Welcome Pack
Welcome Pack (Starting)
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Welcome to the University of East London
CLICK TO START YOUR ENROLMENTWe're thrilled that you'll be joining our University of East London community!
We are here to help you successfully transition into your first year. This welcome pack is designed to provide you with key information to help you get organised and feel prepared to start your university journey.
Here are some key pieces of information that you can access to help you get started.
Key Dates to Keep In Mind
- 14 September / On-Campus Move-In Weekend
- 18 September / International Orientation
- 23 - 27 September / Course Welcome Week
- 30 September / Term 1 Begins
Need help and not sure who to ask?
Start with the Student Hub
The Student Hub is your first point of contact for all queries. They can help get your questions answered right away or connect you with the department that can help you.
Helpdesk Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 to 17:00 (excluding bank holidays).
In Person
- Docklands / East Building
- Stratford / University House
- USS / Lobby
By Phone
You can also dial us on +44 (0)20 8223 4444
Telephone Line Operating Hours: Between Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 16:45 and Friday (09:00 - 15:45) excluding bank holidays.
Handbooks
Everything you need to know, in one place.
Any new experience can be difficult to navigate, that's why we've created dedicated handbooks for undergraduates, postgraduates, and nursing students to help you navigate your university experience. These handbooks contain key pieces of information such as term dates, course information, and key contacts. Click the links below to access the one that's right for you. If you require a pdf copy instead, please let us know.
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International Orientation
18 September
International Orientation is a day of talks, activities, and workshops for new international students. It is hosted by our Student Life team and is held on the Docklands Campus. You will receive an invitation to register by email in late August, so make sure to check your inbox.
Welcome Week
23 September - 27 September
During Welcome Week you'll be able to attend a series of events that are designed to help you settle in. You'll have Course Orientations, a Fresher's Fair, and Housing Fair, three exciting Campus Activity Days, and a full Extended Welcome Programme
Some of the events like the Course Orientations are mandatory, while many others are optional (but highly encouraged).
Course Orientations
Course Orientations are for all students and they are mandatory for you to attend. Each course has a different Course Orientation day. To find out when yours is, visit this link.
Your Course Orientations are welcome sessions led by your course leaders. During these sessions, you'll meet your classmates, and your instructors, and have a chance to learn about some important resources you'll need during your studies. These sessions are really important for you and will help you get off to the right start.
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Campus Activity Days
THREE DAYS, THREE DIFFERENT CAMPUSES!
While you may be based at Stratford, or USS, or Docklands, all three campuses are yours to enjoy and explore. This is your university!
The Campus Activity Days are three days of full-blown games, workshops, tours, and more that animate our three dazzling campuses allowing students to explore each one, learn about each of our academic Schools, meet and join the many different Sports Clubs, build their networks, and so much more!
Save the dates! You're welcome to come to any or all of them!
- USS: Wednesday 25 September
- Stratford: Thursday 26 September
- Docklands: Friday 27 September
Housing Fair
Docklands Campus / 27 September / SportsDock
This year we're also hosting an Off-Campus Housing Fair as part of the Campus Activity Days. There will be stalls hosted by various London Housing agents, Citizen's Advice, roommate matching meet-up sessions, and so much more.
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Extended Welcome
7 October - 1 November
There's so much to take in during your first few weeks and sometimes you need a refresher or a second chance to attend a session you might have missed. We've got you covered.
Our Extended Welcome Programme is a month of events, workshops, and tours designed to help. There will be mixers, workshops on using digital tools, courses about doing research, information drop-ins for international students, campus tours, and so much more.
The schedule will be released during Welcome Week.