Spring 2015 orientation schedule

Orientation

2015

Welcome to Richmond University

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

Social Events

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Ice Cream Social

Time: 8:00pm

Location: Dining

Hall

New Student

Drinks Reception

Time: 5:00pm-

6:00pm

Location: Front

Lawn

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Pub Quiz

Time: 8:00pm

Location: The Lass

O’Richmond Pub

Walking Tour of

Richmond

Time: 8:00pm

Location: Main

Reception

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Movie Night

Time: 8:00pm

Location:

Common Room,

MB

Explore Central

London

Time: 6:45pm

departure by

coach

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Movie Night

Time: 8:00pm

Tour of Kensington

Campus

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Main

Reception

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Discover

Richmond Park

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Main

Reception

Shopping Trip

to Kingston

Time: 1:00pm

departure

Location: Main

Reception

Movie Night

Time: 8:00pm

Hours of Operation for University Services

Library Dining Hall Refresh & Starbucks

Cafes

Computer Labs

Mon-Thurs 8am-9pm

Fri 9am-5pm

Sat: 10am-4pm

Sun: 1pm-11pm

Mon-Fri Breakfast 8am-10am

Lunch 11:45am-2pm

Dinner 5pm-7:45pm

Sat Brunch 11:30am-2pm

Sun Brunch 11:30am-2pm

Dinner 5pm-6:45pm

Refresh Mon-Fri

8am-6pm

Starbucks Mon-Fri

10am-6pm

Millichip

Mon-Sun 8am-6pm

Tech Lab

Mon-Sun 8am-6am

Tuesday, 6th January Time Activity Location

9:00am-5:00pm Residential and Orientation Check-In

All new students should check-in today. Residential students will move into their

rooms.

Taylor Library: Ground Floor

11:00am and 1:00pm Shopping Trip

Our student leaders will be walking those interested in to the town centre for essential

items to get you settled in to your room!

Main Building: Reception

1:00pm Non-Residential Student Meeting

This meeting is for all new students who will not be living on campus. The Student

Affairs Coordinator will discuss helpful information for this student population.

Main Building: Lycett

2:00pm-2:30pm Campus Tour

Parents and students alike are welcome to join us on a short tour of the campus.


3:30pm-4:30pm myRichmond (on-line)- MANDATORY

This 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.

Main Building: Millichip Computer Lab

7:00pm Residence Life Meeting and Safety Session

This meeting is mandatory for all residential students.

Main Building: Dining Hall

Wednesday, 7th January Time Activity Location

9:00am-5:00pm Orientation Check-In for Late Arrivals Taylor Library: Ground Floor

9:30am-10:30am Welcome Meeting for Parents/Guardians with University Administrators

*Tea/Coffee and muffins to be served.


10:00am-12:00pm Academic Reading & Writing Diagnostic Assessment

All 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.

Library Lecture Hall 1&2

1:00pm-3:00pm Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment

All 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.

Library Lecture Hall 1&2

1:00pm-3:00pm Early Advising for Students Exempt from both English and Mathematics Diagnostic

Assessment

Main Building: Tech Computer Lab


This 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.


Thursday, 8th January Time Activity Location

9:00am-10:00am Student Guide to Academic Advising- Preparation for Registration-

MANDATORY

At this session you will receive an introduction to the academic advising

system at Richmond. Phil Deans, Provost, will give a welcome address.

Taylor Library: Lecture Halls 1 & 2

12:00pm-1:00pm Pre-Registration: Introduction to My Major

MANDATORY

A faculty member will review the Richmond core, assessments results and

requirements for majors.

*Attendance will be taken at this session.

Major and Location:

Art, Design & Media; Art History;

Communications; Journalism; Psychology

Location: Mediterranean Classroom, Main

Building

Business: Finance, Economics, Financial

Economics

Location: Danube Classroom, Main Building

Business: International Business, Fashion

Management and Marketing, Marketing,

Entrepreneurship

Location: Lecture Theatre 1, Taylor Library

Foundation Year

Location: Ganges, Main Building

American Studies; History; International

Relations; Political Science; Developmental

Studies

Location: Library Classroom 1, Taylor Library

Undeclared

Location: Classroom 3, Red House

2:00pm-3:00pm First Year Seminar Meeting- MANDATORY

This session will introduce you to the FYS course and explain registration

procedures.

Taylor Library: Lecture Hall


This 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.


3:00pm-3:30pm Financial Aid Seminar

This session is for students who are receiving any type of financial aid

including academic scholarships.


3:30pm-4:00pm Student Visa Information Seminar- MANDATORY

This seminar is mandatory for all students studying


Friday, 9th January Time Activity Location

9:00am-4:30pm Advising and Registration- MANDATORY

See 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.

Main Building: Computer Labs

2:00pm-5:00pm National Health Service Registration-

MANDATORY

Main Building: Mediterranean Room

In order to access the UK’s National

Health Service (NHS), you must register

in advance with our local doctor’s

office. Please attend around your

advisement schedule.

Saturday, 10th January Time Activity Location

11:30am-2:00pm Brunch Main Building: Dining Hall

1:00pm Explore Richmond Park

Take a walk with us through Europe’s

largest urban park situated almost directly

across the road from the University.

Main Building: Meet in Reception

1:00pm Walking Tour of Kensington Campus Main Building: Meet in Reception

Sunday, 11th January Time Activity Location

11:30am-2:00pm Brunch Main Building: Dining Hall

1:00pm Shopping Trip to Kingston

Kingston is a short bus ride away and is

the answer to all of your shopping needs

with its huge variety of stores and

shopping mall!


5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner Main Building: Dining Hall

8:00pm Movie Night Main Building: Common Room

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Spring 2015 orientation schedule