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Pre - Arrival Session

Pre - Arrival Session . Tuesday 3 September 2013 10 a.m. British Time. The Graduate School Administrative Team. Where are we?. The Graduate School Office can be found at: Room 12.15 12 th Floor David Hume Tower George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JX Usual Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm

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Pre - Arrival Session

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  1. Pre - Arrival Session Tuesday 3 September 2013 10 a.m. British Time

  2. The Graduate School Administrative Team

  3. Where are we? The Graduate School Office can be found at: Room 12.15 12th Floor David Hume Tower George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JX Usual Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm Email: llc.postgrad@ed.ac.uk

  4. University of Edinburgh Airport Welcome The welcome team will be located at Edinburgh Airport’s UK and International arrivals on: Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2013 8am – 10pm Watch out for students in red t-shirts! We don’t offer an airport collection or transfer service but the team can advise on onward travel options.

  5. Graduate School Induction Session Wednesday 11 September 2013 Lecture Theatre A David Hume Tower Lecture Theatre 1.30pm – 3pm: Welcome and general introduction 3pm – 4.30pm: Meeting with programme director or subject area 4.30pm – 6pm: Drinks reception at The Caves, 8-12 Niddry Street South A full schedule will be published on our website later today: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/literatures-languages-cultures/graduate-school

  6. Graduate School Campus Tours During induction week we will be offering guided tours of the campus giving particular emphasis to our student facilities. Wednesday 11 September 2013 – 11 a.m. Thursday 12 September 2013 – 11 a.m. Friday 13 September 2013 – 11 a.m. Tours will begin in the foyer of the David Hume Tower and will be approximately 45 minutes in length. Please make sure that you dress appropriately for the weather as tours will be outside.

  7. Registering as a Student: The Matriculation Process To fully matriculate you need to do the following: • Complete a registration form • Pay your tuition fees • Collect your student card • Have your attendance confirmed by the School • Fulfil any admission criteria set by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Your registration form should have been sent to your student email account as a PDF document. If you haven’t received this you can request to be sent another one: http://www.scripts.sasg.ed.ac.uk/registry/student-documents/requestmatricform.cfm

  8. Registering as a Student: The Matriculation Process Most students will already have enrolled by post however if you need to pay your fees, pick up your Student Card or have a question about tuition fees, you can attend at one of these times: You should only go to Adam House on Chambers Street at these allocated times: Thursday 12 September, 9.15am – 12.30pm Friday 13 September, 12.30 pm – 16.30pm Monday 16 – Friday 20 September, 9.15am – 4.30pm The School will confirm your attendance once a member of staff has seen you in person. If you cannot attend the Graduate School Induction Session, please make sure that you visit the Graduate School Office during week one. For advice on any aspects of the matriculation process visit the dedicated new students website: http://www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/new-students/registering

  9. International Students • All International students need to provide Registry with copies of their passport and visa at the point of returning their registration form. • Failure to register as expected could result in a student’s details being passed to the Home Office. • Tier Four (sponsored) students will be expected to reconfirm their attendance at three Census sessions throughout the year. Further details will be sent to students by email.

  10. Police Registration Dates • After arriving in Edinburgh, some international students may need to register with the police. • If you need to register, this requirement will be written in your passport. • Police Registration will be available on campus by appointment only on the dates given, in the David Hume Tower Conference Room. • More information can be found on the International Student’s Immigration website for New Students: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/immigration/new-students/police-registration

  11. Personal Tutor for MSc Taught Students For most students your Personal Tutor will be your Programme Director. This person will be your academic contact during your studies and you can expect to have one-to-one meetings with this person. Students have not yet been allocated within the system but this will be done before Induction Week – check MyEd from Induction Week. For Research Students, your Supervisor has the role of Personal Tutor.

  12. Selecting Option Courses For those students who have options to choose within their Degree Programme Table (DPT), these can now be made provisionally using our online form. You should have received an email about this already, if not – contact us on llc.postgrad@ed.ac.uk. You will need to check the Degree Programme Table for your degree and decide on your option choices before starting to complete this form. Please be aware that your choices are only provisional and won't be firmed up until after the meetings with your Programme Director on 11th September. Degree Programme Tables: http://www.drps.ed.ac.uk/13-14/dpt/drps_llc.htm

  13. Programme Handbooks These are being finalised and will appear on your Programme webpages later this week. The Programme Handbook provides you with vital information on your programme and its assessment. This will not be handed to you in printed form, it will only be available via the programme webpages.

  14. Accommodation in Edinburgh The following types of accommodation are offered by the University: • Catered residences • Self-catered residences • Self-catered flats • Couple and family accommodation Applications for University accommodation should have been submitted by 31 July 2013 but there may still be accommodation available. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/accommodation-services Alternatively, you may prefer private housing which is accommodation leased from a private owner. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/accommodation-services/new-prospective/types-guides/private-housing

  15. Other important things to do: • Register with a GP – All students on a full-time course of studies in Scotland are eligible for National Health Service (NHS) treatment. You will need a print-out of your unconditional offer letter, proof of ID (your passport and student card) and proof of address in the UK to register. http://www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/new-students/health-insurance/nhs-treatment • Open a UK bank account – It can be useful to open a UK bank account but the process can only take place once you have moved into your accommodation. http://www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/new-students/money/banking • Council Tax - It is your responsibility to inform the local council of your student status as soon as you have enrolled at the University. Failure to do this may result in you receiving a bill for council tax, or a fine. http://www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/new-students/accommodation/council-tax

  16. If you have any problems please contact: • The Graduate School Office • Your Programme Director/Personal Tutor/Supervisor

  17. We look forward to meeting you! Any questions?... Email us at llc.postgrad@ed.ac.uk

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