Kingston University London

Orientation and welcome events: International Welcome Centre

Be sure to visit our International Welcome Centre which has been created especially for you! Here you’ll be able to get a variety of advice and information to help you in your first few days at Kingston.

At the centre, you’ll be able to:

• meet other students;
• call home (you get one free international call when you arrive);
• use the internet;
• speak to staff;
• get visa and immigration advice;
• go on a campus or town centre tour;
• pick up useful information about transport, accommodation, student activities and much more; and
• buy tickets for our exciting welcome and orientation events.

Opening hours

• Monday 13 September, 12.30pm–5.00pm
• Tuesday 14 September, 8.00am–7.00pm
• Wednesday 15 September, 8.00am–7.00pm
• Thursday 16 September, 8.00am–7.00pm

Where to find us

We're located on the Penrhyn Road campus, John Galsworthy building, ground floor. (Don't worry – we'll tell you where this is when you arrive!)

Other reasons to visit…

Register with the Health Centre

• Tuesday 14 September, 1.30pm–4.30pm
• Wednesday 15 September, 1.30pm–4.30pm

It’s important that you register with the University Health Centre soon after you arrive, in case of any illness or medical emergency. Staff from the Health Centre will be available at the International Welcome Centre to register new students.

Please note: If you arrive on Tuesday, try to register for anything you can then as there will be a new set of students arriving on Wednesday and it may get very busy.

Open a bank account

• Tuesday 14 September, 1.30pm–4.30pm
• Wednesday 15 September, 1.30pm–4.30pm

This is one of the most important things you will need to do when you arrive (if you’ll be here for more than six months). We will have representatives from local banks to talk to you about bank accounts and how to open one.

If you are interested in opening a bank account you will need:

• your passport;
• a University letter confirming your address at our halls of residence OR proof of address in your home country (for example a bank statement); and
• a letter from the University confirming your place on your course.

There are many banks available in Kingston, but only a few will be at our International Welcome Centre. You are free to open an account with an alternative bank if you wish.

Please note: If you arrive on Tuesday, try to register for anything you can then as there will be a new set of students arriving on Wednesday and it may get very busy.

Meet the Students’ Union

• Tuesday 14 September, 1.00pm–5.00pm
• Wednesday 15 September, 1.00pm–5.00pm     

The Students’ Union is an organisation run by students, for students. The Union organise sports clubs, societies, volunteering opportunities, student events throughout the year and much more! So come along and meet them and find out about their services and how they can help you.         

Learn about London transport

• Tuesday 14 September, 1.30pm–4.30pm
• Wednesday 15 September, 1.30pm–4.30pm

Transport for London (TfL) will be at our International Welcome Centre to give you information about the different types of public transport in the capital. They’ll be able to help you plan your journeys, decide on the best form of transport and tell you about the best ticket options.

Learn about mobile phone options

• Tuesday 14 September, 1.30pm–4.30pm
• Wednesday 15 September, 1.30pm–4.30pm

There are lots of mobile phone options in the UK and choosing the right one can be confusing! Our Students’ Union will be at the International Welcome Centre to help you find the best mobile phone option for you.

See what to expect

Watch our video of last year's orientation to see what the International Welcome Centre and our welcome events are like:

 

 

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