ambassadors and team will be on hand to support and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to find, they're the ones wearing the bright green hoodies! |
Tuesday 17 September
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library Your Global Ambassadors and Campus Ambassadors will be available to answer your questions and give you a guided tour of the Derry~Londonderry campus. |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 9:45 AM |
MU201 You will have lots of questions about your new timetable! This is your chance to meet the team and find our everything you need to know. |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 1pm to 3pm, students will be able to complete online enrolment and registration. This service will be available in the Library, First Floor. |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
MD106 (Minor Hall) For European or international exchange or Study Abroad students. Make sure you join your Study Advisor for lunch. |
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CELT Workshop: Academic Culture and Etiquette: Studying at Ulster |
Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 2:15 PM |
MU210 This session is for our MSc. Data Science students only. Please join our CELT team to learn more about Ulster's academic culture. |
Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
MU201 Welcome to Ulster University! In this comprehensive session you find out how our International Student Advisory Service supports you. You will hear about the services we offer, find out how to open a UK bank account, how to register with a doctor and much, much more. Please join us for this important first session of your first week at Ulster. |
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Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
MU202 Our Global Ambassadors have lots of plans to help you get settled in and make new connections. Come along and make some new friends. |
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CELT Workshop: Academic Culture and Etiquette: Studying at Ulster |
Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 3:15 PM |
MU210 This session is for our MSc. International Business students only. Please join our CELT team to learn more about Ulster's academic culture. |
Tuesday 17 September 2024 @ 4:00 PM |
Ground Floor, Library If you have any questions about the day's sessions or if anything else crosses your mind, our Global Ambassadors and team will be on hand to support and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to find, they're the ones wearing the bright green hoodies! |
Wednesday 18 September
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library Your Global Ambassadors and Campus Ambassadors will be available to answer your questions and give you a guided tour of the Derry~Londonderry campus. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 9:30 AM |
MU210 This session is open to ALL students. It is a vital session as our CELT team will help you find out how to develop your critical thinking skills. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 9:45 AM |
MU201 Welcome to Ulster University! In this comprehensive session you find out how our International Student Advisory Service supports you. You will hear about the services we offer, find out how to open a UK bank account, how to register with a doctor and much, much more. Please join us for this important first session of your first week at Ulster. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 11:45 AM |
MU201 In this session our Compliance team will explain, in-depth, the terms of your Student Visa and how to stay compliant throughout your time at Ulster. This is mandatory for all Student Visa Holders. If you do not have a Student Visa, you should not attend this session. If you are unsure if this session applies to you, please email isas@ulster.ac.uk |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 12:45 PM |
MU201 In this session you will have the opportunity to find out how our Student Success Team can support you throughout your learning journey. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 1pm to 3pm, students will be able to complete online enrolment and registration. This service will be available in the Library, First Floor. |
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CELT Workshop: Genere and Style: Developing Academic Discourse |
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 1:30 PM |
MU210 This session is available to ALL students. Please join our CELT team to find out how to develop your academic writing style during your studies at Ulster. |
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 3:15 PM |
MQ302 Join our Global Ambassadors for some traditional Irish music and dance, some food and the craic. Guaranteed to be a fun afternoon, not to be missed. |
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Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 4:00 PM |
Ground Floor, Library If you have any questions about the day's sessions or if anything else crosses your mind, our Global Ambassadors and team will be on hand to support and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to find, they're the ones wearing the bright green hoodies! |
Thursday 19 September
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library Your Global Ambassadors and Campus Ambassadors will be available to answer your questions and give you a guided tour of the Derry~Londonderry campus. |
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Your Wellbeing - Our Student Wellbeing Team and Faith Communities |
Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 9:45 AM |
MU201 In this orientation session meet our Student Wellbeing team and learn about the support they offer throughout the year. You will have the chance to meet members of our Chaplaincy service and other faith communities who support students during their studies. |
Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 10:45 AM |
MU201 In this session you will meet the local community policing team and some of our Community Safety Wardens. You will receive advice on how to stay safe, be scam aware and how to protect your personal belongs. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 11:15 AM |
MU201 Take this opportunity to find out what HSBC bank can offer you as a student. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 11:45 AM |
MU201 In this session you will hear from our SU reps about the range of support offered, the numerous student clubs and societies, the Student Council and how you can get involved. |
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Finding a Job - Our Employability and Graduate Futures Service |
Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 12:30 PM |
MU201 In this interesting session, you will meet members of our Employability and Graduate Futures team who will outline how they will support you both during and after your studies. The Employability and Graduate Futures team supports students through developing their CV, postgraduate work and much more. |
Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 1pm to 3pm, students will be able to complete online enrolment and registration. This service will be available in the Library, First Floor. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 2:00 PM |
MU201 You will have lots of questions about your new timetable! This is your chance to meet the team and find our everything you need to know. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 2:30 PM |
MU201 Join the team from the Centre for English Language Teaching, our wonderful Global Ambassadors and our Buddies as they host a fun quiz focusing on Northern Ireland culture, current affairs, music and much more. Guaranteed to be a fun and engaging event for all. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 3:15 PM |
MU201 Welcome to Ulster University! In this comprehensive session you find out how our International Student Advisory Service supports you. You will hear about the services we offer, find out how to open a UK bank account, how to register with a doctor and much, much more. Please join us for this important first session of your first week at Ulster. |
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Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 4:00 PM |
Ground Floor, Library If you have any questions about the day's sessions or if anything else crosses your mind, our Global Ambassadors and team will be on hand to support and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to find, they're the ones wearing the bright green hoodies! |
Friday 20 September
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library Your Global Ambassadors and Campus Ambassadors will be available to answer your questions and give you a guided tour of the Derry~Londonderry campus. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 9:15 AM |
MD Front Steps 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! |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 9:45 AM |
MU201 Welcome to Ulster University! In this comprehensive session you find out how our International Student Advisory Service supports you. You will hear about the services we offer, find out how to open a UK bank account, how to register with a doctor and much, much more. Please join us for this important first session of your first week at Ulster. |
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Global Ambassador Activity - City Tour inc. ethnic food shopping |
Friday 20 September 2024 @ 11:15 AM |
Our Global Ambassadors will lead you on a tour of the city and will point out the best places to get your fruit, vegetables and spices. |
Friday 20 September 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 1pm to 3pm, students will be able to complete online enrolment and registration. This service will be available in the Library, First Floor. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 1:15 PM |
UUSU Games Room A great way to finish up your busy week of orientation events. Please come and join our Global Ambassadors for the last event of a busy week. |
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Friday 20 September 2024 @ 3:00 PM |
Ground Floor, Library If you have any questions about the days sessions or if anything else crosses your mind, our Global Ambassadors and team will be on hand to support and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to find, they're the ones wearing the bright green hoodies! |