Induction Week Schedule for new Students

Induction Week for new postgraduates begins on Monday 27th September at 10.30am, in room 1.02, Malet Place Engineering Building, UCL, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT.   

Joining UCL Action checklist

Check that you have done everything you need to do to prepare for university. 

Map of UCL Main Campus

Including how to get to Department of Computer Science, (Malet Place Engineering Building)

Before arrival

• Send any sponsorship details to UCL’s Student Fees Office
• If required, obtain a student visa and appropriate entry clearance. If you are studying for less than six months but would like to be involved in volunteering, a full visa will be required
• Begin to make financial arrangements, including opening a bank account
• Get vaccinated. All students admitted to universities in the UK are advised to be vaccinated against meningitis
• If you have a disability, contact UCL’s Student Disability Services (www.ucl.ac.uk/disability)
• Organise accommodation. Arrange to have your post re-directed
• Read enrolment instructions sent by UCL Registry
• Read the information sent to you from your department at UCL and any recommended reading that has been given
• Purchase any books or equipment required for your programme of study
• Browse through UCL’s Transition website (www.ucl.ac.uk/transition)
• Check that any computer you are bringing to UCL is compatible with the UCL network at: www.ucl.ac.uk/is/owncomputer
• Buy a map of London (with street index).

After arrival

• Move into your accommodation
• If you are an international student, attend the International Students Orientation Programme
• If you have not already done so, open a bank account
• Report to your department as instructed
• Attend departmental and faculty welcome events
• Pick up your UCL Transition Diary from your department
• Formally enrol at UCL, including registering with UCL’s Library and Information Systems
• Select course units online via UCL Portico (www.ucl.ac.uk/portico)
• Ensure that you, or your sponsor, pay your fees
• Find out when things are taught, or see your personal timetable (www.ucl.ac.uk/timetable)
  
• If you are a UK student in receipt of an HE Maintenance Grant, ensure that you have received your bursary entitlement
• Register with a doctor, either at the UCL Health Centre or at another doctors’ surgery
• If you have a disability (including dyslexia) register with UCL’s Student Disability Services
• Attend the UCL Students’ Union Freshers’ Fayre
• Check out some of the things you can do in your spare time at www.visitlondon.com and www.ucl.union.org/clubs-societies.

Information provided by UCL Transitions Department
- Full details available at www.ucl.ac.uk/transition

Also see:

• An Interactive Map of UCL
• Information on Traveling to UCL

UCL Student Residence Office.

Enquiries about UCL student housing. 117 Gower Street. Tel: 020 7679 6322 E-mail: residences@ucl.ac.uk

www.ucl.ac.uk/accommodation

University of London Housing Services

Private rental listings, tenancy advice. 4th Floor, ULU Building, Malet Street.

www.housing.lon.ac.uk

UCL Union JobShop

UCLU service to help you find part-time, casual or vacation employment. 1st Floor Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street.

www.uclunion.org/find-a-job/

UCL Careers Service

Help with developing skills, choosing a career and applying for jobs. 4th Floor, ULU Building, Malet Street.

www.ucl.ac.uk/careers

Disability Services

Advice, support and resources. Rm G16, Ground Floor, South Wing. Tel: 020 7679 0100, E-mail: disability@ucl.ac.uk

www.ucl.ac.uk/disability

Dyslexia Assessment and Support Centre (DASC)

Free diagnostic service for students. Chandler House. Open by appointment only. Tel: 020 7679 4223, E-mail: c.jamieson@ucl.ac.uk

www.ucl.ac.uk/disability

Student Financial Support and Welfare

Information about loans, bursaries, grants and scholarships. Rm G19, Ground Floor, South Wing. Tel: 020 7679 7021/2823, E-mail: sfs@ucl.ac.uk

www.ucl.ac.uk/current-students/financial-support/

Student Fees Office

Contact this office if you are having any difficulty paying your fees. Ground Floor, South Wing. Tel: 020 7679 4125/4128, E-mail: fees@ucl.ac.uk

www.ucl.ac.uk/current-students

Scholarships

Information on Scholarships, bursaries, grants and loan schemes for prospective and current students. 

www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/

Health Services including Dental Services

You may register with the NHS Practice if you live in central or north London. 3 Gower Place (Reception 2nd Floor, Dental 5th Floor).Tel: 020 7387 6306

www.gowerplacepractice.nhs.uk/

Events

A range of events at UCL such as performances, exhibitions and public lectures.

www.ucl.ac.uk/news/events/

Sports and Fitness

The Bloomsbury Fitness Centre houses a fully equipped gym and offers a range of fitness classes for all levels. 3rd/4th Floor, Bloomsbury Building.

www.uclunion.org/sport-fitness/

Clubs and Societies

About 140 clubs and societies in arts and media, sports and a range of other interests. 2nd Floor, Bloomsbury Building.

www.uclunion.org/clubs-societies/

Bloomsbury Theatre

UCL’s own West End theatre. Gordon Street. Tel: 020 7388 8822

www.thebloomsbury.com

UCL Union (UCLU)

Student representation, welfare, entertainment, cafés and shops. Main Building, 25 Gordon Street.

www.uclunion.org

University of London Union

Members of UCLU are members of the University of London Union (ULU). Student representation, sports facilities, swimming pool, cafés and shops. ULU Building, Malet Street.

www.ulu.co.uk

Nightline

A confidential listening, support and information service run by students, from 6.00pm–8.00am nightly. Tel: 020 7631 0101

www.nightline.org.uk

UCL Online Student Support Group

Advice and support for common student problems.

www.ucl.ac.uk/support-pages

Rights and Advice

UCLU service offering advice on all student matters. 1st Floor, Bloomsbury Building. Tel: 020 7679 2998/2507, E-mail: uclu-rights.advice@ucl.ac.uk

www.uclunion.org/get-advice/

Student Counselling

Confidential, individual appointments to discuss personal issues. 3 Taviton Street. Tel: 020 7679 1487, E-mail: j.etienne@ucl.ac.uk

www.ucl.ac.uk/student-counselling

Dean of Students
Dr Ruth Siddall

Consult the Dean of Students, Deputy Dean of Students or one of the Advisers to Women Students about any issues you’re having, either study-related or personal. E-mail: Dean.of.Students@ucl.ac.uk, Tel: 020 7679 4545

www.ucl.ac.uk/dean-of-students/

Advisers to Women Students

Dr Dorothy Einon, Tel: 020 7679 5385, E-mail: d.einon@ucl.ac.uk

Sexual/Racial Harassment

Sexual and/or racial harassment is not tolerated at UCL: if you experience it, take action and seek advice. You can approach a member of staff such as the Dean of Students, Advisers to Women Students, or Rights and Advice (see contact details above).