July 2014 Predeparture checklist Make sure you have completed the following before your departure You have your visa and all other documents required to enter the country Have done any medical tests ID: 261117
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Pre - departure briefing
July 2014Slide2
Pre-departure checklist
Make sure you have completed the following before your departure:
You have your visa and all other documents required to enter the country
Have done any medical tests as requiredArranged accommodation in the UKBooked for the International Orientation Programme – including the free airport pick up from Heathrow Airport on the 23rd of SeptemberPacked appropriate clothing
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Documents checklist prior to departure
Valid passport or your national identity card if you are from the EU
UK student visa
All correspondence from the university, including your unconditional offer letter and accommodation contract letter6 passport sized photographsEvidence of funding for your tuition fees and living costs, including sponsor letter if applicableHealth certificates, including vaccination records, X-ray reports, and any medicine with prescription letter (if applicable) Any other important documents such as insurance documents and international driving license
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Pre-departure medical
Consult your doctor prior to departure
Ensure that you undergo your medicals such as X rays, blood tests, urine tests
etc. and carry the results with youIf you are on medication for any illness, carry some supplies and also a doctors prescription with you You may want to carry some basic medication for flu, fever or pain relief | 4Pre-departure briefingSlide5
Your luggage
What to bring:
Money in cash/bank draft/bank cheque format. Make sure to have enough British Pounds for the first few days
Clothing: UK weather is unpredictable so pack a good mix of summer and winter clothingYou may wish to bring something that has sentimental value for you, i.e. a picture of your familyYou may wish to bring cooking spices in small quantitiesWhat
NOT to bring:No liquids (over 100ml) in your hand luggageAny cooking equipment
Food items such as grains, rice, pickles and fruit
Frozen or cooked food
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Accommodation
If you are living in the Middlesex halls of residence make sure your acceptance has been received. If you are unsure contact
accomm@mdx.ac.uk
If you are in private accommodation make sure that it is available the day you arrive To search for private accommodation visit http://www.middlesexstudentpad.co.uk Note the start and end dates of your contractDo not travel to the UK without having a place to stay
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Arrival at airport
Remain calm and poised at the immigration counter
Be honest and truthful when asked questions
Proceed to collect your luggageTake the green channel exit if you have nothing to declareDo not hesitate to ask for directions / guidance if you are not sure about something Once you exited the restricted area with your luggage, look for a Middlesex representative wearing a red Middlesex T-Shirt (only for students arriving on 23 September at Heathrow airport)|
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From the airport to campus
Free airport meet and greet service
Offered on Tuesday, 23 September at Heathrow Airport (all terminals) from 7 am to 9pm
You MUST book yourself on this service – this is done when booking yourself on the Orientation programmeMembers of the staff and student body will be at the airport on your arrival The bus journey from Heathrow to campus takes about 2 to 3 hours with buses leaving the airport approximately every 2 hours
Finding your own way to campusIf you have not registered for the airport meet and greet service or are arriving at an airport other than Heathrow you have a few options available to you:
For public transport options please check
www.tfl.gov.uk
Black cabs are available at every airport in the designated taxi area (please note this service tends to be expensive)
Each airport also has a bus service into central London. Follow the signs at the airport or go to the Information Desk for more info
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After you arrive
Call or email your family / friends back home and inform them that you have arrived safely
Make sure you attend
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Orientation p
rogramme
23 – 28 September
The orientation programme is an introduction to your life in the UK and life as a Middlesex studentTuesday 23 September 2014: Airport meet and greet from Heathrow airportWednesday 24 and Thursday 25 September: Information and interaction days including free breakfast, an information fair, meeting your fellow students, workshops, social activities, games and much more
Friday 26 September: Fun Friday – a day dedicated to making new friends including a British Tea Party, a Hall’s party and an evening event organized by the Students Union Saturday 27 September: Guided tour of
London (costs
extra)
Sunday
28
September: Trip
to
Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon (costs
extra
)
To find out more, or book: visit
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/orientation
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Opening a bank account and registering with a doctor
Opening a bank account
You
should aim to open a bank account as soon as possible after you arrive in the UKMajor UK banks are: NatWest, Lloyds, HSBC, BarclaysDocuments required: passport, student status, offer letter and accommodation offer letter/ proof of residence. Please check with your local bank what additional documents might be needed
Registering with a doctorIt is very important that you register with your local National Health Service (NHS) doctor which is free of charge
You have to pay for prescriptions – £7.65 per item
Opticians and dental treatment is not available through NHS and there will be a standard charge per visit
Accident and emergency services are free
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Registering with police & National Insurance
Registering with police
If you have a visa that requires you to register with the police, you must register at the Overseas Visitors Records Office (OVRO) in
London If you applied for entry leave from outside the UK, you must register if the Entry Clearance (visa) inside your passport says ‘Police registration within 7 days of arrival’.If you applied for entry leave from inside the UK, you will have a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). Look at the back (reverse) of your (BRP
).To find the nearest police station in your borough visit www.met.police.uk/local. Hendon is in the London borough of Barnet.
Applying for a National Insurance (NI) number
Your NI number is used as a reference number for the benefits and tax credits system. You are required to have an NI number before you can get a job in the UK. To apply please call 0845 6000 643. For more information on National Insurance go
to
www.direct.gov.uk
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Working on a student visa
The
rules surrounding working in the UK while you are studying are complicated and will depend upon several conditions attached to
your visa. For up to date information visit the UK Visa and Immigration websitehttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigrationBefore looking for work, check that you have permission to do so, as working without permission could have serious consequencesIf you are allowed to work, you must apply for a National Insurance numberStudents are liable to pay income tax which can be refunded at the end of the tax year which is in April depending on your incomeMiddlesex University offers visa and immigration support. For more
information visit http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/international/visa/
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Health and safety
Emergency
number is 999
When you hear a fire alarm, you must evacuate immediatelyIt is recommended that you take out insurance for your personal belongings Keep your personal details/documents safe i.e. pin numbers, passport, bank detailsAvoid carrying large sums of cashMake sure you only use licensed taxis
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Before induction week
There
are a number of things you should do before Induction Week to ensure you are ready for your new student life and help us prepare for your arrival. Before you start, you should:
Get fully enrolled via myUniHub. Enrolment opens Monday 1 September 2014Change your default password on myUniHub for security reasons.Pay any fees that are duePrepare the documentation you need for your ID checkCheck your modules and timetable via myUniHubAccess your University email account via myUniHub
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Induction week
29 September – 3 October
Induction
Week is your introduction to Middlesex It is your opportunity to:explore the campusmeet your tutors
learn more about your programme of studyreceive your p
rogramme handbook
find
your specialist teaching
spaces
get
to know the library
and its services
make friends with fellow
students and
have
some fun
Students
have different schedules for their Induction Week depending on what course
you are
studying. Your programme induction may take place over a number of days. You will receive your individual induction schedule
by email
You can also search
for your specific programme induction through
the
online induction
database
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/induction/
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Studying at Middlesex
The University teaches across the following six Schools:
School of Art and Design
Business SchoolSchool of Health and EducationSchool of LawSchool of Media and Performing ArtsSchool of Science and TechnologyAs a student of Middlesex you will experience a variety of learning and teaching methods In higher education it is common for students to have a combination of lectures, face-to-face and remote tutorials, seminars, practical sessions and lab sessions, as well as online learning materials. Many lectures, labs and seminars are planned by your tutors with an expectation that you will have completed specified reading/activity in advance of the
session
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What Middlesex expects from you
Manage your time efficiently
Engage
in ‘active listening’ during class and take notesBe punctual: you’ll get a better understanding of the aims of the session if you hear the lecture/tutorial in its entiretyBe courteous: don’t interrupt the learning of others by talking or arriving lateComplete any preparatory work in advance of the
classPlay an active role in any group work or larger discussionPlagiarism (the copying of other people’s work) is strictly forbidden and will result in expulsion
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Your fees
To find out how much your fees are and when to pay visit
https
://myunihub.mdx.ac.ukFees can be paid in the following ways:online using a debit/credit cardby international bank transfer
in person at the Hendon campus cash officeb
y post (cheque or draft only)
b
y telephone
For more information on how to pay please visit
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/money/fees/
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Your campus
Hendon
campus is one of London’s biggest single university campuses
. Over the last few years, we have invested a lot of time, effort and money into developing our buildings and facilities to ensure the best possible student experience for you. Pre-departure briefing|
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Sheppard Library & Sports
The Sheppard
Library
The Sheppard Library houses our library collections, computers, study spaces, printers and copiersThe Library is open 24 hours a day / seven days a week during term time and has Wi-Fi access throughoutSports The The Fitness Pod is our state of the art fitness facilityThere is something on offer for everyone
including fitness classes, sport activities aimed at beginners, recreational leagues and coached sessions
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Students Union & Alumni
Student’s Union
All
students are automatically members of Middlesex University Students' Union (MDXSU)MDXSU is run by students and provides student support, welfare, rights and extra curricular activitiesAlumniThe Alumni Association allows you to easily maintain close contact with the UniversityMembership benefits include: employability support, help building your professional and personal networks, and invites to Middlesex events
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London life
London is one of most culturally diverse cities in the world
A city of
many neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character Buzzing with a selection of pubs, bars, restaurants and shopping areas such as Oxford Street, Camden Market, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden and Brent Cross Legendary nightlife and the world‘s best ethnic restaurantsMixture of culture, huge parks, fantastic sports facilities and a packed calendar of festivals
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UniHub
Useful
student information
can be found on www.unihub.mdx.ac.uk It has a password protected area myUnihub, where you canEnrol for your studies, access your timetableAccess online learning materialsGet support for your studies and guidance on University life
Use email and see important announcementsMake online payments and view your financial accountYour login details are emailed to you by the University
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UniHelp desk
UniHelp is your first port of call for general student
enquiries
It offers a wide range of services such as:Academic supportFinancial enquiries Library and IT supportImmigration and welfare supportAccess to other university servicesFor most of the year, the UniHelp desk opening hours are: 8.30am–9.30pm, Monday to
Friday & 11am–6pm, Saturday and SundayVisit
http://
unihub.mdx.ac.uk/unihelp
for more info
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Key dates
23 September
A
irport pick up24 September – 28 SeptemberInternational orientation week29 September - 3 OctoberInduction week6 OctoberTerm starts
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