Everything you need to know to join #TeamUofG in 2019

WORLDCHANGERSWELCOME

NEW STUDENTS’ GUIDE

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ContentsTop tips for your move to Glasgow What happens next: 2 becoming a Glasgow student Registration 4 Enrolment 6 Induction & Orientation 8 Glasgow: your new home 10 Campus map 12 Support 14 Checklist 16 Connect with us 18

WelcomeCongratulations on becoming

a UofG student! We are delighted that you are coming to Glasgow.

This guide will help you and your family understand what happens next, taking you

through what you need to think about and do in the run up to and during your first semester.

There’s a lot more important information, advice and guidance available at

glasgow.ac.uk/newstudents

See you soon!

TOP TIPS FOR YOUR MOVE TO GLASGOWHere are our top tips to help you get off to a great start:

glasgow.ac.uk/TeamUofG

Registration and Enrolment Read up on Registration and Enrolment so you know what you need to do in advance. See pages 4 and 6 for more information.

Have you applied for accommodation? Make sure you read what Accommodation Services send you about your contract and completing your online accommodation induction. In the meantime, see glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation

Get your IT set up Get set up as soon as you receive your Glasgow Unique ID (GUID) and email address. Check out glasgow.ac.uk/it/forstudents for more information, including how to get Office 365 for free!

Essential apps Get your Timetable and New Student Welcome apps from glasgow.ac.uk/apps

Social media Follow and interact with University social media at @UofGlasgow before and during your studies.

Plan your travel See glasgow.ac.uk/gettinghere or glasgow.ac.uk/international/support if you are coming from outside the UK.

Everything you need to know Check out glasgow.ac.uk/newstudents for everything you need to know before and after you arrive at Glasgow.

22 & 29AUGUSTDeadlines for

Accommodation application (22)

and International Student Welcome registration (29)

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: BECOMING A GLASGOW STUDENT

10-27SEPTEMBER

InternationalStudent Welcome & Orientation activities

(see page 8)

6AUGUSTSQA Highers Results Day

1OCTOBER

PostgraduateResearch start date

13SEPTEMBER

Local Student Orientation Day &

UofG Accommodation opens for arrivals

5JULY

International Baccalaureate Results Day

23SEPTEMBER

Semester 1 starts

13JANUARY

Semester 2 starts

20DECEMBERSemester 1 ends

15 AUGUST

A-Level Results Day

Check out glasgow.ac.uk/ newstudents

ENROL on courses and classes

(see page 6)

REGISTER with the

University(see page 4)

Refreshers’ Week

16-27 SEPTEMBERUofG Welcome:

Freshers’ Week, Postgraduate

Fortnight & Academic Inductions

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REGISTRATION

You will need to register every year before the start of your programme of study, using MyCampus – the University's student information system. You will receive full details of how to log into MyCampus by email before the end of August.

The email will contain details of your Glasgow Unique ID (GUID), a temporary password and access to your student email. Once you have received this you should complete as much of registration as you can in advance of coming to Glasgow.

The steps are: 1. Check Email 2. Access MyCampus 3. Academic Registration (NOTE: You may start Enrolment any time after completing Step 3) 4. Financial Registration 5. Student Visa Registration (International Students Only) 6. Collect Campus Card

Student Visa Registration (International Students Only) When you arrive on campus you must present your passport and a valid visa, or evidence of making an in-time visa application. If you used the 2HE499 ACL code in your visa application, you will be able to collect a Biometric Residence Permit from the University, otherwise you need to visit a Post Office. Find out more at glasgow.ac.uk/tier4

Campus Cards Your Campus Card grants you access to University facilities such as the library and sports facilities, and will entitle you to student discounts in a wide variety of shops, bars, cinemas and online. Your Campus Card will be available for collection once you are fully registered.

Find out more at glasgow.ac.uk/registration

Registration is the process of registering academically AND financially with the University. To become a fully registered student of the University, you must register online.

There's a range of information and online support to help you register.

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ENROLMENTEnrolment is the process for selecting courses for the year and building your timetable in line with your Programme requirements. Most students will enrol using MyCampus Self Service.

You will only be able to enrol on courses once you have completed academic registration. You also need to enrol every year prior to the start of study.

MyCampus provides guidance on the compulsory, recommended and optional courses available to you as you go through the enrolment process.

Meanwhile, guidance videos about your degree structure and subject choices for your programme of study are available at glasgow.ac.uk/degreestructure

Once complete, you will have a Year 1 plan for your programme of study, made up of a timetable of classes for each subject.

Please complete as much of enrolment as you can before coming to Glasgow. However, help will be available when you arrive, from the Registration & Enrolment Support Team and your College / School Adviser of Studies or Advising Team.

Find out more at glasgow.ac.uk/enrolment If you are a visiting student, you can find out more about class enrolment at glasgow.ac.uk/visitingenrolment

Discover the resources that the library has on offer at glasgow.ac.uk/library.

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INDUCTION & ORIENTATIONThe UofG Welcome includes more than 300 non-teaching activities and events to help you settle in to University life. Regardless of whether you are a new undergraduate or postgraduate student, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the following:

Welcome to Glasgow Discover, take part in, and enjoy Freshers’ Week (16-20 September), Postgraduate Fortnight (16-27 September), and your Academic Induction to get off to the best possible start.

Check out the wide range of events organised by our four student bodies: freshersweek.glasgowstudent.net and gilchristpgclub.org/WelcomeFortnight.

From the famous Freshers’ Address, amazing bands, DJs and comedy, to all kinds of dancing, campus tours and taster sessions, including the essential Freshers’ Fair, this is your time to start settling in, make friends and discover what's on offer.

The International Student Welcome Team will be at Glasgow Airport from 10-15 September with Orientation starting 12 September. Registration required by 29 August.

The International Student Welcome Desk will be open on campus from 10-27 September.

Local Student Orientation Day is 13 September and we will email you if you are eligible to attend.

Academic induction Not to be missed, your academic induction will introduce you to academic and support staff as well as your fellow students.

Attend your academic induction to: • Find out about your programme of

study and what is expected of you• Hear what you can expect from us• Learn key information about the

campus, your facilities and studentrepresentatives

Most timetables will be available in the New Student Welcome app and at glasgow.ac.uk/newstudents/induction. If yours is not listed, your programme or subject area will inform you directly via email.

‘ASK ME’Ask staff wearing pink “ASK ME” badges or

lanyards for help during the beginning of

Semester

FRESHERS’ HELPERS

Look out for students in brightly coloured t-shirts offering help

and support

Download the New Student Welcome

app for all this and more: guidebook.com/g/

uofgnewstudent2019

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GLASGOW: YOUR NEW HOMEWith a wealth of cultural attractions, impressive architecture, fantastic shopping and a year-round programme of world-class events, Glasgow is one of the world’s top student destinations, and has loads to offer you.

Getting around It’s easy to travel around Glasgow, whether you choose to walk, take the bus or use the subway. Our subway system connects our main campus in the West End to the city centre in under 10 minutes.

Shopping It’s no surprise that Glasgow is consistently voted the top place to shop in the UK outside London. The city’s retail centre has a ‘style mile’ containing big-name shops as well as designer outlets and quirky vintage boutiques.

Sports Our sports facilities have never been better; from the Chris Hoy Velodrome and national football stadium Hampden Park, to an indoor snowboard and ski slope and ice arena, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Parks Glasgow, the “Dear Green Place”, as translated from Gaelic, has more than 90 parks and public gardens. Plenty of options to take your study materials or a good book outside!

Culture For culture vultures, the city is home to more than 20 world-class museums and art galleries, and is proud to have Europe’s largest civic arts collection available to view free-of-charge in venues around the city.

Eating out The city’s fantastic range of restaurants and cafés reflects its diverse population. Whether you’re after an amazing Asian kitchen or a scoop of the creamiest Italian ice cream, Glasgow won’t disappoint. Many eateries offer student discounts too.

Nightlife From catching global superstars at the 13,000 capacity SSE Hydro, to local indie bands at legendary King Tut’s, Glasgow caters for all music tastes. Glasgow’s nightlife is unrivalled, with the city boasting more than 700 bars, pubs and nightclubs and seven cinemas. There’s also an impressive mix of theatres and comedy clubs.

Find out more For more information on Glasgow, check out peoplemakeglasgow.com

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The main campus is within easy reach of Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery, city centre, the SECC and SSE Hydro.

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West Quadrangle• Interfaith Chaplaincy• Interfaith Room• The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club• University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel McIntyre Building• The Students’ Representative Council (SRC)• SRC/University Welcome Point Library• Library• IT Helpdesk

Southpark Avenue• Counselling & Psychological Services• Disability Service• External Relations (Admissions) Oakfield Avenue• Glasgow University Sports Association• Mature Students Association Stevenson Building• Sport

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CAMPUS MAP

Fraser Building • Careers Service• International Student Support• Registry• Student Services Enquiry Team • Student Support and Wellbeing• Study Abroad and Exchanges McMillan Round Reading Room• Learning Enhancement & Academic Development Service (LEADS)

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For more maps, visit glasgow.ac.uk/explore/mapsFor help finding buildings, PCs and classrooms on the move, visit glasgow.ac.uk/apps

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SUPPORTIn the run up to and throughout your life as a University of Glasgow student, you will be able to tap into a wide range of information, advice and support, in practically every area of student life.

To find out more about each of the below, go to glasgow.ac.uk/newstudents and once you have settled in, glasgow.ac.uk/students

Find a range of student support services and self-service facilities in the Fraser Building.

registration, enrolment, academic induction, Campus Card, Student

Services Enquiry Team

timetables, dates, booklists, library, study systems, resources,

skills and support

travel, orientation, lecture start times, maps, disability support,

room finder and facilities

health & wellbeing support, advice, eating on campus,

safety and security

student organisations, clubs, societies, sport, events and

personal development

university email, Wi-Fi, apps, printing, systems and software

Your essentials Study

Navigate campus Live well

Get involved Get connected

Before arrival:

Apply for University accommodation before 22 August and complete your online accommodation induction

Register online

Enrol online

Explore glasgow.ac.uk/newstudents

Download New Student Welcome and Timetable apps

An international student? Plan for your journey to Glasgow with glasgow.ac.uk/international/support/before/planjourney

If you have a disability/chronic illness, register with the University’s Disability Service: glasgow.ac.uk/disability

Ensure that you bring:

Confirmation of who will be paying your tuition fees, if you are not paying them yourself

Your offer letter from the University

Relevant medical records and details of any existing medical conditions

Your “arrival pass” from your completed online accommodation induction

After arrival:

Register and enrol online (if you have not already done so)

Attend your academic induction

Attend your accommodation induction

Check out the programme of events for Freshers’ Week and Postgraduate Fortnight

An international student? Attend your international orientation

Familiarise yourself with campus and the local area

Register with a doctor and a dentist if you are new to Glasgow

Explore glasgow.ac.uk/students

Welcome to the University of Glasgow!

CHECKLISTTo help you prepare for your move, the checklist below should guide you through what you might need to do and when.

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