Please find the schedule of very important academic and social events for the week listed in these pages.

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Hours of Operation for University Services

LibraryMon - Thurs: 8am - 9pm

Fri: 9am - 5pmSat: 10am - 4pmSun: 1pm - 11pm

Dining HallMon - Fri: Breakfast 8am - 10am,

Lunch 11:45am - 2pm, Dinner 5pm - 7:45pmSat: Brunch 11:30am - 2pm

Sun: Brunch 11:30am - 2pm,Dinner 5pm - 6:45pm

Refresh Cafe & Starbucks Refresh Mon - Fri:

8am - 6pmStarbucks Mon - Fri:

10am - 6pm

Computer LabsMillichip Mon - Sun: 8am - 6pmTech Lab Mon - Sun: 8am - 6am

*Wireless Assistance Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm

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Monday, 1st Sept.

Residential and Orientation Check-In for Residential Students9:00am - 5:00pmTaylor Library: Ground FloorNew residential students will check in to their rooms today.

Residence Life Meeting and Safety Session7:00pmTaylor Library: Lecture Halls 1&2This meeting is mandatory for all residential students.

myRichmond (on-line) - MANDATORY3:30pm - 5:00pmMain Building: Millichip LabThis session is your gateway to everything you need online at Richmond, from accessing your University email account, course schedule, and grades, to booking that weekend excursion or reserving a room for your new club. Come and meet the Academic Registry team who will guide you through setting up your Self Service account and accessing the Portal.

Shopping Trip11:00am and 3:00pmMain Building: ReceptionOur student leaders will be walking those interested in to the town centre for essential items to get you settled in to your room!

Campus Tour10:00am and 2:00pmMain Building: ReceptionParents and students alike are welcome to join us on a short tour of the campus.

Tuesday, 2nd Sept.

Orientation Check-In for Non-Residential Students and Late Arriving Residential Students9:00am - 5:00pmTaylor Library: Ground Floor

Welcome Meeting for Parents/Guardians with University Administrators9:30am - 10:30amMain Building: Lycett Classroom*Tea/Coffee and muffins to be served.

Monday Arrival Students ONLY to Complete the Following: Academic Reading & Writing Diagnostic Assessment10:00am - 12:00pmA - G: Library Lecture Hall H - M: Library Classroom 1 N - S: MediterraneanT - Z: Theatre Overspill: GangesAll new students, including transfers, must attend this session unless you have received an email stating that you are exempt. PLEASE BRING A PEN & PENCIL. Degree-Seeking Students: Please report to the room allocated to the first letter of your LAST name.

Campus Tour10:30am and 2:30pmMain Building: ReceptionParents and students alike are welcome to join us on a short tour of the campus.

Monday Arrival Students ONLY to Complete the Following: Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment1:00pm - 3:00pmA - G: Library Lecture Hall H - M: Library Classroom 1 N - S: MediterraneanT - Z: Theatre Overspill: GangesAll new students, including transfers, must attend this session unless you have received an email stating that you are exempt. PLEASE BRING A PEN & PENCIL. Degree-Seeking Students: Please report to the room allocated to the first letter of your LAST name.

Early Advising for Students Exempt from BOTH English and Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment1:00pm - 3:00pmMain Building: Millichip Computer Lab

Meeting for Non-Residential Students- MANDATORY1:00pm - 1:30pmMain Building: Danube ClassroomThis meeting will be held with the Student Affairs Coordinator to discuss a range of issues specific to commuters.

myRichmond (on-line)- MANDATORY1:30pm - 3:00pmMain Building: Millichip Computer LabThis session is your gateway to everything you need online at Richmond, from accessing your University email account, course schedule, and grades, to booking that weekend excursion or reserving a room for your new club. Come and meet the Academic Registry team who will guide you through setting up your Self Service account and accessing the Portal.

Tuesday, 2nd Sept. (cont’d)

Financial Aid Seminar3:00pm - 3:30pmMain Building: Danube ClassroomThis session is for students who are receiving any type of financial aid including academic scholarships.

Student Visa Information Seminar - MANDATORY3:30pm - 4:00pmMain Building: Danube ClassroomThis seminar is mandatory for all students studying by means of a Tier 4 student visa.

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New Student Social !Monday, 1st Sept. Time: 8:30pm

ScavengerTuesday, 2nd Sept. Time: 3:30 - 6:00pmLocation: Main Reception

Hunt!

Location: Enjoy the Terrace at The Roebuck on Richmond Hill

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Wednesday, 3rd Sept.

Tuesday Arrivals to Complete the Following: Academic Reading & Writing Diagnostic Assessment10:00am - 12:00pmA - G: Library Lecture Hall H - M: Library Classroom 1 N - S: MediterraneanT - Z: Theatre Overspill: GangesAll new students, including transfers, must attend this session unless you have received an email stating that you are exempt. PLEASE BRING A PEN & PENCIL. Degree-Seeking Students: Please report to the room allocated to the first letter of your LAST name.

myRichmond (on-line) - MANDATORY10:30am - 12:00pmMain Building: Millichip Computer LabThis session is your gateway to everything you need online at Richmond, from accessing your University email account, course schedule, and grades, to booking that weekend excursion or reserving a room for your new club. Come and meet the Academic Registry team who will guide you through setting up your Self Service account and accessing the Portal.

Tuesday Arrivals to Complete the Following: Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment1:00pm - 3:00pmA - G: Library Lecture Hall H - M: Library Classroom 1 N - S: MediterraneanT - Z: Theatre Overspill: GangesAll new students, including transfers, must attend this session unless you have received an email stating that you are exempt. PLEASE BRING A PEN & PENCIL. Degree-Seeking Students: Please report to the room allocated to the first letter of your LAST name.

Early Advising for Students Exempt from BOTH English and Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment1:00pm - 3:00pmMain Building: Millichip Computer Lab

Meeting for Students with Specific Educational Needs3:30pm - 4:00pmMain Building: Danube ClassroomThis meeting will be held with the University’s Disability Officer for those who may not yet have declared or discussed possible concessions to be made in the classroom.

Meeting for Students Under 18 Years of Age - MANDATORY4:00pm - 4:30pmMain Building: Danube ClassroomThis session is mandatory for any student under the age of 18. The Dean of Students will be meeting with students to discuss the Child Protection Act which requires additional protection for those under 18.

Wednesday, 3rd Sept.

Pub Quiz@ The Lass o'Richmond pub

Time: 8 pm

Time : 7:30 pmTranser Students Social @ The Lass

followed by:

All Students Welcome!

Thursday, 4th Sept.

Student Guide to Academic Advising/Preparation for Registration - MANDATORY9:00am - 10:00amTaylor Library: Lecture Halls 1 & 2At this session you will receive an introduction to the academic advising system at Richmond. Phil Deans, Provost, will give a welcome address.

myRichmond (on-line)- MANDATORY10:30am - 12:00pmMain Building: Millichip Computer LabThis session is your gateway to everything you need online at Richmond, from accessing your University email account, course schedule, and grades, to booking that weekend excursion or reserving a room for your new club. Come and meet the Academic Registry team who will guide you through setting up your Self Service account and accessing the Portal.

Library Orientation- MANDATORYTaylor Library: Ground Floor Appointment by the first letter of your last name: • Group 1 ( A-D ) : 10:00am - 10:30am • Group 2 ( E-H ) : 10:30am - 11:00am • Group 3 ( I-L ) : 11:00am - 11:30am • Group 4 ( M-P ) : 3:00pm - 3:30pm • Group 5 ( Q-T ) : 3:30pm - 4:00pm • Group 6 ( U-Z ) : 4:00pm - 4:30pm This session will allow you to access library resources. This has been designed to introduce you to the resources, services and physical layout out of library.

Pre-Registration: Introduction to My Major - MANDATORY12:00pm - 1:00pmA faculty member will review the Richmond core, assessments results and requirements for majors. *Attendance will be taken at this session.

New StudentPlease report to the location allocated by Major: • American Studies, History: Yang-Tse Classroom, Main Building • Art, Design & Media; Visual Culture: Longley Art Studio, Longley • Art History; Communications: Media Production, Media Studies, Marketing and PR; Film Studies: Mediterranean Classroom, Main Building • Business: Finance, Entrepreneurship; Economics, Financial Economics: Danube Classroom, Main Building • Business: International Business, Fashion Management and Marketing, Marketing: Lecture Halls 1 & 2, Taylor Library • Foundation Year: Ganges Classroom, Main Building • International Journalism: Tech Lab, Main Building • International Relations; Political Science & Developmental Studies: Library Classroom 1, Taylor Library • Political Science & Developmental Studies: Library Classroom 2, Taylor Library • Psychology: Lycett Classroom, Main Building • Performance and Theatre Arts: Theatre, Main Building • Undeclared: Classroom 3, Red House

Early Advising for Students Exempt from BOTH English and Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment1:00pm - 3:00pmMain Building: Millichip Computer Lab

First Year Seminar Meeting - MANDATORY2:00pm - 3:00pmTaylor Library: Lecture HallThis session will introduce you to the FYS course and explain registration procedures.

Movie Night8:00pmMain Building: Common Room

New Student

Drinks Reception

Thursday, 3rd Sept. Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm

Location: Front Lawn

Walking Tour of Richmond

Thursday, 3rd Sept. Time: 8:00pm Meet in Main Building Reception

Friday, 5th Sept.

Advising and Registration - MANDATORY9:00am - 4:30pmMain Building: Computer LabsSee checklist for appointment time and location. If you have a laptop or iPad that is already registered onto the Richmond network, bring this along too.

University Internship Program1:00pm - 1:30pmMain Building: Lycett ClassroomNow is the time to begin considering completing an internship during your degree here at Richmond. Attend this seminar for further details. Presenter: Julie Enright, Director of the International Internship Programme.

National Health Service Registration - MANDATORY2:00pm - 5:00pmMain Building: Mediterranean ClassroomIn order to access the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), you must register in advance with our local doctor’s office.

Movie Night8:00pmMain Building: Common Room

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Friday, 5th Sept. Time: 5:15 pm departure£ 10

Saturday, 6th Sept. Sunday, 6th Sept.

Brunch11:30am - 2:00pm

Main Building: Dining Hall

MMA Club Holds Intro Session10:00am - 11:00am

Taylor Library: Lecture Hall

Brunch11:30am-2:00pm

Main Building: Dining Hall

Dinner5:00pm-7:00pm

Main Building: Dining Hall

Movie Night8:00pm

Main Building: Common Room

Fresher’s Fair and Used Book SaleFriday, 12th Sept., 3:00pm - 5:00pmTaylor Library: Lecture HallFreshers Fair is a semesterly event for you to learn how to get involved with University life through student clubs and societies. There will also be outside businesses on site to offer student discounts. Bring your syllabi and check out the Used Book Sale to see if you can purchase any of your books for less.

Comedy NightWednesday, 24th Sept., 8:00pmMain Building: Theatre

Wii Karaoke NightWednesday, 1st Oct., 7:30pmMain Building: Common Room

Upcoming Events

Explore Central London

Discover Richmond Park Saturday, 6th Sept.Time: 2:00pm Meet in Main Reception

Tour of Kensington Campus

Shopping Trip to Kingston

Saturday, 6th Sept.Time: 6:45pm , departure by coach from Main Reception

Sunday, 7th Sept.Time: 1:00pm Meet in Main Reception

Saturday, 6th Sept.Time: 1:00pm Meet in Main Reception