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International Orientation

 We are excited to be welcoming all our international students at our International Orientation event on 21st September 2025!

We recommend that you arrive in the UK during the accommodation arrivals weekend, so that you can be welcomed by our arrivals crew and you can join our orientation event.

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 this formal welcome event.

INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION EVENT DETAILS 

DATE: Sunday, 21st September 2025

TIME: To be confirmed

LOCATION: To be confirmed

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

Please note that this is a draft programme and subject to change. 

10:00 

Arrival, registration Human Bingo ice breaker game

Please arrive on time.

10:30 

Welcome and Introductions .

11:00 

TALK: Academic Study at the University of Chichester: An Introduction.

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.

We will cover lots of practical topics, including BRP collection, GP registration and opening a UK bank account. 

14:00 

Interactive Activity, Group Photo and UK Quiz.

15:00 

Campus Tour Quiz

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 

 If you have any questions, please feel free to email international@chi.ac.uk

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