WELCOME TO WARWICK! - Important Arrival and Enrolment Information
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ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER |
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/studyabroad/inbound/how/application/acceptance/form |
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ACCOMMODATION |
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ARRIVAL AT WARWICK |
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/admissions/offerholders |
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DEPARTMENTS |
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ENROLMENT |
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/welcome/beforearrival/enrolment |
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MEETING THE TEAM |
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MODULE SELECTION |
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ORIENTATION |
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/events/orientation |
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VISA INFORMATION |
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/immigration |
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WELCOME MEETING |
Time: 09:00 - 09:30 Location: Ramphal Building, Atrium |
ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER
All applications for a start in September 2014 have now been processed, and an offer e-mail sent to you. Please ensure you have accepted your offer online by completing the online form on the Study Abroad page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/studyabroad/inbound/how/application/acceptance/form
ACCOMMODATION
Once you have accepted your offer you should register your details with the Accommodation Office http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/accommodation.
ARRIVAL AT WARWICK
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/admissions/offerholders
Term starts on Monday 29 September 2014, however you will need to ensure that you arrive early in time for the Study Abroad Welcome Meeting on Friday 26 September, 09:00. You should plan to arrive prior to Friday 26 September to ensure that you do not miss this meeting. If you are staying in Warwick managed accommodation, let them know you are a Study Abroad student and expected to attend the meeting on 26th September so they can make any appropriate arrangements.
Please also see the International Office web pages below for further useful information
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/admissions/offerholders
DEPARTMENTS
On your offer letter you will have been informed who your base department is. In the majority of cases Study Abroad students are required to take the majority of your modules in this department and you will be allocated a personal tutor who is based here to support you. Your base department will want to meet with you when you arrive and the timings of departmental Study Abroad meetings will be provided at the Study Abroad Team Welcome Meeting on Friday 26 September 2014.
Departmental websites can be found using the A-Z links at the bottom of the University of Warwick homepage:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/insite/
ENROLMENT
Enrolment is the term to describe your official registration as a student at the University of Warwick. There are two stages to completing your enrolment (registration):
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Stage 1 - Before you arrive 1. Upload a photo for your University card. 2. Enrol online and print your Certificate of Enrolment. 3. Register your IT Services Account. |
Stage 2 - On arrival Collect your University Card in person and provide proof of your identity.
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MEETING THE TEAM
The Study Abroad Team is based in the International Office, University House. However we have a restricted amount of space and dropping into meet us is impracticable. For this reason the team hold ‘drop-in’ sessions. A schedule of these sessions will be provided at the Welcome Meeting.
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/studyabroad/contact/
MODULE SELECTION
In the majority of departments module selection is completed on your arrival at the University of Warwick. We will provide you with information about how you select your modules at the Welcome Meeting, and you will be able to discuss this thoroughly with your department when you meet them. You will be required to complete your module selection on the Universities online system (e-MR) by the end of the 3rd week of the Autumn Term. It is essential to remember that it will not be possible to make changes after this date.
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/aro/dar/quality/modules
ORIENTATION
Arriving in a new place, let alone a new country, can be a daunting prospect. Orientation 2014 will help you settle into life at Warwick quickly with a team of friendly Orientation helpers with you every step of the way. Included in the Orientation fee is:
- A chartered coach transfer from either London Heathrow or Birmingham International accompanied by helpers who will then show you how to register and settle in to your accommodation on campus
- Three nights’ campus accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner so you don’t need to worry about making meals in the first few days – we can cater for most dietary requirements
- A wide variety of social activities to suit all tastes and to help you meet new people including campus tours, guided city tours of Coventry, sports activities, film screenings and drinks receptions as well as a closing ceremony and gala dinner on the final night
- Information sessions from all the support services on campus designed to let you know about all the help you can receive while you are a student here
- A dedicated time slot to complete your University enrolment, get your student card and register with the Health Centre
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/events/orientation
VISA INFORMATION
For information on all matters related to visas, particularly the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) current requirements for proof of ability in the English language if it is not your first language, please take a look at our Immigration Advice web pages:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/immigration
WELCOME MEETING
This meeting is mandatory for all students who are arriving at the University of Warwick to begin their Study Abroad period in the Autumn Term
Date: Friday 26 September 2014
Time: 09:00 - 09:30
Location: Ramphal Building, Atrium
We look forward to welcoming you to Warwick in the near future!
The Study Abroad Team
International Office|University of Warwick