International Welcome Programme Cornwall

Welcome to Cornwall!

Monday 16th September - Sunday 22nd September 2024

Our International Welcome Programme is a designed to welcome you to the university and to help you settle into your new life with us. Our Welcome Programme includes tours, shopping trips, socials, talks in person and online.

You can also find a full programme of activities on our event pages and social media accounts:

Fxplus.ac.uk/events

Instagram for Reslife:  Fxreslife

Instagram for students union: thesufalexe

Welcome Week (16-22 September)

Monday - Friday 9:30am - 2pm

International Student Clearance

For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University.
Collect your BRP card if it was sent to the University.

Peter Lanyon Undergraduate Lounge

Book here
Monday 16th September ONLINE Visas: Stay safe, stay legal on a Student visa Available to view anytime  
Monday 16th September 10am International Exchange & Study Abroad Information Session Peter Lanyon Seminar Room 9  
Monday 16th September 5pm - 6:30pm Intercultural Café Exchange Red Book here
Monday 16th September 3:30pm - 5pm Walk to Asda Supermarket Meet at Glasney Lodge No need to book a ticket, just come along
Monday 16th September 7pm Neon Party and Silent Disco  Italian Gardens - Penryn Campus Book here
Monday 16th September 7pm - 10pm Boardgames Evening The Students Union - Penryn Campus No need to book a ticket, just come along
Tuesday 17th September ONLINE Working During Your Studies & Graduate Route     
Tuesday 17th September 5pm - 6:30pm Intercultural Café Exchange Red Book here
Tuesday 17th September 11:30am - 1:30pm Disabled and Neurodivergent Student Coffee and Chat  Lower Stannary No need to book a ticket, just come along
Tuesday 17th September 6pm - 10pm Freshers Big Fat Quiz hosted by Petra Dish  Stannary Book here
Tuesday 17th September 10am - 12pm Walk Around Falmouth Town Meet at The Students' Union (Falmouth Campus) No need to book a ticket, just come along
Wednesday 18th September 5pm - 6:30pm Intercultural Café Exchange Red Book here
Wednesday 18th September 12pm - 2:30pm Pizza at the Lower Deli Bar (Stannary) Stannary Book here
Wednesday 18th September 7pm Abba Wonderland & Queen Tribute Band  Stannary Book here
Wednesday 18th September 12pm - 3pm

Welcome Fayre

Don't miss out on the Welcome Fayre, the SU's biggest event of the year! This is your opportunity to dive into university life by meeting sports clubs, societies, and local businesses! Plus, explore the services available to you through the SU.

Penryn Campus No need to book a ticket, just come along
Thursday 19th September ONLINE How to Plan UK Travel    
Thursday 19th September

10pm - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm

Outdoor Cinema Tremough House Lawns, Penryn Campus No need to book a ticket, just come along
Thursday 19th September 1pm - 3pm Walk to Penryn Penryn Campus bus stops No need to book a ticket, just come along
Thursday 19th September 5pm - 6:30pm Intercultural Café Exchange Red Book here
Thursday 19th September TBC Culture Shock! British Culture Rae Preston Will be available online to view
Thursday 19th September 1pm - 2:30 pm LGBTQ+ Student Coffee and Chat  The Students' Union - Falmouth Campus No need to book a ticket, just come along
Thursday 19th September 7pm - 11pm Open Decks in the Stannary Bar  Stannary Bar Book here
Thursday 19th September 1pm - 2:30pm Pasty and Pals International Student Social  The Students' Union - Penryn Campus No need to book a ticket, just come along
Friday 20th September 5pm - 6:30pm Intercultural Café Exchange Red Book here
Friday 20th September 4pm - 11pm Prinks in the Stannary Bar  Stannary Bar Book here
Friday 20th September 7pm Drum & Bass Night / Goddard & Dread MC + Emily Makis & Hi Phi The Stannary Book here
Friday 20th September 1pm - 4pm Beach Day  Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth  No need to book a ticket, just come along
Saturday 21st September 7pm - 9pm Laser Tag Raze the Roof, Penryn No need to book a ticket, just come along
Week One
Wednesday 25th September 3:00pm-4:30pm Intercultural Café

The Students' Union, Penryn Campus, Treliever Road, TR10 9FE

Book here (optional)
Saturday 28th September 9:45am-5:45pm Day trip to St Ives   Book here