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Welcome to Readingthe first week 2007–2008Faculty of Arts and Humanities We are looking forward to welcoming you to the University of Reading to begin your studies here. This booklet and the associated website www.reading.ac.uk/freshers aim to help you through the formalities of enrolment and to point you to the official events held during Freshers’ Week.
Note that this programme includes only one centrally-arranged evening event – details of social events will be displayed in your Hall and in the Students’ Union.
You will find the name and room number of your Personal Tutor on a label at the foot of this page. On the back pages you will find a useful checklist of things to do – please read this now because some of the things need to be done before you set off for Reading.
Please note that when you arrive at Reading you will be given the University of Reading Student Diary, so there is no need to buy one in advance!
If after reading this booklet you are not sure about what to do next, please contact Joy Collier (phone (0118) 378 8063, email j.collier@reading.ac.uk).
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�IndexArrival 8
Banking �7
Campus Tours 9
Disabled Students �4
Dyslexia/Dyspraxia ��
Email 1�
Enrolment 6, 10
Fees �7
Film �5
Financial Support 6
Freshers’ Fayre ��
Halls 8
Health Centre �4
Helpdesk 9
Host families 9
Institution-Wide Language Programme ��
IT Services 1�
Library 10
Living Positively ��
Maps �1
Music �6
NUS �9
Safety 1�
Sport �5
Student Access Card 10
Students’ Union ��, �4, �9
4 From the Vice-Chancellor
Dear Student,
Welcome to the University of Reading, one of the UK’s top universities with a long tradition of high-quality teaching and research, and an international reputation for excellence.
The information in this booklet is designed to help you prepare for your studies at Reading and to give you information about the first week before lectures begin.
Although Freshers’ Week is not formally part of term-time, it is an important part of your academic induction, as well introducing you to the people and services which will help you make the most of your time at Reading.
The aims of Freshers’ Week are to:
• Welcome you to the University and to Reading
• Complete your enrolment with the University
• Help you to settle in to your Hall of Residence or local accommodation
• Introduce you to your School/Department and give you details of your degree programme
• Meet your Personal Tutor for the first time
• Provide you with key information on University life, support services and facilities
• Familiarise you with the Library and IT Services
• Introduce you to the study skills needed to succeed in your degree
• Help you to find your way around the campus and locality
• Enable you to meet other students, in Hall and at Freshers’ Fayre
• Assist you in the transition to university life and prepare you for the first weeks of teaching
On behalf of the whole University, may I wish you a very happy and successful time at Reading.
Yours sincerely,
Gordon Marshall
5 From the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Dear Student,
As Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities I am pleased to welcome you to the Faculty, and I wish you every success in your studies here.
You have been admitted to study for a particular degree programme. One of the first things you have to do is decide which modules you want to take in your first year. The accompanying Module Catalogue explains how the Part 1 programme works and tells you which modules are compulsory for each degree programme. It also explains how you can pre-enrol for your module choices before you arrive in the University.
When you arrive you can hear more about your chosen subjects and your option choices at a series of Briefing Sessions on the Wednesday of Freshers’ Week. If you change your mind about the options you have chosen in pre-enrolment, don’t worry, this booklet explains what to do.
The label on the front of this booklet tells you the name and room number of your Personal Tutor. She or he is responsible for advising you about your personal and academic progress, and you will be able to meet with them on the Tuesday of Freshers’ Week. In addition, you are also welcome to speak with Nigel Trethewy, the Sub-Dean of the Faculty, who has a general responsibility for the progress of students; the Warden or Senior Resident Tutor of your Hall is also available to help you.
I hope you have a happy and productive time while you are at Reading.
Best wishes,
Sue Walker
6 Before you arrive at Reading
Complete the University’s online enrolment process Enrolment at the University is online. Please go to www.reading.ac.uk/enrol where you will find instructions on how to enrol online. During online enrolment you will be taken through steps to confirm your personal data, your academic data, your fee and sponsorship data, and you will be asked to confirm your acceptance of the University’s rules and regula-tions. Finally you will be directed to the online fee payment page. You will have to pay at least 50% of your tuition fees for the year, or provide us with satisfactory information about your sponsorship (or confirm that you have applied for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Student Loans Company), before you can complete your enrolment. Once you have completed the online enrolment process, you will be able to obtain your University email address (username and password).
Further details of how to complete Module Selection can be found in the Module Catalogue.
Complete and bring the Health questionnaire and GMS1 form You will have received a questionnaire from the Health Centre with this booklet; we ask you to complete and bring this with you along with the GMS1 form sent with it. Further copies are available on the website.
If you are a UK or EU student and have not already done so:
Apply to your Local Authority for Student SupportIf you are eligible for Student Support, but have not yet applied to your LA, you are advised to apply now, even if you do not at present intend to take out a student loan. There is an application deadline of 15 January each year. If your family circumstances then change, or if you later decide you do wish to take out a student loan, you may find it is too late to apply for that year.
Ensure you have applied for a Tuition Fee Loan, if you do not intend to pay your fees upfront.
Find and bring your Student Support Number (SSN) (UK and EU students)If you need to contact your LA or the Student Loans Company while you are here you will need your SSN (as shown on your confirmation from Student Support Direct).
7Read the information in your Enrolment PackThere is a lot of information about the University and your preparation for your degree programme in the Enrolment Pack – do read it before you come and don’t forget to bring this booklet with you!
Consider your computer needsThe University has negotiated with computer suppliers for some good deals for students. Please see www.reading.ac.uk/its/info/help/ studentPCpurchase/index.htm for further details.
Visit the University Website for New StudentsWe have set up a website for new students with information about the University, the Halls, FAQ etc. You can find us on: www.reading.ac.uk/ freshers. Check the website regularly for updates on Freshers’ Week ar-rangements. The website also contains information about the univer-sity, what it is like to study here and what we have to offer.
Whilst you are there, why not have a look at the SOAR website www.reading.ac.uk/soar, which will give you an overview of the skills opportunities available to you as a student here at the University of Reading?
8 Arrival in Reading [International Students should also see the timetable outlined in the separate International Students’ Welcome Programme Booklet.]
Date: Sunday 30 September (for ‘home’ (ie UK/EU) students)Time: 10.30–16.30Date: Friday 28 September to Sunday 30 September (for international
students)Time: 10.00–16.00
If you are a UK/EU student you should arrive during the day on Sunday; you will be billed by the University for your accommodation from that day onwards. Snack lunches will be available for purchase by students and their guests in each Group of Halls, subject to local arrangements. The Dol.che Vita Coffee Bar in the Palmer Building on Whiteknights campus will be open from 11.00–20.00 on Sunday.
If you are an international student you can arrive at any time between Friday 28 September and Sunday 30 September. You should let your Hall know at least 48 hours in advance if you expect to arrive before Friday 28 September; you will be billed from the day of your arrival. After-hour arrivals are not possible unless by prior arrangement with the Hall.
All students: Please let your Hall know immediately if you are delayed. This is important because all rooms which are unclaimed by 12 noon on Monday 1 October will be allocated to other students.
If you will be staying with a Host Family, please contact them at least 48 hours in advance to let them know the approximate time of your arrival.
If you do not know where you will be staying, please go to the Accommodation Service, Whiteknights House Annexe.
Hall AttachmentIf you are not living in Hall, you may become an ‘attached member’ of a Hall. Attached membership is free for all new students. You can choose which Hall you would like to be attached to, and share the facilities as agreed by the Hall management. These might include the computer room, music room, library, bar, TV room, Hall events, etc. Details of attached membership are available from the Accommodation Service (accommodation@reading.ac.uk).
Hall WelcomeDate: Various
Welcome events and compulsory Fire Safety talks will be held in the Halls throughout the week (details provided by your Hall).
9Freshers’ Week A timetable of events is to be found on the centre pages of this booklet; maps of Reading and the University are printed towards the end. Events for International or Study Abroad students are covered in a separate booklet. If you are unable to attend an event, but wish to be informed of the content, please check the Freshers’ website or email freshers@reading.ac.uk. Getting around the campuses
Getting around the campusesAlthough the locations listed in this booklet are within walking distance, some are in different areas of the campus and you should allow plenty of time for moving between locations. The Bulmershe campus is a good 30 minutes’ walk from the Whiteknights campus; a regular Shuttle Bus service is provided Monday to Friday from the Bulmershe Students’ Union Shop to the Whiteknights Students’ Union Car Park. Tickets are priced £1 per single journey and must be bought in advance from Bulmershe Students’ Union Shop or the Whiteknights Students’ Union Reception.
Freshers’ Week HelpdeskA Helpdesk will be located in the foyer of the Palmer Building through-out Freshers’ Week. If you are lost, confused or need help with anything, please come and see us. Freshers’ Week Guides (wearing orange vests) will be leading campus tours from the Helpdesk from 10.00 on Monday 1 October and throughout the week.
Assistance will also be available for anyone who has not completed online enrolment.
Campus ToursDate: Monday 1 October and daily during Freshers’ WeekTime: 10.00 –16.00
Tours of the Whiteknights campus will run at regular intervals from the Freshers’ Help Desk in the Palmer Building.
Host Families WelcomeDate: Monday 1 OctoberTime: 12.00Location: Palmer Building, Room 1.03
For those staying in Host Families, there is a meeting at 12 noon hosted by the Accommodation Service followed by lunch in the Students’ Union.
10 Complete University EnrolmentIn order to complete enrolment at the University, you will need to obtain a Student Access Card.
Access cards are available at:
Palmer Building, room G.05b
In order to obtain your Access Card you will need to have completed online enrolment, including payment of any tuition fee liability, and to have your Student Number with you (it should be printed on the front of this booklet). You will have your photo taken as part of this process. This card is important and is used to access the following:
• Library Facilities
• Sports Facilities
• Computer Facilities
• University Buildings where there is swipe card access
• Exemption from paying Council Tax (if you are living in private accommodation)
The photograph taken of you will become part of your electronic student record and will be used by the Schools/Departments that teach you and by other support services to get to know you. You are strongly advised to carry the Student Access Card with you at all times since you can then use it as evidence that you are a student here. You will also need it during examinations.
If you lose your Access Card, you should complete the notification form on the University website immediately so that your card can be blocked and then go to the Palmer Building Reception to obtain a new card: www.fmd.reading.ac.uk/security/accessCards.asp
There is a charge of £10 to replace a lost card. There is no charge to replace a stolen card if the police have been informed of the theft.
When you receive your Student Access Card you will also receive the Student Diary.
If you have any difficulty with your Financial Notification, Student Loans or your Local Authority, you can get help from the Student Services Office, Whiteknights House, Room 204.
Introducing the Library An essential component of a successful University learning experience is knowing how to use Library resources to the full. The Library provides you with access to information – online, multimedia and printed – and the skills to make the most of it. The University Access Card given to you on enrolment allows you to borrow from Main or Bulmershe Libraries. To find out what else you need to know, take up these opportunities:
11Library FairDate: Tuesday 2 OctoberLocation: Main Library, 1st Floor, S@IL Room 107Time: ‘Drop in’ any time between 09.00 and 16.00
Avoid getting stuck later – orientate yourself in this large library system now. Come and find out about resources for your subject, using Library services effectively and book further training sessions. Plenty of free gifts on offer! Meet Study Advisers here too – they can help you develop effective practices for notetaking, essay writing, time management etc. IT Services will also be on hand in S@iL to sort out your IT problems.
Finding your way in the [Main] LibraryDate and time: Various from Monday 1 October and during term-time. See posters or Library website www.reading.ac.uk/library for details.Location: Main Library – book at the Ground Floor Information Desk
In just one hour, you will learn how to use the Unicorn Library catalogue and find reading list material on the shelves.
Learning to use Bulmershe LibraryStudents on modules/programmes based at Bulmershe should have group sessions on using Bulmershe Library by liaison librarians based there. If you would like to book an individual session to learn more about the Unicorn catalogue or other databases, please ask at the Information Desk.
Virtual Library quizCan’t visit the Library this week? Take a brief online course in-stead! Learn tips and tricks to help you use the Library effectively and test your knowledge with the quizzes. Log on to Blackboard at www.bb.reading.ac.uk and choose CyberLibrary.
More Library informationAt any time, ask for help at Library Information Desks. Staff here can also refer you to your School’s Liaison Librarian for specialist help. When you enrol, you get a ‘Making the most of ...’ guide to using Library (and IT) services. More help, including guides, is on the Library web site at www.library.reading.ac.uk.
1� IT Services: Getting started with using computers at ReadingDate: Monday 1 October – Friday 5 OctoberTime: ‘Drop in’ between 10.00 and 16.00 Location: Main Library, S@IL, 1st floor
You will receive details about your computer username, email address and password when you complete online enrolment, and we encourage you to come along to this session to log on (and check all is working) and reset your password. We can also help you to familiarise yourself with the University printing and email systems. Advice on IT training and how to connect your own laptop to the plug-in and wireless network in S@IL will also be available. Drop into the S@IL facility during the times listed above, where you will find staff from IT Services ready to help you get started.
Fire Safety TalksDate: Tuesday 2 October onwardsTime: Various (see Halls for details)Location: Palmer Building, Theatre
Fire Safety talks will be held for all new students living in Halls of Residence. All students living in Halls MUST attend one of the fire safety talks, attendance is recorded and non-attendance will be followed up.
Academic WelcomeDate: Monday 1 OctoberTime: 13.00 if your family name begins with letter A to G
14.00 if your family name begins with letter H to M 15.00 if your family name begins with letter N to S 16.00 if your family name begins with letter T to S
Location: Palmer Building, Room 1.09, First Floor
Doing well on your degree programme is going to be your main priority at University, and this session will explain our structures, our degree sys-tem and the academic support and guidance you can expect at Reading. The Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor or one of the Pro-Vice-Chancellors, and members of the Faculty team will be there to welcome you to the University and to the Faculty.
School/Department WelcomeDate: Tuesday 2 OctoberTime: Morning – see timetable for time and location
You should visit the School/Department responsible for your degree pro-gramme at the time given in the timetable for a Welcome Event; further activities will be held on Thursday or Friday (see timetable). Students on Combined Honours degrees should go to the sessions organised by Schools/Departments responsible for the subject named first in your
1�degree, but do visit the second named School/Department at another time on Tuesday and/or Thursday if time allows.
Meet your Personal TutorDate: Tuesday 2 OctoberTime: between 14.00–16.00, either in a group or individually (see list in
pack)Location: The name, School/Department and room of your Personal
Tutor can be found on the label on the front of this booklet; you may be invited to sign up for an appointment during the visit to your School/Department in the morning.
One of the most important people you will encounter during your studies at Reading will be your Personal Tutor, who will usually be a member of academic staff of the School/Department in which you spend most time. The main responsibilities of Personal Tutors are:• Initially to help you in the transition as you settle into university, and
to help you make the most of your time at Reading• To advise and support you regarding your studies, and to help you
with any academic or personal difficulties that may affect your progress
• To meet you regularly to discuss your progress as part of the Personal and Academic Record system (PARS)
• To provide reports and references for future academic or career choices
Obviously this relationship relies on regular contact and mutual confi-dence between you and your Personal Tutor. As a bare minimum, it is a formal requirement that you see your Personal Tutor at least once each Term to discuss your Personal and Academic Record (PAR) progress. Part of your responsibility is to take the initiative to see your Personal Tutor whenever you have something you would like to talk over, and you should feel free to do so at any time. Your Personal Tutor will be familiar with most aspects of the University but will be able to help you find specific expertise elsewhere within the University as required. Note that your Personal Tutor may also be asked report on your progress to the University.
In the unusual event that the relationship between Personal Tutor and student does not work as it should, then either party can request a real-location. You should discuss this in the first instance with the Sub-Dean of your Faculty, available via the Faculty Student Records Officer, Mrs Ann Michael in the FAH Faculty Office, Room 203, 2nd Floor, HumSS Building.
14 Part 1 Subject BriefingsDate: Wednesday 3 OctoberTime and Location: see timetable
These sessions are primarily intended to introduce you to subjects you have provisionally chosen, or which you are considering taking, as your module options. You do not need to attend them if they are part of your degree programme, unless you want to re-assure yourself about your degree. If there is a clash, you should therefore give priority to attending an optional rather than a compulsory subject. You should make sure you attend the briefing for any subject which has a limit on places in order to ensure that you are considered for a place; the Module Catalogue gives you information on limitations on places.
Note that Fine Art does not offer a Part 1 Subject Briefing. If you are interested in taking optional modules in Fine Art, please visit the Department of Fine Art during Freshers’ Week for an interview.
Changing modules or degree programmesDate: Tuesday 2 October to Friday 5 OctoberTime: Between 09.30 –13.00 and/or 14.00 –16.00Location: FAH Faculty Office, Room 203, 2nd Floor, HumSS Building
If you have not completed online Module Selection, or if you want to change a Part 1 module, please come to see the Faculty Student Records Officer, Mrs Ann Michael in the FAH Faculty Office, Room 203, 2nd Floor, HumSS Building. Should you wish to discuss changing your degree programme, you should see Mrs Michael to make an appointment with the Faculty Sub-Dean.
Visits to Part 1 Schools/DepartmentsDate: Between Tuesday 2 October to Friday 5 OctoberTime and Location: Check with Department
You should visit all the Schools/Departments responsible for all of the Part 1 modules you will be taking. You may find you need to collect material and sign on seminar lists.
Mature students’ meetingDate: Monday 1 October (see also Friday 14.00)Time: 11.00 –12.00Location: Van Emden Theatre (HumSS 1st floor)
This is an informal meeting for all new mature students (defined as those over 21). We recognise that some of the interests and concerns of our mature students may be different to those of their fellow students who are under 21. We therefore want to welcome you to the University and to give you an opportunity to ask questions about the services we offer. Most importantly of all, we would like to give you the chance to meet each other.
Monday 1 October
09.00 – 18.00 Provision of Student Access CardPalmer Building, Room G05b
10.00 – 16.00 IT Services. Getting Started with Computers at ReadingLibrary, S@iL
10.00 – 16.00 Campus ToursAt regular intervals from Palmer Building Help Desk
10.00 – 16.00 International Welcome Programme RegistrationStudents Union Building, 3Sixty Club
11.00 – 1�.00 Mature Students MeetingHumSS Building, Wolfgang Van Emden Theatre
1�.00 – 1�.�0 Meeting for students staying with Host Families Palmer Building, Room 1.03
1�.00 – 14.00 Faculty of Arts and Humanities Academic Welcome (surnames A – G) (if you have a clash with another activity please attend a later Faculty Welcome) (1)
Palmer Building, Room 1.09
1�.�0 – 17.00 Visiting Students / Study Abroad Orientation MeetingHumSS Building, Wolfgang Van Emden Theatre
14.00 – 15.00 Faculty of Arts and Humanities Academic Welcome (surnames H – M) (if you have a clash with another activity please attend another Faculty Welcome) (�)
Palmer Building, Room 1.09
15.00 – 16.00 Faculty of Arts and Humanities Academic Welcome (surnames N – S) (if you have a clash with another activity please attend another Faculty Welcome) (�)
Palmer Building, Room 1.09
16.00 – 17.00 Faculty of Arts and Humanities Academic Welcome (surnames T – Z) (if you have a clash with another activity please attend an earlier Faculty Welcome) (4)
Palmer Building, Room 1.09
varies Library – finding your wayBook at the Library Information Desk
Tuesday 2 October
09.00 – 16.00 Library FairS@IL 107, Library
09.00 – 18.00 Provision of Student Access CardPalmer Building, Room G05b
The first week
10.00 – 10.15 School of Languages & European Studies Academic IntroductionPalmer Building, Room 1.09
10.00 – 11.00 Philosophy Department WelcomeHumSS Building, Van Emden Theatre
10.00 – 1�.00 Typography Department WelcomeTypography Department, Reception Area
10.00 – 16.00 IT Services. Getting Started with Computers at ReadingLibrary, S@iL
10.00 – 16.00 Campus ToursAt regular intervals from Palmer Building Help Desk
10.15 – 10.45 French Studies Department BriefingPalmer Building, Room 109
10.�0 – 11.�0 BA Applied English Language Studies RegistrationPalmer Building, Room 1.03
10.50 – 11.�0 German Studies Department BriefingPalmer Building, Room G.03
11.00 – 11.�0 History of Art and Architecture Department WelcomeHumSS Building, Room 1.41
11.00 – 1�.00 History Department WelcomePalmer Building, Lecture Theatre
11.00 – 1�.00 Film, Theatre & TV Department WelcomeBob Kayley Studio, Bulmershe Court
11.00 – 1�.00 School of English and American Literature WelcomeHumSS Building, Van Emden Theatre
11.00 – 1�.00 Fine Art Department WelcomeDepartment of Fine Art
11.�5 – 11.55 Italian Studies Department BriefingPalmer Building, Room G.03
1�.00 – 1�.�0 European Studies Programme BriefingPalmer Building, Room G.03
1�.�0 – 1�.00 European Literature and Culture BriefingPalmer Building, Room G.03
1�.00 – 1�.00 Classics Department WelcomeHumSS Building, Van Emden Theatre
afternoon Personal Tutor MeetingsSee individual times
14.00 – 16.�0 International Students’ Information SessionsPalmer Building, Theatre
16.�0 – 18.00 International Student Societies MeetingPalmer Building, Room 1.02
varies Library – finding your wayBook at the Library Information Desk
Wednesday 3 October
09.00 – 09.�0 Part 1 Applied English Language Studies BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.02
09.00 – 09.�0 Part 1 Economics, Finance, Accounting or Management Briefings (1)Palmer Building, Room 1.09
09.00 – 09.�0 Part 1 Geography Briefing Palmer Building, Room 1.05
09.00 – 09.�0 Part 1 History BriefingPalmer Building, Theatre
09.00 – 1�.00 FAH/FESS Part 1 Subject BriefingsSee below – only go to your optional module choices
09.00 – 17.00 Provision of Student Access CardPalmer Building, Room G05b
09.�0 – 10.00 Part 1 Economics, Finance, Accounting or Management Briefings (�)Palmer Building, Room 1.09
09.�0 – 10.00 Part 1 French BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.02
10.00 – 10.�0 Part 1 Archaeology BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.09
10.00 – 10.�0 Part 1 English and American Literature BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.03
10.00 – 10.�0 Part 1 History of Art BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.02
10.00 – 11.�0 Dyslexia/Dyspraxia Advice (1)Palmer Building, Room 1.04
10.00 – 16.00 Campus ToursAt regular intervals from Palmer Building Help Desk
10.00 – 16.00 IT Services. Getting Started with Computers at ReadingLibrary, S@iL
10.�0 – 11.00 Part 1 Philosophy BriefingPalmer Building, Theatre
11.00 – 11.�0 Part 1 Film, Theatre & Television BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.02
11.00 – 11.�0 Part 1 European Studies BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.05
11.00 – 11.�0 Part 1 Politics BriefingPalmer Building, Theatre
11.00 – 17.00 Freshers’ Fayre (RUSU societies, companies and charities)Students’ Union 3Sixty/marquee
11.�0 – 1�.00 Part 1 Classics BriefingPalmer Building, Theatre
11.�0 – 1�.00 Part 1 German BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.02
1�.00 – 1�.�0 Language Programme (IWLP) BriefingPalmer Building, Theatre
1�.00 – 1�.�0 Part 1 Italian BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.04
1�.�0 – 1�.00 Language Programme (IWLP) BriefingPalmer Building, Theatre
1�.�0 – 1�.00 Part 1 European Literature and Culture BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.04
1�.�0 – 1�.00 Part 1 Typography/Design for Graphic Communication BriefingPalmer Building, Room 1.02
1�.00 – 16.00 Hall Fire Safety Talks (check Hall for details)Palmer Building, Theatre
14.00 – 17.00 FoLS/FoS Part 1 Module SelectionVarious
16.00 – 17.�0 Dyslexia/Dyspraxia Advice (�)Palmer Building Room 1.02 (drop in)
varies Library – finding your wayBook at the Library Information Desk
Thursday 4 October
09.00 – 16.00 Library Drop – In Library, S@IL 107
09.00 – 16.�0 Health Centre RegistrationPalmer Building, Foyer, and Palmer Building, Rooms G.01, G.02, G.03, G.04, G.06, 1.05, 1.07, 1.08, 1.11
09.00 – 17.00 Provision of Student Access CardPalmer Building, Room G05b
09.�0 – 1�.00 Disability Office Drop – In Whiteknights House, Disability Office, Room 212
10.00 – 10.�0 “Managing Your Money” (1)Palmer Building, Room 1.03
10.00 – 16.00 IT Services. Getting Started with Computers at ReadingLibrary, S@IL
10.45 – 11.15 “Managing Your Money” (�)Palmer Building, Room 1.03
11.00 – 17.00 Freshers’ Fayre (RUSU sports clubs, companies and charities)Students’ Union 3Sixty/marquee
1�.00 – 16.00 Hall Fire Safety Talks (check Hall for details)Palmer Building, Theatre
14.00 – 15.00 Classics – Campus QuizHumSS Building, Van Emden Theatre
14.00 – 15.00 History of Art & Architecture – Welcome PartyHistory of Art Department
14.00 – 15.00 Philosophy – Meet and GreetPalmer Building, Room 1.02
14.00 – 16.00 Disability Office Drop – In (Bulmershe)Bulmershe Court, Library/Admin Building, Room LG03
14.00 – 16.00 Fine Art – Part 1 ActivitiesFine Art Department
14.00 – 16.00 Typography – Group Design ActivityTypography Department, Room 1
14.00 – 17.00 Sports TrialsPlaying Fields/Sports’ Centre
15.00 – 17.00 Applied English Language Undergraduate Welcome PartyPalmer Building, Room 1.03
15.00 – 17.00 Classics Social EventHumSS Building, Rooms 125, 126, 127, 128
15.00 – 18.00 English Social EventHumSS Building, Van Emden Theatre & First Floor Foyer
16.00 – 17.00 Modern Languages Undergraduate Welcome PartyHumSS Building, Room 44
17.00 – 18.�0 Vice – Chancellor’s Reception for International StudentsCedars Restaurant
19.45 – ��.00 Reading Film Theatre (check website for details)Palmer Building Theatre (ticket required)
Varies Library – finding your wayBook at the Library Information Desk
Friday 5 October
09.00 – 16.�0 Health Centre RegistrationPalmer Building, Foyer; and Palmer Building, Rooms G.01, G.02, G.03, G.04, G.06, 1.05, 1.07, 1.08, 1.11
09.00 – 17.00 Provision of Student Access CardPalmer Building, Room G05b
09.00 – 17.00 Sports TrialsPlaying Fields/Sports Centre
10.00 – 10.�0 “Managing Your Money” (�)Palmer Building, Room 1.03
10.00 – 1�.00 Film Theatre & TV Introductory ActivitiesBob Kayley Studio, Bulmershe Court
10.00 – 1�.00 BA Applied English Language Studies Registration – Part 1 students onlyHumSS Building, Room 181
10.00 – 16.00 IT Services. Getting Started with Computers at ReadingLibrary, S@IL
10.45 – 11.15 “Managing Your Money” (4)Palmer Building, Room 1.03
11.00 – 11.�0 Students’ Union Welcome (1)Palmer Building, Theatre
11.�0 – 11.50 Students’ Union Welcome (�)Palmer Building, Theatre
1�.00 – 14.00 Maximising your opportunities at Reading Students’ Union, 3Sixty (Freshers’ Fayre)
1�.00 – 17.00 Hall Fire Safety Talks (check Hall for details)Palmer Building, Theatre
14.00 – 16.00 Mature Students Study Skills WorkshopPalmer Building, Room 1.03
varies Library – finding your wayBook at the Library Information Desk
��Freshers’ FayreDate: Wednesday 3 October (RUSU societies, companies and charities)
and Thursday 4 October (RUSU sports clubs, companies and charities) Time: 11:00 –17:00Location: 3sixty, Students’ Union, Whiteknights
An event not to be missed with lots of freebies and fun. Log on to www.rusu.co.uk for more details about the Fayre, clubs, societies and all the other Union facilities and services.
Living Positively: Managing TransitionsDate: Wednesday 3 October and Friday 5 OctoberTime: 11.00 –12.30 on 3 October and 11.30 –13.00 on 5 OctoberLocation: Palmer Building, Room 1.03 on 3 October and Agriculture
Building, Room 1L04 on 5 October
This workshop aims to provide information on how we manage change. The focus is on viewing change as a normal part of life, and understand-ing how we adjust to new situations..
Information session on Dyslexia/DyspraxiaDate: Wednesday 3 OctoberLocation: Palmer Building, 1.04 (morning) or 1.02 (afternoon)Time: 10.00 –11.30 or 16.00 –17.30
The Study Advisers and the Disability Advisers will be holding an important information session for all students with Dyslexia and/or Dyspraxia. This session is for students who have been assessed previ-ously and includes advice on examination arrangements, the Disabled Students’ Allowance and study support. Advice on assessment will also be available. Students need only attend one of the two sessions, which are repeated in the morning or afternoon.
Introduction to the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP)Date: Wednesday 3 October Times: 12.00 –12.30; 12.30–13.00Location: Palmer Building, Theatre
Modules in Chinese, French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Japanese, Arabic and Spanish are available to students in all Schools/Departments. All languages can be started at beginner level and many are offered at higher levels. This briefing will tell you more about the programme, which offers you the opportunity to develop foreign language skills (an invaluable addition to your CV). Some degree programmes encourage stu-dents to take IWLP modules as one of their options; otherwise postgradu-ates may follow the IWLP as an extra-curricular activity (for a modest fee). As spaces are limited, students must complete a registration form in addi-
�4 tion to putting it as a choice on their Module Selection form; the registra-tion desk will be in the University Language Centre Room G7 14.00-16.30 on Wednesday 3 October and on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 October from 10.00–13.00, and 14.00–16.30 and at the same times during Week 1.
Registration with the Health Centre Date: Thursday 4 October or Friday 5 OctoberTime: 09.30 –16.30Location: Palmer Building foyer
Those students embarking on a course of study of more than six months are entitled to register with the University Health Centre. You should have received health questionnaires and a GMS1 form in your enrolment pack, together with guidance on the registration process. The forms are also on the website and spare copies will be available at the registration desk. You will need a completed set of forms to be able to register and the process will be quicker if you bring these with you. More informa-tion on the Health Centre is to be found in the Student Diary and on the website. At peak times registration may take up to an hour.
Disabled students – Drop in to the Disability Advisory Service Date: Thursday 4 OctoberLocation: Whiteknights House, Room 212, 2nd floor or Room LG03
BulmersheTime: 09.30 and 12.00 noon (Whiteknights) or 14.00 –16.00 (Bulmershe)
If you are a new student who has a disability or disabling condition, you should receive a letter from the Disability Advisory Service. If you have not received such a letter by 20 September, or if you have any concerns, please come to see us during the times shown above. This is to ensure that any support that you may need is arranged, and you know who to talk to if you encounter unexpected difficulties.
Access: Wheelchair users can enter Whiteknights House by level access at the door facing the playing fields/Shinfield Road or by a ramp near the entrance facing the Library. There is a lift to all floors.
Level access is available at all entrances to Bulmershe Court administra-tion block, and LG03 can be found on the ground floor.
Students’ Union WelcomeDate: Friday 5 OctoberTime: 11.00 –11.20; 11.30 –11.50Location: Palmer Building Theatre
As well as an exciting mix of entertainment and eating experiences, Reading University Students’ Union (RUSU) also offers a number of member services to support and advise you during your time at Reading. In addition, find out how you could become a volunteer and make a dif-
�5ference. For more information visit www.rusu.co.uk or come and view the newly redeveloped Students’ Union building first hand.
Managing your moneyDate: Thursday 4 and Friday 5 OctoberTime: 10.00 –10.30; 10.45 –11.15Location: Palmer Building, Room 103
Coming to University may mean managing your own finances for the first time if you have never lived independently before. Our Money Doctors sessions are aimed at giving you the power to take control of your money. We can help you: • Maximise your income• Reduce your costs and• Plan what you will spend (and stick to it!)
Maximising your opportunities at ReadingDate: Friday 5 OctoberTime: 12.00 –14.00Location: Freshers’ Fayre (3sixty, Students’ Union, Whiteknights)
Don’t miss this lunchtime event which will enable you to find out more about the development opportunities offered by the Study Advisers, Careers, the Library, the Counselling Service and the new SOAR website. Come and meet the friendly staff and pick up some leaflets and informa-tion about how you can get the most out of the services available to you at Reading.
SportDate: Sports Trials: Thursday 4 October–Sunday 7 October from 14.00
The University’s Sports Centre is called the SportsPark. Students have to be a member to get discounted student prices for activities and to hire facilities. The Students’ Union organise all of the student sports clubs. Find out more at the Freshers’ Fayre on Wednesday 3 October and Thursday 4 October and come along to the sports trials from Thursday 4 October – Sunday 7 October.
FilmDate: Thursday 4 OctoberTime: 19.45–22.00 Location: Palmer Building Theatre
Reading Film Theatre is an independent cinema with a policy of showing the best films from around the world; evening screenings are in the Palmer Theatre during term time and are open to all. We have arranged a special screening of a recent release on the Thursday of Welcome
�6 Week (see www.reading.ac.uk/freshers to find out which film, and details of ticket prices etc).
Music@ReadingMusic in the University is open to all. Instrumentalists and singers are welcome in a range of ensembles including Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, Concert Band, University Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Flute Choir and Gospel Choir. Large scale concerts are mainly given at the University’s beautiful Great Hall and there are free Lunchtime Concerts on Whiteknights campus every Tuesday during term time at 1.10pm. Practice rooms are available in dedicated facilities on both the Whiteknights and Bulmershe campuses, and instrumental and vocal lessons can be arranged.
Email music@reading.ac.uk or see www.reading.ac.uk/music/ or call by the stall at Freshers’ Fayre.
�7The beginning of Term
Tuition FeesUK undergraduate studentsThe tuition fee for all full-time undergraduate programmes is £3070. You may choose to pay some or all of this upfront, or may choose to take out a Tuition Fee Loan from the Student Loans Company to cover some or all of the tuition fee. If you take out the Tuition Fee Loan, we will not invoice you while you are at the University but you will have to repay the Student Loans Company once you have left University and have an annual income above £15000.
If you do not take out a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of your tui-tion fees, the University will invoice you for the balance.
Non-UK undergraduate students If you are a non-UK student your tuition fee will be between £3070 and £10900. If you have an approved sponsor we will invoice the sponsor; otherwise you will have to pay the fee yourself. You may pay in two equal instalments.
BankingThere is a sub-branch of Lloyds TSB Bank in Black Horse House on the Whiteknights campus, or there are other banks within walking distance of the campus or in Reading town centre.
Payment of FeesTuition FeesInstalmentsIf your fee is greater than £750 per year, you will be permitted to pay in two equal instalments. The first instalment must be paid at enrol-ment or re-enrolment and the second instalment will be payable at the beginning of the following Term (eg for those beginning programmes in October, the two instalments are due in October and January). The University reserves the right to vary the number of instalments in exceptional circumstances.
Accommodation Fees (including battels)If you are living in a Hall of Residence you will be invoiced each term. If you are living in other University accommodation you will normally be invoiced on a quarterly basis.
Prompt Payment DiscountIf you are living in a Hall of Residence, you will receive a termly discount on your Hall fees if you pay promptly and if you are not in arrears with any other payments. The discount is offset against the following accom-
�8 modation bill, or returned to you via battels repayments if you are not going to be in Hall during the following term.
If you are living in other University accommodation you will receive a quarterly discount on your accommodation fees if you pay promptly and if you are not in arrears with any other payments. The discount is offset against the following accommodation bill, or returned to you via the deposit repayment if you are not going to be in University accommoda-tion during the following quarter.
The termly prompt payment discount dates, applicable to those living in Halls of Residence, will be:
• Friday 26 October 2007• Friday 25 January 2008• Friday 2 May 2008
The termly prompt payment discount will be £20.
The quarterly prompt payment discount dates, applicable to those living in other University accommodation, will be:
• Friday 26 October 2007• Friday 25 January 2008• Friday 2 May 2008• Friday 4 July 2008
The quarterly prompt payment discount will be £15.
Payment arrangementsInvoices and statements produced by the University will be in pounds sterling, and settlement will be in pounds sterling. Where currency con-version is required, any related charges will be applied to the student’s account.
It is your responsibility to ensure your account is settled by the relevant date.
You can pay your bill in one of the following ways:• a cheque in pounds sterling drawn on a UK bank• a UK debit card (Delta, Maestro or Solo) – please note that non-UK
debit cards will be treated in the same way as credit cards and will incur a surchage of 1%
• cash (pounds sterling)• a bank transfer (please quote your 8-digit student number)• travellers’ cheques (in pounds sterling)
There are other methods of payment but any of these will cost you extra money:• credit card (Mastercard or Visa) which incurs a 1% transaction fee (up
to a maximum of £50 per transaction)• travellers’ cheques (in currency other than pounds sterling)
�9• a cheque in pounds sterling drawn on a non-UK bank*• a cheque in currency other than pounds sterling* * this can be very expensive
We do not accept American Express or Diners’ International cards.
The University’s account details are: National Westminster Bank plc 13 Market Place, Reading RG1 2EP sort code 60 17 21 account number 88658953 IBAN: GB53 NWBK 60172188658953 BIC/SWIFT CODE: NWBKGB2L
For more information about methods of payment, please refer to the finance webpage at www.reading.ac.uk/finance/docs/studsnotice.pdf
NUS Registration with the Students’ UnionDate: Monday 8 October to Friday 12 OctoberTime: 10.00–16.00 (Friday 10.00–14.00) Location: 3sixty, Students’ Union
There are two types of membership card available for students. Both cards indicate student status.
The RUSU NUS Democracy Card is a free card enabling students to par-ticipate in the democratic activities of the Union and shows membership of the Union. There are no national discounts associated to this card.
The RUSU NUS Extra Card also incorporates the Democracy Card. It ena-bles students to participate in democratic activities, shows membership of the Students’ Union and offers great discounts with shops and stores such as Top Shop, Amazon, JJB, HMV, Ticketmaster, Pizza Hut and more. This card is priced for only £10.
Why not sign up for the NUS Extra card online, before you arrive at Reading by logging on to www.rusu.co.uk/extra or www.nusextra.co.uk. You can collect your card from the Students’ Union from Week 1 (8 October). Alternatively, visit the Students’ Union and register for your card as detailed above.
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42 Green Bank 16 Innovation Lab (Ground Floor) 22 Institute of Health Sciences) 4 Lecture Rooms 7 Lecture Rooms 8 Lecture Rooms 10 Lecture Rooms 23 Lecture Rooms 29 Lecture Rooms 33 Lecture Rooms 46 Library 34 Maintenance 1 Mews Cottage Flats 11 Offices 14 Offices 19 Offices (MNT & Others) 12 Osprey Printing 35 Porters Store 22 Professional Management Programme 24 Continuing Education 41 Security & Porters Lodge
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Checklist of things to doRight awayc Complete the online Enrolment process (see
page 6 of this booklet) and the online Module Selection process
Before you come to ReadingMake sure you have the following to bring with you:
c The Health questionnaires and form GMS1 (see page 6) Students from outside the UK: please see your separate brochure International Students Welcome Programme booklet for a checklist of things to bring
c Your Student Support Number (SSN) (UK and EU students only) (see page 6)
c Read the other information in the Enrolment Pack and check the New Student website (www.reading.ac.uk/freshers) for updates and FAQ
During Freshers’ Weekc Take a Campus Tour from the Help Desk
(see page 9)
c Go to the Academic Welcome (see page 12)
c Complete your Enrolment with the University by collecting your Student Access Card (see page 10)
c Go to your School/Department Welcome Activities (see page 12)
c Have your first meeting with your Personal Tutor (see page 13)
c Attend the Part 1 Subject Briefings if appropri-ate (see page 14)
c Visit each of your Part 1 Schools or Departments (see page 14)
c Go to the Halls Fire Safety Talk (see page 12)
c Go to the Library/IT Services introductory sessions (see pages 10 –12)
c Register with the Health Centre (see page 24)
c If you are a mature student, go to the Mature Students’ Meeting (see page 14)
c If you are a student with disabilities or special needs, see the Disability Officers (see page 24) or attend a dyslexia/dyspraxia session
c Visit Freshers’ Fayre (see page 23)
c Go to the Money Management session (see Page 25)
c Go to the Students’ Union Welcome (see page 24)
c If you are interested in learning a foreign language, attend the Institution-Wide Language Programme briefing (see page 23).
During the first week of Termc Start your lecture timetable
c Complete your registration with the Students’ Union (see page 29)
c Pay any outstanding fees (see page 27)
For more information, please contact:
Joy Collier
University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6AA United Kingdom
j.collier@reading.ac.uk Tel (0118) �78 806� www.reading.ac.uk