Welcome and orientation events: Essential Welcome and Orientation Day
We highly recommend that all new international students attend this day. It's designed to help you learn about Kingston University, the services on offer, the local area and what studying in the UK is like. We highly recommend that you attend.
- When: Tuesday 24 January, 10.00am–5.00pm
- Where: Penrhyn Road campus, main building, Clattern Lecture Theatre
- What to wear: Casual clothes and comfortable shoes for walking
- What to bring: Some spending money for the day (we will provide lunch) and a pen and paper (to take notes during the afternoon seminar)
- To book: Book online now
Please note: you must book for this day in advance. If you fail to book this does not mean you cannot attend. However, we may not have space for you at some of these events.
What does this day consist of?
- An official welcome from senior staff and an introduction to important services at the university;
- guided tours of Kingston town centre and the Penrhyn Road campus;
- a free lunch; and
- our Adjusting to Learning and Teaching Techniques in the UK seminar.
See what to expect
Watch our video of a previous year's orientation to see what the Essential Welcome and Orientation Day and our other welcome events are like:
Please note: This video shows the September orientation programme, which involves a much larger group of students than the January programme.
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