International Orientation
We are excited to be welcoming all our international students at our International Orientation event on 22nd of September 2024!
Attending the orientation event is a fantastic way to start your life in the UK, get used to university, and make friends from all over the world. In the past, those who join have fewer problems and an easier time settling into their studies. We highly recommend you sign up for this event and join us for a formal welcome on 22 September 2024.
INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Sunday, 22nd September
TIME: 10:00-16:30
LOCATION: Cloisters, Ground floor, University House, Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester Campus)
Campus map location: https://maps.chi.ac.uk/#room=C01-0-31
How to travel to Chichester Campus? If you live in Bognor Regis, you can use bus number 700 to travel to Chichester. Cost: £2 one way. Please see more information on the Stagecoach website.
PRESENTATION SLIDES: International Orientation slides 2024
10:00 | Arrival, registration, refreshments & Human Bingo Please arrive on time. |
10:30 | Welcome and Introductions . |
11:00 | TALK: Academic Study at the University of Chichester: An Introduction by Sue Lavender. |
12:00 | Lunch break – you can buy drinks/snacks from the university restaurant/café. Bring a debit/credit card to pay for your food. Cash is not accepted on campus. |
13:00 | TALK: Practical Advice and Information by Päivi Leivo de Lacy. We will cover lots of practical topics, including BRP collection, GP registration and opening a UK bank account. Please find additional Visa and GP registration sessions on this document: Visa and GP registration sessions for international students |
14:00 | Interactive Activity, Group Photo and UK Quiz. |
15:00 | Campus Tour Quiz & Refreshments and cakes. |
16:00 | Navigating Life as an International Student in the UK: Q&A with the SU International Officer. |
16:30 | Conclusion of International Orientation event After the International Orientation event you can join the Students Union Hacker the Dog DJ Set from 7.30 pm at Zee Bar. Book your tickets in advance via the SU website. You can find out about all the different Students Union events and activities on the “What’s On” section via this website. |
International Students’ Welcome Party on Thursday 26th September at 7-10 pm
All our new and current international students are warmly invited to our International Welcome Party at the Hub, Bognor Regis Campus, on Thursday, 26th September 2024 at 7-10 pm. Don’t miss out on free snacks, a pub quiz with prizes & music from around the world, and singing in different languages!
How to find the Hub?: https://maps.chi.ac.uk/#room=B18-0-02
How to travel to and from the party?: If you are travelling to the party from Chichester Campus, you can use the free U7/U8 service. Alternatively, please see the Stagecoach website for information on bus #700, which travels between Chichester and Bognor Regis 7 days a week.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email international@chi.ac.uk