Bangor University Welcome Week Diary 2011 - English

Welcome Week Diary 2011

Check list 1 Have you applied for University accommodation online?

5 Have you read the ‘Registration Procedure’ pages in this booklet?

www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation

2 Have you completed, detached and returned the ‘Student Identification Form (A)’ on page 27?

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU DO SO IMMEDIATELY: Failure to do so may lead to delays at Registration and in accessing Library and Computing facilities.

3 Photographs In addition to completing and returning the Student Identification Form (A), prior to Registration as mentioned above, you should also bring several additional passport-sized photographs with you in September. Some academic Schools may request one for their records. It is advisable to bring some spare photographs just in case.

4 Have you read the enclosed ‘Money Advice’ leaflet?

6 Have you completed the ‘Student Health Questionnaire’ and ‘Family Doctor Services Registration’ forms (if appropriate) and returned them to the surgery in the Stamped Addressed Envelope provided?

7 Have you read the ‘Payment of Fees’ information in the ‘Registration Procedure’ section of this booklet and accordingly made arrangements for payment of your tuition and hall fees?

Important: Only for students whose tuition fees will be wholly or partially paid via the Student Loans Company (SLC) fee grants or fee loan schemes – please bring your SLC documentation confirming your financial support arrangements for tuition fees with you to Registration as this may be required. This is only normally needed where there may have been recent changes in your circumstances.

This gives further advice on the Awards, Student Loans, Banking and other financial considerations for new students.

• By preparing for registration prior to arrival you can ensure that the process will be easier to follow and quicker to complete.

• Academic Registry staff will be available to give help wherever necessary.

• If you are unsure of anything do not hesitate to ask.

• We look forward to seeing you in Bangor!

Contents Welcome – Introduction by the Vice-Chancellor

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What happens during Welcome Week?

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Arrival details for those living in university accommodation

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Arrival details for those living in the private sector or living locally

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Peer Guides

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Student support and welfare

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Health care information

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Welcome Week activities

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Your first meeting with your academic School

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Semester dates

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Your academic School

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Choosing modules

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Registration procedure

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Beyond Welcome Week

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Pre-entry programme for non-resident students

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Student Identification form (A)

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Direct Debit Payment form (B)

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Campus Maps

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Visit the Welcome Week website for more information about Welcome Week activities, including details of the activities being arranged by your academic School throughout the week:

www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek Also included in this welcome pack: • Student Healthcare Booklet & Forms • Money Advice Booklet 1

What Happens During Introduction by the Vice-Chancellor Dear Student, Many congratulations on being accepted to Bangor University. You are about to join a vibrant and friendly academic community, and I’m sure that you will enjoy and make the most of the many opportunities available to you during your time at this University.

This booklet outlines some important information for you, including the procedures you’ll need to follow in order to register as a student. Following your arrival in Bangor on Saturday, 17 September or Sunday, 18 September, a wide range of events and activities have been planned for you as part of ‘Welcome Week’ and I’m sure that will provide you with an informative introduction to the University.

Enjoy your time in Bangor and may I wish you every success in your studies here.

Yours sincerely, Professor John G. Hughes Vice-Chancellor

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Welcome Week is the start of new life as a Bangor student, and serves as an introduction to University life. It’s the ideal opportunity to make new friends and meet academic staff as well as a chance to choose your modules, find your way around the campus and basically settle in before starting your studies.

The first step is of course arriving in Bangor – and you’ll find the necessary information about this on pages 6-7. The majority of our first year students choose to live in University accommodation, and there’s information about moving into your allocated hall of residence within the Arrival details section on pages 6-7.

From the moment that new students arrive in Bangor at the start of Welcome Week there are a host of activities arranged on your behalf – varying from activities within your academic School to events organised by the Students’ Union. You’ll register as a student and automatically become a member of the Students’ Union, get a chance to join various clubs and societies as well as meet your lecturers.

Welcome Week?

Central to much that goes on during Welcome Week are the Peer Guides; these are specially-trained second and third year students who are on hand to help you settle in when you first arrive in Bangor, and to give you advice and support throughout your first few weeks. They’re easily spotted during Welcome Week, as they all wear Peer Guide T-shirts. See page 8 for more on the Peer Guide system.

If you’re living in University halls, then you’ll encounter the Peer Guides upon arrival as they’re usually around to help students move in, and you’ll be encouraged by them to participate in the various activities taking place over the first weekend. The ‘official’ Welcome Week experience starts on Monday however, when all new students attend the Welcome meetings held in the Prichard Jones Hall (PJ Hall) within the Main Arts Building on College Road.

Please see the programme of central activities on page 12 to see when students from your academic School are expected to attend.

Many academic Schools organise their initial meetings with new first year students on the Monday as well – see the relevant programme on page 15. You’ll also need to check the Welcome Week website to get the full details

of the activities being arranged by your academic School. The meetings listed on page 15 are just the initial meetings; you need to check the website at www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek to see the full programme of activities being arranged by your academic School. If you are a Joint Honours student, try if you can to go to both School inductions; you should go to the induction for the School which has admitted you.

The Students’ Union (SU) is a key part of Welcome Week, with a host of activites organised from the very first weekend which are all aimed at helping you to settle in and make friends. Details of the activities organised by the SU are included on page 12-14 and in the Students’ Union Handbook (either sent to you with this pack, or available from the Students’ Union reception). During the day the Students’ Union building is the one-stop shop for a range of information on the support and entertainment available to students. Every evening the Students’ Union will organise various Welcome Week events and nights out in its new venue.

For more information about the SU and its events, please see www.bangorstudents.com

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Serendipity, the Students’ Union Freshers’ Fair is held on Wednesday and Thursday at Maes Glas Sports Centre – see pages 12-14 for times. This is the most popular event of the week, giving you a chance to get involved in anything from societies and sports teams, to volunteering projects.

There will be plenty of freebies and information on various aspects of University life such as banking, insurance and student services.

Other important activities for you during Welcome Week are choosing your modules (see page 17-18) and the registration process (see pages 19-22). Please make sure you read these sections so you know what to expect and what you need to do beforehand, especially in the case of registration, which takes place on Wednesday and Thursday in Pritchard Jones Hall (PJ Hall) in the Main Arts Building on College Road (see pages 19-22).

This booklet highlights some of the key elements of Welcome Week - such as moving in to your accommodation, the registration process, and making the most of the academic and social activities that have been laid on for new students. It also refers to contact points for help and support, as well as providing you with information which you may find useful beyond Welcome 4

Week, when you’ve started on your studies and want to know more about other activities and extra support that’s available. However, please make sure that you visit the website as the most up-to-date information can be found on the Welcome Week pages at: www.bangor.ac.uk/welcome week.

There are also a couple of forms which you must complete and return as soon as possible – please make sure that you use the checklist on the inside cover to ensure you’ve read, completed and returned the necessary forms.

Welcome Week ExperienceS “Welcome Week was great – I was very worried about not having friends before I got to university, but the entire week was packed with fun activities that made me and my class mates open up and gave us the opportunity to get to know each other. Without Welcome Week I wouldn’t have half the friends I have now.”

“During Welcome Week, everyone was extremely friendly and this made it easy to make friends. Peer Guides showed us the ropes and made sure we were safe. Everything was well planned with many activities organised by the SU, JCR and academic departments.”

ANNABEL ROSIER, from Plymouth, studying Psychology

ALAN KAVANAGH, from Essex, studying Marine Biology & Oceanography

“Welcome Week was packed full of university tours, introductions and fun activities with my course mates. You’re kept so busy there’s no time to feel homesick. Welcome Week flew by in a flash and I felt like I’d lived in Bangor for months!”

EMMA HENBURY, from Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, studying Music

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Arrival details for those living in university accommodation

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Students who have been allocated a room in a University Hall of Residence will receive a Residence Agreement in the weeks prior to the start of Welcome Week, together with instructions for their arrival in Halls.

of Residence for more information about arrival. You should also check out the Welcome Week website and the Students’ Union website for tips on settling into halls and making the most of Welcome Week.

Arrival in Bangor will be on Saturday, 17 September or Sunday, 18 September and you will be allocated an arrival day as different Halls will be open on different days. It will not be possible to choose your arrival day. It is important that you arrive on the correct day, as your hall will not be open before the day specified on your Residence Agreement.

If you are arriving by car, please follow the instructions regarding routes into Bangor and parking. There is more information on the Welcome Week website for directions to your allocated Hall. It is essential that you arrive on the day specified and follow the route given to your residence. The routes have been agreed by the police to minimize traffic congestion.

Please visit the Welcome Week website at www.bangor. ac.uk/welcomeweek and click on your allocated Halls

If you are arriving by train Students’ Union minibuses will be available to take you directly to your Hall.

Arrival details for those living in the Private sector or living locally All new students are expected to arrive in Bangor for the start of Welcome Week.

If you choose to live in the private sector, or are local to Bangor and travelling on a daily basis, then you need to look at the central programme of Welcome Week activities (see page 12) to decide what you’re going to take part in over the first weekend. Students from north Wales who intend to commute to the University on a daily basis should also consider attending the pre-entry induction programme on Tuesday, 13 September (see page 25).

You definitely need to arrive in Bangor in time for the start of the ‘official’ Welcome Week experience on 19 September, when all new students attend the Welcome meetings held in Prichard Jones Hall (PJ Hall) within the Main Arts Building on College Road. Please see the programme of central activities on page 12 to see when students from your academic School are expected to attend. Many academic Schools organise their initial meetings with new first year students on the Monday as well – see the relevant programme on page 15. You’ll also need to check the Welcome Week website at www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek to get the full details of the activities being arranged by your academic School.

Activities arranged for arrival weekend You need to look at the central programme of Welcome Week activities (see page 12) to see the type of activities that are held over the first weekend – also look at the Students’ Union Handbook for details of the activities and entertainment organised by the Students’ Union on Saturday and Sunday.

Activities arranged for the rest of the Week

• Please see the programme of central activities on page 12 for details of activities such as the Welcome Session for students from your academic School, the Module Fair on Tuesday, Registration on Wednesday and Thursday, and the information sessions being organised by Student Services.

• Please see the timetable on page 15 for details of your first meeting with your academic Schools. You’ll also need to check the Welcome Week website at www.bangor.ac.uk/ welcomeweek to see the full programme of activities being arranged by your academic School.

• Please see the Students’ Union Handbook for details of the activities and entertainment being organised by the Students’ Union throughout Welcome Week.

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Peer guides on hand to help!

Who are the Peer Guides?

Peer Guides are current students who have volunteered and have been trained to help new students settle in to University life. They can help you answer questions you may have about University life such as where the lecture rooms are, which shops are open late, where you can go for a swim, and advise you on what to do and where to go to make new friends.

They’re ready to help you settle in – for as long as you feel you’d like a little help. They’ll listen to your questions and help where they can; if they can’t help, their training makes sure they ‘know a man who can’ and they’ll point you in the right direction.

Peer Guides and Academic Schools The Peer Guides work through their academic School - you might even recognise some of them from a University Open Day. Exactly what the Peer Guides do and how it is organised depends on the academic School. You might have a named Peer Guide who will keep a friendly eye on you or you might meet lots of Peer Guides operating more generally at events.

However, you will meet them at some point during Welcome Week and have the chance to ask them any questions you might have.

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During Welcome Week you’re likely to see quite a lot of Peer Guides around the University as they give tours of the University and the town, help out with registration and choosing modules, and help you get where you’re supposed to be. And that’s without all the social events!

How will I meet my Peer Guide?

In some academic Schools Peer Guides contact you at your home address before you arrive, while others arrange a meeting within the academic School. However, if you’re moving into Halls of Residence you’ll see many of the Peer Guides in their bright T-shirts out and about looking for you to give you the low-down on planned social activities. During the Saturday and Sunday of Halls arrival weekend there will be a Peer Guide base room open 10.00am – 5.00pm (look for the signs). If you haven’t met a Peer Guide and want some information, you will be able to get help there.

Opting Out Most new students find Peer Guides really helpful; however, if you really feel you don’t want one, please let us know. If you do want to opt out please contact the Peer Guide Coordinator, as soon as possible: Peer Guide Coordinator, Student Services, 2nd Floor, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG or email: peerguiding@bangor.ac.uk

Student support anD welfare Student Services & Advice If you need help or advice during Welcome Week or throughout the rest of the academic year, staff in Student Services and in the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre can both provide professional, impartial and confidential advice as follows:

• Students’ Union Vice President Education & Welfare: one of 6 elected sabbatical officers who represents the whole student body on a wide range of welfare issues both to the University, within the local community and nationally throughout the UK.

• Student Services (Neuadd Rathbone, College Road): for general welfare enquiries and specific enquiries on money matters counselling, student health, disability matters, accommodation, careers, parttime employment, international student matters and information on the University’s Chaplaincy Team. For more information visit the Student Services website: www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices

For more information on all the Students’ Union services, please visit the website: www.bangorstudents.com

Accommodation Enquiries If you’re living in University accommodation, then the Halls Office, situated on the Ffriddoedd Site, can help you with all Halls-related enquiries. You may visit the office in person, call the Halls Office on 01248 382667 or email halls@bangor.ac.uk

• Students’ Union Advice Centre (located in the Students’ Union Building, Bryn Haul): for advice on all general enquiries including: accommodation and housing, finance and benefits, health matters and local services, personal safety, personal and family issues and academic assistance and representation.

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If you have any enquiries before you arrive, please contact us on the following numbers: • Students’ Union Advice Centre

01248 388015

• Student Services (general enquiries)

01248 382024

• Money Advice

01248 383637

• Disability Service

01248 382032

• Student Housing Office

01248 382034 / 382032

• Centre for Careers & Employability

01248 382071

• International Students

01248 388430

• Halls Office

01248 382667

If you’re looking for accommodation in the private sector, then you can contact the Student Housing Office within Student Services on 01248 382032 / 382034 or email studenthousing@bangor.ac.uk. House hunting days for students looking for accommodation in the private sector will be held over the arrival weekend on Saturday, 17 September and Sunday 18 September (see page 12).

Your Personal Tutor

Welfare Support in the Halls of Residence The University has a welfare support system of Senior Wardens and Wardens within the Halls of Residence.

Students can seek advice and support from the Warden Team, and can contact the Duty Senior Warden or Warden through the Halls Office during office hours: 9.00am – 4.00pm, Monday – Friday. Outside office hours students should make contact through the University Security on 01248 382795 or extension 2795.

Nightline – the most important number on the back of your student card Nightline is a confidential listening, emotional support, and information service run by students, for students. We have been around since 1974, and have grown and evolved ever since, developing our vital role as the only out of hours listening and support service dedicated to students.

Our telephone number can be found on the back of your student ID card – so it is always with you in the same way that we are always here for you. Our lines are open every night during term-time from 8.00pm to 8.00am and we offer a friendly student voice to talk to, or information about anything involving the University, the town, and general student life. All of our volunteers are fully trained, and ensure all callers an anonymous, strictly confidential, non-advisory listening and unbiased information service.

To find out more about the service, including how to get involved, you can: • Email: nightline@undeb.bangor.ac.uk • Visit: www.bangorstudents.com/nightline • Join us on: Facebook at Bangor University Nightline or Dafydd Nightline • Visit our stall at Serendipity Freshers’ Fair (see page 1314 for details) • Or call us using the number on the back of your student card!

It really couldn’t be easier, so feel free to get in touch any time – we look forward to hearing from you.

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As a new undergraduate student, you will be allocated a member of academic staff who will be your tutor.

Your tutor will be a member of the academic staff in the School in which you are studying (or one of the Schools in the case of Joint Honours students).

Your tutor is normally your first point of contact and you are expected to see your tutor at least three times a year to discuss welfare and academic issues relating to your progress. The more you keep in touch with your tutor, the more they will be able to advise and assist you.

If you have any difficulties with the allocation of your tutor, do not hesitate to contact the Senior Tutor in your School, the School Secretary/Administrator or Student Services. More information on the Personal Tutor System is given in The Student Guide 2011/2012 (see below).

Study Skills Support Please see page 23 for information about the Study Skills support that’s available to all students. This includes a drop-in Advisory Service for help with note taking, planning and writing essays, oral presentations and preparing for exams; a drop-in Advisory Service offering help with Mathematics, Statistics and Numeracy and IT Study Skills sessions to provide you with the essential IT skills for your work at the University.

More Information There will be more information on all Welfare and Support Services available in the University and locality, University Regulations, your Rights and Guidelines, Health and Safety rules etc. in The Student Guide 2011/2012 which will be emailed to you. It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with this publication.

Health care information Student Health Services Please see the information enclosed with this pack about the Student Health service provided by Bodnant Surgery or visit www.bodnant.surgery.co.uk. You will also need to complete and return the Student Health Questionnaire and the family doctor services registration form (if appropriate) to Bodnant Surgery.

Are you on prescribed medication?

If you need to take medication prescribed by your doctor on a regular basis, you will need to bring at least one month’s supply with you to University. One month is usually sufficient notice for local pharmacies to order medication that they do not normally keep in stock.

Vaccination Advice Meningococcal Meningitis: Meningitis Vaccine In line with advice issued in previous years, all first year students should be vaccinated against meningococcal disease, prior to coming to Bangor University.

If you are a new international or exchange student and have not been vaccinated against Group C Meningococcal Disease, you will have the opportunity of receiving the vaccination at the University Health Service located in the Bodnant Surgery in Upper Bangor. Please make an appointment to see the practice nurse. ‘Home’ students who have not received the vaccine may also attend the surgery.

Mumps is a viral illness which spreads very easily and causes painful swollen glands, headache, and fever, which will last a week or more.

First year students should check their MMR vaccination status before they attend for the 2011-12 academic year.

This is normally done through your surgery at home (ask to speak to the practice nurse). If you have not completed two doses of mumps-containing vaccine you should request a dose from your practice at home now.

If MMR is not available from your home practice, then request MMR when you register with the surgery soon after arrival.

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Welcome Week Activities Saturday, 17 September – Sunday, 25 September Time

Activity

Location

Saturday, September 17 Throughout the day

Some Halls of Residence open for new student arrivals please see your Residence Agreement and additional halls literature for the day your particular hall will open.

Throughout the day

Peer Guides welcome new students

10.00am – 5.00pm

Students’ Union minibuses at Bangor Railway station

11.00am – 4.00pm

House-Hunting Day (Private Sector) in the Student Housing Office

Student Services, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

7.00pm

Meet your Wardens and flat-mates - free nibbles

Bar Uno, Friddoedd Site

Sunday, September 18 Throughout the day

Remaining Halls of Residence open for new student arrivals - please see your Residence Agreement and additional halls literature for the day your particular hall will open.

10.00am – 5.00pm

Students’ Union minibuses at Bangor Railway Station

11.00am – 4.00pm

House-Hunting Day (Private Sector) in the Student Housing Office

Student Services, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

5.00pm

Meet your Wardens and flatmates & free BBQ

Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Site

School Meetings throughout the day

See your School for details of all activities throughout the week

As advertised by your School

8.00am

Welcome Breakfast Reception for International Students details of what to expect during Welcome Week.

Dining Room, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

Formal Welcome: Schools of the Environment, Natural Resources and Geography; Biological Sciences; Ocean Sciences; Chemistry; Electronic Engineering; Computer Science; Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences.

P. J. Hall, Main Arts Building

10.00am – 4.00pm

International Student Welcome Room, open daily

Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

10.30am

Formal Welcome: Bangor Business School; School of Psychology; School of Education (and Lifelong Learning).

P. J. Hall, Main Arts Building

Monday, September 19

9.30am

10.30am - 11.30am

Introduction to Welsh-medium study and Welsh language activities (Welsh-medium presentation) for the following Schools: Environment, Natural Resources and Geography; Biological Sciences; Ocean Sciences; Chemistry; Electronic Engineering; Computer Science; Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences; Creative Studies and Media; English; History, Welsh History and Archaeology; Law; Linguistics and English Language; Modern Languages; Music; Social Sciences; Welsh.

Powis Hall, Main Arts Building

11.30am

Formal Welcome: Schools of Creative Studies and Media; English; History, Welsh History & Archaeology; Law; Linguistics & English Language; Modern Languages; Music; Social Sciences; Welsh.

P. J. Hall, Main Arts Building

11.30am - 12.30pm

Introduction to Welsh-medium study and Welsh language activities (Welsh-medium presentation) for the following Schools: Bangor Business School; Psychology; Education; Lifelong Learning.

Powis Hall, Main Arts Building

3.30pm – 5.00pm

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Information and Advice session for new International Students led by the Head of International Student Services

Lecture Room 2, Main Arts Building

Time

Activity

Location

5.30pm – 6.30pm

Welsh-medium Social Event for Students and Staff

Powis Hall, Main Arts Building

8.00pm

The Big Quiz Night

Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Site

Evening

School Social Events and Students’ Union Social Events

As advertised

Throughout the day

School Meetings and activities - see your School diary

See your School diary

9.30am – 10.30am

Welsh-medium skills session

Contact your College for more information

10.00am – 4.00pm

International Student Welcome Room, open daily

Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

12.30pm – 4.30pm

Module Fair for Colleges of Arts, Education and Humanities; Business, Social Sciences and Law

Powis Hall, Main Arts Building

5.00pm – 6.00pm

Mature Students: Welcome and information session

Student Services, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

8.00pm

Open Mic Night

Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Site

Evening

School and Students’ Union Social Events

As advertised

Tuesday, September 20

Wednesday, September 21

Throughout the day

Administrative Registration for all new undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences, College of Physical & Applied Sciences and College of Health & Behavioural Sciences.

Also Registration for International Students from these Colleges who need to register with the Police.

Throughout the day

School Meetings and activities - see your School diary

9.30am – 10.30am

Welsh-medium skills session

Contact your College for more information

10.00am – 4.00pm

International Student welcome room, open daily

Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

11.00am – 3.00pm

Serendipity: Students’ Union Fair

Maes Glas Sports Centre, Ffriddoedd Road

1.00pm

Walking Tour of Bangor for International Students

Meet outside Main Entrance, Main Arts Building

Introduction to IT facilities for new students Come and find out about the IT facilities you are going to need for your course: • Blackboard – Bangor University’s learning environment • Programs available to aid your study • Email and Internet within Bangor University

Room 013, Adeilad Deiniol

7.30pm – 9.30pm

University Chorus open rehearsal and free cheese and wine party

P.J. Hall, Main Arts Building

8.00pm

Fill Your Boots - music and food

Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Site

Evening

Departmental and Students’ Union social events

As advertised

2.00pm – 3.00pm and 3.00pm – 4.00pm

P.J. Hall, Main Arts Building

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Welcome Week Activities Saturday, 17 September – SUnday, 25 September Time

Activity

Location

Thursday, September 22

Throughout the day

Administrative Registration – for all new undergraduate students in the College of Arts, Education and Humanities, College of Business Studies, Social Sciences and Law.

P.J. Hall, Main Arts Building

Also registration for International Students from these Colleges who need to register with the Police.

10.00am – 4.00pm

International Student welcome room, open daily

Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

11.00am – 3.00pm

Serendipity: Students’ Union Fair

Maes Glas Sports Centre, Ffriddoedd Road

12.00 noon

Bus tour of Bangor and area for international students

Meet outside Main Arts Building, College Road

3.00pm – 4.00pm

Introduction to IT facilities for new students Come and find out about the IT facilities you are going to need for your course: • Blackboard – Bangor University’s learning environment • Programs available to aid your study • Email and Internet within Bangor University

Room 013, Adeilad Deiniol

7.30pm – 9.30pm

University Symphony Orchestra - open rehearsal, shared with Music Society Orchestra - all welcome

P.J. Hall, Main Arts Building

8.00pm

‘Club Uno’ get your glad rags on!

Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Site

Evening

School and Students’ Union social events

As advertised

Friday, September 23 Throughout the day

School Meetings and activities, see your School diary

10.00am – 4.00pm

International Student welcome room, open daily

Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

10.00am – 11.00am repeated 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Jobzone presentation – finding part-time work

Lecture Room 3 Main Arts Building

11.30am – 1.30pm

Information Session for international students – employment and general matters

Lecture Room 2, Main Arts Building

8.00pm

Cocktails and Canapés

Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Site

Evening

School and Students’ Union Social events

As advertised

Throughout the day

Sports Day!

Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Site

11.00am

International Students’ Welcome Party

Neuadd Rathbone, College Road

Cheesy Film Night with hot dogs and popcorn

Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Site

Saturday, September 24

Sunday, September 25 8.00pm

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Your first meeting with your academic school Please find below details of when you should first attend whichever academic School has admitted you.

If your School is not included on the list below you will receive information directly from them in due course or see the Welcome Week website at www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek School

Date and Time

Venue

Creative Studies and Media

Monday, September 19, 9.00am

John Phillips Hall, College Road

English

Monday, September 19, 9.30am

Lecture Room 3, Main Arts Building

History, Welsh History and Archaeology

Monday, September 19, 9.00 – 10.30am

Main Arts Lecture Theatre, Main Arts Building

Bangor Business School

Monday, September 19, 12.30pm

Management Centre, College Road

Law

Monday, September 19, 2.00pm

Lecture Room 4, Main Arts Building

Linguistics and English Language

Monday, September 19, 9.30am

Lecture Room 2, Main Arts Building

Modern Languages

Monday, September 19, 2.00pm

Lecture Room 5, Main Arts Building

Music

Monday, September 19, 2.00pm

Music Hall

Social Sciences

Monday, September 19, 12.30 onwards.

Buffet lunch followed by School induction

Hen Goleg, College Road

Welsh

Monday, September 19, 10.00am

Welsh Seminar Room, Main Arts Building

Environment, Natural Resources and Geography

Monday, September 19, 12.00 noon

Foyer, Thoday Building, Deiniol Road

Biological Sciences

Monday, September 19 10.30am (Non-Welsh Speakers) Monday, September 19 11.30am (Welsh Speakers)

Brambell Building, Deiniol Road

Chemistry

Monday, September 19, 11.45am

Orton Lecture Theatre, Chemistry Tower, Deiniol Road

Electronic Engineering

Monday, September 19, 12.00 noon

Students’ Common Room, School of Electronics, Dean Street

Computer Science

Monday, September 19, 12.00 noon

Students’ Common Room, School of Computer Science, Dean Street

Ocean Sciences

Monday, September 19, 10.30am (Coach to collect from Main Arts after Formal Welcome)

Craig Mair Building, School of Ocean Sciences, Menai Bridge

Psychology

Monday, September 19, 12.30pm

Wheldon Building

Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences

Monday, September 19, 12.00 noon – 2.00pm

Main Hall, George Building, Normal Site

Education

Monday, September 19, 1.45pm

Nantlle Building, Normal Site

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Semester Dates All students register twice a year: in September, and in January.

Where student grant cheques have been received they will be distributed at ‘Registration’.

Teaching is carried out in two 12 week blocks or ‘semesters’.

Modules may be assessed or examined at the end of each semester.

Welcome Week begins: 19 September 2011 Registration: 21 & 22 September 2011

Semester 1 begins: 26 September 2011 Vacation: 19 December 2011 – 9 January 2012 Return: 9 January 2012 Assessment/examination:

9 January 2012 – 20 January 2012

Semester 2 begins: 23 January 2012 Registration for all full-time undergraduates:

23 January 2012 – 27 January 2012

Vacation: 26 March 2012 – 16 April 2012 Return: 16 April 2012 Assessment/examination:

7 May 2012 – 1 June 2012

Session ends: 1 June 2012

Your academic school You will be registered for a degree course in a School (or possibly two if it is a Joint Honours degree), even though you may pursue modules or courses in more than one School. The University’s acadmic Schools are grouped into five Colleges:

College of Arts, Education & Humanities:

College of Natural Sciences:

• School of Creative Studies and Media

• School of Environment, Natural Resources and

• School of Education and Lifelong Learning

Geography

• School of English

• School of Biological Sciences

• School of History, Welsh History and Archaeology

• School of Ocean Sciences

• School of Linguistics and English Language • School of Modern Languages

College of Health & Behavioural Sciences:

• School of Music

• School of Healthcare Sciences

• School of Theology and Religious Studies

• School of Medical Sciences

• School of Welsh

• School of Psychology • School of Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences

College of Business, Social Sciences & Law: • Bangor Business School

College of Physical & Applied Sciences:

• School of Law

• School of Chemistry

• School of Social Sciences

• School of Electronic Engineering • School of Computer Science

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Choosing Modules 1 Choice within your programme of study This section is intended to explain how to go about choosing elements of your first year study at the University.

Although you are already accepted onto a programme of study, many programmes have a structure that gives you the opportunity to pick modules outside your main area of study. The extent to which this is possible within your programme will be outlined in the School Handbook which you will receive during Welcome Week. We operate a modular scheme of study at Bangor which means that all programmes comprise ‘blocks of learning’ called modules.

All our modules have a credit rating (usually in multiples of 10) which indicates how much a module is worth if it is successfully completed. Your Personal Tutor or other School advisor will be able to help you select modules for Registration during Welcome Week.

Undergraduate three year programmes comprise modules equivalent to 120 credits for each year of full-time study.

If you have any queries there will be plenty of people available to advise and guide you so please don’t hold back on asking questions.

2 Registration for the right number of modules If you are a full-time student you will have to register for modules which make up the equivalent of 120 credits during the academic year 2011/2012. It is anticipated that the 120 credit full-time year is equivalent to 1200 hours of learning time – i.e. 30 weeks of full-time study over the two semesters with a total of 40 learning hours per week.

You are advised to take 60 credits in each semester, so that your work is spread evenly across the year. There may however, be good reasons why you choose to undertake more modules in one semester than another. But our rules will not permit you to follow modules worth more than 70 or less than 50 credits in either of the two semesters as this would lead to a very unbalanced academic year in terms of demands on your time, making it difficult for you to complete the requirements of the programme.

Your Personal Tutor will be able to help you select modules for your first year during Welcome Week. A handbook outlining the programme of study and details on the modules offered by the School will be provided.

While many modules will already be specified for you as compulsory within your programme there may also be: • a list of optional modules for you to choose from; • elective modules which are ‘free choice’ modules normally outside your main School(s).

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Choosing Modules 3 Choosing modules outside your main School It is important for you to consider taking modules outside your main subject area that may provide useful for your future career. You may wish to take the opportunity e.g. to learn a new langauge such as Welsh, Spanish or one of the other Modern Languages available, or attain competence in Information Technology. With so many modules on offer, the menu could be considered a daunting prospect and this is why your tutor and the School advice sessions are very important.

In order to assist you to choose modules outside your main School we produce a Gazette which will include information on all the level 1 modules available in the academic year 2011/2012. The information can be found on the web at http://admint.bangor.ac.uk/gazonline A number of modules are available through the medium of Welsh. A Module Fair with Schools from the College of Arts, Education and Humanities and the College of Business, Social Sciences and Law will be held in Powis Hall on Tuesday, 20 September 12.30pm – 4.30pm. If you are interested in taking modules from Schools based in the other Colleges, then you should check with your ‘home’ School as to options and particular arrangements.

If you feel that you have made the wrong choice of modules at Welcome Week, it is not the end of the world! You can make changes up to two weeks after the start of semester 1. Please do this in consultation with your School to ensure that the right procedure is followed and that the necessary permission is gained for the change. It is really important to ensure that the University’s record of your registered programme is correct and that modules comply with your programme’s requirements.

4 Further points to consider When considering ‘free choice’ modules, you will need to take into account the ‘pre-requisite’ background knowledge required to study the module. The information will be available in the Gazette mentioned above.

The other ‘constraint’ on your choice is obviously the teaching timetable, and it will be necessary for you to check that the modules you wish to study do not clash with each other, as it is important for you to be able to attend your lectures, seminars and tutorials. Some modules also have limits on numbers of students, and it may not be possible to accommodate all your first choices. The University also attempts to ensure that the module information is correct when it goes to print – however, we do reserve the right to change the provision from that published in the Prospectus, Gazette and School information.

The best advice is to ask plenty of questions if you are unsure about any aspect of what is required from you – please remember that we are here to assist you during your time at the University.

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Registration Procedure 1 Date of Registration

2 Police Registration for International Students

All new full-time undergraduate students must formally register centrally with the Academic Registry of the University on: either Wednesday, 21 September 2011 or Thursday, 22 September 2011.

Some international students will need to register with the police when they arrive in Bangor. Only certain nationalities need to register, and your student visa will state whether you need to do so – it is therefore important that you check your visa to see whether you do need to register.

Police registration will form part of the general registration procedure described in the following paragraphs.

You will normally need to complete a paper registration form at the start of your course and subsequently from time to time (e.g. at the start of each academic session and for semester 2) will be required to confirm your continued attendance on-line.

The exact day and time for registration will depend on the academic School teaching your course. Please see below for details.

Wednesday, 21 September, students in the: College of Natural Sciences • School of the Environment, Natural Resources and Geography • School of Biological Sciences • School of Ocean Sciences College of Physical & Applied Sciences • School of Chemistry • School of Electronic Engineering • School of Computer Science

3 Registration times Students must register in the order given and during the times shown below unless arrangements have been made in advance with the Disability Service. The registration process necessitates some form filling, queuing, as well as negotiation of steps. If this may be a problem for you contact the Disability Service (tel: 01248 382032, email: disability service@bangor.ac.uk) giving as much notice as possible.

First letter of surname Registration time A - C: D - G: H - K: Closed: L - O: P - S: T - Z:

9.15am - 10.15am 10.15am - 11.15am 11.15am - 12.15pm 12.15pm - 1.00pm 1.00pm - 2.00pm 2.00pm - 3.00pm 3.00pm - 4.30pm

College of Health & Behavioural Sciences • School of Psychology • School of Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences,

Failure to register promptly will delay payment of the Student Loans Company student support.

Thursday, 22 September, students in the: College of Arts, Education and Humanities • School of Creative Studies and Media • School of Education (and Lifelong Learning) • School of English • School of History, Welsh History and Archaeology • School of Linguistics and English Language • School of Modern Languages • School of Music • School of Welsh

ALL STUDENTS must first collect their registration forms from an issue desk in the Main Arts Lecture Theatre or from the Disability Helpdesk in Reception. Please ensure that the form is completed accurately, fully and legibly.

Staff will be available to answer any queries. Students then proceed to the Prichard-Jones Hall where arrangements for the payment of tuition and Halls of Residence fees will be confirmed. A helpdesk will be located in this Hall to assist you with any questions you might have.

College of Business, Social Sciences & Law • Bangor Business School • School of Law • School of Social Sciences Registration will take place, except where otherwise stated, in the Prichard-Jones Hall in the Main Arts Building (no 51 on the map on page 33). Different registration arrangements may apply to part-time students and those studying franchised courses at partner colleges, in which case further information will be available from the course organiser.

4 Procedure

Students in receipt of tuition fee support from the Student Loans Company (SLC) should bring their SLC documentation confirming support arrangements for tuition fees to Registration as this may be required. This is only normally needed where there may have been recent changes in your personal circumstances. Those who have not opted to pay tuition fees either by direct debit or by a recurring credit card authority must pay in full on Registration day and will be expected to have sufficient funds available to make the necessary payment (e.g. credit/debit cards, cheques and cash).

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Registration Procedure New European Union students (non-UK): Application forms can be obtained from the DfES website at www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/ UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/ StudentsFromOtherEUCountries/DG_10035219 You must return the form to the DfES and the evidence needed promptly otherwise you may lose your entitlement to help with your tuition fees. Please do this now, do not wait until you arrive in Bangor in September.

Do not hesitate to ask any of the staff or student helpers on duty if you have any queries or problems.

Before leaving Registration, students must hand in their completed ‘Registration Form’ to the appointed member of the Academic Registry staff, but will be given a photocopy.

This should be retained as evidence of registration.

Important: During Welcome Week you will be emailed (to your University email account) details of how to access the on-line Student Guide 2011-12. Amongst other useful information, this book provides important information regarding the ‘Rules and Regulations’ of the University.

Please ensure that you have received a copy and have read this information prior to registering as you will be asked to sign the registration form confirming this fact.

5 Students Receiving Students Loans Company (SLC) Maintenance Support Student Maintenance Loan payments will be made by direct electronic transfer via the Bankers Automated Clearing System (BACS) into your bank or building society account only after you have formally registered. Please note that this is relevant only if you have applied and are eligible for student support.

You have a responsibility to ensure that you are aware of all your financial obligations and have made the necessary arrangements for payment prior to registration.

7 Payment of Fees As a student at Bangor University you will have an account set up in your name on our student records system. Any tuition or accommodation related fees will be charged to this account and any payments which you make will be credited to your account.

International Students (non-EU) All tuition fees are payable in full on or before registration.

Accommodation fees can also be paid in full (www. bangor.ac.uk/international/future/payment) or by instalments using either recurring credit card (see https://epay.bangor.ac.uk) or direct debit (see form B in this pack).

International Student Payment System As an international student accepted by Bangor University, making fee payments couldn’t be easier.

The International Student Payment System (ISPS) has been implemented at Bangor to facilitate international students to pay various charges including deposits, tuition fees, English language course fees and accommodation fees.

Payments can be made using local currency via your local bank.

Any change of degree course will mean that you must inform your Award Authority immediately, so that your student support payment will not be delayed. The Award Authority in England is Student Finance England (SFE) and in Wales it is Student Finance Wales (SFW). If you are from Scotland, it is the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) and if you are from Northern Ireland it is your Education and Library Board (ELB).

Follow the instructions on the websites below to complete your payment applications.

Important: Please note that you must complete the registration process at the University before the University can advise the Student Loans Company to make payment.

Further information can be found at: www.bangor. ac.uk/ international/future/payment

6 Amount of Tuition Fees

All tuition fees and accommodation fees are payable in full at registration unless you have taken out a fee loan or you elect to pay your fees by an instalment plan relevant to your student status.

Tuition Fees will be set at £3,375 for undergraduate ‘home’ students for the academic year 2011/12. This fee can be deferred until after you complete your studies if you are eligible for a tuition fee loan. International (i.e. non-EU) students will be charged the appropriate full fee rate as 20

specified in your offer letter. Further details can be found at www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/fees

For tuition fees and deposits: https://bangor.studentfees.com For accommodation: https://bangoraccommodation.studentfees.com

Home/EU students only

Lump sum payments If you prefer to pay your tuition and accommodation fees in one lump sum you may do so at registration. Payment can be made by cash, credit/debit card or a sterling cheque/ draft drawn on a UK Clearing Bank and made payable to Bangor University.

In the event that a cheque or bankers draft is not drawn on a UK Clearing Bank this could create very significant delays before the University is able to either confirm receipt of payment or process any refunds that may subsequently become due. Students will remain liable for payment until the University is able to confirm receipt of payment, which it will be unable to confirm until ‘cleared’ funds are received to the University’s bank account.

Undergraduate payment plans The payment plans offered attempt to spread costs evenly throughout the year. If there are changes to your account during the year then any increase or decrease in the amount(s) due will be spread over the remaining instalments.

(1) Payment by Recurring Credit/Debit Card.

This is the preferred option to pay your fees by instalments.

To use this method you must complete the instructions on the website https://epay.bangor.ac.uk Unless paper advice is requested from the Finance Office, at least 10 days prior to each payment date you will be sent an electronic notification to your University email address directing you to a secure website which will allow you to see details of your account and advising you of the date and amount that will be taken by credit/debit card for that instalment.

If any other person is paying fees on your behalf, you will continue to receive an electronic notice of the instalments because it is your account. At least 10 days prior to the payment date the person who is paying fees on your behalf will also receive a letter advising them of the date and amount to be taken by debit/credit card.

(2) Payment by Direct Debit.

It is also possible to arrange to pay instalments by Direct Debit and the enclosed Direct Debit Instruction (form B) must be completed and returned to the Finance Office. (If you are still setting up your Student Bank Account, you may forward the Direct Debit Instruction to us within 14 days of the registration date.)

Unless paper advice is requested from the Finance Office, at least 10 days prior to each payment date you will be sent an electronic notification to your University email address directing you to a secure website which will allow you to see details of your account and advising you of the

date and amount that will be taken by Direct Debit for that instalment.

If any other person is paying fees on your behalf, they must complete and sign the Direct Debit Instruction. You will continue to receive an electronic notice of the instalments because it is your account. At least 10 days prior to the payment date the person who completes the Direct Debit Instruction will also receive a letter advising them of the date and amount to be taken by Direct Debit. Only one Direct Debit Instruction is permitted for each account and the calculation of the instalments remains the same.

The Direct Debit payment dates for the 2011-12 session are: 20.10.2011

Collection of 1/3 of balance on account

12.01.2012

Collection of 1/2 of outstanding balance on account

19.04.2012

Collection of outstanding balance on account

Financial hardship Please note that failure to pay your fees may result in the termination of your registration.

If you anticipate any difficulty paying your fees you should contact the Finance Office as soon as possible.

The University will levy a penalty charge of £30.00 for a late payment but we are keen to ensure that you avoid such charges and in order to help you the University has specialist money advisors in Student Services (01248 383637).

For further information visit the Finance Office between 10.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Telephone either 01248 383801 or 01248 382049 between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday or email feepayment@ bangor.ac.uk or visit the Finance Office web site www.bangor.ac.uk/finance

8 Bursaries The Bangor Bursary scheme aims to provide additional support for those from lower income families and means you could receive up to £500 a year in extra financial help from the University. Bangor Bursaries are available on top of any state-funded maintenance grants and loans, as well as any other University bursaries you may be eligible for.

The bursaries are available to students from all parts of the UK and do not have to be paid back. Please note, students in receipt of other bursary payments (e.g. NHS, Health & Social Care Council) will not be eligible for the Bangor Bursary scheme.

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Registration Procedure Your eligibility for a Bangor Bursary will be assessed as part of the statutory means test carried out by your Local Education Authority or Student Finance England when you complete the Application for Student Finance form to apply for a maintenance grant, etc.

Other bursaries for 2011 entry include those entering the University from care; and Welsh-medium Study Bursaries.

9 Certificates of Attendance All requests for Certificates of Registration must be made on-line. Further information on how do this will be provided during Registration.

10 Important Students will only be admitted to the Main Arts Lecture Theatre at the times stated in paragraph 3, page 19. Failure to register on the correct date without a valid reason may render the student liable to a late registration fine. These fines will also be applied where a student fails to respond within a stipulated timeframe to any subsequent request from the Academic Registry to confirm continual attendance on a course.

Up to 1 week 1 - 2 weeks 2 - 3 weeks 3 - 4 weeks

£15 £20 £25 £30

11 Academic Registry – Communication The Academic Registry is committed to reducing the administrative burden on students as far as practical, thereby allowing more time for you to focus on your studies. With this in mind, on-line services, email and webbased information will be used as widely as possible. For your on-line services please see BangorPortal: https://bangorportal.bangor.ac.uk/cp/home/displaylogin All important communications will be initially sent to your university email account which should be checked regularly. The Academic Registry will seek to limit communications to only those necessary for the administration of your studies.

You are strongly advised to use your university email account as your primary email account, however if for other reasons (e.g. professional work reasons for parttime students) you need to maintain more than one email account, then you must either check your university account regularly or arrange for all university emails to be forwarded as appropriate. When forwarding email, please ensure that University email is accepted by the new account. Failure to read University emails cannot be used in mitigation for non-compliance with University regulations and procedures.

If we are unable to contact you by email, then we will ‘escalate’ our communication strategy in the following order: • By calling your mobile or home phone; • By writing to your permanent home address; • By asking your academic School to contact you; • By writing to your last recorded term-time address.

It is important that you keep your contact details up to date on-line.

12 Car Parking Permits for Students A parking permit is required by anyone wishing to park in the University car parks. Registered students who are either resident in University owned halls or who live outside the boundary of the City of Bangor are eligible to apply for these parking permits. The permit, however, does not guarantee that a parking space will be available for the permit holder.

Applications for student parking permits can be made at the Estates and Facilities Office located in the Ffriddoedd Building on Victoria Drive. Further details, including the parking regulations, can be found at www.bangor.ac.uk/eo/VehicleParking

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Beyond Welcome Week Information which you may find useful during the first few weeks or months at Bangor Study Skills Support: Help is at hand!

Drop-in Advisory Service: Study Skills Help with note taking, planning and writing essays, oral presentations and preparing for exams during both semesters. Every Monday 4.00pm – 6.00pm and Wednesday 1.00pm – 4.00pm in the Main Arts Library on College Road and every Thursday 10.00am – 12.00pm at the Normal Site Library. There’s no need for an appointment, just call in for a chat with one of our experienced tutors.

Drop-in Advisory Service: Maths/Statistics Help with Mathematics, Statistics and Numeracy. Every Wednesday and Thursday during both semesters at 10.30am – 1.30pm in the Deiniol Building, Deiniol Road, Bangor and Thursday 2.00pm - 4.00pm in the Normal Site Library. No need for an appointment just call in for a chat with one of our experienced tutors.

These sessions are part of the Study Skills Programme in Lifelong Learning. For further details, please see the website at www.bangor.ac.uk/ll call on 01248 383761 or email ll@bangor.ac.uk

Pontio The new Pontio Performing Arts and Innovation Centre will be opening in Bangor in 2013. Construction of the new building is now well under way on Deiniol Road and, when it opens, Pontio will provide an exciting new venue in the City: the perfect place to go out, meet up and unwind.

Once opened, you’ll benefit from Pontio’s new learning spaces, all kitted out with the latest interactive technologies and you’ll be able to enjoy the building’s amazing new entertainment facilities with a 900 capacity theatre, a brand new cinema space and outdoor screens. Home to the Students’ Union, Pontio will be at the centre of campus life, providing new jobs and volunteer opportunities and gain valuable work experience.

Until then, we’ll be running an exciting programme of arts events to keep you entertained including music, drama and dance from around the world, as well as a stellar programme of movies to suit every taste.

Broaden Your Horizons The School of Modern Languages and Lifelong Learning present ‘Learn a language, open doors’, a selection of beginners and intermediate language 11 week courses to help you make the most of your career prospects, free time or curiosity! These modules can be taken as part of your degree programme. With new language skills, you can enhance your employability, improve your communication skills and broaden your horizons.

Welsh Courses The College of Arts, Education and Humanities offers the following: Basic Welsh / Cymraeg Sylfaenol YHC-1394 These modules are intended for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of Welsh. The course will introduce basic constructions, phrases and vocabulary for everyday use and will have a great deal of conversational practice.

They are not intended for those who have passed Welsh GCSE 2nd language.

Contact Hours 2 hours per week over 2 semesters (Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm) Credits 20 Assessment 50% oral work / 50% coursework and examination Location Lifelong Learning, Dean Street It is also possilbe to register for a 10 credit basic Welsh course in semester 1, code YHC–1891.

Intermediate Welsh YHC-1393 These modules are intended for those students who have some basic knowledge of the Welsh language, but want to gain further oral competence and improve their written skills as well.

Contact Hours 2 hours per week over 2 semesters (Thursday 10.00am – 12.00pm) Credits 20 Assessment 50% oral work / 50% course work and examination Location Lifelong Learning, Dean Street It is also possible to register for a 10 credit intermediate Welsh course in semester 1, code YHC-1893.

To find out more, visit: www.pontio.co.uk or email: info@pontio.co.uk. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Beyond Welcome Week Information which you may find useful during the first few weeks or months at Bangor Additional Basic Welsh Course for Students To learn some basic spoken Welsh without taking it as one of your modules, the following options are available: • Once-a-week evening course for students, 1 semester only at the Conference Room, Hen Goleg/Old College, College Road.

Fee: £10 plus materials. To enrol on this course and for further details, please contact Nia Llwyd on 01248 382909, n.llwyd@ bangor.ac.uk • Attending classes for module YHC-1891 without registering formally (subject to availability of places).

• Attending one of Lifelong Learning’s public Wlpan courses for beginners. These courses are offered at various times, daytime and evening, but will involve attending classes twice a week.

All the above courses will introduce basic constructions, phrases and vocabulary for everyday use and will involve a great deal of conversational practice. The course fee for any one of the above options will be £10 for students.

For further details about the courses or to register, please contact Nia Llwyd on 01248 382909 or email n.llwyd@bangor. ac.uk

Welsh Improvement Courses Welsh Language Improvement Course for Fluent Speakers Canolfan Bedwyr offers a number of Welsh-medium courses for those who wish to improve their written and spoken Welsh.

Sgiliau Defnyddio’r Gymraeg In the first year, it is possible to study the module ‘Sgiliau Defnyddio’r Gymraeg’ (10 credits) either in semester 1 or semester 2.

Please note: A Welsh medium Bursary of £250 (40 credits) is available for those of you who intend to follow part of your course / the whole course through the medium of Welsh.

Module code CCB1001 / CCB1201 Aim of modules: to enable you to follow modules and undertake assignments through the medium of Welsh in your main subjects Module Content Spelling and common grammatical errors, mutations, sentence structure and the influence of the English language, oral / presentation skills using computer language tools (Cysill, Cysgeir, Cymarfer) Contact Eleri Hughes, Canolfan Bedwyr, Dyfrdwy, Ffordd y Coleg, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG. eleri.hughes@bangor.ac.uk or 01248 383293 24

Choirs, Orchestras and Concerts University Chorus The University’s flagship SATB choir. There are no auditions. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Prichard-Jones Hall, beginning in Welcome Week.

University Symphony Orchestra Membership comprises students and staff from across the University. There are always vacancies for new members. Come along to the open rehearsal on Thursday evening of Welcome Week (7.30pm PJ Hall), when audition times will be allocated for the following Saturday.

University Chamber Choir A small specialist choir which performs music, much of it a capella, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.

Auditions are held on the Friday of Welcome Week.

Application forms are available form the School of Music or from the Music desk at the Module Fair.

For more information about the above activities, please go to www.bangor.ac.uk/music and click on ‘Choirs and Orchestra’ or contact Dr Chris Collins in the School of Music: c.collins@bangor.ac.uk

Bangor University Music Society The Music Society runs a Choir and Orchestra which anyone is welcome to join – there are no auditions.

The Society also runs a series of informal recitals where members can perform as a soloist or in small ensembles if they wish to do so. See www.bumusoc. co.uk or the stand at Serendipity for more details.

University Concert Series We have a vibrant series of more than twenty concerts of chamber, folk, instrumental, vocal, orchestral and electroacoustic music, with performers including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the Allegri String Quartet, Huw Warren, and Ensemble Cymru. An annual season ticket is available to students for just £27.50!

For more information, please visit www.bangor.ac.uk/ concerts, pick up a brochure from the Main Arts reception desk, or contact the Concert Series office on concerts@bangor.ac.uk

Pre-entry programme for non-resident students

Are you a student from the north Wales area who will be living at home during your studies and commuting to University on a daily basis?

Would you like to come along to a short programme of introduction sessions designed specifically for you, which aims to introduce you to the University, our services and facilities?

The pre-entry programme is prior to Welcome Week, and this year will be held on Tuesday, 13 September. The programme is made up of a variety of sessions, which include for example: a general welcome and introduction to University life: student finances; tours of the University; and advice from existing students.

Refreshments and free lunch will be provided.

If you are interested in attending the programme please complete the following reply slip, and send it to: The Administrator, Student Services, First Floor, Neuadd Rathbone, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG or tel: 01248 382024, or email student services@bangor.ac.uk.

Replies should be sent by Monday, 5 September.

We will send you full details of the programme for registration thereafter.

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Student identification form Only to be used when NOT submitting your photographs on-line

Attach Photo Here

For advice on submitting digital pictures please see www.bangor.ac.uk/digitalphoto

This form must be completed and returned without delay to the address below.

Failure to do so may lead to delays at registration.

Write your name and University ID number on the reverse

Surname / Family name:

First names:

Preferred first name: Bangor Student ID Number:

(this will be used on your identity card)

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If not known, please enter your UCAS or Administration Number:

Course admitted for:

Please clip (do not staple) a PASSPORT sized photograph and write your name and University ID number on the reverse.

The picture must fully comply with photograph standards or it may be rejected. This will be used to create your student identity card, which gives access to University facilities (n.b. part-time postgraduates will receive their student identity cards and IT access information by post upon receipt of their completed Registration Form).

Please return to The Principal Library Assistant, ‘Form A’, Adeilad Deiniol Library, Deiniol Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2UX 27

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Direct debit payment form Instructions to your Bank or Building Society to Pay Direct Debits Please fill in ALL 7 sections of this form and return it to the address at the bottom.

1 Name and Full Postal Address of your Bank or Building Society branch

Originators’ Identification Number

940562

3 Branch Sort Code (from the top right hand corner of your cheque)

To The Manager Address

4 Bank or Building Society Account Number

5 Reference Number (Bangor Student ID Number)

2 Full Name and Address of the Account holder(s)

6 FOR BANGOR UNIVERSITY - OFFICIAL USE ONLY This is not part of the instructions to your Bank or Building Society

Account Holder(s) Name(s) Full name of student

Account Holders Address:

7 Instruction to your Bank or Building Society Please pay Bangor University Direct Debits from the account detailed on this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee.

I understand that this instruction may remain with Bangor University and, if so, details will be passed electronically to my Bank / Building Society Signature(s) of account holder(s)

Important: Please advise any changes of address

Date

Banks and Building Societies may not accept Direct Debit Instructions from some types of account

Please return to Finance Office, Bangor University, Cae Derwen, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG

This Guarantee should be detached and retained by the Payer

The Direct Debit Guarantee • This Guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme.

The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank or Building Society.

• If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change, Bangor University will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.

• If an error is made by Bangor University or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.

• You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to your Bank or Building Society. Please also send a copy of the letter to us.

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CAMPUS MAPS The maps below and the main map and key on the following pages show locations that you may need to find during Welcome Week and beyond. These include academic buildings, administration and service departments, libraries, catering and social facilities, residences and other services and facilities.

Buildings 1-16 are shown on the Normal Site map below, right. Buildings A and B (School of Ocean Sciences) are shown on the Menai Bridge map below, left. All other locations are shown on the main map on the following pages.

University Parking (Entry card required) Public Pay and Display Parking

Menai Bridge Map

Normal Site Map

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Academic COLLEGES and Schools College of Arts and Humanities

51

School of Creative Studies and Media School of English School of History, Welsh History and Archaeology School of Linguistics and English Language School of Modern Languages School of Music School of Theology and Religious Studies School of Welsh

63 51 51 51 51 51, 65 51 51

College of Education and Lifelong Learning School of Education Lifelong Learning

1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 6, 12, 73

College of Business, Social Sciences & Law Administrative Centre Bangor Business School Bangor Business School Management Centre School of Law School of Social Sciences

56 55, 59 59, 60, 61, 62, 64 57, 58 54, 59

College of Natural Sciences School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography School of Biological Sciences School of Ocean Sciences

39, 46 38, 39, 42 A, B

College of Health & Behavioural Sciences School of Healthcare Sciences 37 School of Medical Sciences 50 School of Psychology 44, 49, 50, 68, 73 School of Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences 1, 5 College of Physical & Applied Sciences School of Chemistry School of Electronic Engineering School of Computer Science

40 74 74

ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS Academic Registry (Admissions, Student Records & Timetabling) 51 Careers and Employability Service 70 Dyslexia: The Miles Dyslexia Centre 69 ELCOS (English Language Centre for Overseas Students) 70 Estates and Facilities 33 Finance Office 67 Health and Safety Service 52 IT and Computing Services 47 Library Services 11, 37, 47, 51, 65 Registrar’s Office 51 Student Services 70 Students’ Union 43, 79 Vice-Chancellor’s Office 51 LIBRARIES Archive Service Deiniol Library Fron Heulog Library Main Library Music Library Normal Site Library Wolfson Library 32

51 47 37 51 65 11 A

RESIDENCES College Road Neuadd Garth Ffriddoedd Site Adda Alaw Braint (Lower floor – Shop) Cefn-y-Coed Crafnant Elidir Enlli Ffraw Glaslyn Gwynant Idwal (Ground floor – Halls Office, Conference and Catering Office)

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34 22 32 24 29 19 20 28 27 36 35

Buildings 1-16 are shown on the Normal Site map and buildings A and B (School of Ocean Sciences) are shown on the Menai Bridge map – both on page 31. All other locations are shown on the main map on the left.

University Main Reception

University Parking (Entry card required)

Public Pay and Display Parking

CATERING AND SOCIAL FACILITIES John Morris-Jones Halls: Bryn Dinas Tegfan Llanddwyn Neuadd Reichel Peris Y Borth Y Glyder / Security Lodge

25 26 31 17 21 23 30

Bar/Club Bar Uno Caffi Glas Caffi Teras Caffi Teras Coffee Pod Management Centre Lounge Y Bistro

43 33 39 51 51 60 4

OTHER SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Normal Site Neuadd Arfon Neuadd Seiriol

3 2

St. Mary’s Site Bryn Eithin

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Anglican Chaplaincy Catholic Chaplaincy John Phillips Hall Maes Glas Sports Centre Powis Hall Prichard-Jones Hall (PJ Hall)

77 78 63 18 51 51

The University makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information in this booklet is correct at the time of printing (July 2011).

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Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG Tel: 01248 351 151 (Main switchboard) www.bangor.ac.uk/welcomeweek