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Pre-arrival information for new students

If you are a new student coming to the Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre, this information should answer some of your questions and help you before, during and after your arrival at the ISC.

Information for all students

What to pack

Essential items to bring with you include:

Useful websites

Visit Britain
UK Maps
BBC Weather Centre
LJMU ISC Frequently Asked Questions
Visit Liverpool
LJMU Facebook group

Arriving in the UK

Arriving at LJMU

Your first week

During your first week of term we will help you settle into life in Britain, and at the University. Your first week will include: registration at the University, registration with our local/on-campus health services, setting up a bank account, and police registration.

Induction activities

In the pre-arrival information pack (,8MB), you will find a draft timetable for your first week at university. Don’t worry if there are some things you don’t understand, as there will be opportunities for you to ask questions about anything related to the ISC or the university on the day you arrive.

The induction programme is designed to help you settle down within the university so that you can concentrate on your studies. The programme also aims to complete your registration and make sure you have all of the documentation necessary to begin your studies in the UK.

During your first week you will have a complete introduction to the UK, the university, and the ISC.

You will:

Freshers Week

If you start at the beginning of the academic year (September) you will have the opportunity to get involved in activities and events within the university itself. The first week of term is known as ‘Freshers Week’. This week gives all new and returning students the chance to settle into university life and get to know other students who they will be living and studying with.

Whatever time of year you start your course, in your first week you will have both lessons and introductions to the UK and university life. There may also be a chance to get involved with social activities planned by the university.

Finally you will receive information about starting your individual courses, including timetables and academic information.

Starting life at the University

Opening a bank account

If you are coming to the UK for at least an academic year, it is recommended that you open a bank account. Before opening an account, you should check whether money can be transferred into it from outside of the UK. To open a UK bank account you will need a letter from the university for the bank confirming that you are a full time student. Our staff will help you with this in your first week.

Warning: DO NOT carry large amounts of cash with you or keep large amounts of cash in your accommodation.

Police registration

If on entering the UK your visa is stamped with the words “Register with UK police on arrival” this must be done shortly after arrival. Staff at the ISC will help you with this. You will have the opportunity to register with the police during your first week with us. You will need your passport and a sum of money, currently in the region of £34. You will be given further information on registering with the police during the induction programme.

Medical information

There are medical facilities located on or near to campus. Staff will ensure you are registered at the local Health Centre, and will show you where the closest pharmacy is located, where you can receive medicines on prescription.

ISC Contact Details

Find us on Facebook

We've created a Facebook group to help new students find each other. Visit the group and click "Request to Join Group"

ISC campus address

The postal address where you will be studying on the University campus is:

International Study Centre
2, Marybone
Liverpool, L3 2BY
England

Emergency Contact Number

07825 274571

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