International Orientation Programme 2015 www.glasgow.ac.uk/international
Welcome Welcome to the University of Glasgow. Our team is here to ensure you settle into University life as quickly and as smoothly as possible and we hope our Orientation Programme will provide you with a good introduction to your new life in Glasgow. The Orientation Programme is open to all new undergraduate and postgraduate students from outside the United Kingdom who have been accepted to the University of Glasgow from September 2015. Admission to all events is free, however, due to the popularity of certain events we are not able to guarantee places, so please book early to secure your place. In addition to the events run by the International Student Support team, we have planned some trips with a local tour company which will offer a choice of three tailor-made tours allowing you to explore some of our Scottish countryside. Details of the tours and how to book are contained within this brochure (see programme for 11 September) and on our website at www.glasgow.ac.uk/orientationarrival Enjoy your time in Glasgow. Best wishes from the International Student Support Team 1
Arrival and reception arrangements From 04 to 25 September the University of Glasgow Welcome Team will be based at the Welcome Desk on Level 1 of the Fraser Building, from 0800-1700 Monday to Friday (See below for dates the team will be at Glasgow Airport). If you need any help or information, please visit the Welcome Team who will be able to offer advice or contact another service on your behalf. Outwith these times, staff at the Gatehouse (see map, page 13) which is open 24 hours a day, will be able to help with any emergency situations. Arriving by air: Glasgow Airport From 04 to 13 September (0830-2100), the University of Glasgow Welcome Team will help you when you arrive at Glasgow Airport and direct you to the free transport service (operating 4,5,6 and 11,12,13 September) provided by the University. On days when the Glasgow University transport service is not running, the Welcome Team will help you with directions and show you where you can find a taxi or bus. Visit our website for further details and to register for the service: www.glasgow.ac.uk/orientationarrival. If your flight arrives outwith the times the University of Glasgow Welcome Team members are at the airport, transport options from the airport are easy to find and services are frequent. A taxi into Glasgow will cost about 25 and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes. Travelling by bus is a cheaper alternative, but is not so convenient, particularly if you have a lot of luggage. Buses run every ten minutes and will take you into the city centre. You should then take a taxi to your residence from the city centre - the taxi will cost approximately 8. For more information on Glasgow Airport transport links visit: www.glasgowairport.com. Arriving by air: Prestwick Airport The Welcome Team are not present at Prestwick Airport, however there is a regular train and bus service to Glasgow from Prestwick Airport. The journey will take about an hour. Show your flight ticket when buying your train ticket as you will receive 50% discount on the standard train fare. For details of timetables and costs, visit: www.glasgowprestwick.com. Pre-term accommodation The International Orientation Programme begins before University accommodation contracts start on 11 September. A pre-term booking form will be included with your accommodation offer pack, and should be returned to: Residential Services Level 1, Fraser Building University of Glasgow 65 Hillhead Street Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4743 Fax: +44 (0)141 330 4080 Email:accom@glasgow.ac.uk Finally If you have any queries about the International Orientation programme before arrival, please contact: internationalstudentsupport@glasgow.ac.uk Please remember that after you arrive, the staff of the Welcome Desk on Level 1 of the Fraser Building will be able to help you with any queries about the programme or provide you with any other assistance you might need. 2
How do I register? To register for the September 2015 Orientation Programme complete the online registration form at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/orientationarrival by Thursday 27 August. Your attendance and choices will be confirmed online - please print out a copy of this to bring with you when you collect your tickets. Which event should I attend? If you are... Start date Timetable on A Study Abroad & Exchange student (non-erasmus) You are here for a semester or a full academic year only of an undergraduate programme. Monday, 07 September Pages 4,5,6 An Erasmus student (European exchanges) Your University has an agreement with the University of Glasgow and you are here on a European exchange for an undergraduate programme, either for a semester or a full academic year. Monday, 07 September Pages 7,8,9 An International student You are from outside the UK and you are coming to study here for a full degree course at either undergraduate (Bachelor) or postgraduate (Masters and Doctoral) level. Monday, 07 September Pages 11,12,13 3 Remember to register online for the orientation programme before Thursday 27 August register
Study Abroad & Exchange students Monday, 07 September 1000-1500 Arrival Pack collection Bring your booking confirmation to collect your Arrival Pack, which includes the tickets you have booked and your Orientation programme. Please note that all uncollected Arrival Packs, including tickets, will be reallocated on a firstcome, first-served basis from the Welcome Desk, Level 1 of the Fraser Building (Map: 5) from Tuesday 08 September. 1200, 1300, 1400 & 1500 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please Tuesday, 08 September Joseph Black building (Map: 16) 0900-1200 Surnames A-L Welcome & introduction to University of Glasgow/Information on class registration. 1300, 1400 or 1500 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please Joseph Black building (Map: 16) 1400-1700 Surnames M-Z Welcome & introduction to University of Glasgow/Information on class registration. Bute Hall, (Map: 4) 1800 Social event Join us in the Hunter Halls for a welcome social evening with Scottish music, dancing and light refreshments. Please remember to bring your ticket with you. events 4
Wednesday, 09 September Boyd Orr Building, Lecture Theatre 1 University Avenue (Map: 3) 0930-1015 Supporting your registration and access to MyCampus Presentation by the Student Services Enquiry Team. 1030 or 1130 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please 1300-1600 Information Fair Have your questions answered by representatives from STA Travel, Glasgow Life, HOST, Endsleigh Insurance, UK banks, SPT (Glasgow transport authority), Radical Travel, Police Scotland and other external services. University support services including: International Student Support, Counselling and Psychological Services, Barclay Medical Centre, Careers Service, Student Learning Service, Language Centre, Student Disability Service, Residential Services, SRC Advice Centre, LGBT Society, Sport & Recreation, Student Services Enquiry team, Library and Computing. Thursday, 10 September Boyd Orr Building Lecture Theatre 1 (Map: 3) 1000-1130 Postgraduate Information session (postgraduate students only) Welcome: What to expect as a postgraduate student Student Panel: A chance to hear from current postgraduate students Outside University Avenue (Map: 3) 1000 or 1100 Glasgow City Bus tour The Glasgow City Bus tour will depart from outside the Boyd Orr Building (Map: 3) on University Avenue at 1000 or 1100. A Tourist Guide will provide a commentary and the tour will last approximately 2 hours. Lecture Theatre 2 (Map: 3) 1130-1215 Supporting your registration and access to MyCampus Presentation by the Student Services Enquiry Team. Outside University Avenue (Map: 3) 1400 Glasgow City Bus tour The Glasgow City Bus tour will depart from outside the Boyd Orr Building (Map: 3) on University Avenue at 1400. A Tourist Guide will provide a commentary and the tour will last approximately 2 hours. 1800 Social Event Join us in the Bute Hall for a welcome social evening with Scottish music, dancing and light refreshments. Please remember to bring your ticket with you. 5 time
Friday, 11 September Tuesday, 15 September We are pleased to announce that we have negotiated with a local tour company, Student Tours Scotland, which will offer you a choice of three tailor-made tours to Loch Lomond (beautiful lake), the Trossachs (waterfalls and villages) or St. Andrews and Dundee (coastal towns and cities), allowing you to explore some of our Scottish countryside. The tours will be on the following days: Friday 11 September Saturday 12 September Sunday 13 September Friday 18 September Saturday 19 September Sunday 20 September Remember if you would like to take part in one of these full day bus tours, you must make your booking directly at www.studenttoursscotland.com/welcome Turnbull Hall (Map: 12) 1200-1430 International Student Lunch (Entry by ticket only) Tickets are free and will be available from the Welcome Desk on Level 1 of the Fraser Building (Map: 5) on Monday 14 September. Wednesday, 16 September Turnbull Hall (Map: 12) 1200-1430 International Student Lunch (Entry by ticket only) Tickets are free and will be available from the Welcome Desk on Level 1 of the Fraser Building (Map: 5) on Monday 14 September. Queen Margaret Union (Map: 10) 1830-2130 Social event Queen Margaret Union invites you to a Welcome Ceilidh (free entry). Following the Ceilidh you will also be able to join in their Club Night from 10pm onwards also free. Remember to register online for the orientation programme before Thursday 27 August. table 6
Erasmus students Monday, 07 September 1000-1500 Arrival Pack collection Bring your booking confirmation to collect your Arrival Pack, which includes the tickets you have booked and your Orientation programme. Please note that all uncollected Arrival Packs, including tickets, will be reallocated on a firstcome, first-served basis from the Welcome Desk, Level 1 of the Fraser Building (Map: 5) from Tuesday 08 September. 1200, 1300, 1400 or 1500 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please 1800 Social event Join us in the Bute Hall for a welcome social evening with Scottish music, dancing and light refreshments. Please remember to bring your ticket with you. Tuesday, 08 September Lecture theatre 2 (Map: 3) 1000-1100 Surnames A-L Welcome and introduction to University of Glasgow Information on class registration specifically for Erasmus students OR (depending on surname) Lecture Theatre 2 (Map: 3) 1200-1330 Surnames M-Z Welcome and introduction to University of Glasgow Information on class registration specifically for Erasmus students 1300, 1400 or 1500 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please Remember to register online for the orientation programme before Thursday 27 August. 7
Wednesday, 09 September Lecture Theatre 1 (Map: 3) 0930-1015 Supporting your registration and access to MyCampus Presentation by the Student Services Enquiry Team. 1030 or 1130 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please 1300-1600 Information Fair Have your questions answered by representatives from STA Travel, Glasgow Life, HOST, Endsleigh Insurance, UK banks, SPT (Glasgow transport authority), Radical Travel, Police Scotland and other external services. University support services including: International Student Support, Counselling and Psychological Services, Barclay Medical Centre, Careers Service, Student Learning Service, Language Centre, Student Disability Service, Residential Services, SRC Advice Centre, LGBT Society, Sport & Recreation, Student Services Enquiry team, Library and Computing.. Thursday, 10 September Lecture Theatre 1 (Map: 3) 1000-1130 Postgraduate Information session (postgraduate students only) Welcome: What to expect as a postgraduate student Student Panel: A chance to hear from current postgraduate students Outside University Avenue (Map: 3) 1000 or 1100 Glasgow City Bus tour The Glasgow City Bus tour will depart from outside the Boyd Orr Building (Map: 3) on University Avenue at 1000 or 1100. A Tourist Guide will provide a commentary and the tour will last approximately 2 hours. Lecture Theatre 2 (Map: 3) 1130-1215 Supporting your registration and access to MyCampus Presentation by the Student Services Enquiry Team. Outside Lecture Theatre 2 (Map: 3) 1400 Glasgow City Bus tour The Glasgow City Bus tour will depart from outside the Boyd Orr Building (Map: 3) on University Avenue at 1400. A Tourist Guide will provide a commentary and the tour will last approximately 2 hours. 1800 Social event Join us in the Bute Hall for a welcome social evening with Scottish music, dancing and light refreshments. Please remember to bring your ticket with you. 8
Friday, 11 September We are pleased to announce that we have negotiated with a local tour company, Student Tours Scotland, which will offer you a choice of three tailor-made tours to Loch Lomond (beautiful lake), the Trossachs (waterfalls and villages) or St. Andrews and Dundee (coastal towns and cities), allowing you to explore some of our Scottish countryside. The tours will be on the following days: Friday 11 September Saturday 12 September Sunday 13 September Friday 18 September Saturday 19 September Sunday 20 September Remember if you would like to take part in one of these full day bus tours, you must make your booking directly at www.studenttoursscotland.com/welcome Queen Margaret Union (Map: 10) 1830-2130 Social event Queen Margaret Union invites you to a Welcome Ceilidh (free entry). Following the Ceilidh you will also be able to join in their Club Night from 10pm onwards also free. Tuesday, 15 & Wednesday, 16 September Turnbull Hall (Map: 12) 1200-1430 International Student Lunch (Entry by ticket only) Tickets are free and will be available from the Welcome Desk on Level 1 of the Fraser Building (Map: 5) on Monday 14 September. 9 tour
s
International students (full degree course) Monday, 07 September 1000-1500 Arrival Pack collection Bring your booking confirmation to collect your Arrival Pack, which includes the tickets you have booked and your Orientation programme. Please note that all uncollected Arrival Packs, including tickets, will be reallocated on a firstcome, first-served basis from the Welcome Desk, Level 1 of the Fraser Building from Tuesday 08 September. 1200, 1300, 1400 or 1500 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please Tuesday, 08 September Lecture Theatre 1 (Map: 3) 1000-1200 Welcome to the University Presentation on support and welfare matters, including registration with the police, health services, immigration compliance, employment regulations and other topics. 1300, 1400 & 1500 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please 1800 Social event Join us in the Bute Hall for a welcome social evening with Scottish music, dancing and light refreshments. Please remember to bring your ticket with you. 11
Wednesday, 09 September Lecture Theatre 1 (Map: 3) 0930-1015 Supporting your registration and access to MyCampus Presentation by the Student Services Enquiry Team. 1030 or 1130 (Map: 3) at the above times. Student guides will be available to take you on a short tour around the immediate University area. Please 1300-1600 Information Fair Have your questions answered by representatives from STA Travel, Glasgow Life, HOST, Endsleigh Insurance, UK banks, SPT (Glasgow transport authority), Radical Travel, Police Scotland and other external services. University support services including: International Student Support, Counselling and Psychological Services, Barclay Medical Centre, Careers Service, Student Learning Service, Language Centre, Student Disability Service, Residential Services, SRC Advice Centre, LGBT Society, Sport & Recreation, Student Services Enquiry team, Library and Computing. Thursday, 10 September Lecture Theare 1 (Map: 3) 1000-1130 Postgraduate Information session (Postgraduate students only) Welcome: What to expect as a postgraduate student Student Panel: A chance to hear from current postgraduate students Outside University Avenue (Map: 3) 1000 or 1100 Glasgow City Bus tour The Glasgow City Bus tour will depart from outside the Boyd Orr Building (Map: 3) on University Avenue at 1000 or 1100. A Tourist Guide will provide a commentary and the tour will last approximately 2 hours. Lecture Theatre 1 (Map: 3) 1130-1215 Supporting your registration and access to MyCampus Presentation by the Student Services Enquiry Team. Outside University Avenue (Map: 3) 1400 Glasgow City Bus tour The Glasgow City Bus tour will depart from outside the Boyd Orr Building (Map: 3) on University Avenue at 1400. A Tourist Guide will provide a commentary and the tour will last approximately 2 hours. 1800 Social event Join us in the Bute Hall for a welcome social evening with Scottish music, dancing and light refreshments. Please remember to bring your ticket with you. Remember to register online for the orientation programme before Thursday 27 August. 12
Friday, 11 September We are pleased to announce that we have negotiated with a local tour company, Student Tours Scotland, which will offer you a choice of three tailor-made tours to Loch Lomond (beautiful lake), the Trossachs (waterfalls and villages) or St. Andrews and Dundee (coastal towns and cities), allowing you to explore some of our Scottish countryside. The tours will be on the following days: Campus map Garscube Campus Veterinary School Gartnavel Hospital Great Western Road Vinicombe Street Cresswell Street Friday 11 September Saturday 12 September Sunday 13 September Friday 18 September Saturday 19 September Sunday 20 September Remember if you would like to take part in one of these full day bus tours, you must make your booking directly at www.studenttoursscotland.com/welcome Queen Margaret Union (Map: 10) 1830-2130 Social event Queen Margaret Union invites you to a Welcome Ceilidh (free entry). Following the Ceilidh you will also be able to join in their Club Night from 10pm onwards also free. Garscube Campus Veterinary School Gartnavel Hospital Byres Road Byres Road Hillhead Great George Street Ashton Lane University Avenue University Place 16 Cranworth Street 3 13 BOTANY GATE Lilybank Gardens 1 Tuesday, 15 & Wednesday, 16 September Turnbull Hall (Map: 12) 1200-1430 International Student Lunch (Entry by ticket only) Tickets are free and will be available from the Welcome Desk on Level 1 of the Fraser Building (Map: 5) on Monday 14 September. Kelvin hall Church Street Western Infirmary Dumbarton Road Dumbarton Way SOUTH GATE M8 Airport Clyde Tunnel Clydeside Expressway Southern General Hospital Thurso Street Bunhous 13
0 Science Way Kersland Street 2 University Gardens Cecil Street Bute Gardens University Avenue Great Western Road Great George Street 8 9 The Square MAIN GATE 1 Hillhead Street Bower Street Gibson Street North Front 5 15 12 4 Southpark Terrace Southpark Avenue Southpark Avenue Glasgow Street Wellington Church University Avenue 7 14 Oakfield Avenue Oakfield Avenue Great George Street Gibson Street 11 PEARCE LODGE GATE Engineering Way Great Western Road 6 Bank Street Bank Street Kelvin Way River Kelvin 1. 1A The Square 2. Adam Smith Building 3. Boyd Kelvinbridge Orr Building 4. Bute Hall 5. Fraser Building 6. Glasgow University Union (GUU) 7. Hunter Halls 8. Library 9. Main Gate 10. Queen Margaret Union (QMU) 11. Stevenson Building (Sports Centre) 12. Turnbull Hall 13. Wolfson Medical Building 14. Wellington Church Building 15. Hunterian Museum 16. Joseph Black Building Otago Street River Kelvin Gibson Street Woodside Road Park Road Park Road N Woodlands Road Eldon Street M8 Charing X City Centre Dental Hospital Royal Infimary South Front River Kelvin Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum To Yorkhill Hospital Sauchiehall Street e Road Kelvin Hall Argyle Street Argyle Street Radnor Street M8
Useful contacts Study Abroad and Exchange/ Erasmus Teams Level 2 Fraser Building 65 Hillhead Street University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland, UK Study Abroad and Exchange Students Tel: +44 (0)141 330 5439 Email: studyabroad@admin.gla.ac.uk ERASMUS Exchange Students Tel: +44 (0)141 330 3714 Email: rio-erasmus@glasgow.ac.uk International Student Support Level 2 Fraser Building 65 Hillhead Street University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)141 330 2912 Email: internationalstudentsupport@glasgow.ac.uk Residential Services Level 1 Fraser Building University of Glasgow 65 Hillhead Street Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4743 Fax: +44 (0)141 330 4080 Email: accom@glasgow.ac.uk International Welcome Desk Level 1 Fraser Building University of Glasgow 65 Hillhead Street Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland, UK Open Monday to Friday, 0800-1700, 05-25 September www.glasgow.ac.uk/international The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401