International Office
International and EU Orientation Programme
25 to 27 January 2012
Our Orientation Programme objectives are:
- To register you on your course and issue you with a campus card before term
- To give you your University Information Pack
- To help you find your way around the University and the City
- To tell you about the many support services we offer
- To introduce you to University academic and support staff
- To give you the opportunity to meet other students before term starts
- To give you an introduction to study methods used during the course
Important
- Download our International and EU Orientation Programme
- Airport Pickup service from London Heathrow airport - the deadline for booking service has now passed
Preparing to travel
Arriving in the UK
- Airport pick-up service
- Arriving at Heathrow Airport
- Arriving at Gatwick Airport
- Arriving by other transport
- Arriving after opening hours
Further Advice
Late-arriving students
It is important for you to attend the Orientation Programme: the programme has been designed for you to help minimise culture shock and you will register onto your course during the programme. The programme also provides you with the opportunity to familiarise yourself with Portsmouth and the University, to meet staff who can assist you during your studies and meet other new international students.
You will notice the term start date and the last date for registration on your offer letter. Late arrival is not advised and will be detrimental to your studies. In all cases, you MUST seek authority from the University to arrive late. If your visa application has been delayed for reasons beyond your control, please contact the International Office or your agent IMMEDIATELY so that we can assess your situation. Please also email international.housing@port.ac.uk if you have been offered University accommodation to inform Student Housing of your late arrival. They will then be able to advise you accordingly on your housing options.
