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Pre-departure GUIDE September 2021 AMBITION DELIVERED TODAY
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Contents
Before you depart
> Meet the conditions of your offer 3
> Pay your deposit 3
> CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) 4
> Apply for a visa 4
> Credibility Interview 4
> Immigration health surcharge 5
> Apply for your accommodation 5
> Coronavirus rules in the UK 6
> Travel restrictions when travelling to the UK 7
> Course delivery 7
> Courses that require you to be on campus before 6 April 2022 9
> Coronavirus precautions in place at Teesside University 10
> COVID-19 testing programme 11
> Devices, such as iPads or laptops, for studying off-campus 12
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> Before you depart checklist 12
Travelling to the UK
> Quarantine and what to do on arrival 13
> Booking your travel 14
> Passenger Locator Form 15
> Book your Meet & Greet 15
> Going through immigration (Top 10 tips from Border Force) 16
> What you should pack 17
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> Weather in the UK 18
Arriving at Teesside University
> Online enrolment 20
> Welcome & Orientation 20
> Police Registration 20
> Collecting your BRP card 21
> Coronavirus precautions in place at Teesside University 21
– your responsibilities when on campus
> Regular COVID-19 testing 22
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> Collecting your TUSC card 22
Settling in
> Getting around campus 23
> Staying safe 24
> Student support and advice 24
> Student Portal 25
> Timekeeping in the UK 25
> Important student health information 26
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Before you depart
Congratulations on your offer of a place at Teesside University!
This booklet contains essential information to help you to confirm your offer and prepare for your studies. We hope
you find this helpful but remember you can contact us at any time with any questions you might have –
we’re here to help.
There are actions you will need to complete before your arrival. Please download our comprehensive guide to the
application to arrival process.
Applying to arriving Guide
Meet the conditions of your offer
If you have been asked to provide more evidence to support your application, you should submit this as soon as
possible. This could include:
> Transcripts or mark sheets
> Evidence of your English level
> Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate if relevant
ATAS certificates are processed by the UK Government.
For further information please visit www.gov.uk/guidance/ academic-technology-approval-scheme.
If you have any questions about how to meet your academic conditions or if you feel there is something that may
delay your application, for example, availability of dates or access to English language tests, contact us immediately
to seek advice.
> You should formally accept or decline your offer using the applicant portal before the date indicated on your
offer letter.
Full details of meeting the conditions of your offer are outlined in our Applying to arriving Guide
Pay your deposit
Your place at Teesside University will only be fully confirmed once you have paid your deposit. You should pay your
deposit at the same time as accepting your unconditional academic offer, or as soon as possible afterwards. If you are
later refused a visa, your deposit will be refunded upon receipt of your visa refusal documents.
How to make a payment to the University
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CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK, you will need to submit a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for
Studies) with your visa application.
After you have paid your deposit or provided us with a copy of your sponsor letter, if you have met all your academic
conditions, we will send you a Confirmation of Offer Details letter. The letter will contain all your details as they will
appear in your CAS, so please ensure you check them thoroughly and let us know immediately if something is
incorrect. Incorrect details on your CAS could affect your visa application.
Email: international.admissions@tees.ac.uk
Once you have received your Confirmation of Offer Details letter from us, we can consider you for a CAS. You may
need to complete some further checks and provide more information. Please log in to the applicant portal to see if
there are any further actions for you at this stage.
If you successfully complete all the necessary checks, we can then issue your CAS. You need to include your CAS
number when you apply for your visa but you do not need to provide an original copy of the CAS document.
Apply for a visa
For most countries, you need to apply online for your visa. There are a few exceptions, so you need to check the
Home Office website www.gov.uk/student-visa
Once you have your CAS, you can complete and submit your Student Visa application. If you applied through an
agent, they may also be able to help you apply for your visa.
For step-by-step information on the Student Visa and CAS process visit tees.ac.uk/international/immigration
Credibility Interview
As part of the Student Route application process, some students may be asked to participate in a credibility interview.
This can happen whether you are applying from within the UK or from overseas.
The purpose of the interview is for UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) to ensure that you are a genuine student and that
you have credible reasons for coming to the UK to study a programme in a university.
The interview will probably take place at the Embassy or at the visa application centre where you apply.
To find out more about what happens at a credibility interview and how you will need to prepare, including,
> What will happen at the interview?
> What will I be asked at the interview?
> How can I prepare for the interview?
Please visit our Credibility interview webpage
tees.ac.uk/international/credibility
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Visa Vignette
Your visa vignette (in your passport) is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issue. You must travel to the UK
within this 90-day period. If your visa vignette expires, you will need to obtain a new one.
Immigration health surcharge
The Immigration Health Surcharge is currently £470.00 per year, per person and is charged for the length of leave that
you will be granted. www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay
You can start using the National Health Service (NHS) when:
> You’ve paid the health care surcharge > Your visa or immigration application is granted.
(or are exempt from paying it)
Where you live during your studies
Once you are in the UK, it is a requirement of your Student Visa and the University that you attend campus for your
studies. It is expected you will live at an address on or close to campus in order to engage fully in campus life. The
University frequently reviews the recorded addresses of its Sponsored Students and considers no further than 50
miles from the campus to be a reasonable travelling distance. Addresses further away will be subject to review by
LGS Compliance and students will be required to explain how they are able to satisfy the University’s attendance
requirements. UKVI Sponsorship of a Student Visa may be at risk if you fail to do so.
Apply for your accommodation
All University-managed accommodation is five minutes’ walk from the campus, so you will not have to familiarise
yourself with public transport routes while you are trying to adapt to your new life in the UK. You will also benefit from
24-hour support from student wardens and security staff.
You must accept a conditional or unconditional course place offer before you can apply for University-managed
accommodation. Once you have accepted your offer, we will email you at the email address you provided on your
UCAS or application form. If you want to stay in University-managed accommodation, please complete the online form
included in the email.
When we receive your application, we will send you an email acknowledgement of your choices. If you don’t receive
an email acknowledgement, contact us so we can check we’ve received your application. Once we have allocated
accommodation to you, we will let you know by email. A formal offer including which building and which room we
have allocated to you will be posted to you.
Full details on how to apply for University-managed accommodation are outlined in our Applying to arriving Guide
Find out more tees.ac.uk/accommodation/
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Coronavirus rules in the UK
At the time of writing, many of the legal restrictions around managing COVID-19 have been relaxed in England, as
much of the population has been double-vaccinated.
However, it is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated, and the pandemic is
not over.
We strongly advise you to read the latest government guidelines and ensure you understand the restrictions and
advice in place in the UK, as this might be different to guidelines in your own country. Also, please note, there are
small differences in the rules in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A full list of the current Covid rules and restrictions in the UK which is constantly updated can be found here:
gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do
As we welcome you back to campus, we have also a Campus Pledge in place, to our University community safe.
You can read about this later in the brochure.
> The requirement to wear face coverings in law has been lifted. However, the Government expects and recommends
that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport.A full list of the current Covid rules and
restrictions in the UK can be found here: gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-
cannot-do
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Travel restrictions when travelling to the UK
Depending on which country you are travelling to the UK from, there are different travel restrictions in place. You
should check this link to see whether the country from which you are travelling is a red, amber or green country
before you travel. You can do that here:
Red, amber and green list rules for entering England
GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The situation is dynamic, and restrictions are continually changing. Find out the latest advice and restrictions on the
government website: https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control
Further details on quarantine are outlined in the Travelling to the UK section of this guide.
Course delivery
From September 2021, we plan to deliver the majority of teaching in-person and on campus. In most cases, teaching
materials and/or recorded sessions will also be available online, allowing you to engage remotely if you need to self-
isolate or are unable to attend campus due to travel restrictions. Tutorials, supervisions and other one-to-one sessions
can be conducted online, if you are unable to attend campus.
If there is a change in pandemic-related Government guidance that impacts on in-person teaching, we will move all
teaching online while we reshape the timetable. Learning activities that must take place on campus – for example
practical, skills-based sessions, and UKVI contact points – would be prioritised for on-campus delivery.
International students who cannot travel to campus in September should travel as soon as they are able, arriving no
later than 6 April 2022. Some courses require students to be present on campus before this date. You can see the list
of those courses on page 9 of this booklet and in the international applicant FAQs.
As a Teesside University student, you will become a valued member of our friendly and supportive University
community, connecting with your tutors, fellow students and support staff.
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Access to facilities
The safety and wellbeing of our University community is our top priority. We’re planning for most of our on-campus
facilities and services to be open as normal, with additional measures in place to ensure your comfort and safety.
We will continue to follow Government guidance and facilitate access to as much of our campus as possible.
On-campus learning prioritises components of your course that can’t be delivered online, enabling access to
specialist facilities and resources that are a key part of your course.
Starting your course online if you cannot travel to the UK in September
On 1 July 2021, Kevin Foster, the UK Minister for Future Borders and Immigration, announced an extension of
concessions allowing distance and blended learning until 6 April 2022.
What does this mean for new international starters in September 2021?
> If you are able to travel to the UK to start your course you will be able to access in-person teaching and learning
on campus.
> If you are an international student and you are unable to travel to the UK to begin your course on campus in
September 2021, in most cases you will be able to engage with your studies remotely until you are able to travel.
You should plan to join us on campus as soon as you can and consider the expiry date on your visa vignette.
You must arrive no later than 6 April 2022.
> For some courses, it will be necessary for you to join us on campus by an earlier date, in order to complete parts of
your programme which can only be delivered in person. See the courses below.
> Once in the UK, it is expected that you will live at an address on or close to campus to engage fully in campus life.
> Whether you begin your course remotely or on campus, you must enrol on your course, online as soon as possible
after 1 September, and no later than 8 October 2021. You must log in to e-vision to complete your enrolment.
> You must log in to the applicant portal to complete your enrolment from 1 September.
> You must keep the University informed of your location and travel plans at all times. You do this by keeping your
details up to date in the applicant portal.
> You will still be eligible to be considered for the Graduate route, provided you arrive in the UK either before your
visa ends or by 6 April 2022, whichever is sooner.
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Courses that require you to be on campus before 6 April 2022
If you have applied to one of the following courses, you must ensure you are on campus, in the UK, and ready to
commence study (and you have completed any compulsory quarantine) by the following date.
Must be on campus by 18 October:
> BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult) (Pre-Registration)
> BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Mental Health) (Pre-Registration)
> BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child) (Pre-Registration)
> BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration)
> Cert HE Dental
> BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
> BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
> BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
> MRes Biological Sciences
> MSc Sports Physiotherapy Studies
> MSc Sports Rehabilitation
Must be on campus by 22 October:
> BA (Hons) Education Studies
> BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
> MA Education
> MA Education (Early Childhood Studies)
> MA Education (Educational Leadership)
> MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
> PGCE Education and Training with Teaching Maths (Numeracy)
Must be on campus by 25 October:
> MSci Chiropractic
> DPH
> MPH
> MPH (Applied)
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Must be on campus by the beginning of Semester 2:
> BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene
If you cannot be on campus at the beginning of the semester, there will be orientation and induction activities online,
to make sure you get off to the best start. Teaching materials and/or recorded sessions will also be available online.
Please continue to check your emails for updates over the coming weeks. You can also find lots of useful information
on the following web pages.
Helpful links
What you can expect – September 2021 entry
Undergraduate course delivery 2021-22
Postgraduate taught course delivery 2021-22
UKVI concession visa information
Travelling to England from another country
Coronavirus vaccination
Coming to England to study during the pandemic
Coronavirus precautions in place at Teesside University
Following the latest Government announcement, on Monday 19 July we started the process of returning to regular
operations, guided by our comprehensive risk assessment.
All in-person teaching is able to resume, along with events, sports activities, and the re-opening of all campus
facilities.
We will continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our University community and ensure our plans are
underpinned by the advice of the local public health team and the national Government guidance.
All members of our University community should continue to play their part. We strongly encourage you to wear a
face-covering in communal indoor spaces. You should also access regular testing, practice good hygiene measures,
and take the opportunity to be vaccinated when this is offered.
These measures are important in order to keep yourself and those around you safe. Anyone over the age of 18 can
book a COVID-19 vaccine for free.
If you are registered with a GP (General Practitioner doctor), you can book your appointment through the National
Booking Service website or by phoning 119.
National Booking Service
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Before you depart
COVID-19 testing programme
As we start to welcome more students and staff back to campus it is more important than ever to access regular
COVID-19 testing.
Around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 have no symptoms and it is important that you get tested regularly to help break
chains of transmission, identify asymptomatic infections and protect yourself and those around you. Play your part
and continue to book your tests.
Book a test
We all have a part to play to keep our campus community safe.
If you are on campus, you should be tested for coronavirus twice a week.
Home testing – Lateral Flow Device kits
Lateral Flow Device (LFD) kits will be available for students to collect from the University. For more information visit our
COVID-19 Testing programme webpage.
LFD kits allow you to carry out Covid-19 tests at home and report your results.
You will need to report your results from all LFD tests using the Government website so that the number of tests
carried out and number of positive cases can be recorded. There is further guidance below.
bit.ly/TUcoronavirustesting
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Devices, such as iPads or laptops, for studying off-campus
You should, where possible, arrive in the UK with a suitable device to undertake your course; for example, a laptop
or tablet. This is particularly important should you need to quarantine on arrival and miss the first few days of your
studies. If you have any queries over what you will require, please contact your school:
School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies SCEDT-enquiries@tees.ac.uk
School of Health & Life Sciences SHLS-enquiries@tees.ac.uk
MIMA School of Art & Design mima-school@tees.ac.uk
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law SSSHL-Enquiries@tees.ac.uk
Teesside University Business School tubs-administration@tees.ac.uk
Before you depart checklist
Things you must do before you depart checklist
Meet the conditions of your offer
Your CAS, visa and credibility interview
Pay Immigration Health Surcharge
Choose your accommodation
Apply for University-managed accommodation
Confirm your place in University-managed accommodation
Familiarise yourself with Coronavirus rules in the UK
Book your travel
Determine your quarantine requirements, travelling from red, amber or green listed country
Arrange any relevant quarantine accommodation depending on the status of the country you are
travelling from
Book your Meet and Greet – see Travelling to the UK
Inform the University and keep your location and travel plans up to date in the applicant portal
Book a coronavirus (COVID-19) test, up to 72 hours before departure.
www.gov.uk/government/news/mandatory-covid-19-testing-introduced-to-bolster-border-measures
Complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form
Familiarise yourself with Coronavirus precautions in place at Teesside University
www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk
Download NHS Covid-19 app
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Travelling to the UK
Quarantine and what to do on arrival
If you are travelling to the UK from a country with either red or amber status, in some cases you will need to complete
quarantine when you arrive in the UK. Please check the UK government website to find out whether you are travelling
from a red or amber country, and to see full information on what you need to do before you travel and after you arrive,
including whether you will need to book an official quarantine hotel (red listed countries).
If you are travelling from a red-listed country and need to quarantine in a quarantine hotel you must cover your own
quarantine costs.
If you have been accepted on the International Year 1 at Teesside International Study Centre and confirm your place
15 days before the start of your course, you may be eligible for the Study Group Quarantine support fund, which offers
a contribution of £1000 towards the cost of a UK Managed Quarantine Hotel. Terms and Conditions apply.
Remember, you must keep the University informed of your location and travel plans at all times. You do this by
keeping your details up to date in the applicant portal.
Booking and staying in a quarantine hotel if you’ve been in a red list country.
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Travelling to the UK
Booking your travel
If you are successful in your visa application, you can then book your flights.
Before booking your travel, please check for the latest travel information for arriving in the UK
www.gov.uk/uk-border-control
As soon as you have booked your travel, you should also let us know about your travel plans.
Heathrow airport is not the closest airport but is the most convenient entry point for students who need to quarantine
in a managed quarantine hotel. Heathrow has links to the Transport for London underground which means you can
easily access a train to Middlesbrough or you can get a flight to Teesside International Airport which would allow you
to book our meet and greet service. Remember to check which quarantine rules apply to you before making plans.
> LNER London North Eastern Railway
> TFL Tube map
> TFL journey planner
> Heathrow airport
> Teesside International airport
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Travelling to the UK
Passenger Locator Form
To enter the UK you must complete a passenger locator form online before you arrive. It’s free to submit and you can
submit this anytime in the 48 hours before you arrive in the UK. You will need to show the form when you check in to
travel or board your flight (train or ferry) to the UK.
You’ll need to provide a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test before you travel to the UK. The test must have been
taken in the 3 days before your departure. The proof must be in English, French or Spanish.
You’ll need to book any tests you need to take before you complete the passenger locator form.
Read an overview of all the rules if you’re:
> travelling abroad and returning to England
> travelling to England if you live in another country
You must follow these rules even if you have been vaccinated.
Book your Meet & Greet
Teesside University runs an Airport meet and greet service for our international students. We collect students from
Teesside International airport and Newcastle Airport and transport you to the Campus Heart.
To book the meet and greet service, you need to:
> Complete our registration form at least five working days before you arrive in the North East of England. (Working
days are Monday through to Friday, Saturday and Sunday are non-working days).
> Provide all the information we request on the form.
> Respond promptly to any emails or telephone calls from us seeking clarification of any details.
> We cannot guarantee to collect you if you do not provide enough notice or if you do not provide all the information
we need.
Please be aware of any time differences and that telephone calls or emails outside of UK business hours will only be
responded to the next working day (UK time).
If you have any enquiries about our meet and greet service, please contact meetandgreet@tees.ac.uk.
It can take up to five working days for a response due to high demand.
Visit our meet and greet webpage for more information and to book your meet and greet.
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Travelling to the UK
Going through immigration
Top 10 tips from Border Force
Here are 10 tips from Border Force (part of the UK Home Office) to make sure you have a smooth arrival.
1 If you’re from a non-European Economic Area (EEA) country, complete the landing card given to you during your
flight before you arrive at border control.
2 Do not bring in any meat or dairy products from outside the European Union. There are restrictions on traditional
medicines, food products such as fish, eggs and honey, and some fruit, vegetables and plants (including bulbs,
seeds, cut flowers and tree bark).
3 Expect Border Force officers to ask simple questions about your stay in the UK when you arrive at
passport control.
4 Never give false or misleading information (including forged or counterfeit documents).
5 Keep any recent bank statements and details of where you are staying in your hand luggage as Border Force
officers may ask to see this information.
6 Keep information about the course you’re studying in your hand luggage. This must be a paper copy
(not an electronic copy on a tablet or phone) and includes your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
(CAS) number.
7 Have your passport ready. Remove it from any cover and remember to remove your sunglasses and hat.
8 You must declare cash of £10,000 or more (or the equivalent in another currency) if you are entering the UK from
another country?
9 There are also restrictions on the amount of tobacco, alcohol and gifts you can bring to the UK. If you exceed your
duty-free allowance and do not declare them, all of your items could be taken away from you.
10 Never bring in counterfeit goods, illegal drugs, offensive weapons or indecent or obscene material. Some items
are restricted and will require a license or permit.
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Travelling to the UK
What you should pack
In your hand luggage:
Plane ticket (and/or tickets for your ferry/ train)
Completed landing card (this will be supplied during your flight)
Passport
Teesside University offer letter (this needs to be printed)
Biometric Identity Document (BID) – this will explain how to collect your BID once in the UK
Accommodation confirmation email which shows you have paid for your accommodation
The address where you will stay after arrival
Any IELTS certificates (or equivalent)
Vaccination certificates (if required)
Proof of negative coronavirus test from test within 72 hours prior to departure.
A recent bank statement which proves that you have enough money to cover your expenses in
the UK
Original copies of any degree certificates or qualifications
A face mask – As part of the UK Government’s efforts to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic,
you should wear face coverings on public transport and in crowded places. As part of the
Campus Community Pledge, unless exempt, wear a face covering where this is recommended
on campus.
For additional tips on what you will need to bring to the UK you can visit the UK Council for International Student
Affairs (UKCISA) website: www.ukcisa.org.uk/blog/6135/Getting-ready-to-come-to-the-UK-Read-our-tips-and-essential-
information
More what you should pack on next page
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Travelling to the UK
Here are a few additional items we recommend that you bring:
> Bedding (duvet, pillowcases, blankets) – You may also want to bring sheets from home. You can also purchase a
bedding pack from our online shop.
> Objects to remind you of home – so that you can personalise your bedroom with your favourite decorations,
photographs, etc.
> A variety of clothes – You will want a variety of clothes for all different kinds of weather (see “Weather in the UK,”
below.) We highly recommend that you have a warm, waterproof coat, sturdy, closed-toe shoes and an umbrella.
Clothes that you can layer so that you can add or remove insulation as the weather changes, are also a good idea.
> Stationery – This will change depending on the course you will be studying, but at a minimum, we suggest you
bring a notepad and a pen.
> Entertainment – You should pack anything you need
to entertain you during your 10-day self-isolation period and beyond. If you play sports, you might want to bring
your equipment with you, although you will not be able to participate in sports during your quarantine period.
Devices, such as iPads or laptops, for studying off-campus
You should, where possible, arrive in the UK with a suitable device to undertake your course; for example, a laptop or
tablet. See the Before you depart section for details.
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Travelling to the UK
Weather in the UK
UK weather is rarely extreme but can often be unpredictable. You might experience sunshine, blustering
winds and drizzling rain, all in one afternoon. The key to packing clothes when travelling to the UK is to
prepare for anything.
The UK has four seasons, with summer being the warmest and winter being the coolest, but it is not
uncommon to experience elements of all four seasons within a week or two.
Spring is from late March to May and typically includes some sunny days with mild temperatures up to
17/18°C and some cold and wet days with temperatures around 6°C to 10°C.
Summer is from June to August, with July and August usually being the warmest months in the UK. Most
days during this period are mild and can be hot. The temperature typically varies from around 15°C to
30°C, occasionally reaching closer to 35°C. There are also some wet summers with more rain and lower
temperatures. Daylight in summer is much longer than at other times of the year.
Autumn is from September to November and is typically a mild season when the leaves fall from the trees.
It may include some warm days, especially at the start of September. Temperatures tend to range from 7°C
to 19°C.
Winter is from December to early March. You should expect the coolest temperatures and the shortest hours
of daylight at this time of year. Days tend to be crisp, cool and bright, with temperatures usually in the range of
0°C to 6°C. During the night and on very chilly mornings, this can drop below 0°C. The UK does get snow and
ice, although snowfall tends to be just a few inches.
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Arriving at Teesside University
Online enrolment
Whether you begin your course remotely or on campus, you must enrol on your course, online, as soon as possible
after 1 September, and no later than 8 October 2021.
You must log in to the applicant portal to complete your enrolment from 1 September.
You must keep the University informed of your location and travel plans at all times. You do this by keeping your
details up to date in the applicant portal.
Welcome & Orientation
September 18 -19 2021
We have a Welcome and Orientation programme which is designed to provide you with essential and useful
information to help you settle into University life. This is a great way to make new friends and meet the staff who will
support you whilst you are studying at Teesside. You will get to know the campus and learn more about studying here
and living in Middlesbrough. We want to ensure that you are familiar with the practical aspects of your life as well as
getting used to the campus. Please ensure you arrive in time to make the best possible start to your student life.
Find out more tees.ac.uk/international/orientation
An online offer will be available to students who cannot attend campus due to self-isolation or travel restrictions.
Police registration
Some international students need to register with the police after arriving in the UK, as a condition of their visa.
If you are unsure if you need to register, read our Advice Guide, check your visa and your visa decision letter/email,
and read the Government guidance.
Seek advice from an International Student Adviser if you are still unsure: international@tees.ac.uk.
If you are required to register with the police, you must register your online Police Registration account within 7 days
of arriving in the UK.
You must also book and attend an appointment, pay the police registration fee (currently £34) and be issued your
Police Registration Certificate.
You must not attend an appointment during any period of required quarantine or self-isolation.
If you are required to register with the Police, please read our Advice Guide for further information.
If your appointment is with Cleveland Police, this will take place at Stockton Police Station. You can find directions
from Teesside University to Stockton Police Station here.
Throughout your time in the UK, you must also report to the police within seven days if any
of the information you give them changes.
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Collecting your BRP card
You must not attempt to collect your BRP during any period of required quarantine or self-isolation.
Your BRP will be held by the Post Office for 90 days. You should collect your BRP after any required period of
quarantine. Please take your Passport and UKVI decision letter/ email to the Post Office when you collect your BRP.
You must be over 18 to collect a BRP. If you are under 18 and require assistance in collecting your BRP, please email:
International@tees.ac.uk.
If your BRP is not at the Post Office, please email: International@tees.ac.uk.
If your Post Office branch is closed because of coronavirus (COVID-19), your BRP will be stored safely until it reopens.
Contact your Post Office for more information.
Coronavirus precautions in place at Teesside University – your
responsibilities when on campus
Reporting coronavirus symptoms
It is vital that staff and students report any symptoms of coronavirus to help keep our University
community safe. Students should email studentwellbeing@tees.ac.uk
Campus Community Pledge
We all have a critical role to play in reducing the spread of Covid-19 and we have put measures in place
to prioritise the safety, health and wellbeing of everyone on our campus. Our Campus Community Pledge
sets out the behaviours we must all adopt to protect and support each other.
> We will take a collaborative approach to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our campus community, with
collective responsibility and shared action taken.
> We pledge to follow Government guidance and University advice, taking a common sense approach to reducing
risk. We will take responsibility for keeping up to date with guidance as it is updated.
> We will follow the guidance given across campus signage and from building marshals.
> We will, unless exempt, wear a face covering where this is recommended on campus.
> We will practice tolerance and mutual respect at all times, acting as good citizens to support our classmates,
colleagues and the wider community.
> We pledge to respect travel restrictions and to take a common sense approach to reducing the risk of spread.
Campus Community Pledge
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> We will notify the University immediately if we display any symptoms of Covid-19 or if we receive a positive test
result. (Students will contact the Student Wellbeing Team and Staff will contact their line manager).
> We understand that we will need to share information with national test and trace teams if requested and will
engage with the University’s preferred method for checking in/out of campus (Safezone).
Check in and out of campus using SafeZone
We are encouraging everybody to use the SafeZone app to check in and out of campus. It is free to
download and will help us with any necessary contact tracing and minimise potential coronavirus
transmissions within our community.
Download SafeZone
Regular COVID-19 testing
It is important for everybody on campus to get tested regularly. To help keep everybody safe, students and
staff should be tested twice weekly. You can access or on-campus testing facility and Lateral Flow Device (LFD) kits
are available to collect from the University which will enable you to carry out tests at home.
Play your part and continue to access testing.Find out more
Please ensure that you have read COVID-19 Testing programme outlined in the Before you depart section
of this guide. We all have a part to play to keep our campus community safe.
If you are on campus, you should be tested for coronavirus twice a week.
Collecting your TUSC card
During your orientation, you will be issued with a Teesside University Smart Card (TUSC). Your TUSC card is:
> Your Library card > Used for ID when you attend examinations
> Your ID card > Used to print out documents using the MyPrint system
> Used for access to buildings and car parks
A TUSC lasts for the duration of your course. Your TUSC should be kept with you at all times as it is required when
using facilities in the Library. Items cannot be borrowed without it. Do not loan/give your TUSC to anyone else – you
are responsible for all items issued to your TUSC.
Replacement TUSCs can be purchased from the Online Shop and collected from either the Library
at Middlesbrough Campus or Darlington Campus at a standard charge of £5. Your old TUSC will
no longer be valid. If your card is merely damaged, then please visit the Library at Middlesbrough
or Darlington Campus, and present the old card. There is no charge for replacing damaged cards.
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Getting around campus
Teesside University has a compact campus that is easily accessible and you can cross from one side of campus to
the other in any direction in approximately ten minutes.
Our friendly Campus Security are available 24/7 should you need any assistance. Security can be contacted using
SafeZone - a free app for staff and students that connects you to the University security team.
Campus tour video
Explore our campus with high-quality 360 images
Interactive campus map
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Staying safe
The Campus Safety & Security team is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.
Campus Security is based in the Library and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The
team works alongside Cleveland Police Community Support Officers to provide safety and security advice to staff and
students and to conduct regular high-visibility patrols on campus.
All Security Officers are first aid trained. The safety & Security team can be contacted using SafeZone - a free app for
staff and students that connects you to the University security team.
We highly recommend that you download our free SafeZone app. SafeZone allows you to call Campus Security for
help and alerts all security staff to your situation and location so that they can coordinate to help you quickly and
effectively. Find out more about our Safe Zone app in this video.
Please ensure you have read Coronavirus precautions in place at Teesside University – your responsibilities
when on campus in the Arriving at Teesside section of this guide
Stay up-to-date with University operations, advice, guidance and for information on keeping safe, visit our dedicated
Coronavirus webpage.
Student support and advice
We are here to help you every step of the way. We understand that international study in a new country, away from
family, friends and familiar culture can bring challenges.
Student Life Building
The Student Life building is a state-of-the-art student facility where you can find a full range of individual support
services and advice.
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Student Portal
You can access a wide range of support using the student portal. For information about life on campus, support
& advice, careers & employment and more, please visit the student portal, a space dedicated to all aspects of
student life.
Student portal
Here are just some of the things you can access using the student portal
Life on campus Support & advice Careers & employment
> Accommodation > Book a PC > Careers service
> Semester dates > Counselling > Graduate employment
> Catering > Disability > Student jobs and internships
> Clubs & Societies > Faith and reflection > Volunteering
> Keeping you safe > Health, dental, medical, well-being > Work experience and placements
> News > International students
> Pay online/online shop > IT
> Sport > Library
> Students’ Union > Mental health support
> Printing
Timekeeping in the UK
Time zones
The whole of the UK operates under one time zone. This will be either Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer
Time (BST) depending upon the time of year.
In the UK the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1.00am on the last Sunday in March, and back 1 hour at 2.00am on the
last Sunday in October. In 2021, the clocks will go back on Sunday 31 October at 2.00am. In 2022 the clocks will go
forward at 1.00am on Sunday 27 March.
The period when the clocks are 1 hour ahead is called British Summer Time (BST). There’s more daylight in the
evenings and less in the mornings (sometimes called Daylight Saving Time).
When the clocks go back, the UK is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
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Punctuality
We understand that expectations of timekeeping vary between cultures, but British people are very strict when it
comes to punctuality. People in the UK make a great effort to arrive on time and not only is it considered rude to be
late but in some cases, arriving late may result in being refused admission to a lecture or event or an appointment
being cancelled or rescheduled.
Furthermore, your visa is conditional upon maintaining an acceptable level of University attendance and repeated
lateness or failure to attend lectures and other compulsory University events could jeopardise your ability to remain in
the UK. This is also applicable during a national lockdown situation when teaching is online.
Important student health information
It is very important that you sign up with a local GP practice and dentist shortly after you have moved into the area. If
you have not already signed up with a local doctor you should find one that is close to you so you can get registered.
Please do not attend a GP practice if you have symptoms of Covid-19. Please follow NHS guidance if you are showing
symptoms. Visit this link for further information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/.
Further information regarding University guidance for Covid19 can be found here: https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/
about/university/coronavirus.cfm.
If you have any concerns, please contact studentwellbeing@tees.ac.uk or for medical advice telephone the NHS non-
emergency line on 111. In a medical emergency, telephone 999.
Important student health information and local GP Practice and Dentist contact details
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Contents
Calendar and semester dates
tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/semesterdates.cfm
Campus catering
tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/catering.cfm
Campus Safety & Security
T: 01642 342086
In cases of an emergency, dial extension 3200 or contact Campus Security via the SafeZone app.
Events
From writing workshops, to social events, to wellbeing and fitness activities
tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/events.cfm
Faith & Reflection
Teesside University is home to students from many different cultures and to people of all faiths and none.
We value the diversity of our students and recognise that being able to practise your faith is an important part
of the student experience.
Find out more tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/faith.cfm
Follow us on social media
Facebook: TeessideUniversityInternational
Instagram: TeessideUniInternational
YouTube: UniversityofTeesside
Facebook groups
We have Facebook groups you can join to talk to other applicants or current international students.
Teesside University International Students: facebook.com/groups/129552897376551
Student Life and Wellbeing
For general information email: studentlife@tees.ac.uk
For health and wellbeing information and support, email: studentwellbeing@tees.ac.uk
Student portal
Access a wide range of support and information tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/
Students’ Union
T: +44 1642 342234
E: enquiries@tees-su.org.uk
W: tees-su.org.uk
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