Welcome to Ulster - International Student Orientation January 2025
Next Steps
- International Student Welcome Sessions will take place on Monday and Wednesday at 9.45am in room MU201. You must attend one of these sessions. 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. Please go to the Student Check-In on Library Level 1 to complete this process.
- You can see details of the full International Student Orientation Programme below.
Events
Listed below are all dates for Orientation: 20 Jan to 24 Jan 2025.
Monday 20 January
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Monday 20 January 2025 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library This is your opportunity to meet the International Student Advisory Service staff and ask any questions you may have before you start your first week. You'll also have the opportunity to grab something to eat before we begin. |
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Monday 20 January 2025 @ 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 20 January 2025 @ 10:00 AM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm, 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 20 January 2025 @ 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 20 January 2025 @ 1:30 PM |
Meet in the MU building foyer Meet up with the Campus Ambassors to explore the campus and get your bearings. |
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Monday 20 January 2025 @ 2:30 PM |
Leaving from the MD building Your opportunity to do some essential shopping. You'll be accompanied by our Global Ambassadors, we've even booked a bus to bring you back to campus. |
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Monday 20 January 2025 @ 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 will be on hand to support and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to spot, they will be wearing the bright green hoodies! |
Tuesday 21 January
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Tuesday 21 January 2025 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library We know that orientation is a busy time for you as you settle into a new country and university. Come along to the Library between 9.00am and 9.45am each morning to meet our International Student Advisory Service staff, we will be here to answer any questions you may have. |
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Tuesday 21 January 2025 @ 9:45 AM |
MU201 Make sure you meet our Timetabling team to find out everything you need to know about your timetable. |
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Tuesday 21 January 2025 @ 10:00 AM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm, 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 21 January 2025 @ 1:00 PM |
Minor Hall Our Study Abroad and Exchange students should come along to this event to meet their Studies Advisors and discuss their module choices. This event is for Study Abroad and Exchange students only. |
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Tuesday 21 January 2025 @ 1:30 PM |
Leaving from the MU building Foyer Join our Campus Ambassadors for a tour of our Derry~Londonderry campus and find out how to navigate your way around the facilities. |
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Tuesday 21 January 2025 @ 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 will be on hand to support and to direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to spot, they will be wearing the bright green hoodies! |
Wednesday 22 January
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Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library This is your opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions you may have before you start your day. |
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Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 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 session. |
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Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 10:00 AM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm, students will be able to complete online enrolment and registration. This service will be available in the Library, First Floor. |
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Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 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 22 January 2025 @ 12:45 PM |
MU201 Come along and meet your Student Success team. Hear how you can get access to academic and study skill resources and support to enhance your learning experience at Ulster. |
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Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 1:15 PM |
MU201 In this orientation session you'll meet our Student Wellbeing team and learn about the support they can provide throughout your studies. |
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Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 4:00 PM |
MQ302 Join our Global Ambassadors for a bit of ceili dancing, trad music, refreshments and craic agus ceol. |
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Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 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 will be on hand to support you and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to spot, they will be wearing the bright green hoodies! |
Thursday 23 January
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library This is your opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions you may have before you start your day. |
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 10:00 AM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm, 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 23 January 2025 @ 10:15 AM |
MU201 This session is hosted by our Chaplaincy and is for those of all faiths and none. Come along and find out about the University's Chaplaincy service and how you can be supported in your own faith community during your studies. |
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 10:45 AM |
MU201 Make sure you make time to come along to this informative event. Meet our local community policing team and our Community Safety Wardens, and find out about how to keep you and your personal belongings safe while living and studying in Northern Ireland. |
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 11:15 AM |
MU201 This is your opportunity to hear from a representative of HSBC about what you need in order to open a UK bank account. This is an important session that shouldn't be missed. |
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 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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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 12:30 PM |
MU201 This session is hosted by our Employability & Graduate Futures team. You'll hear about the support the team can offer you in your search to find a job. |
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 1:30 PM |
Meet at MU Foyer Come along, meet our Campus Ambassadors, take a tour of the campus, check out the facilities and get familiar with your new surroundings. |
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 2:00 PM |
MU201 Make sure you come along to meet the Timetabling team and find out everything you need to know about your timetable. |
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 2:30 PM |
MU201 Join the team from the English for Academic Studies Centre and the Global Ambassadors for an hour or so of quizzing fun. |
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Thursday 23 January 2025 @ 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 will be on hand to support you and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. The Global Ambassadors are easy to spot, they will be wearing the bright green hoodies! |
Friday 24 January
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Friday 24 January 2025 @ 9:00 AM |
Meet at MD Steps Round off your week by following in the legendary footsteps of giants at Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site. Visit the beautiful coastline and stop for a bite to eat at one of our coastal resorts. |
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Friday 24 January 2025 @ 9:00 AM |
Ground Floor, Library This is your opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions you may have as you finish orientation. |
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Friday 24 January 2025 @ 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 session. |
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Friday 24 January 2025 @ 10:00 AM |
Floor 1, Library Available daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm, 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 24 January 2025 @ 11:30 AM |
Meet at MD Front Steps Our Global Ambassadors will give you a whistle-stop tour of the City, pointing out the main landmarks and allowing you find out about where to shop, get the bus, relax, enjoy the night-life and lots more. |
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Friday 24 January 2025 @ 1:30 PM |
Students Union Games Room A great way to finish up your busy week of orientation events. Please come and join our Global Ambassadors in the Students Union's Games Room for an end of week film and some food! |
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Friday 24 January 2025 @ 3:00 PM |
Ground Floor, Library If you have any questions about the week's sessions or if anything else crosses your mind, our Global Ambassadors and team will be on hand to support you and direct you towards the relevant services within the University. Our Global Ambassadors are easy to spot, they're wearing bright green hoodies! |