International Welcome Programme - Exeter

Welcome to Exeter!

Our International Welcome Programme runs in September and January and is a designed to welcome you to the university and to help you settle into your new life with us. You can’t miss us in our bright pink t-shirts.

Our in person social events must be booked in advance online. Information of our January programme will go online at the beginning of December and bookings for our events will go live on 1 January. Please wait until you are in the UK or have a confirmed arrival date before booking your social event tickets. We do not hold a waiting list but if an event shows 'sold out' and you still want to come please come at the beginning of the event with the correct event fee in cash and we will re allocate any unclaimed tickets.

You do not need to book onto any of our tours or talks, please just come along. If we are restricted in numbers due to capacity it will be first come, first served basis.

Our Students Guild are running a series of Welcome events throughout the week to introduce you to what the Guild does, the student led societies and society taster events. More information soon.

We look forward to meeting you.

Click here to review some presentations we think you will find useful as you settle in.

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Friday 10 January 2025

Friday 12 January	10.00-16.00	International Student Clearance Library Foyer, Forum 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. Collect your UniCard.
	10.00-12.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Pearson Teaching Room, Building One Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
	12.30-13.30	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus. Meet on INTO building steps
	13.30-16.00	Inbound Study Abroad Student Early Arrivals Meeting Streatham Court B, Business School Price: Free (book online from 1 January, closes 10 January 10 noon) An opportunity to meet the Inbound team and your fellow students and ask any questions you might have. Speakers include Students' Guild, Athletic Union, English Language Development, Study Skills and Transition and Integration.
	16.00-17.30	Pizza and Prosecco social for Inbound Study Abroad students La Touche Join the team for some snacks and drinks

Monday 13 - Friday 24 January 2025

Monday 13 January	09.00-17.00	International Student Clearance Library Foyer, Forum 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. Collect your UniCard.
	10.30-11.30	1 Hour campus tour Meet on INTO building steps Join us and explore your new campus. No need to book.
	10.00-12.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Forum Seminar Room 4 Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
	12.00-13.30	Inbound Study Abroad Student Arrivals Meeting Hatherley Lab Room B10 An opportunity to meet the Inbound team and your fellow students and ask any questions you might have.
	14.30-16.30	2 Hour Shopping tour of city Meet on INTO building steps. Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain
Tuesday 14 January	10.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00	International Student Clearance Library Foyer, Forum 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. Collect your UniCard.
	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Constantine Levantis Room, Building One Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
	18.00-20.30	Board games night 1st floor, Devonshire House Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of games in Devonshire House (Students' Guild building EX4 4PZ). This is a great opportunity to meet new friends. Why not bring your new flatmates along? Free soft drinks and snacks are included. Bookings open soon.
Wednesday 15 January	13.00-14.00	1 Hour campus tour Meet on INTO building steps Join us and explore your new campus. No need to book a ticket, just come along
	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Kolade Room A, Building One Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
	14.00-16.00	International Student Clearance Library Foyer, Forum 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. Collect your UniCard.
	18.00-21.00	Pizza and Quiz Night Isca Eats, Cornwall House Price: £6 (book online from 10 January, closes 12 noon Tuesday 14) Maximum 90 tickets Come along for a great evening, meeting new friends and joining in our evening quiz. Prizes for the winning team. Doors open at 18.00 Quiz starts at 18.30 Maximum 90 tickets We will not be keeping a reserve list. We will sell any unused places at the beginning of the event. Please come with exact money in cash.
Thursday 16 January	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Constantine Leventis Room, Building One Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
	14.00-16.00	International Student Clearance Location to be confirmed 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. Collect your UniCard.
	17.00-19.45	Bus trip to Ikea with goodie bag Meet bus stop Rennes Drive by Business School (EX4 4PU) 17:00, return to campus 19.45 Price: £4 (book online from 10 January, booking closes 12 noon Wednesday 15 January) Need those extra things for your room? Maybe you just want to browse. Join us for a trip to Ikea. Free goodie bag to those on this trip. Maximum 45 tickets We will not be keeping a reserve list. We will sell any unused places at the beginning of the event. Please come with exact money in cash.
Friday 17 January	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Pearson Room, Building One Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
	13.30-16.30	Royal Albert City Museum Visit Meet at SID, Forum at 13.30. Free, (book online from 10 January, booking closes 12 noon Thursday 16 January) Join us to walk into Exeter city to visit our fantastic Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). The collections at RAMM chart the story of the natural world and human creativity from prehistoric life to the very latest work by contemporary artists. Plus they have a giraffe!
	14.00-16.00	International Student Clearance Location to be confirmed 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. Collect your UniCard.
Saturday 18 January	08.45-18.00	Day trip to St Ives, Cornwall Meet Rennes Drive Bus Stop (EX4 4PU) 08.45, returning to campus 18.00 Price: £12 (book online from 10 January, closes 12 noon Friday 17 January) Maximum 140 tickets available. Discover the beautiful seaside town of St Ives in Cornwall, one of the gems of the Cornish Coast. Three beaches, beautiful artisan shops, art galleries and more fish and chips and ice cream than you could possibly want! Journey time to St Ives is approximately 2 hours. We will not be keeping a reserve list. We will sell any unused places at the beginning of the event. Please come with exact money in cash. Full refunds are available if cancellation is organised through FIXR by 17 January.
Monday 20 January	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Peter Chalk, 2.5 Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
Tuesday 21 January	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Queens Building, 1H Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
Tuesday 21 January	14.00-16.00	Chaplaincy Weaving Meet and Greet Meet Multifaith Chaplaincy Building, Forum Come and meet our Chaplains for hot drinks and biscuits and have a go at weaving. This is a lovely relaxed session.
Wednesday 22 January	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Harrison Building, room 250 Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
Wednesday 22 January	16.00-17.30	Traditional Cream Tea Meet at Reed Hall, EX4 4QR Cream tea served at 16.00 Price: £6 (book online from 10 January, closes 12 noon Tuesday 21 January) Maximum 50 tickets Join us in Reed Hall, one of the most beautiful buildings on campus, for a traditional cream tea. Meet new friends and learn a bit more about Devon. We will not be keeping a reserve list. We will sell any unused places at the beginning of the event. Please come with exact money in cash.
Thursday 23 January	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Laver Building, room 212 Come and talk to us about your academic programme.
Thursday 23 January	14.00-16.00	Scone Baking Workshop Meet Multifaith Chaplaincy Building, Forum Free, (book online from 10 January, booking closes 12 noon Wednesday 22 January) Maximum 20 tickets available Have you tried a scone yet? Come and watch our Chaplains demonstrate how to make and bake a traditional scone. You’ll then get to taste the fruits of their labour as you all tuck in to a scone!
Friday 24 January	10.00-14.00	International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in Pearson Room, Building One Come and talk to us about your academic programme.