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CHECK LIST Have you applied for University accommodation online? www.bangor.ac.uk/bookaroom Have you read the Healthcare Information on page 10 and checked your MMR and MenACWY vaccination status? Have you completed the Family Doctor Services Registration form (GMS1). Remember to take the completed form to the Bodnant Medical Centre during Welcome Week. Have you read the enclosed Money Advice leaflet? This gives further advice on the Awards, Student Loans, Banking and other financial considerations for new students. Have you read the 'How to pay tuition and accommodation fees' section on page 17 and made arrangements for payment? Have you completed online enrolment? Completing this process and uploading a photograph will mean that your student ID card will be ready for you when you arrive in Bangor (subject to completing the registration process by providing proof of ID). www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek
CONTENTS Welcome 2 Arrival Details 6 Student Support and Welfare 8 Health Care Information 10 © Peer Guides 11 Iw Welcome Week Activities 12 an W Meeting your Academic School 15 ill ia m Registration & Choosing Modules 16 s Fees and Finances 17 Additional Information 18 Students Living at Home 21 Campus Maps 23 1
WHAT HAPPENS DURING WELCOME W INTRODUCTION BY THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR Many congratulations on being accepted to Bangor Welcome Week is the start of your new life as a Bangor University. You are about to join a vibrant and friendly student. It’s the ideal introduction to University life and gives academic community, and I’m sure that you will enjoy and you the chance to make new friends and meet academic staff make the most of the many opportunities available to you as well as finalise your modules, find your way around and during your time at this University. settle in generally before starting your studies. This booklet outlines some important information for you, This diary will help you on your way, right from the first step of including the procedures you’ll need to follow in order to arriving at Bangor (see pages 6 -7) whether you will be living register as a student. Following your arrival in Bangor, a in university accommodation, private sector accommodation in wide range of events and activities have been planned for Bangor or living locally and commuting. you as part of ‘Welcome Week’ and I’m sure that will provide you with an informative introduction to the University. Central to much that goes on during Welcome Week are the Peer Guides (see page 11). These are specially trained second Enjoy your time in Bangor and may I wish you every success and third year students who are on hand to help you settle in your studies here. in. Look out for them in their brightly coloured shirts over the arrival weekend when they will be out in force greeting new Yours sincerely, arrivals and encouraging them to join in all the activities. Professor John G. Hughes President and Vice-Chancellor 2
WEEK? INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The ‘official’ Welcome experience starts on Monday when International students (non-EU) are invited to an earlier, all new students attend the Welcome meetings held in the specifically targeted, orientation programme that starts Prichard Jones Hall (PJ Hall) in the main University Building on Wednesday, September 12. This programme will run on College Road, as well as visiting their academic School for for three days prior to the general University Welcome the first time. Look at page 13 for the time you should attend Week and will provide specific information for international the Welcome meeting in PJ Hall and page 15 to see when to students on all aspects of studying and living in a different visit your academic School for the first time. country. You will also be able to complete your University registration and all other practical details. Social events If you are a Joint Honours student do try to go to both of will be organised which will give you an opportunity to meet the School visits detailed on page 15. However, if this is not other students from all over the world and which will allow possible don’t worry, Tuesday afternoon is set aside for you to you to familiarise yourself with Bangor and the surrounding visit your other academic School. area. This orientation programme is specifically designed for international students and is in addition to the general The meetings on page 15 are just the initial meetings. For full University Welcome Week programme. Go to: www.bangor. details of your School’s Welcome Week programme check the ac.uk/international/support/welcome_week_programme website at www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek for more information. 3
A WELCOME FROM YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION Undeb Bangor is your Students’ Union here at Bangor. Undeb Welcome Week wouldn’t be complete without a huge Fresher’s means Union in Welsh. Fair and on the Wenesday and Thursday we’ll be setting up our fair ‘Serendipity’ (it means happy accident) for you to choose We’ll have a wide range of activities and events set up across from a range of huge student opportunities and activities to Welcome Week to welcome you, ensure you are able to meet make the most of your time at Bangor. We’ll have over 230 people and get to know what you can do with Undeb Bangor different sports clubs, societies, volunteering projects and during your time here. We are the home of Bangor students and groups for you to sign up to – the best thing is membership of all we work to shape your voice, set up opportunities and develop student opportunity groups is free here at Bangor. The hardest your community. thing will be picking which ones to join. Our website www.undebangor.com contains all the information Taking part in student opportunities is a fantastic way to make you need for Welcome Week and it’ll give you a taste for the friends, meet new people and try something new. It’ll also look huge range of activities and social events that we deliver. Look good on your CV when the time comes to find a job. The more out for the ‘Undeb Bangor Heroes’ during Welcome Week who you do the more you get out. Come along also to get a lot of will be on hand to help you find your way, move into halls and freebies and information on University support services and answer any questions. other external opportunities. Undeb Bangor is located on the 4th floor of the Pontio Building We can’t wait to see you in Bangor and if you have any questions and is a one-stop shop for information, advice and guidance. As please get in touch through undeb@undebbangor.com or pop in the home of Bangor Students we run Sports, Clubs, Societies, and see us in the Pontio Building. Volunteering Projects, Undeb Course Reps and UMCB (Welsh Union). Pop in for more information or check our website: www. See you soon, undebbangor.com Your Student OffIcer Team ‘Academi’ is the student nightclub in Bangor and is a dedicated safe space for students to enjoy a wide range of nights out and social activities across Welcome Week. Academi also houses a coffee shop, shop and games room. You’ll find it on Deiniol Road just down from the Pontio Building (building number 43 on the map on page 25). 4 AD.in
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ARRIVING AT BANGOR ARRIVAL DETAILS FOR THOSE LIVING IN UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION Students who wish to live in University Halls will have been invited to apply online and will have electronically signed their Residence Agreement. Full information regarding actual arrival will have been sent to all students who have signed their agreement. International students are expected to arrive on Wednesday, ‘ September 12 and the International Education Centre is arranging coaches to collect students on that day from Manchester airport. The majority of students are expected to arrive on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 and will be allocated an arrival day. Please note that all Residence Agreements will run from Bangor Welcome Week was so Sunday, September 16 but some halls open on Saturday, September welcoming and by the end of the 15 to ease traffic congestion in Bangor. Please arrive on the correct first day I felt fully immersed in the day as your Hall will not be open any earlier. department and my year group. All Students should remember to complete the Health and Safety module worries just disappeared.’’ and Halls paymet plan they have been directed to online before EMILY KNOWLES, from London, studying Music travelling to Bangor. Failure to do so will delay your key collection. You can also check the Welcome Week website and the Students’ Union website for tips on settling into Halls and making the most of Welcome Week. If you are arriving by car please follow all the instructions given by the Halls Office regarding routes into Bangor and parking. All routes have been agreed with the police to minimize traffic congestion. If you are arriving by train, look out for the Students’ Union colourful branded minibuses – these will take you and your luggage directly to your Hall for free. 6
LIVING IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR OR LIVING LOCALLY? If you choose to live in the private sector, or are local to Bangor and travelling on a daily basis, please look at the central programme of Welcome Week activities (pages 12- 14) to decide what you’re going to take part in over the first weekend. Students from north Wales who intend to commute to the University on a daily basis should also consider attending the sessions held on Tuesday, September 11 (see page 21). You definitely need to arrive in Bangor in time for the start of the ‘official’ Welcome Week experience on Monday, September 17 when all new students attend the Welcome meetings held in Prichard Jones Hall (PJ Hall) within the Main University Building on College Road. Please see the programme of central activities on pages 12-14 to see when students from your academic School are expected to attend. Many academic Schools organise their initial meetings with new first year students on the Monday as well – see the relevant programme on page 15. You’ll also need to check the Welcome Week website at www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek to get the full details of the activities being arranged by your academic School. ARRIVAL WEEKEND AND WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES You need to look at the central programme of Welcome Week activities (pages 12-14) to see the type of activities that are held over the first weekend. and Welcome Week such as the formal welcome from the Vice-Chancellor for your academic School, and the information sessions being organised by Student Services and the International Eduction Centre. Also look at the Students’ Union website and social media for details of the activities organised by the Students’ Union on Saturday and Sunday: www.undebbangor.com or Facebook (Bangor Students’ Union) or Twitter: @bangorstudents International students should look at the International Student Support webpage: www.bangor.ac.uk/internationalsupport The timetable on page 15 gives details of your first meeting with your academic Schools. You’ll also need to check the Welcome Week website at www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek to see the full programme of activities being arranged by your academic School. 7
SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES & ADVICE UNDEB BANGOR – STUDENTS’ UNION If you need help or advice during Welcome Week or throughout One of the primary focus of Undeb Bangor, Bangor Students’ the rest of the academic year, staff can provide professional, Union, is ‘student voice’, making sure that all students are treated impartial and confidential advice on general welfare enquiries fairly, have access to resources and are supported in the event of and specific enquiries on money matters, counselling, problems and issues arising. There is a dedicated Student Voice student health, study skills, disability matters, private-sector Team located in the Students’ Union to help you if any problems accommodation, careers, part-time employment, and information arise in the course of your studies and we have staff and officers on the University’s Chaplaincy Team. available to support you. For more information contact Student Services, Neuadd Undeb Bangor’s Course Representative system empowers you to Rathbone, College Road on 01248 382024 or visit www.bangor. make changes in your School to improve your experience. Look ac.uk/studentservices out for Course Rep elections in the first weeks of term. For more information, please check our website: SKILLS & EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE www.undebbangor.com The Skills and Employability Service (SES) consists of Study Skills and the Bangor Employability Award. It provides careers INTERNATIONAL STUDENT advice; guidance and information; career management and skills development workshops; employer talks and information SUPPORT SERVICE seminars, internships and work experience opportunities; an The International Student Support Office provides advice and employer bureau (Targetconnect@bangor.ac.uk); enterprise guidance to all international students and their families about skills activities and support. any aspect of living and studying in Bangor. Support is available to you from acceptance to graduation. For more information contact the Skills & Employability Service, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road on 01248 382071 or visit www. For more information contact the International Student Support bangor.ac.uk/careers. Office, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road on 01248 382882 or visit the website on www.bangor.ac.uk/international/support or see Bangor University International on Facebook and Instagram STUDY SKILLS SUPPORT (bangorinternational). The Study Skills Centre can help you to make the most out of your studies. The support available includes individual appointments with our team of Study Advisers and trained Peer CHAPLAINCY TEAM Writing Mentors, a maths and stats advisory service, study skills The Chaplaincy Team at Bangor University is affiliated to and workshops, and online study guides. For more information go to: works with Student Services to offer, on a multi-faith basis, www.bangor.ac.uk/studyskills pastoral care and support to both students and staff of the University. Belonging to different faith traditions, the team meets regularly to ensure a coordinated approach to faith matters whilst respecting the different beliefs and traditions we hold. E-mail: chaplaincy@bangor.ac.uk 8
WELFARE ACCOMMODATION ENQUIRIES If you’re living in University accommodation, then the Halls Offices, situated on both the Ffriddoedd and St. Mary’s villages, can help you with all Halls-related enquiries. You may visit the office in person, call the Halls Office on 01248 382667 or email halls@bangor.ac.uk If you’re looking for accommodation in the private sector, then you can contact the Student Housing Office within Student Services on 01248 382883 or email studenthousing@bangor. ac.uk. Advice for students looking for accommodation in the private sector will be available on arrival weekend. WELFARE SUPPORT IN THE ‘ HALLS OF RESIDENCE The University has a welfare support system of Senior Wardens and Residential Mentors within the Halls of Residence. Students can seek advice and support from any member of the team about any concern they might have. Team members Bangor in three words: welcoming, can be contacted through the Halls Office during office hours: supportive, amazing.” 9.00am–5.00pm, Monday–Friday. Outside office hours students should make contact through the University Security on 01248 PAPIN ELODIE, From Lille, studying Linguistics 382795 or extension 2795. More details about the welfare support system can be found at: www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation/halls/wardens YOUR PERSONAL TUTOR MORE INFORMATION Information on Welfare and Support Services will be in You will be allocated a member of academic staff who will your electronic School Handbook. It is your responsibility to be your Personal Tutor. Your tutor will be a member of the read and familiarise yourself with this publication. academic staff in the School in which you are studying (or one of the Schools in the case of Joint Honours students). Your tutor is normally your first point of contact and you are expected to see your tutor at least three times a year to discuss welfare and CONTACT US academic issues relating to your progress. The more you keep Student Services 01248 382024 in touch with your tutor, the more they will be able to advise and Students’ Union Reception 01248 388000 assist you. Money Advice 01248 383637 Disability Service 01248 382032 Student Housing Office 01248 382034 Skills & Employability Service 01248 382071 International Students 01248 382882 Halls Office 01248 382667 99
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Meningitis C The MenACWY vaccination helps protect against The Bodnant Medical Centre provides a wide range meningococcal disease. of medical facilities. Please see the Healthcare Information Booklet enclosed in this pack about What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal the centre or visit bodnantmedicalcentre.co.uk for disease is a rare but life-threatening disease caused further information. If you wish to register with this by several groups of meningococcal bacteria, practice, you will also need to complete the family the most common of which are A, B, C, W and Y. doctor services registration form (GMS1), and take Meningococcal bacteria can cause meningitis the form to the surgery as soon as possible in (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and Welcome Week. A map showing the location of the septicaemia (blood poisoning). Both diseases are surgery can be found in the centre of the Student very serious, especially if not diagnosed early – they Healthcare booklet. can even be fatal. The same bacteria that cause these serious diseases are also commonly carried Are you taking prescribed medication or suffer in the back of the nose and throat, especially in from chronic diseases such as asthma or young adults, without causing any illness. diabetes? How common is it? Meningococcal disease affects If you take prescribed medication or have specific around 700-800 people in England and Wales every health care needs, then it is important that you year. Since the introduction of MenC vaccination in bring a one month supply of medication with you to the UK routine vaccination programme in 1999 to University. It is also advisable to book an initial Meningococcal group C disease is now rare. appointment with the nurse or doctor at Bodnant to discuss how to optimally manage your health Meningococcal group B (MenB) is now the most needs from the outset. common cause of meningococcal disease in children and young adults. From September 2015 MenB vaccine has been introduced to the routine infant IMMUNISATION ADVICE vaccination programme to help protect young babies. Since 2009, there has been a large increase All first year students should be fully immunised in cases of Meningococcal group W (MenW) disease against: in England and Wales, resulting in several deaths • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (including booster) among infants and teenagers. • MenACWY Why do I need to get the vaccine? As someone • And if you suffer with a chronic disease: aged 13 to 18, you are at higher risk of getting Flu / Influenza / Pneumococcal meningococcal disease, so you need to get vaccinated to protect yourself. Vaccination also reduces the risk of you carrying the bacteria and Mumps and measles so protects other people around you. You need this vaccine even if you have recently received MenC These can be serious infections and the University vaccine as MenACWY vaccine will offer protection continues to see cases and clusters of both these against meningococcal C disease as well as offering diseases. Many people now in their teens and additional protection against W, A and Y disease. twenties have either not been immunised or have had only one dose of MMR (Measles, Mumps and It will still be important to know the signs and Rubella vaccination). People born in the UK after symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia because 1980 are likely to be susceptible to measles and there are other bacteria that can also cause these mumps if they have not had 2 doses of MMR. illnesses. National policy highly recommends that children For more information go to www.nhsdirect.wales. and young adults should be protected with two nhs.uk/livewell/vaccinations/MenACWYvaccine doses of MMR. For a ‘Off to Uni Parent Pack’: www.meningitisnow. Bangor University strongly recommends that org/how-we-help/campaigns/uni you have TWO doses of MMR BEFORE coming to the University. For more information and guidance on measles go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/ Influenza studentservices/wellbeing/measles Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. It is highly infectious. If you suffer from chronic lung, heart, liver or kidney disease, have diabetes or are otherwise immunosuppressed, then it is recommended that you receive an annual influenza vaccination and a single pneumococcal immunisation to protect yourself. For further information see: www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/ 10 InfectiousDiseases/ InfectionsAZ/Influenza/
PEER GUIDES ON HAND TO HELP Who are the Peer Guides? How will I meet my Peer Guide? Peer Guides are current students who have volunteered Many of you will ‘meet’ your Peer Guide before you actually and have been trained to help new students settle in to arrive in Bangor. Some Schools will run Facebook pages University life. which the Peer Guides join, while others ask the Peer Guides to email or text you. Don’t be shy – if you get an invite to join How do Peer Guides help? in social media or contact your Peer Guide directly do so. They’ll help you make friends through a range of social They’ll start filling you in with information and answering events, show you around both the town and the university, questions straight away. and give you information and tips about student life. They’ll also do their best to answer all your questions from “Where If you’re moving into Halls of Residence you’ll see many are the lecture rooms?” to “Where’s the launderette?”. If they of the Peer Guides in their bright T-shirts out and about can’t help, their training makes sure they ‘know a man who greeting everyone. Your Peer Guide will look for you to say can’ and they’ll point you in the direction of the right staff to hello and give you the low-down on planned social activities help you. and initial meetings in your academic School. They’re ready to help you for as long as you feel you’d like a Local students not moving in to the Halls of Residence will little help. have the opportunity to meet Peer Guides at the Home Student Induction Day (see page 21 for details). Peer Guides and Academic Schools The Peer Guides work through their academic School – you If for some reason you don’t meet your Peer Guide and might even recognise some of them from a University Open would like to please let us know. Day. However, during the welcome period you will see quite a lot of them. • Over the Saturday and Sunday of Halls arrival weekend there will be a Peer Guide base room open 10:00am- You will have a named Peer Guide who will greet you and 5:00pm (look for the signs) come and speak to us. keep a friendly eye on you but you will also meet lots of Peer • During the rest of the week email peerguiding@bangor. Guides operating more generally in the School. They’ll make ac.uk or let the staff in your academic School know. sure you get where you’re supposed to be, they’ll be on hand at various meetings and induction events and they’ll answer Opting Out any questions you may have. And that’s without all the social Most new students find Peer Guides really helpful; however, events! if you really feel you don’t want one, please let us know. If you do want to opt out please email: peerguiding@bangor. ac.uk REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR UNIVERSITY EMAIL ACCOUNT BEFORE YOU GET HERE FOR PEER GUIDE MESSAGES! 11
WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Some Halls of Residence open for new student arrivals – please see your Residence Throughout the day Agreement and additional halls literature for the day your particular hall will open. Throughout the day Peer Guides welcome new students. Outside Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Undeb Bangor, the Students’ Union, minibuses at Bangor Railway station. Throughout the day & Outside Games Area, St Mary’s SU Heroes will help you find your Halls. Look out for fun Undeb events throughout the day. Village Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village & Throughout the day Food and drink offers. (Sky Sports on multiscreen - Bar Uno). Barlows St Mar's Student Village Registration and ID check: see details on page 16. Additional ID checking events will be Canolfan Brailsford, Ffriddoedd 10.00am-5.00pm held on September 17, 18 and 19 at 9.30am-4.30pm, Neuadd Rathbone Hall. Village 11.00am-5.00pm Games, competitions, pop corn and candy floss inflatables, music from Storm FM. Outside Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 12noon-4.00pm Meet Campus Life at the marquee at Ffridd Fest and at St Mary’s Social. Ffriddoedd Village & St Mary’s Village 12 noon-4.00pm Meet your Union - Undeb Bangor. Undeb Bangor, Pontio 12 noon-4.00pm Private sector Housing Helpdesk. Ffriddoedd Village 2.00pm-4.00pm Bilingual Tour of Bangor - meet at Undeb Bangor. Undeb Bangor, Pontio 2.00pm-6.00pm Disability Advisor and Mental Health Advisor available to meet with new students. Alaw Common Room 5.00pm-7.00pm Meet and Mingle @ Undeb Bangor. Undeb Bangor, Pontio 5.30pm-7.00pm Campus Life - free mocktails and canapes to welcome you to Bangor! Ffriddoedd Village & St Mary’s Village 5.30pm & 8.10pm Pontio Cinema - a new term begins! 2 for 1 tickets – one night only. Pontio Get £10 tickets to see Now or Never circus show in a big top near Ffriddoedd Village with 6.30pm Near Ffriddoedd Village the code PONTIO10 - call 01248 38 28 28 to book. 8.00pm-10.00pm Karaoke at Bar Uno. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 10.00pm-Late Students on Saturday (SOS). Academi Night Club SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Remaining Halls of Residence open for new student arrivals – please see your Residence Throughout the day Agreement and additional halls literature for the day your particular hall will open. Undeb Bangor, the Students’ Union at Bangor Railway station. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village & Games Throughout the day SU Heroes will help you find your Halls. Look out for fun Undeb events throughout the day. Area, St Mary’s Village Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village & Throughout the day Food and drink offers. (Sky Sports on multiscreen - Bar Uno). Barlows, St Mary’s Village Registration and ID check: see details on page 16. Additional ID checking events will be Canolfan Brailsford, Ffriddoedd 10.00am-5.00pm held on September 17, 18 and 19 at 9.30am-4.30pm, Neuadd Rathbone Hall. Village 10.00am-2.00pm Disability Advisor and Mental Health Advisor available to meet with new students. Alaw Common Room 10.00am-11.00pm Outdoor breakfast with the Chaplaincy team. Bangor Cathedral 11.00am-5.00pm Games, competitions, pop corn and candy floss inflatables, music from Storm FM. Outside Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Ffriddoedd Village & 12 noon-4.00pm Meet Campus Life at the marquee at Ffridd Fest and at St Mary’s Social. St Mary’s Village 12 noon-4.00pm Private Sector Housing Helpdesk. Ffriddoedd Village 2.00pm-4.00pm Bilingual Tour of Bangor - meet at Undeb Bangor. Undeb Bangor, Pontio Outside Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village & 6.00pm onwards Free BBQ with Campus Life. Quad, St Mary’s Village 5.00pm-8.00pm Meet and Mingle @ Undeb Bangor Undeb Bangor, Pontio 8.00pm-Late Barlows Live Lounge’ - free music night Barlows, St Mary’s Village 8.00pm Karaoke at Bar Uno. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 10.00pm-Late Students on Sunday (SOS). Academi Night Club Monday-Friday during Welcome Week there will be School meetings and activities throughout the day. See your School diary or www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek for details. 12
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 9.00am-4.00pm International Student Welcome Room, open daily. Neuadd Rathbone, College Road Formal Welcome: Schools of Natural Sciences (including Biology, Zoology, Chemistry, 9.30am Neuadd P. J. Hall, Geography, Forestry, Environmental Science, Conservation and Ecology); Computer Main University Building Science & Engineering; Ocean Sciences. See p.15 for first meeting with School. 9.30am-4.30pm Registration and ID checking. Neuadd Rathbone College Road Welsh Welcome Fair. Open to all students from all Schools. Students can attend before or Neuadd Powis Hall, 10.00am-12.00pm after the Formal Welcome. Main University Building Formal Welcome: Schools of Education; Health Sciences (including Nursing, Midwfery, 10.30am Neuadd P. J. Hall, Social Care, Social Work, Health & Social Policy); Medical Sciences; Psychology; Sport, Main University Building Health and Exercise Sciences. See p.15 for first meeting with School. Formal Welcome: Schools of History, Philosophy & Social Sciences; Languages, Neuadd P. J. Hall, 11.30am Literatures & Linguistics (including Welsh); Music & Media, Bangor Business School; Law. Main University Building See p.15 for first meeting with School. 3.30pm-5.00pm Information and Advice session for new International Students led by the Head of Lecture Room 2, International Student Services. Main University Building Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village & 5.00pm-7.00pm Campus Life Meet and Mingle - free hot drinks and cakes! Barlows, St Mary’s Village Early evening Free dance class - see Academi’s Facebook page for details. Academi Night Club Evening School and Students’ Union social Events As advertised 7.00pm Mojito Monday. (Virgin Mojitos available) & Bangor’s biggest Quiz Night makes a return! Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 10.00pm I LOVE CHEESE! Academi Night Club TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Throughout the day Taco Tuesday - Mexican-themed food and drink. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 9.00am-4.00pm International Student Welcome Room, open daily. Neuadd Rathbone, College Road 9.30am-4.30pm Registration and ID checking. Neuadd Rathbone College Road 10.00am Half price Starbucks frapuccino until 12 noon. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Meet outside main entrance, 11.00am Walking Tour of Bangor for International students. Main University Building 2.00pm-4.00pm Joint Honours students - remember to get in touch with your second Academic School See page 15 7.00pm International Film Night (hosted by the International Student Support Office). PL2, Pontio Braint, Ffriddoedd Village & Barlows, 8.00pm Campus Life Big WIn Bingo - Get your heads together to win a great prize. St Mary’s Village As advertised Evening School and Students’ Union Social Events. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village & 9.00am-10.00am Campus Life brekkie - limited free breakfast baps Barlows, St Mary’s Village 9.00am-4.00pm International Student welcome room, open daily. Neuadd Rathbone, College Road 9.30am-10.30am Welsh Skills session for students in the College of Arts, Humanities and Business OSCRA, Main University Building 9.30am-4.30pm Registration and ID checking. Neuadd Rathbone, College Road Undeb Bangor’s (Students’ Union) Serendipity: Choose from over 230 clubs and societies Neuadd P. J. Hall and Main University 11.00am-4.00pm to join for free and choose a volunteering project to be a part of. Meet your Campus Crew Building and sign up for upcoming Campus Life events. 12.00pm onwards Serendipity food and drink offers & Sky Sports on the multiscreen. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 2.00pm-3.00pm ‘Cymraeg ar y cyfrifiadur / Welsh on the Computer’ session. Open to all. CR1, Main University Building 2.00pm-3.00pm Introduction to IT facilities for new students and Come and find out about the IT facilities you are going to need for your course: Room 013, 3.00pm-4.00pm • myBangor – Online services • Blackboard – Bangor University’s learning environment Adeilad Deiniol • Programs available to aid your study • Email and Internet within Bangor University Lecture Room 2, 3.30pm Meet and Greet session for international students with families. Main University Building Early evening Free dance class - see Academi’s Facebook page for details. Academi Night Club Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village& 5.00pm Campus Life free chip butties (limited availability) and chat. Barlows, St Mary’s Village 7.00pm AU Pre-bar. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Neuadd P.J. Hall, 7.30pm-9.30pm University Chorus open rehearsal – and free cheese and wine party. Main University Building 10.00pm AU Night. Academi Night Club Evening School and Students’ Union social events. As advertised 13
Monday-Friday during Welcome Week there will be School meetings and activities throughout the day. See your School diary or www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek for details. TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 9.00am-2.00pm International Student welcome room, open daily. Neuadd Rathbone, College Road Undeb Bangor’s (Student Union) Serendipity: Choose from over 230 clubs and so- Neuadd P.J. Hall and Main 11.00am-4.00pm cieties to join for free and choose a volunteering project to be a part of. Meet your Campus Crew and sign up for upcoming Campus Life events. University Building Bus tour of Bangor and area for international students. See our International Meet outside Neuadd Rathbone, 11.30am web pages for ticket information. College Road 12.00pm onwards Serendipity food and drink offers from lunchtime. Karaoke and DJ. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Introduction to IT facilities for new students Come and find out about the IT facilities you are going to need for your course: • myBangor – Online services Room 013, 3.00pm-4.00pm • Blackboard – Bangor University’s learning environment Adeilad Deiniol • Programs available to aid your study • Email and Internet within Bangor University Early evening Free dance class - see Academi’s Facebook page for details. Academi Night Club 7.00pm International Societies’ Social. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 7.00pm Campus Life - Curry Night. Booking essential: campuslife@bangor.ac.uk Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 7.30pm Meet the Bishiop of Bangor over a pint. Tap & Spile, Garth Road University Symphony Orchestra – open rehearsal, shared with Music Society 7.30pm-9.30pm P.J. Hall, Main University Building Orchestra – players of orchestral instruments welcome. 8.00pm-12.30am Unveil your hidden singing talent at our ever-popular Karaoke Night. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Evening School and Students’ Union social events. As advertised FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Normal Site, 9.00am-10.00am Welsh Skills Session for Students in the School of Education. Room to be confirmed 9.00am-2.00pm International Student welcome room, open daily. Neuadd Rathbone, College Road 10.00am-11.00am Lecture Room 5 repeated Bangor Prospects: finding part-time work, internships and opportunities. Main University Building 2.00pm-3.00pm Bangor Basics - the lowdown on living in Halls. Tips and tricks to make the Braint, Ffriddoedd Village 12 noon-2.00pm, most of your year. Free hot drinks and biscuits. Information session for new international students. Living, studying and set- Lecture Room 2, 2.30pm-4.00pm tling in to a new country. Main University Building 4.00pm-7.00pm Chippy Friday - free chips when you swipe your YoYo app. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 7.00pm Friday Night Pre-bar. Food and drink offers. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Friday Film Night under the big screen - with giant bean bags, free popcorn 8.00pm Acapela Hall, St Mary’s Village and drinks. Evening School and Students’ Union Social events. As advertised SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 International Students’ Bus tour of Snowdonia National Park. Meet outside Main University 9.50am See International web pages for ticket information. Building, College Road 10.00am-5.00pm Campus Life trip to Llandudno. Booking essential: campuslife@bangor.ac.uk Meeting point to be confirmed Campus Life Chill and Chat. Strech and relax in Acapela Hall followed by free 10.00am-11.00am Acapela Hall, St Mary’s Village smoothies in Barlows. 10.00am onwards Premier League on the multi screen with food and drink offers. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 10.30am-11.30am Meet and greet the Chaplaincy Team over coffee and breakfast rolls. Gorad, 2nd Floor, Pontio 7.00pm Students on Saturday (SOS) Pre-bar. Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village 10.00pm Students on Saturday (SOS) Academi Night Club SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Buy one breakfast get one free. Throughout the day Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Sky Sports / Premier League on the multi screen. 10.00am-11.00am Outdoor breakfast with the Chaplaincy Team. Bangor Cathedral Campus Life - free Sunday Roast with your new flatmates. 6.00pm Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village Booking essential: campuslife@bangor.ac.uk 14
YOUR FIRST MEETING WITH YOUR SCHOOL Below are details of when you should first attend whichever academic School has admitted you. If you are unsure which School meeting you should attend, please see the website www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek If your School is not included on the list below you will receive information directly from them in due course or please go to the Welcome Week website at www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek for the most up-to-date information. SCHOOL DATE AND TIME LOCATION Monday, September 17, Hugh Owen Hall, Management Centre, Bangor Business School 12.30pm-2.00pm (buffet lunch provided) College Road Natural Sciences (including Biology, Zoology, Chemistry, Geography, Monday, September 17, 10.30am PL5, Pontio Forestry, Environmental Science, Conservation and Ecology) Computer Science & Engineering Monday, September 17, 11.45am Main Lecture Theatre, Dean Street Monday, September 17, Nantlle Building, Normal Site Education Welsh-medium students - 1.00pm (Check with your Peer Guides) English-medium students - 1.15pm Health Sciences (including Nursing, Midwfery, Social Care, Social Work, Monday, September 17, 9.30am Cinema, Pontio Health & Social Policy) Bangor Health Sciences (Nursing and Archimedes Centre, Monday, September 17, 9.30am Radiography students) Wrexham Wrexham History, Philosophy and Social Science Monday, September 17, 12.30pm Cinema, Pontio Powis Hall, Law Monday, September 17, 2.00pm Main University Building Languages, Literatures & Linguistics Monday, September 17, 12.00pm PL2, Pontio Medical Sciences Monday, September 17, 9.30am Room 146, Brigantia Building Music & Media Monday, September 17, 12.30pm Neuadd John Phillips Hall Monday, September 17, 10.15am Craig Mair Building, Ocean Sciences (Coach to collect from Main University Building Menai Bridge after Formal Welcome) Monday, September 17, 1.00pm Psychology Wheldon Building (Check with your Peer Guide first) Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences Monday, September 17, 12.30pm Foyer, George Building, Normal Site Welsh Seminar Room, Welsh Monday, September 17, 10.00am Main University Building Joint Honours students: try if you can to go to both School meetings. If you’re not able to attend the meeting in both Schools, go to the meeting for the School which has admitted you. Time is set aside on Tuesday afternoon for you to meet up with your other academic School (see www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek for details). 15
REGISTRATION CHOOSING MODULES All new students Choice within your programme of study All new students must register with the University. This is a two We operate a modular scheme of study at Bangor which stage process, the first stage of which (enrolment) you should means that all courses comprise ‘blocks of learning’ do online before you arrive in Bangor – you will be notified via called modules. All of our modules have a credit value e-mail when you are able to complete this process (more details which indicates how many credits you will achieve if you available at www.bangor.ac.uk/registration) and you will successfully complete it. Undergraduate courses comprise receive a confirmation email once the process is complete. modules totalling 120 credits per year of full-time study. The second stage of the process is to complete an ID check upon Registration for the right number of modules arrival in Bangor (full-time students). You must bring with you If you are a full-time student you will have to register for original documents which will be checked at one of the ID and a total of 120 credits during the academic year 2018/19 Registration events that will be held over the arrival Weekend (equating to the equivalent of 1200 hours of learning time and during Welcome Week. Acceptable forms of proof of identify over the year, i.e., 30 weeks of full-time study over the two can be found at www.bangor.ac.uk/registration. semesters with a total of 40 learning hours per week). You are advised to take 60 credits in each semester so that your work Police registration for international students is evenly spread, however there may be good reason why you If registering with the police is one of the conditions of your stay want to follow a different pattern to that and our rules will in the UK (this should be written on your visa), you must do so allow you to take a 70/50 or 50/70 credit split across the year. within 7 days of first arriving in the UK. You must also notify the police within 7 days if your visa, address or circumstances Some modules will be compulsory for your course but there change. If you are unsure, please come and see the International may also be optional modules for you to choose from. For Student Support Team in Rathbone Hall. the majority of courses you will be able to make your module choice as part of the online enrolment process and for others Police registration drop-in sessions will be held at Rathbone your Personal Tutor or other School advisor will be able to Hall (number 70 on the map) on: help you choose. • Tuesday, 18 September, 10.00am-4.00pm • Wednesday, 19 September, 10.00am-4.00pm Choosing modules outside your main School • Friday, 21 September, 10.00am-2.00pm You may wish to take modules outside your main subject area, e.g., you may choose to learn a new languages or attain There will be further police drop-in sessions during the Autumn. competence in Information Technology – there are a number of modules to choose from and this is why your tutor and Semester dates School advice sessions are important. One ‘constraint’ on your The academic year is split into two semesters. For semester choice is the teaching timetable, and it will be necessary for and key dates withing the academic year go to the website: you to check that the modules you want to choose do not clash www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/calendar/documents/Semester- with each other. dates-2014-2018.pdf In order to assist you in choosing your modules we provide a Gazette which details all of the year 1 modules on offer in 2018/19 – http://admint.bangor.ac.uk/gazonline. You can make changes up to two weeks after the start of each semester, but you must make sure that you follow the correct procedure to ensure that the University’s record of your registration is correct. Languages for All Languages for All offers free evening classes for students in five languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin). The 10-week courses cater for a variety of levels - from beginners to learners who may want to brush up rusty language skills. See www.bangor.ac.uk/ml/EveningClasses or email: languagesforall@bangor.ac.uk for more information. 16
FEES AND FINANCES Home/EU students only How to pay Tuition and Accommodation Fees All tuition fees and accommodation fees are payable Student Loans Company (SLC) Maintenance Support in full prior to completing the registration process, Tuition fee loans do not automatically cover Hall fees, please unless you elect to pay your fees by our payment ensure you have made separate arrangements for residence fees plan relevant to your student status to spread the to be paid if you are in University accommodation. cost evenly throughout the year. If you have applied and are eligible for student support, If you have applied for a tuition fee loan to cover Student Maintenance Loan payments will be made by direct your tuition fee costs this will be paid directly to electronic transfer via BACS into your bank or building society the University. However you will need to pay any account. You must complete the registration process/ID check accommodation fees. (see page 16) before the University can advise the SLC to make payment. If you are a UK/EU student, for details of how to pay your tuition and accommodation fees go to: Tuition and Accommodation Fees www.bangor.ac.uk/finance/ic/ic003.php.en You have a responsibility to ensure that you are aware of all your financial obligations and have made the necessary arrangements for payment prior to registration. International students (non-EU) only Bangor University will charge new, UK/EU full-time How to pay Tuition and Accommodation Fees undergraduate students starting in September 2018 a tuition Most International Students who have been accepted fee of £9,000. For more information, go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/ to study at Bangor University and who require a studentfinance/info/index.php.en Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Letter will be required to pay a deposit of £2,000. The International students will be charged the appropriate full fee deposit will be non-refundable except in certain rate as specified in the offer letter. For more information, go to: cases (e.g. certified illness). This deposit will be www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/fees offset against the first year tuition fee. Important: Failure to pay your tuition fees can lead to the cancellation of your university registration. Tuition fees can be paid in full before or during the registration process - go to www.bangor.ac.uk/ Bursaries Registration for details, or can be paid via the The Bangor Bursary scheme for UK/EU students (excluding instalment option. Government-sponsored students, Wales*) aims to provide additional support for those from lower US and Canadian loan students and Bangor income families and means you could receive up to £1,000 a year University graduates do not have to make a deposit in extra financial help from the University. For details go to www. payment. bangor.ac.uk/scholarships Accommodation fees can be paid in full or by Other bursaries include: those for students entering the instalments. Details of how to pay English Language University from care, Welsh-medium study bursaries, bursaries Course fees and what happens in the case of late for relocating families, bursaries for homeless students, field trip payments can be found on our website (see below). bursaries and those for students with carer responsibilities. If you are an international student, for details of For details and to apply go to www.bangor.ac.uk/scholarships how to pay your tuition and accommodation fees or phone 01248 383566/383637. go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/ payment.php *Students from Wales - see www.studentfinancewales.co.uk for information on the Welsh Government Learning Grant. ‘ Payment of English Language Course Fees A £2,000 deposit must be paid before a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter can be issued. Fee balance is paid in full at ELCOS programme registration. Payment by two instalments is The best thing about being a student at available for 30 and 42 weeks courses only Bangor for me is the great care Bangor (Administration charge applicable). University takes of its students.” Late payments PABLO HIERREZUELO, from Malaga, The University reserves the right to charge a 1% studying Marketing with French monthly interest on any late payment after the last registration date. The late payment interest charge may also apply to instalments. 17
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATING WITH YOU STUDENT CAR PARKING PERMITS myBangor myBangor is the first place to check when you need to know A parking permit is required by anyone wishing to park in the something during your time here. We use this website to University car parks. For parking regulations and to apply for a communicate important news and events, and it’s where you permit, go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/eo/VehicleParking can access your timetable, your marks, and our virtual learning environment. If you are a blue badge holder you will be able to park at any of the University car parks free of charge. If you are not We have designed this site with your first year at university a blue badge holder, but have severe mobility difficulties, in mind. The site will let you know about a range of things, arrangements can be made for you to park in any of the including: letting you know of events happening this week; University car parks. You will need to supply medical evidence giving you advice about what to expect throughout the term; to the Disability Service. Information on how to obtain car and updating you on the latest university news. parking permits is available from the Disability Advisers: It’s important that you check myBangor regularly, as there will Tel: 01248 382032 be information on the site that we need you to know. There Email: disabilityservice@bangor.ac.uk ‘ will also be things we need you to tell us, such as how your modules are going, and myBangor is the place to do that. You need to log in to access myBangor, so once you’ve registered and got your university computer account, go to: my.bangor.ac.uk and have a look around! Bangor has given me a multitude How we will contact you of opportunities to improve my All important communications will be initially sent to your employability and personal university email account which should be checked regularly. development.” The University will seek to limit communications to only those necessary for the administration of your studies. SOWMIYA SHIVATI, from Surrey, studying Physical Oceanography If we are unable to contact you by email, then we will ‘escalate’ our communication strategy in the following order: • By calling your mobile or home phone; • By writing to your permanent home address; • By asking your academic School to contact you. It is important that you keep your contact details up to date ‘ on-line. I liked Bangor because it is a small, friendly city in an amazing location. I decided to study here because of the facilities and the University’s reputation is brilliant. There is so much to do in Bangor and the surrounding areas.” ELEANORE HAYES, from Droitwich, studying Music 18
WELSH COURSES CHOIRS, ORCHESTRAS The Learn Welsh North West Centre offers the following: AND CONCERTS We offer a wealth of musical activities which are open to everyone so, if you’re interested, do remember to bring Basic Welsh 1 / Cymraeg Sylfaenol 1, YHC-1891 your musical instruments with you to Bangor. This 10 credit module is intended for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of Welsh. The course will introduce basic Run in conjunction with the School of Music but not just constructions, phrases and vocabulary for everyday use and will for music students are: have a great deal of conversational practice. This is not intended • University Choir for those who have passed Welsh GCSE second language. • University Symphony Orchestra • University Chamber Choir This is held on Thursday, 10.00am-12.00pm at the Welsh for • Bangor University Opera Adults’ Centre, Dean Street, Bangor. • Early Music Bangor • Bangor New Music Ensemble Additional Basic Welsh Course for Students To learn some basic spoken Welsh without taking it as one of For further details please go to www.bangor.ac.uk/music your modules, the following options are available: or email c.collins@bangor.ac.uk •A free Wednesday evening course for students (5.00pm- 7.00pm, 26 September-12 December) with the option for a There are further opportunities through the Students’ further 4 weeks in semester 2). Union societies which include: • Attending classes for Basic Welsh module YHC-1891 without • Music Society: choir & orchestra registering formally. • SODA: musical theatre • Attending one of the Learn Welsh North West public Wlpan • Brass Band courses for beginners. See: www.bangor.ac.uk/cio/database/ • Concert Band • Jazz Band For further details about the courses or to register, please • String Orchestra contact Bethan Glyn on 01248 388083 or email emse02@ bangor.ac.uk For more details of these visit the Students’ Union website: www.undebbangor.com WELSH IMPROVEMENT COURSES Welsh Language Improvement Courses for Fluent Speakers Canolfan Bedwyr offers a number of Welsh-language skills courses for those who wish to improve their written and spoken Welsh. Sgiliau Defnyddio’r Gymraeg CCB-1001 In the first year, it is possible to study this 10 credit module in semester 1. A Welsh medium Bursary of £250 (40 credits) is available for those who intend to follow part of their course / the whole course through the medium of Welsh. For further details, please contact Eleri Hughes at Canolfan Bedwyr on 01248 383293 or email eleri.hughes@bangor.ac.uk 21 25 19
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LIVING AT HOME? Are you a student from the north Wales area who will If you are interested in coming along please complete be living at home during your studies and commuting to the following reply slip, and send it to: The Administrator, University on a daily basis? Student Services, First Floor, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG or tel: 01248 382024, or Would you like to come along to some short sessions email studentservices@bangor.ac.uk. which will introduce you to the University, our services ‘ and facilities? Replies should be sent by Friday, 7 September 2018. We will then send you full details. These informal sessions are held before Welcome Week on Tuesday, 11 September. There will be a variety of sessions, which include for example: a general welcome and introduction to University life: student finances; tours of the I was so nervous about next week, ‘ library and Main University Site; and advice from existing students. Refreshments will be provided. this event has helped me a lot...” I enjoyed meeting other students and members of staff...” I am interested in attending the pre-entry programme for non-resident students Name: Dept / Course: Address: Tel: Email: Do you have specific requirements e.g. dietary/access/sign language? Please contact us to let us know your specific requirements: Please return to: The Administrator, Student Services, First Floor, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG 21 1:47
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