Pre-arrival information for new students
Before you travel to LJMU
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.
If you are joining a course starting in September, your course is due to start on Monday 24th September 2012. Please do not arrive more than 2 days before this, as your accommodation will not be ready for you. Therefore we’d expect to see you on Saturday 22nd or Sunday 23rd September.
What to pack/bring
Essential items to bring with you on the first day to ensure enrolment with the ISC:
- Your passport and visa/Home Office letter
- Your enrolment document/CAS
- Offer letter
- Qualifications
- Passport sized photographs
- Photographs of friends and family to brighten up your new room
- Accommodation documents
- Pre Registration form
Other items to settle you in include; a towel, toiletries and medications, an alarm clock - for those early starts, and photographs of family and friends to make you feel at home in your new room.
Arriving in the UK
*Please be prepared for an immigration interview with UKBA staff at the airport on arrival; you must be able to answer questions and have a basic conversation without the assistance of an interpreter -failure to do so may result in access to the U.K. not being granted and having to return home.
Please ensure you ring home to inform your parents or agent that you have arrived safely – they will be worried about you and want to know you have arrived safely.
Arriving by plane:
Please ensure the International Admissions Centre (IAC) have been advised of your expected arrival details in good time, on Telephone +44 (0)1273 339333 or Fax +44 (0)1273 339334. If you are being collected by taxi, it will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall, or if you are flying into Liverpool John Lennon airport your taxi will be waiting for you in the multi storey car park. It is a good idea to have the details of where you are staying to hand. You should exit the terminal building and cross the road to the multi storey car park, which is directly opposite. Please follow the signs for ‘Meeting Point’ or ‘Pick-Up Point’. The taxi driver will be waiting for you holding a sign that says ‘International Study Centre’. Please call the emergency number if you have any problems locating the taxi. If there is no-one waiting for you on arrival, don’t panic, just ring us on our emergency number - 07825 274571 and someone will be able to help you. Alternatively you can ring the taxi company, Delta taxis, directly on 0151 924 7373.
Accommodation information
Please do not arrive more than 2 days before your course is due to start as your room may not be available.
When you do arrive at your accommodation, you will be given your keys, swipe cards and a welcome pack which will contain lots of valuable information that will help you during your time with us - so make sure you take time to read it. To collect your keys, you must provide photographic proof of identity (your passport will be suitable).
It is important that the International Admissions Centre (IAC) have been advised of your expected arrival details in good time, on Telephone +44 (0)1273 339333 or Fax +44 (0)1273 339334, so that the residences know when to expect you and have your room ready.
Please be aware that you will need to provide your own bedding, as well as your own towels. These can be bought cheaply from local shops, or bedding packs will be available from the Rodney House reception for you to buy – please ask for one of these when you arrive.
Your first week
Induction activities
During your first week you will have a complete introduction to the UK, the university, and the ISC. You will:
- Register with the university and receive a library card
- Get set up and logged onto the university internet network
- Learn about your course, including information relating to progression to the university
- Learn the rules and regulations of the ISC and the university
- Open a bank account
- Register with local health services
- Ask questions about accommodation issues
- Learn about visa applications
- Register with the UK police, if necessary
You will need to report to the ISC, located in Rodney House, at 10am on Monday 24th September.
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
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.
Specialist and international foods
There are many shops and restaurants in the area which sell these types of foods. You may also find that some of the larger supermarkets stock the products that you require. Shops both on campus and very close to campus will sell the basic things you’ll need to help you settle in. Before flying, check with your airline what you are allowed to bring on to the flight, particularly in reference to food products.
ISC Contact Details
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ISC campus address
The postal address where you will be studying on the University campus is:
International Study Centre
Rodney House
70 Mount Pleasant
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 5UX
Office number: 0151 231 3253/ 3774
24 hour emergency number: 07825 274 571
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