PREPARING FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INDUCTIONS
Once your enrolment is complete, you should begin preparing for the new academic year. We have created a bespoke online area within Track My Future to help you prepare. Whether you are new or returning for a new academic year, you should access Preparation, Orientation and Induction to explore the following three areas:
Your academic course begins at induction. This is the time we dedicate to informing you about how things work. It’s when course handbooks, online learning materials, module structures and assessments are explained. It’s the time when your tutors outline essential instructions and expectations for using Moodle, Teams, on-campus tutorials and your academic society.
Step 1: Preparing
Relationships shape your student journey, and a new academic year is like a fresh start. So induction is perfect for introductions. Use induction to say hello and make connections with the people who will be key to your learning, including those who will share your classes and your tutors. An important relationship during your academic journey will be with your academic advisor. You will also meet them during induction.
This section contains must-read information about our new dual delivery model of teaching in response to Covid-19. Advice about what IT equipment you should buy, our Dual Delivery Bursary and information about travelling to campus is provided. Plus, you will also find a link to apply for student accommodation.
Step 2: Orientation
There are six areas to explore in this section. If you truly want to be prepared and ready to live your best student life, these areas are a must. From IT Induction to opportunities for growth, these pages and videos introduce key opportunities and support for your success.
Step 3: Course Induction
Here you will find scheduling details for course inductions. Learn about your course structure, what is expected of you, and how academic societies enrich student life beyond the classroom.
Those on courses with specialist spaces, such as labs, performance spaces, or workshops, will be shown how to use them safely. Course inductions take place during Welcome Week, which operates differently to our normal teaching weeks. The University follows a different timetable as we ease you into the new academic year. We keep things simple at the start by emailing you a personalised induction timetable. Welcome Week runs from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September. While you won’t be on campus all week, you will be invited to attend some oncampus sessions as well as engaging with our online materials.
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While lots will be explained during your induction sessions in Welcome Week, if you’re someone who likes to read ahead and learn independently, you can visit Track My Future and use the drop-down menu to navigate to Preparation, Orientation and Induction.
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