Dear student, Welcome to the International Study Centre (ISC) at Royal Holloway. We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us and look forward to welcoming you onto the International Foundation Year (IFY). To enable production of your college card in advance of your arrival please send a photo to the [email protected] as soon as possible. Please use these guidelines to ensure your photo is acceptable: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/enrolment/documents/pdf/photoselectionguide.pdf Arrival You should arrive at RHISC by Thursday 4th January, 2018. You will receive information about your accommodation separately. Induction Week Please find a campus map here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/cps/documents/pdf/campusplan.pdf Wetton’s Terrace is building no 62 on the map. All students should arrive at the International Study Centre (ISC) at 10.00am on Thursday 4th January, 2018. It is important that you attend all sessions as these are designed to prepare you for your studies during the first term. Please ensure you come to the ISC at Wetton’s Terrace for all enquiries and do not go to RH Student Services on the campus. Costs/What you need to bring There is a fixed cost of £350 for your books and materials for all courses for the whole year. This will be added to your booking and you must confirm that you accept the charge during the induction process. It is a requirement of the programme that all students purchase the essential texts for their chosen courses. You will need to bring enough funds for the first week as follows: £34.00 for police registration In the region of £200 for food, entertainment and general living costs until your bank account is opened. You must also bring the following documents with you: Passport and visa and 30 day vignette letter (BRP card if you have collected it) 4 x passport size photos Original IELTS certificate. For further general information please see the following useful links for our Facebook and Twitter pages as well as other useful information. RHISC Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Royal-Holloway-University-of-London- International-Study-Centre/171557699578257 International Student Services - http://www.rhul.ac.uk/international/support/studentsupportservices/home.aspx If you have any queries about the IFY course, studying at the RHISC or living in the UK prior to your arrival please feel free to contact Anne McNeil in the ISC office at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you during Induction. Kind regards, Alexia Gonzalez Head of Centre My Induction Programme royalholloway.ac.uk/isc Royal Holloway International Study Centre Connect with us on social media Wetton’s Terrace, Egham facebook.com/RoyalHollowayISC Surrey, TW20 0EX youtube.com/user/RoyalHollowayISCUK Telephone number: +44 (0) 1753 276687 twitter.com/rhulisc Emergency telephone number: +44 (0) 7557 260679 #HiRHULISC 1 Induction Schedule Thursday 4th January Time Event/Activity Location Notes 10:00 – 11:15 ISC Arrival Wetton’s Annex B Passport/Visa/Original IELTS Sign-in/ID check certificate Contact detail confirmation 30 day vignette Documentation completion BRP card 11:15 – 12:00 Welcome Talk Part 1 Wetton’s Annex B Alexia Gonzalez Welcome/Overview/Expectations Head of Centre Rules & Academic Regulations 12:00 – 13:30 English Placement Tests Wetton’s Annex B Magda Barrett Head of English 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch Campus All students 14:30 – 15:30 Royal Holloway International Wetton’s Annex B Denise Keable Student Orientation International Study Centre Deputy Head of Support and Advisory Services Sophie Stephens Student Engagement 15:30 – 17:00 Maths Diagnostic Test International Study Centre Syed Haider (Economics & Science students Head of Academic Subjects only) Friday 5th January Time Event/Activity Location Notes 9:00 – 10:00 Academic Pathway Information Wetton’s Annex B Syed Haider Session & Electives Head of Academic Subjects and tutors 10:00 – 11:00 Welcome Talk Part 3 Wetton’s Annex B Alexia Gonzalez Alumni/Student Head of Centre Representation/Building Futures Anne McNeil Charity Administration Officer 11.00 – 12.00 Under 18 students only Wetton’s Annex B Sidonie Elliott Attendance & Guardians Welfare Officer 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch International Study Centre All students All staff 13:00 – 14:00 Welcome Talk Part 4 Wetton’s Annex B Alexia Gonzalez Health & Safety, Welfare, Sidonie Elliott Personal Tutorials Welfare Officer 14:00 – 14:30 Welcome Talk – Student’s Union Wetton’s Annex B Natalie Bates Academic Representation Coordinator 14:30 – 16:00 Books and timetables International Study Centre Passport/Visa return Registration By appointment only Please check reception door My Induction Programme royalholloway.ac.uk/isc Royal Holloway International Study Centre Connect with us on social media Wetton’s Terrace, Egham facebook.com/RoyalHollowayISC Surrey, TW20 0EX youtube.com/user/RoyalHollowayISCUK Telephone number: +44 (0) 1753 276687 twitter.com/rhulisc Emergency telephone number: +44 (0) 7557 260679 #HiRHULISC 2 Rules and Procedures for Students Attendance and punctuality Students are expected to attend all classes. The only exceptions are where the Head of Centre has given permission, prior to the absence, or the student has phoned the Administrator on 01784 276687, between 9.00am - 9.30am of the day of the absence, with an accepted medical complaint. Students must visit the Health Centre if they are unwell enough to miss classes. Any student missing a class and not following the above rule will receive an 'unauthorised' absence in the register. This will appear on the student's permanent record. Any student missing classes, and not following the above rule, will have an appointment with the welfare officer. If attendance issues continue, a student will be referred to the Head of Centre and will receive a first formal warning, which is kept on their record. Parents, sponsors and/or agents will be informed at this stage. If significant improvement is not made, in line with the first formal warning, a second and 'final' warning will be issued. This may lead to a student's registration being terminated by the Centre. Any student, whose attendance falls below the 80% requirement of their visa, may be reported to the UKVI, in line with requirements for CAS Issuing. This may involve the student failing to have their visa renewed. Poor attendance is likely to influence decisions made by the University as to which students will be accepted onto the undergraduate course. Homework Students will be set, and are required to complete, at least one piece of homework each week. Class room behaviour and etiquette as outlined in the Student Handbook Students are required to follow the rules set by each tutor. Failure to follow these rules will result in an appointment with the Head of Centre. Students are expected to respect the tutor by not talking to others during the tutorial period other than as part of group work or tutorial discussions. Students are not allowed to use mobile phones during lessons. Students are not allowed to eat food in the classrooms. Students may drink water in class, but no other types of drink. I confirm that I have read and understood the above rules and procedures of the Centre and I agree to follow these rules during my period of study at the ISC. Signed: _______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________ My Induction Programme royalholloway.ac.uk/isc Royal Holloway International Study Centre Connect with us on social media Wetton’s Terrace, Egham facebook.com/RoyalHollowayISC Surrey, TW20 0EX youtube.com/user/RoyalHollowayISCUK Telephone number: +44 (0) 1753 276687 twitter.com/rhulisc Emergency telephone number: +44 (0) 7557 260679 #HiRHULISC 3 Some tips for new students Don’t Panic You will probably spend the next 4 years at university so you do not need to decide / sort / experience everything in the first week. Talk to those around you It may look as if everyone else has made lots of friends and are enjoying themselves, this is not the case. Try talking to students living near you or in your department. Routine helps At school much of your work was timetabled, whereas at university you will need to allocate your time to self-directed learning, it will help if you plan your study time. Keep a balance This may be the first time you have had to look after yourself, as well as making time for fun and socialising make sure you rest, exercise and eat healthily. You may feel homesick Many students will experience homesickness during the transition from home to university, even those who really looked forward to it and had previously felt confident. For most it is an uncomfortable phase but if you are very distressed talk to a Student Counsellor. Take the help that is available As well as Student Counsellors who you can talk to about any concerns in a confidential, friendly setting; the college provides a range of support on issues of health, finance, and educational support. Check the Support and Advisory Services website www.rhul.ac.uk/for-students/student-support/ Sooner rather than later Most students try to manage by themselves and only seek help when they have got into a muddle. No matter how small you think your difficulty is it is better to seek help early. Attendance at Student induction will support you in ALL of these matters. My Induction Programme royalholloway.ac.uk/isc Royal Holloway International Study Centre Connect with us on social media Wetton’s Terrace, Egham facebook.com/RoyalHollowayISC Surrey, TW20 0EX youtube.com/user/RoyalHollowayISCUK Telephone number: +44 (0) 1753 276687 twitter.com/rhulisc Emergency telephone number: +44 (0) 7557 260679 #HiRHULISC 4 Local Guide / Useful Information Egham Egham is a small town in Surrey with a population of Restaurants: 5,724.