Study at Cardiff | International

Tuesday 22 January 2013
10:30 –12:30

John Percival building (Humanities Building), Lecture Theatre 2.01, campus map 16

Free lunch included!

Come and listen to several useful talks about what you can expect now you’ve arrived in Cardiff. There will be advice on living and studying in Cardiff, including how to get onto the Cardiff University computing network, where to get help and how to get involved in the clubs and societies in the Students’ Union. 

Tuesday 22 January 2013
14:00 –15:00

Meet at the Main Building, Museum Avenue, campus map 39

Find out where the really useful places are in the University with your student tour guides. Walking tours will take around an hour and will include practical information on everything from great places for cheap food to the best place for a night out in Cardiff.

Tuesday 22 January
19.30 – 22.00
Solus, Students Union

Tickets £5

You are invited to a Twmpath, a traditional swinging Welsh folk dance.  Experience a warm Welsh welcome, meet fellow students and have a fantastic evening!

Veronica, "The Caller" tells us all how to do the dances and a great Welsh band called Cats Claw will be playing some toe tapping tunes! 

Limited number of tickets available from the International Office, at the Welcome Talks (Tuesday 22 January) or from the Students Union Box Office.

This is a great night – not to be missed!

Wednesday 23 January
9.15 – 12.30

Glamorgan Building, Committee Room 1 & 2, campus map. 49

You will have an opportunity to discuss module choices with Professors. You will choose your modules, complete the on-line enrolment process and finalise your class timetable.

Wednesday 23 January
14.00 – 17.00

International Office, campus map. 60

Bring your passport (essential) and collect your student ID card.  This card will give you access to libraries, Students’ Union, University Buildings and sports facilities.  Staff will be taking your picture and processing your student ID card at this venue.  If you need to open a UK bank account, you can also pick up your bank letters here.

How to open a bank account.

Thursday 24 January
10.00 – 13.30

Meet at 10.00 at the front of Main Building, Museum Avenue, campus map. 39

Explore the City of Cardiff with your fellow student tour guides. You will need your camera for this fact finding walking tour. You’ll work up an appetite after a 2 hour walk round the city, so come back to the University to see all your photos and for a delicious free lunch

Thursday 24 January
15.00 – 17.00

John Percival Building (Humanities Building), Room 1.69, campus map. 16

For students who have opted for the Welsh module, this will be your first introductory lesson where you will begin learning the history and language of Wales.

Friday 25 January
11.00 – 11.30 – IFSA Butler and Colgate Study Abroad Students ONLY
11.30 – 12.00 – All other Study Abroad Students

Arts and Social Studies and Law Library Service, campus map. 18

Meet the Librarian and learn how to search for books, journals and other services which will be useful to you during your studies.

Friday 25 January
15.00 – 17.00

John Percival Building (Humanities Building), Room 1.69, campus map. 16

For students who have opted for the Welsh module, this will be your second introductory lesson where you will begin learning the history and language of Wales.

Sunday 27 January
09.30 – 16.30

Tickets £15

Meet at the front of Main Building, on Museum Avenue, campus map. 39

Enjoy a professional guided tour of two of Wales' superb tourist attractions. The tour costs £15, which covers lunch and admission to 16th century Llancaiach Fawr Manor House and Cardiff Castle as well as a tour of Cardiff Bay.  There are only 60 tickets available. Get your tickets on arrival, at the Welcome and Information talks (on Tuesday 22 January) or from the international office (campus map 60).

Tuesday 22 January 2013
10:30 –12:30

John Percival building (Humanities Building), Lecture Theatre 2.01, campus map 16

Free lunch included!

Come and listen to several useful talks about what you can expect now you’ve arrived in Cardiff. There will be advice on living and studying in Cardiff, including how to get onto the Cardiff University computing network, where to get help and how to get involved in the clubs and societies in the Students’ Union. 

Tuesday 22 January 2013
14:00 –15:00

Meet at the Main Building, Museum Avenue, campus map 39

Find out where the really useful places are in the University with your student tour guides. Walking tours will take around an hour and will include practical information on everything from great places for cheap food to the best place for a night out in Cardiff.

Tuesday 22 January
19.30 – 22.00
Solus, Students Union

Tickets £5

You are invited to a Twmpath, a traditional swinging Welsh folk dance.  Experience a warm Welsh welcome, meet fellow students and have a fantastic evening!

Veronica, "The Caller" tells us all how to do the dances and a great Welsh band called Cats Claw will be playing some toe tapping tunes! 

Limited number of tickets available from the International Office, at the Welcome Talks (Tuesday 22 January) or from the Students Union Box Office.

This is a great night – not to be missed!

Wednesday 23 January
9.15 – 12.30

Glamorgan Building, Committee Room 1 & 2, campus map. 49

You will have an opportunity to discuss module choices with Professors. You will choose your modules, complete the on-line enrolment process and finalise your class timetable.

Wednesday 23 January
09.00 – 12.00

International Office, campus map. 60

Having any problems with enrolment? Don’t have your username and password? Can’t access your student record? International Office staff will be able to help.

Wednesday 23 January
09.00 – 12.00

International Office, campus map. 60

Need private accommodation? Having problems finding somewhere to stay in Cardiff? Get help you look for private accommodation from the international Office.

Wednesday 23 January
14.00 – 17.00

International Office, campus map. 60

Bring your passport (essential) and collect your student ID card.  This card will give you access to libraries, Students’ Union, University Buildings and sports facilities.  Staff will be taking your picture and processing your student ID card at this venue.  If you need to open a UK bank account, you can also pick up your bank letters here.

How to open a bank account.

Thursday 24 January
10.00 – 13.30

Meet at 10.00 at the front of Main Building, Museum Avenue, campus map. 39

Explore the City of Cardiff with your fellow student tour guides. You will need your camera for this fact finding walking tour. You’ll work up an appetite after a 2 hour walk round the city, so come back to the University to see all your photos and for a delicious free lunch

Friday 25 January
10.00 – 12.00

International Office, campus map. 60

Staff will be available to help if you are having any problems finding private accommodation.

Sunday 27 January
09.30 – 16.30

Tickets £15

Meet at the front of Main Building, on Museum Avenue, campus map. 39

Enjoy a professional guided tour of two of Wales' superb tourist attractions. The tour costs £15, which covers lunch and admission to 16th century Llancaiach Fawr Manor House and Cardiff Castle as well as a tour of Cardiff Bay.  There are only 60 tickets available. Get your tickets on arrival, at the Welcome and Information talks (on Tuesday 22 January) or from the international office (campus map 60).

Tuesday 22 January 2013
09:00 –15:30

Graduate Centre, campus map 38

Come and listen to several useful talks about what to expect now you’ve arrived in Cardiff. The talks will include information on work involved in carrying out a research degree, where to go for help, advice on training opportunities available as well as meeting your fellow students also staring their research.

More information

Tuesday 22 January
19.30 – 22.00
Solus, Students Union

Tickets £5

You are invited to a Twmpath, a traditional swinging Welsh folk dance.  Experience a warm Welsh welcome, meet fellow students and have a fantastic evening!

Veronica, "The Caller" tells us all how to do the dances and a great Welsh band called Cats Claw will be playing some toe tapping tunes! 

Limited number of tickets available from the International Office, at the Welcome Talks (Tuesday 22 January) or from the Students Union Box Office.

This is a great night – not to be missed!

Wednesday 23 January
14.00 – 17.00

International Office, campus map. 60

Bring your passport (essential) and collect your student ID card.  This card will give you access to libraries, Students’ Union, University Buildings and sports facilities.  Staff will be taking your picture and processing your student ID card at this venue.  If you need to open a UK bank account, you can also pick up your bank letters here.

How to open a bank account.

Thursday 24 January
10.00 – 13.30

Meet at 10.00 at the front of Main Building, Museum Avenue, campus map. 39

Explore the City of Cardiff with your fellow student tour guides. You will need your camera for this fact finding walking tour. You’ll work up an appetite after a 2 hour walk round the city, so come back to the University to see all your photos and for a delicious free lunch!

Sunday 27 January
09.30 – 16.30

Tickets £15

Meet at the front of Main Building, on Museum Avenue, campus map. 39

Enjoy a professional guided tour of two of Wales' superb tourist attractions. The tour costs £15, which covers lunch and admission to 16th century Llancaiach Fawr Manor House and Cardiff Castle as well as a tour of Cardiff Bay.  There are only 60 tickets available. Get your tickets on arrival, at the Welcome and Information talks (on Tuesday 22 January) or from the international office (campus map 60).