For general undergraduate enquiries contact: Student Services Centre University of Nottingham B Floor Portland Building University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD t: +44 (0)115 951 5767 f: +44 (0)115 951 4376 e: [email protected] w: nottingham.ac.uk/ssc The University of Nottingham Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 www.nottingham.ac.uk The University of Nottingham The University of Nottingham Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 Contents Vice-Chancellor’s welcome Section 01: Section 02: Section 0 3: Section 04 : Getting started – before you leave home 00 Getting settled – arriving at the University 00 Your first week 00 Your first year 00 Registration and uploading your photograph 00 Arriving at the University 00 Completing your registration 00 The learning experience 00 Pay your tuition fees 00 Here to support you 00 Register with the University Health Centre 00 Web guide – your essential information resource 00 Confirm your accommodation 00 Living in University accommodation 00 School induction and module enrolment 00 Start developing your career now 00 Open a student bank account 00 Living with others 00 Personal tutors 00 Studying abroad 00 Take care of yourself - vaccinations 00 Getting connected: setting your computer up 00 Supporting you throughout your time here 00 In the community 00 Apply for sports membership 00 Be safe, secure and happy 00 Financial Support 00 Protect your environment 00 Start your student experience online 00 Getting organised 00 City life 00 Get packed 00 Students’ Union and your social life 00 University transport 00 Prepare your computer 00 For our international students 00 Section 05: The essentials 00 Contacts and term dates 00 Index 00 Maps 00 Health Centre registration forms 00 Lakeside, the University’s public arts centre, has rapidly established itself as one of the most exciting arts venues in the region. 1 2 The University of Nottingham The University of Nottingham Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 Student Checklist Things to do Things to do Completed before you leave home Registration Register online from three weeks before your course starts Upload your photograph online Upload your photograph online via the Applicants’ Portal at least one week before leaving home Tuition fees If you wish you can organise the payment of your tuition fees. You can do this online via the Applicants’ Portal Accommodation If you have not done so already, confirm your accommodation and pay term one accommodation fees School induction Familiarise yourself with your school’s information on school registration and induction Student bank account Research good student bank accounts and open your account before you arrive Medical history and vaccinations Check with your GP that you are up to date with vaccinations and complete the medical form in this handbook (page xx) Health Centre form Complete the Health Centre registration form in preparation for the registration event (page xx). Please note, arrangements for students at Sutton Bonington are different. Sports membership If you would like sports membership you can join online via the Applicants’ Portal Prepare your computer If you are bringing your computer/laptop, refer to page xx to check compatibility TV licence Remember that you will need to pay for an individual TV licence if you are bringing a television with you 3 4 The University of Nottingham The University of Nottingham Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 By studying here you are becoming part of a Over the coming weeks you will arrive here at the University, move into new accommodation and make new friends. There global learning experience. Our culture is will be many changes and challenges for you, and this diverse with students studying here from all handbook along with our extensive support and welfare around the world. Uniquely, you also join a network will help you through that period of change. community that extends to our campuses in During your first week you will also learn of the vast array of Malaysia and China, where some of you may opportunities available as part of your formal programme of choose to follow part of your programme. study and as part of your social or sporting life. Your time at Nottingham will provide you with a unique opportunity to try something new, so make sure you take full advantage of the Ensuring our students have the best experience, both opportunities available to you. academic and social, is paramount to us. This is why you will find a lot being done over the coming weeks to ensure a I look forward to welcoming you to the University in person smooth transition into life at Nottingham. This handbook is during arrivals weekend. In the meantime, all that is left is to part of your preparation. wish you a successful and enjoyable year ahead. I am delighted you have chosen to join our community. We are ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities worldwide, with an excellent record for teaching quality and world class research. This means that you will be taught by some of the brightest minds, contributing to you achieving a highly Professor David Greenaway valued degree. Vice-Chancellor Vice-Chancellor’s welcome 5 6 The University of Nottingham The University of Nottingham Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 1 0 Section: 01 : n o i t c e Getting started – before S you leave home Congratulations on becoming a student of The University of Nottingham. Although you may still have a short while to go until you arrive at the University, there’s plenty that you can and should be doing now to start your student experience. Getting as much as possible out of the way now will help to make your first few weeks at University hassle-free, allowing you more time to explore, make new friends and get started with your studies. 7 8 The University of Nottingham The University of Nottingham Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 Undergraduate Welcome Guide 2010/11 This section will guide you through everything you can do Registering with the University is very important; if you don't before the first week of term (including uploading your register before your course, you won’t have full access to 1 photograph online which you must do at least one week the University's IT systems, your student loans won’t be 0 : before you leave home): paid on time and a late registration fee may be charged. n o i t • Online registration c e • Pay your tuition fees (if applicable) To register online S • Start your student experience online Online registration is available three weeks before your • Pack for university course start date, you should complete this process before • Prepare your computer you arrive: • Visit my.nottingham.ac.uk Registration • Log in to the Applicants’ Portal with your applicant Before you begin your studies, and again at the start of each username and password new academic year, you must register with the University. • Click on the Next Steps tab and follow the on-screen You will be asked to confirm personal and course instructions to confirm or amend the details the University information and confirm that you agree to pay your fees and holds for you observe University regulations while you are a student here. • At the end of the process you will be given instructions to activate your University username and password. This will All students are required to register online, this can be give you access to all the University’s Information Services done up to three weeks before your course starts such as your University email, networked computers and New full-time students have to complete their registration the full Student Portal. in person on arrival at Nottingham Information about the registration process is available on the University’s registration website: Online registration and uploading www.nottingham.ac.uk/registration your photograph my.nottingham.ac.uk You must upload a photograph online via the Before you start your course we ask that you complete an Applicants’ Portal at least one week before you online registration process and submit a photograph of arrive at the University so that your University card yourself (to enable us to produce your University card) is ready for you to pick up when you arrive. through the Applicants’ Portal. You can access the Portal using your applicant username and password you received At the end of the online registration process make via email when you first applied to the University. For more a note of your new username and use a memorable information about usernames and password click on ‘help’ password so that you don't forget it. within the sign-in box of the Applicants’ Portal. If you are having problems logging in, then the Student IT Helpline is Completing registration on hand to help. For full-time students, the second part of registration takes Email [email protected] or place once you have arrived at the University and requires telephone +44 (0)115 951 3333 for assistance. you to confirm your attendance in person.This is covered in the First Week section of this handbook. In some cases, Why must I do this before I start my course? there are alternative arrangements for confirming your Getting essential administrative tasks out of the way now attendance and if this applies to you information will be will help to free up your time when you arrive at University given at the end of the online registration process. for settling in and making friends. Information is also available on the registration website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/registration Your University Card has many uses and benefits and should be carried with you at all times.