International Welcome Programme - Exeter

Welcome to Exeter!

Our International Welcome Programme 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. Bookings for our September 2024 International Welcome Programme will open for these events on 9 September. 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. For more information click here.

We look forward to meeting you throughout the week.

Click here to review the talks and sessions delivered throughout the week and some from our September welcome sessions.

Inbound Study Abroad welcome talk
IWP 2024 English Language Skills Development Opportunities
IWP 2024 Intercultural Communication - your key to success
IWP 2024 Introducing British Culture
IWP 2024 Money Management
IWP 2024 Planning your travel in the UK
IWP 2024 Study Skills
IWP 2024Understanding criminal activity and fraud and how to protect yourself

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Arrivals Weekend: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2024

Arrivals Weekend (14-15 September 2024)

Saturday and Sunday	9am – 5pm	Seminar rooms 1-3, The Forum (EX4 4SZ)	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. Collect your UniCard.
Saturday 14^th September	12 noon - 1pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Saturday 14^th September	2pm - 3pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Saturday 14^th September	3pm - 5pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	2 Hour Shopping tour of city Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain. Meet the Welcome team at the Great Hall Piazza at 3pm and then we will all walk into town.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Sunday 15^th September	12 noon - 1pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Sunday 15^th September	2pm - 3pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Sunday 15^th September	3pm - 5pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	2 Hour Shopping tour of city Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain.	No need to book a ticket, just come along

Welcome Week: Monday 16 to Sunday 22 September 2024

Welcome Week (16-22 September)

Monday - Friday	9am – 5pm	Seminar rooms 1-3, The Forum (EX4 4SZ)	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.	Book here
Monday - Frida	2pm – 4pm	Seminar room 4, The Forum (EX4 4SZ)	International Student Support drop-in Drop in for advice and information on visas and living in the UK.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Tuesday - Friday	10am - 3pm	Room F, Queen's Building (EX4 4QH)	International Exchange & Study Abroad drop-in	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Monday 16^th September	10am - 11am	Newman Red lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD)	Parents and carers session If you are here accompanying your family member as they settle into university come along to this session to hear more about the Exeter student experience, the support we have in place for students and meet other family members. Free hot drink included.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 120.
Monday 16^th September	10am – 11am	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Monday 16^th September	10am-11am	Newman Blue lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD)	International Exchange and Study Abroad information session Compulsory talk for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 350.
Monday 16^th September	12 noon – 1pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Monday 16^th September	1pm - 2:30pm	Alumni Auditorium, Forum (EX4 4SZ)	International Student Welcome Formal welcome to the University for all international Undergraduate and Postgraduate students including exchange and Study Abroad students.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 435.
Monday 16^th September	3-4pm	Newman Blue lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Centre (EX4 4QD)	Study Skills Come and hear practical tips from our Study Skills team about maximising your study potential.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 350.
Monday 16^th September	5pm – 8pm	Collection point: Bus Stop, Rennes Drive (opposite Amory Building EX4 4RJ) 5pm, return 8pm	Ikea coach trip Join us for a trip to Ikea to pick up those last minute essentials. Goodie bag included in the trip.	Book here Ticket sale ends 12 noon 16 September. £2.50 per ticket

Tuesday 17^th September	9am - 9:50am	Newman Red lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD)	What every international student needs to know about working in the UK If you want to work in the UK either during your studies or after, this workshop is essential. The talk is delivered by one of our Careers team specialists.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 350.
Tuesday 17^th September	10am – 12 noon	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	2 Hour Shopping tour of city Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain.	No need to book a ticket, just come along.
Tuesday 17^th September	12 noon – 1pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along.
Tuesday 17^th September	1:30pm - 2:30pm	Streatham Court 0.28 (EX4 4PU)	Intercultural Communication: Your key to success at university and beyond Come and join Emma Sweeney from INTO and learn more about intercultural communication, how you can improve your skills to the benefit of your studies and future career.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 60.
Tuesday 17^th September	3pm – 4pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along.
Tuesday 17^th September	4pm - 4:50pm	Newman Red lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD)	What every international student needs to know about working in the UK If you want to work in the UK either during your studies or after, this workshop is essential. The talk is delivered by one of our Careers team specialists.	No need to book a ticket, just come along.
Tuesday 17^th September	6:30pm - 8:30pm	INTO building (EX4 4PY)	English Pudding Night Join the Welcome Team, Chaplaincy and INTO staff for an evening of classic puddings, traditional games and quizzes	Book here Price: FREE although booking is essential. Ticket sale ends 12 noon on 17 September.

Wednesday 18^th September	10am – 12 noon	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	2 Hour Shopping tour of city Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Wednesday 18^th September	10am – 4pm	Forum Street (EX4 4SZ)	Global Chums Information Stall Come, meet the team and find out about the biggest international student mentor programme on campus. You can sign up at the stall or online here.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Wednesday 18^th September	11am – 4pm	Forum Street (EX4 4SZ)	Intercultural Café Information Stall Come and chat to the team responsible for Transition and Integration and find out about our fabulous weekly free café. A chance to chat and make new friends.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Wednesday 18^th September	10.30-11.30am	Lecture Theatre 1, Queens Building (EX4 4QH)	Student visas: Sticking to the rules Information talk specifically for students with a Student Visa	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 120.
Wednesday 18^th September	12 noon - 1pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Wednesday 18^th September	12 noon - 1pm	Newman Red lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD)	Money Management Join the team from Student Advice for a very practical session looking at managing your money, funding and how to avoid financial scams. With the cost of living increasing in the UK this will be a very useful session.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 120.
Wednesday 18^th September	1:30pm - 2:30pm	Newman Red lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD)	English Skills Development Find out about all the classes and support available to international students including how to register.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 120.
Wednesday 18^th September	3pm - 4pm	Newman Green lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD)	Introducing British Culture Come for a humorous look at British culture through the eyes of our wonderful Welcome Team. Get the answers to the silly and serious questions you have always wanted to ask!	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 160.
Wednesday 18^th September	4pm – 6pm	Lecture theatre, INTO Building (EX4 4PY)	Information session for credit-bearing English modules Information session for credit-bearing English modules – come along to find out more and ask your questions. Come along any time from 4-6pm to talk to the team.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Wednesday 18^th September	18:30pm - 21:30pm	Isca Eats, Cornwall House (EX4 6TG)	Pizza and Quiz night Isca Eats Join the team for a fun quiz and pizza night in one of our popular on campus cafes. Half a pizza, chips and soft drink included in your ticket. Pay bar available.	Book here Tickets £5 Ticket Sale ends 12 noon 18 September

Thursday 19^th September	12 noon – 1pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along.
Thursday 19^th September	12 noon	Meet in Northcott Theatre Box Office (EX4 4QB)	45 minute backstage tour of Northcott Theatre Come and enjoy a back stage tour of our on campus theatre and learn about its rich history.	Book here Tickets free but must be pre booked. Ticket sale ends 12 noon 19 September
Thursday 19^th September	2:30pm - 3:30pm	Baring Court 06, St Lukes campus (EX1 2LU)	Intercultural Communication: Your key to success at university and beyond Come and join Emma Sweeney from INTO and learn more about intercultural communication, how you can improve your skills to the benefit of your studies and future career.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 25.
Thursday 19^th September	4pm - 5pm	Reed Hall (EX 4QR), Streatham Campus.	Cream Tea Join us in Reed Hall one of the most beautiful buildings on campus, for a traditional cream tea.	Book here Price: £5. Booking is essential Ticket sale ends at 12pm, 19 September
Thursday 19^th September	5pm – 8pm	Collection point: Bus Stop, Rennes Drive (opposite Amory Building EX4 4RJ) 5pm, return 8pm	Ikea coach trip Join us for a trip to Ikea to pick up those last minute essentials. Goodie bag included in the trip. Booking is essential	Book here Ticket sale ends 12 noon 19 September. £2.50 per ticket

Friday 20^th September	10:30am - 11:30am	Newman Green lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Centre (EX4 4QD)	How to plan UK travel Come and learn our top ideas for places to visit and money saving tips.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 160.
Friday 20^th September	1-2pm	Newman Red lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD)	Money Management Join the team from Student Advice for a very practical session looking at managing your money, funding and how to avoid financial scams. With the cost of living increasing in the UK this will be a very useful session.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 120.
Friday 20^th September	1:30pm - 2:30pm	Newman Red lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Centre (EX4 4QD)	Understanding criminal activity and fraud and how to protect yourself Understand more about how criminal gangs target international students and how to protect yourself whilst in the UK.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Room limited to 120.
Friday 20^th September	6pm - 8pm	Walking from Streatham campus: meet at SID, Forum (EX4 4SZ) at 6pm or meet at Cathedral entrance (EX1 1HS) 6.20pm	Cathedral Private Tour Enjoy a private evening tour of our 12th century cathedral with the museum guides. A must see!	Book here Tickets £5 Ticket sale ends at 12 noon, 20 September

Sunday 22^nd September

10am - 4:30pm

Meet at Rennes Drive bus stop (EX4 4RJ) at 9:45am, coach departs at 10am.

Jurassic Coast Cruise
Finish your Welcome Week with a 2.5 hour sea cruise along the beautiful Jurassic Coast, the South West's World Heritage Site. You will then spend some time in Exmouth before returning to the Streatham Campus.

Please note we will not keep a reserve list. If the event is sold out and you still want to come please come to Rennes Drive bus stop at 09.45am and make yourself known to the Welcome Team and bring £16 cash exactly. We will re allocate any unused seats at 10am. This will be done on a first come, first served basis.

Book here
Tickets: £16
Ticket sale ends at 12 noon, 20 September.

On ticket bookings and refunds:

On Fixr, select the 'Tickets' button to view all available events and book. Further information is on the drop down 'Details' icon under each event.

If you need to refund or cancel a ticket: please email Team FIXR team@fixr.co and Cc Sophie Meadows (event organiser).

You will need to provide the following information:

Email address used to purchase the ticket(s)
Name on the FIXR account
Name of the event you are enquiring about
Date of the event
Order number

Week 1 activities: Monday 23 to Sunday 29 September 2024

Week 1 (25 -30 September)

Monday - Friday	9am – 5pm	The Sanctuary (EX4 4PY)	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.	Book here
Monday 23^rd September	12 noon – 1pm	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Monday 23^rd September	12 noon – 2pm	Room to be confirmed	International Exchange drop in Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Monday - Friday	2pm – 4pm	The Sanctuary (EX4 4PY)	International Student Support drop-in Drop in for advice and information on visas and living in the UK.	No need to book a ticket
Monday 23^rd September	4pm – 5pm	Meet at Reed Hall, (EX 4QR), Streatham Campus.	Cream Tea Join us in Reed Hall (EX4 4QP) one of the most beautiful buildings on campus, for a traditional cream tea at 4pm.	Book here Ticket price: £5. Booking is essential. Ticket sale ends at 12pm, 23 September
Monday 23^rd September	6pm – 8pm	Walking from Streatham campus: meet at SID, Forum (EX4 4SZ) at 6pm or meet at Cathedral entrance (EX1 1HS) 6.20pm	Cathedral Private Tour Enjoy a private evening tour of our 12th century cathedral with the museum guides. A must see!	Book here Tickets £5 Ticket sale ends at 12 noon, 23 September

Tuesday 24^th September

10am – 12 noon

Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)

2 Hour Shopping tour of city

Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain.

No need to book a ticket, just come along

Tuesday 24^th September

12 noon – 2pm

Peter Chalk Centre (EX4 4QD) room 2.2

International Exchange drop in

Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.

No need to book a ticket, just come along

Tuesday 24^th September

6:30pm - 8:30pm

INTO building (EX4 4PY)

English Pudding Night

Join the Welcome Team, Chaplaincy and INTO staff for an evening of classic puddings, traditional games and quizzes.

Book here
Price: FREE although booking is essential.

Ticket sale ends 12 noon on 24 September.

Wednesday 25^th September	12 noon – 2pm	Room to be confirmed	International Exchange drop in Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.	Book here Ticket sale ends at 12 noon, 27 September
Wednesday 25^th September	11:30am - 12:30 noon	Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY)	1 Hour campus tour Join us and explore your new campus.	No need to book a ticket, just come along
Wednesday 25^th September	4pm – 6pm	Lecture theatre, INTO building (EX4 4PY)	Drop-in Q&A on the credit-rated Academic or professional English modules Find out what you can gain from doing a credit-rated module in academic or professional English.	Book here Ticket sale ends 4pm 27 September
Wednesday 25^th September	10:30am - 11:30am	Isca Eats, Cornwall House (EX4 6TG)	Intercultural Café: Isca Eats Join us every week during term in Isca Eats (Cornwall House, EX4 6TG). We have 2 weekly Intercultural Cafes at Isca Eats: Wednesday 10.30-11.30 Friday 10.30-11.30 The cafe opening 30 minutes before the session starts for us to get our drinks, chat and get settled.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Limited to the first 100 people.
Wednesday 25^th September	10:30am - 11:30am	Isca Eats, Cornwall House (EX4 6TG)	Intercultural Café: Crosskeys Join us every week during term in Isca Eats (Cornwall House, EX4 6TG). We have 1 weekly Intercultural Cafe at Crosskeys, St Lukes Campus: Wednesday 1.30-2.30 The cafe opening 30 minutes before the session starts for us to get our drinks, chat and get settled.	No need to book a ticket, just come along. Limited to the first 100 people.
Wednesday 25^th September	7pm – 9pm	Meet in Devonshire House, ground floor (EX4 4PZ)	Board games night 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.	Book here Tickets FREE but must be pre booked Ticket sales ends 12 noon 25 September

Thursday 26^th September

12 noon – 2pm

Room to be confirmed

International Exchange drop in

Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.

Book here
Ticket sale ends at 12 noon, 26 September.

Thursday 26^th September

5pm – 8pm

Collection point: Bus Stop, Rennes Drive (opposite Amory Building EX4 4RJ) 17.00, St Lukes main car park (EX1 2LU) 17.15, return 20.00

Please indicate on your booking if you would like the St Lukes collection point.

Ikea coach trip

Join us for a trip to Ikea to pick up those last minute essentials. Goodie bag included in the trip. Booking is essential

Collection point: Bus Stop, Rennes Drive (opposite Amory Building EX4 4RJ) 17.00, return 20.00

Book here
Ticket sale ends 12 noon 26 September.

£2.50 per ticket

Friday 27^th September

10:30am - 11:30am

Isca Eats, Cornwall House (EX4 6TG)

Intercultural Café

Join us every week during term in Isca Eats (Cornwall House, EX4 6TG).

We have 2 weekly Intercultural Cafes at Isca Eats:

Wednesday 10.30-11.30

Friday 10.30-11.30

The cafe opening 30 minutes before the session starts for us to get our drinks, chat and get settled.

No need to book a ticket, just come along. Limited to the first 100 people.

Friday 27^h September

12 noon – 2pm

Room to be confirmed

International Exchange drop in

Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.

Book here
Ticket sale ends at 12 noon, 27 September.

Saturday 28th September

8:30am – 5pm

Meet at Rennes Drive bus stop (EX4 4RJ) at 8.30am, coach departs at 8.45am.

One coach will also collect students from St Lukes campus main car park (EX1 2LU) at 8.55am. Return back to campus about 6.30pm.

Please indicate on your booking if you would like this collection point.

Day trip: St Ives

Celebrate the end of week 1 with a day trip to the beautiful Cornish sea side town of St Ives. St Ives has three beautiful beaches, and the wonderful light has long drawn artists and tourists to it's windy streets and many cafes!

Please note we will not keep a reserve list. If the event is sold out and you still want to come please come to Rennes Drive bus stop at 08.30am and make yourself known to the Welcome Team and bring £11 cash exactly. We will re allocate any unused seats at 08.45am. This will be done on a first come, first served basis

Book here
Ticket price: £11

Ticket sale ends at 12 noon, 27 September