Pre-Masters Academic Orientation Guide 2018
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Congratulations on gaining your place at ICWS and welcome to the College. We hope that your time with us will be a rewarding one and that you enjoy every moment of your stay in Wales. This Orientation Guide is designed to help you get the most out of your orientation and enrolment. If you need any help or advice throughout the week please ask a member of the Student Services Team or one of the Student Ambassadors.
What do I need to bring?
Police registration
Please bring with you: your passport visa/Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) original academic and English language documents original letter of offer and the acceptance of the offer proof of your English language level your tenancy agreement for your Swansea accommodation
If your visa says that you must register with the police, please make enquiry at ICWS reception so that you can register properly.
You must present all of the above documents and enrol before you can start classes. These documents must be originals, not copies.
We will be able to give you advice on the police registration here in ICWS. You will need to prepare yourself with 2 passport sized photos of you, your offer letter from ICWS, your passport and £34 in cash. It is a legal requirement that you register with the police. If you fail to do so you will be in breach of your visa conditions. You must not miss your police registration appointment.
REMINDER It is important that you fully complete the enrolment process. Failure to do so could stop you accessing all of the facilities available at ICWS and Swansea University. Please note that the 24/7 ICWS emergency phone number is – 07780 686891 Enrolment can be a time-consuming process so please try your best to be patient. ICWS complete this thorough process for your benefit to ensure that you remain compliant.
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Orientation Timetable
Monday 4 June 2018 TIME 9am – 11:30am
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
Tuesday 5 June 2018 TIME
ENROLMENT LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Café Glas for lunch (No. 33 on the campus map) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Explore/settle in – Why not go for a coffee with some of the new friends you have made during enrolment. We recommend that you visit ‘the tower’, which is located in the Marina – being the tallest building in Wales it shouldn’t be too hard to locate.
ENROLMENT LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building)
9am – 11:30am
General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence)
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED)
Enrolment closed for lunch -Why not try the Taliesin for lunch (No. 32 on the campus map
1.30pm – 4pm
General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence)
Evening / Activities
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If you’re feeling energetic, try LC2 leisure centre on the seafront near the Marina. With various pools slides and activities this will give you a great few hours of fun!
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Wednesday 6 June 2018 TIME 9am – 11:30am
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
Thursday 7 June 2018 TIME 9am – 11:30am
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
(ACADEMIC INDUCTION) LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Café Fusion (No. 17 on the campus map) for lunch General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Free time – Why not catch a film at Vue cinema? For current film times see www.myvue.com/ What a great opportunity to socialise with your new housemates/friends!
(ACADEMIC INDUCTION) LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Hoffi Coffi (No. 7 on the campus map) for lunch General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence)
360 café - why not have a hot chocolate at Café 360 with your fellow peers! It’s only around a 20 minute walk from ICWS and has a fun and friendly atmosphere!
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Friday 8 June 2018 TIME 9am – 11:30am
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
Monday 11 June 2018 TIME 9am – 11:30am
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
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(ACADEMIC INDUCTION) LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Callaghan’s for lunch (No.4 on the campus map) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Why not celebrate by cooking a meal with your new housemates – each of you can bring your favourite food along so you can all try something new. Visit the local Swansea Market to pick up some fresh produce and cook yourselves a welcome-to-Swansea meal!
(ACADEMIC INDUCTION) LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Fusion for lunch (No.17 on the campus map) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Why not explore the local town or shops? There is also the National Waterfront Museum on the Marina, which tells the story of industry and innovation in South Wales, now and over the last 300 years.
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Tuesday 12 June 2018 TIME 9am – 11:30am
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
Wednesday 13 June 2018 TIME 9am – 11:30am
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
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(ACADEMIC INDUCTION) LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Café Glas for lunch (No. 33 on the campus map) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Trip to Mumbles – why not take a visit to the scenic seaside town of Mumbles. There are several boutiques to explore as well as delicious restaurants and ice cream parlours.
(FIRST WEEK OF TEACHING) LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Café Fusion (No. 17 on the campus map) for lunch General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Free time – Why not catch a film at Vue cinema? For current film times see www.myvue.com/ What a great opportunity to socialise with your new housemates/friends!
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Thursday 14 June 2018
(FIRST WEEK OF TEACHING)
TIME
LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building)
9am – 11:30am
General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Hoffi Coffi (No. 7 on the campus map) for lunch
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) 360 café - why not have a hot chocolate at Café 360 with your fellow peers! It’s only around a 20 minute walk from ICWS and has a fun and friendly atmosphere!
Friday 15 June 2018 (FIRST WEEK OF TEACHING) TIME 9am – 11:30am
11:30am-1.30pm (CLOSED) 1.30pm – 4pm
Evening / Activities
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LOCATION – ICWS (Margam Building) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Enrolment closed for lunch – Why not try Callaghan’s for lunch (No.4 on the campus map) General Enrolment (please bring Passport/visa/academic documents/accommodation evidence) Why not celebrate by cooking a meal with your new housemates – each of you can bring your favourite food along so you can all try something new. Visit the local Swansea Market to pick up some fresh produce and cook yourselves a welcome-to-Swansea meal!
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Swansea: the city that has it all Swansea is as rich an environment for living as well as learning. From its breath-taking sweep of beaches and coves to its dazzling nightlife, eclectic dining to unique shopping experiences it has everything you need to make your student experience amazing. Here is a run-down of some of the many fun things to do in the city.
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Students’ Union Swansea University Students’ Union (SUSU) exists to enhance your experience at Swansea University. As a Swansea University student, you are immediately part of the Union’s vibrant and diverse 16,000 + student membership. The Union is run by students for students and will help make sure you get the most out of your education and enjoy every aspect of University life whether it’s getting involved in activities, meeting people at events or socialising in Union-supported venues. The Union offers:
Entertainment and events on and off campus including Freshers’ week, Summer Ball and Varsity Student newspaper, television station and radio station Bars on campus, in the city centre and at the Student Village Advice and Support Centre – providing independent support for students Student representation to the University
THINK SPORT… THINK SWANSEA SINGLETON PARK SPORTS FACILITIES The Sports Village houses: The University Gym; Squash Courts; Fitness and Spin Studios; multi-purpose Sports Hall; Physiotherapy Clinic and a Soft Tissue Therapy Clinic. Outdoor facilities include Tennis Courts, Playing Fields, Athletics Track and Field, Sports Pavilion and Astroturf Pitches. THE WALES NATIONAL POOL Perfect for a few relaxing lengths or something more competitive; home to one of British Swimming’s High Performance Centres and used as a training base for two international Paralympic teams. The pool is located in the heart of the Sports Village and runs Sub Aqua and Surf Fitness classes. BEACH AND WATERSPORTS Located on the foreshore 360 Beach and Watersports offers a variety of sporting activities and training opportunities including kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, beach volleyball and more. SPORTS FACILITIES AT THE BAY CAMPUS The Bay campus features a full height Sports Hall that can accommodate basketball, badminton, netball, volleyball, fencing and archery. There is also a fully equipped gym with a room for spin and kettlebells and changing facilities.
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What’s happening at ICWS this term? There will be several events taking place throughout the semester. Please ensure you check your ‘Student Portal’ regularly as well as your ICWS email account so that you’re kept up-todate. If you have any question about any of the events, please email
[email protected] to request further information. Coffee at JC’s Why not socialise with other Swansea University students at JC’s on Singleton campus. Coffee is served until 8:30pm in the evenings and the Students’ Union regularly holds open mic nights and icebreaker sessions for students. Welcome buffet – June 2018 Come along to our welcome buffet. You will get the opportunity to meet the ICWS staff, Swansea University staff and some of your new classmates whilst enjoying some delicious food! It’s completely free and we encourage as many students to come along as possible. ICWS Weekly Football sessions This semester Chizzy will be organising weekly football sessions for all students. It’s great fun and available for all students irrespective of football ability! For more information, ask at the ICWS reception End of term dinner at Jimmy’s World Restaurant What better way to celebrate the end of term than a big dinner party with all your friends before you go home for the holidays? There will be an ICWS dinner at Jimmy’s World Restaurant, located on Little Wind St in the city centre – everyone welcome!
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