From INTO to UEA

Completing your INTO course is a significant step towards your degree and we hope you are
looking forward to progressing to UEA in September.
Your dedicated registration day for your main course at UEA is

Thursday 21 September

Starting time of your registration in Congregation Hall depends on the initial of your LAST NAME

From 10.00 A - F students with last names first letter starting with A, B, C, D, E, F
From 11.00 G- K students with last names first letter starting with G, H, I, J, K
From 12.00 L students with last names first letter starting with L (only)
From 13.30 M - S students with last names first letter starting with M, N, O, P, Q, R, S
From 14.30 T W students with last names first letter starting with T, U, V, W
From 16.00 X Y students with last names first letter starting with X, Y
From 17.00 Z students with last names first letter starting with Z (only)
Registration will finish at 18.30

As a student at INTO UEA, you already know that Norwich is a great place to live and study in,
but are you aware of what UEA has to offer?
This short guide has been specifically written for INTO students to provide you with the essential
information and the processes that you need to complete for a successful transition to UEA. We
also encourage you to take part in the activities during the Orientation and Welcome Week in
September.
The following checklist details the most important steps that you need to undertake.

Things to do
Over the Summer
Attend a visa workshop a visa checking session (only if you need to extend your visa)
Complete the UEA pre-arrival registration task online
(https://www.uea.ac.uk/newstudents/before-you-arrive)
Confirm your accommodation (if you will be living on campus)
On Thursday 21st September in Congregation Hall
Register on your course
Scan your passport and visa
Orientation and Welcome Week (21st September - 24th September)
Take part in Orientation and Welcome Week activities
Find out about Buddy schemes, Social Programme and Language Support
organised by the International Students Advisory Team ISAT
book your online tickets at STORE.UEA.AC.UK for the events of the Orientation and
Welcome Week.
If your current visa does not cover the main course that you will be starting in September you
will need to attend some workshops preparing you to extend your visa. These workshops will be
delivered by our International Students Advisers and will explain which documents you need to
prepare in order to be ready for your visa extension appointment.

Applying for a new Tier 4 Visa for UEA

After completion of your course at INTO, UEA will send you an email with your CAS, you need
to double check that the details on your CAS are all correct and confirm by replying to that email.
You will then receive your formal CAS that you will need for applying for your visa extension
UEA offers a Visa Application Service (VAS), you will receive an email explaining how you can
book an appointment with the link for the booking. An adviser will help you and check your visa
application, will collect all your documents and will send your application and required document
to the UK Home Office.
Below the visa workshops for starting your application on line, ready for the visa appointment.

Visa Workshops
You will already have received your official CAS for your new main course at UEA, these
workshops, arranged by the International Students Advisory Team (ISAT) at UEA will help you
extend your Tier 4 Visa.
At these sessions an international student adviser will help you to prepare your application and
answer any questions you may have. You would only need to attend one.

It is recommended that you: Bring your laptop

Bring your CAS, passport and visa
Ask questions and take notes

Monday 25 September Monday 25 September

Time: 14:00 16.00 Time: 16:00 18.00
Room: Blackdale (BDS) 0.24 Room: Blackdale (BDS) 0.24

Tuesday 26 September Tuesday 26 September

Time: 12:00 14.00 Time: 14:00 16.00
Room: BDS 0.29 Room: BDS 0.29
Wednesday 27 September Wednesday 27 September
Time: 14:00 16.00 Time: 16:00 18.00
Room: BDS 0.29 Room: BDS 0.29
Thursday 28 September Thursday 28 September
Time: 14:00 16.00 Time: 16:00 18.00
Room: BDS 0.29 Room: BDS 0.29
Wednesday 4 October Wednesday 4 October
Time: 14:00 16.00 Time: 16:00 18.00
Room: BDS 0.29 Room: BDS 0.29
The Application Process: timing
International Orientation and Welcome Week
Wednesday 20 to Sunday 24 September

INTO to UEA information sessions

Having studied at INTO you may feel that you already know about the University. However,
there will be lots of extra information available during the Orientation and Discovery Week to
help make the move to UEA a success.

It is recommended that students progressing from INTO join the International Orientation and
Welcome Programme activities and events, as this will help you to settle quickly into UEA life.
The programme runs from Wednesday 20 September to Sunday 24 September 2017.

Full details of the programme will be available on the New International Students webpage soon:
https://portal.uea.ac.uk/student-support-service/international-students/new-students/orientation

Here below an extract of the Orientation and Welcome Week, a printed copy of the full
programme will be available at the beginning of September.

Wednesday 20 September
ZEST 9.00 - 15.00 Full English Breakfast
STUDENTS' UNION - The Hive 10.00 - 17.00 British Heart Foundation - Pots and Pans
STUDENTS' UNION - The Hive 10.00 - 16.00 Housing Fair
THE SQUARE 12.00 - 16.00 Street Food by UEA Catering
14.00 - 15.30 Campus and UEA SportsPark tour with our
Students Orientation Station (LT1 Foyer) Student Support Reps
14.00 - 17.00 Shopping trips into Norwich city with our
Students Orientation Station (LT1 Foyer) Student Support Reps
ZEST 17.00 - 19.00 Meet and Eat with our Student Support
BLEND 17.30 - 19.00 Play and Talk with our Student Support
STUDENTS' UNION - BLUE BAR 19.30 - 22.00 Meet and Greet your Students' Union
LT1 19.30 - 22.30 Movie night: Johnny English
Thursday 21 September
ZEST 9.00 - 15.00 Full English Breakfast
CONGREGATION HALL 10.00 -18.30 INTO STUDENTS REGISTRATION
STUDENTS' UNION - The Hive 10.00 - 17.00 British Heart Foundation - Pots and Pans
STUDENTS' UNION - The Hive 10.00 - 16.00 International Fair
Students Orientation Station (LT1 Foyer) 10.00 - 11.30 Campus and UEA SportsPark tour with our
STUDENTS' UNION 11.00 - 12.00 Student
SU CampusSupport
tour Reps
THE SQUARE 12.00 - 16.00 Street Food by UEA Catering
13.00 - 17.00 Riverside Retail Park - free Shopping
Students Orientation Station (LT1 Foyer) Shutlle Bus
Students Orientation Station (LT1 Foyer) 14.00 - 15.30 Campus and UEA SportsPark tour with our
SAINSBURY CENTRE - Modern Caf 16.30 - 18.30 Student
WELCOME: Support Reps Tea
Afternoon
ZEST 17.00 - 19.00 Meet and Eat with our Student Support
STUDENTS' UNION - BLUE BAR 19.30 - 22.00 Meet and Greet your Students' Union
SU - SCHOLARS BAR 19.00 - 22.00 Study Abroad - Pub Quiz
SAINSBURY CENTRE - Modern Caf 19.00 - 21.00 WELCOME: Drink Reception
 Friday 22 September
ZEST 9.00 - 15.00 Full English Breakfast
10.00 - 17.00 British Heart Foundation - Pots and Pans
STUDENTS' UNION sale
LT1 10.00 -11.30 Information Talks
LT1 11.30 - 13.30 Information stalls and social activities
11.30 - 12.30 Campus tour with our Student Support
Students Orientation Station (LT1 Foyer) Reps
THE SQUARE 12.00 - 16.00 Street Food by UEA Catering
LT1 13.30 - 15.30 Information Talks
STUDENTS' UNION 16.00 - 19.00 Riverside Retail Park shuttle bus
16.00 - 17.30 Meet and Greet your UEAFriends:
VISTA Afternoon Tea
STUDENTS' UNION - LCR 22.00 - Returners LCR
LT1 19.30 - 22.30 Movie night: Hot fuzz
Saturday 23 September
ZEST 9.00 - 15.00 Full English Breakfast
10.00 - 17.00 British Heart Foundation - Pots and Pans
STUDENTS' UNION sale
10.00 - 11.00 Welcome to Norwich: An interactive
overview of the history and places worth-
LT1 seeing of this Fine City
10.00 - 16.00 Welcome Festival - fun in The Square -
STUDENTS' UNION - The Square Students' live talks
STUDENTS' UNION - Bookable Room 6 12.00 - 14.00 Parents' Space
THE SQUARE 12.00 - 16.00 Street Food by UEA Catering
14.00 - 17.00 Students Support Reps time (shopping
Students Orientation Station (LT1 Foyer) groups and trips into Norwich city)
SU - SCHOLARS BAR 19.00 - 22.00 Study Abroad - Pub Quiz
Sunday 24 September
ZEST (the Square) 9.00 - 15.00 All day Full English Breakfast
VISTA 9.00 - 11.00 Networking Breakfast
10.00 - 17.00 British Heart Foundation - Pots and Pans
STUDENTS' UNION - The Hive sale
10.00 - 16.00 Welcome Festival - fun in The Square -
STUDENTS' UNION - The Square Students' live talks
Students Orientation Station (LT1 Foyer) 10.00 - 12.00 HUBS tours at 10.00 and at 11.00
THE SQUARE 12.00 - 16.00 Street Food by UEA Catering
from Monday 25 September
Start of the Academic Year Induction week in your Schools
STUDENTS' UNION Freshers' week
SPORTSPARK (Tuesday 26 September) 12.00 - 18.00 Societies Fair in the Main Arena
SPORTSPARK (Wednesday 27 September)
11.00 - 16.00 Sports Fair in the Main Arena

UEA+SPORT will run give-it-a-go sessions during the first 3 weeks of term, they will advertised
on the SportsPark webpages and on social media.
Student Support
Social Programme

Living and studying in the UK is exciting and ISAT can help you make the most of your time
here. Throughout the year ISAT organise a number of trips and activities giving you the
opportunity to visit some of the best local and national attractions. Examples of some of the
events planned for this year include:
Harry Potter Studio Tour
Day trip to Cambridge
Day Trip to London
Visits to places of interest
All activities can be booked online, so make sure you book your place early to avoid
disappointment. You can also book your ticket during the Orientation and Welcome Week.
Full details can be found on the webpages https://portal.uea.ac.uk/student-support-
service/international-students/trips

Other support
The Student Support Service provide advice and information to help you overcome any
difficulties that you may encounter during the course of your studies. Trained advisers offer the
opportunity to discuss sensitive, emotional or psychological concerns in a confidential, neutral
and non-judgemental environment.

UEA Friends
The programme is for new international students to make friends and
connections right from the start of their journey at UEA and to have a
successful start. A current UEA student, or two, will be your Student
Support Rep, who will provide information, support, social opportunities
and a chance for you to quickly feel like you belong to the our UEA
community. Full details can be found on the webpages
https://portal.uea.ac.uk/student-support-service/international-students/new-students/buddy-
scheme

UEA Accommodation
If you are currently living at INTO and are moving into UEA accommodation: this is an exciting
time as you have the opportunity to meet and live with new people.
The UEA Accommodation Office will help you make practical arrangements to move. It is a good
idea to be as prepared as possible, we recommend that you:
o Tidy your room and pack as much as possible into the boxes or crates provided
o Help each other move. If you know someone else that will be progressing to UEA and is
staying close to your new residence, help each other to move
o Log on to the Facebook group for your new UEA residence to get to know your new
flatmates in advance - https://www.facebook.com/UEAAccommodation
o Meet your Warden of your new accommodation.

It is likely that you will be living with other international and British students in your new
residence. To help you settle in and feel at home it is a good idea to introduce yourself to
everyone. Remember that they will be new to UEA and will want to make new friends too.
English Language Support

Good English language ability is important to achieving success in your course at UEA. To
help you continue to practise and improve, there are a number of projects that you can take
advantage of and which will help you to develop your academic and non-academic language
skills.

Language Support Buddy

Informal language support is available by requesting a Language Support Buddy for 6 weeks.
Your Buddy will be a fluent English speaker and will meet with you each week to practise
English, or help you to develop your skills.
International students have found the Language programme helpful in developing their language
skills and confidence.
To find out more or request a buddy visit the link https://portal.uea.ac.uk/student-support-
service/international-students/english-language/language-support-buddies

Conversation Club
All students progressing to UEA are invited to the weekly Conversation Club. The Club is run by
current UEA students, for students, to help develop conversational English skills and confidence.
Club Coordinators and volunteers create topics for discussion to help you practise English in a
friendly environment. Feel free to join their Facebook page at UEA Conversation Club.
The Club takes place every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm at the Multifaith Centre in the Square.
A warm welcome awaits you, https://portal.uea.ac.uk/student-support-service/international-
students/english-language/conversation-club

English Language Support Programme

The English Language Support Programme (ELSP) is designed to help develop the language
skills of non-native speakers necessary for successful academic study.
Further details are available online by searching ELSP on the UEA homepage or at the link
https://portal.uea.ac.uk/student-support-service/learning-enhancement/elsp

It is a great experience. It was very very useful for me. I advise all foreign students to
experience the language support buddy.
Undergraduate International Student
UEA Students Union
Students Union
As a UEA student you are automatically a member of the UEA Students Union, UEA | SU. The SU is
run by students, for students and aim to enrich the experience of all members by hosting events and
activities. There are over 200 clubs and societies for you to join.

Getting involved in SU activities is easy and a great way to meet others and make friends with similar
interests at the start of the academic year.

Find out more about SU welcome week, activities, events and society fairs by visiting their website
UEA.SU

Find other useful information

Moving from INTO to UEA is an exciting time and we realise that you might have more questions. To
find out more visit the new student webpages https://www.uea.ac.uk/newstudents
or the pre-departure guide for International Students on the new student webpages
https://portal.uea.ac.uk/student-support-service/international-students/new-students