Spring 2015 New Degree Student Orientation Schedule

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Please find the schedule of very important academic and social events for the week listed in these pages.

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Hours of Operation for University Services

LibraryMon - Thurs: 8am - 9pm

Fri: 9am - 5pmSat: 10am - 4pmSun: 1pm - 11pm

Dining HallMon - Fri: Breakfast 8am - 10am,

Lunch 11:45am - 2pm, Dinner 5pm - 7:45pmSat: Brunch 11:30am - 2pm

Sun: Brunch 11:30am - 2pm,Dinner 5pm - 6:45pm

Refresh Cafe & Starbucks Refresh Mon - Fri:

8am - 6pmStarbucks Mon - Fri:

10am - 6pm

Computer LabsMillichip Mon - Sun: 8am - 6pmTech Lab Mon - Sun: 8am - 6am

*Wireless Assistance Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm

Welcome to

Tuesday, 6th Jan.

Residential and Orientation Check-In for All Students9:00am - 5:00pmTaylor Library: Ground FloorNew residential students will check in to their rooms today.

Shopping Trip11:00am and 1:00pmMain Building: ReceptionOur student leaders will be walking those interested in to the town centre for essential items to get you settled in to your room!

Non-Residential Student Meeting1:00pm Main Building: LycettThis meeting is for all new student who will not be living on campus. The Student Affairs Coordinator will discuss helpful information for this student population.

Campus Tour2:00pmMain Building: ReceptionParents and students alike are welcome to join us on a short tour of the campus.

myRichmond (on-line) - MANDATORY3:30pm - 4:30pmMain Building: Millichip LabThis session is your gateway to everything you need online at Richmond, from accessing your University email account, course schedule, and grades, to booking that weekend excursion or reserving a room for your new club. Come and meet the Academic Registry team who will guide you through setting up your Self Service account and accessing the Portal.

Residence Life Meeting and Safety Session7:00pmMain Building: Dining HallThis meeting is mandatory for all residential students.

IceCreamSocial

Tuesday, 6th January 2014Time: 8:00pmLocation: Dining Hall

Wednesday, 7th Jan.

Orientation Check-In for Late Arriving Students9:00am - 12:00pmTaylor Library: Ground Floor

Welcome Meeting for Parents/Guardians with University Administrators9:30am - 10:30amMain Building: Lycett Classroom*Tea/Coffee and muffins to be served.

Academic Reading & Writing Diagnostic Assessment10:00am - 12:00pmTaylor Library: Classroom 1 All new students, including transfers, must attend this session unless you have received an email stating that you are exempt. PLEASE BRING A PEN & PENCIL.

Early Advising for Students Exempt from BOTH English and Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment1:00pm - 3:00pmMain Building: Tech Computer Lab

Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment1:00pm - 3:00pmTaylor Library: Classroom 1 All new students, including transfers, must attend this session unless you have received an email stating that you are exempt. PLEASE BRING A PEN & PENCIL.

Pub Quiz@ The Lass o'Richmond pub

Time : 7:30 pm

Pub Quiz! Wednesday 7th January

All Students Welcome!

Thursday, 8th Jan.

Student Guide to Academic Advising/Preparation for Registration - MANDATORY9:00am - 10:00amTaylor Library: Lecture Halls 1 & 2At this session you will receive an introduction to the academic advising system at Richmond. Phil Deans, Provost, will give a welcome address.

Library Orientation- MANDATORYTaylor Library: Ground Floor 10:00am OR 11:00am*Please choose a session that best suits your shedule. This session will allow you to access library resources. This has been designed to introduce you to the resources, services and physical layout out of library. Pre-Registration: Introduction to My Major - MANDATORY12:00pm - 1:00pmA faculty member will review the Richmond core, assessments results and requirements for majors. *Attendance will be taken at this session.Please report to the location allocated by Major: • American Studies, History, International Relations, Political Science, and Developmental Studies: Classroom 1, Taylor Library. • Art, Design & Media, Art History, Communications, Film Studies, and Journalism: Mediterranean Classroom, Main Building • Business: Finance, Economics, Financial Economics: Danube Classroom, Main Building • Business: International Business, Fashion Management & Marketing, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship: Lecture Hall 1, Taylor Library • Foundation Year: Ganges Classroom, Main Building • Psychology: Yang-tse, Main Building

• Performance and Theatre Arts: Theatre, Main Building • Undeclared: Classroom 3, Red House

myRichmond (on-line) - MANDATORY3:00pm - 4:00pmMain Building: Millichip Computer LabThis session is your gateway to everything you need online at Richmond, from accessing your University email account, course schedule, and grades, to booking that weekend excursion or reserving a room for your new club. Come and meet the Academic Registry team who will guide you through setting up your Self Service account and accessing the Portal.

First Year Seminar Meeting- MANDATORY2:00pm-3:00pmTaylor Library: Lecture Hall This session will introduce you to the FYS course and explain registration procedures.

Financial Aid Seminar - MANDATORY3:30pm - 4:00pmMain Building: Danube ClassroomThis session is for students who are receiving any type of financial aid including academic scholarships.

Student Visa Information Seminar - MANDATORY4:00pm - 4:30pmMain Building: Danube ClassroomThis seminar is mandatory for all students studying by means of a Tier 4 student visa.

New Student

New Student

Drinks Reception

Wednesday, 7th Jan. Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm

Main Reception, Main Building

Walking Tour of Richmond

Thursday, 8th January. Time: 8:00pm Meet in Main Building Reception

Friday 9th Jan.

Advising and Registration - MANDATORY10:00am - 1:00pmMain Building: Millichip Computer LabSee checklist for appointment time. If you have a laptop or iPad that is already registered onto trhe Richmond network, bring this along too.

National Health Service Registration Drop-in Session - MANDATORY2:00pm - 5:00pmMain Building: Mediterranean RoomIn order to access the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) you must register in advance with our local doctors office. Please stop by anytime between the hours listed above.

Movie Night8:00pmMain Building: Common Room

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Friday, 6th February Time: 5:15 pm departure£ 10

* Tickets can be purchased on the Richmond University website: https://www.richmond.ac.uk/student-affairs/student-activities/cultural_eventsSum10.aspx

Brunch11:30am - 2:00pm

Main Building: Dining Hall

Brunch11:30am-2:00pm

Main Building: Dining Hall

Dinner5:00pm-7:00pm

Main Building: Dining Hall

Movie Night8:00pm

Main Building: Common Room

Fresher’s Fair and Used Book SaleFriday, 15th January, 3:00pm - 4:00pmTaylor Library Ground Floor Cafe AreaFreshers Fair is a semesterly event for you to learn how to get involved with University life through student clubs and societies. There will also be outside businesses on site to offer student discounts. Bring your syllabi and check out the Used Book Sale to see if you can purchase any of your books for less.

Comedy NightWednesday, 21st January, 8:00pmMain Building: Theatre

Upcoming Events

Saturday 10th Jan. Sunday 11th Jan.

Explore Central London

Discover Richmond Park Saturday, 10th Jan.Time: 2:00pm Meet in Main Reception

Tour of Kensington Campus

Shopping Trip to Kingston

Friday 9th Jan.Time: 6:45pm , departure by coach from Main Reception

Sunday, 11h Jan.Time: 1:00pm Meet in Main Reception

Saturday, 10th Jan.Time: 1:00pm Meet in Main Reception

Student Affairs

Your Student Affairs team is located in the Taylor Library, ground floor. They are:

Allison Cole-StutzVice President for Student AffairsPhone: 020 8332 8208Email: colesta@richmond.ac.ukTaylor Library (Richmond) or Atlantic House (Kensington)

Jaclyn HadjipierisAssociate Dean of Student LeadershipRichmond Hill CampusPhone: 0208 8332 8227Email: jaclyn.hadjipieris@richmond.ac.uk

Stephen WhiteResidence Life CoordinatorRichmond Hill CampusPhone: 020 8332 8218Email: stephen.white@richmond.ac.uk

Katherine LytleStudent Affairs CoordinatorRichmond Hill CampusPhone: 020 8332 8214Email: katherine.lytle@richmond.ac.uk

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