Registration and Orientation Programme for International Students

Monday 15 – Sunday 21 January 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to Bangor and have put in place an orientation programme which will enable you to get to know the University, meet staff, and other students. Majority of events will be face-to-face, and this programme complements the University central programme.

It is very important that you check your Bangor email address when this is set up, as all information regarding arrivals, welcome and registration, as well as information from your academic School during your time at the University will be sent to that email.

For more information and advice on all aspects of living in Bangor and the support provided by the University, see: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/support

Monday 15 January

Time Event Location
11am & 3pm Airport Pick-Up from Manchester Airport.
For more information and to book a place, see: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/support/airport-pickup		 Manchester Airport
All Day Bar Uno Cafe open for refreshments and luggage storage Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village
All Day International Education Centre open for information Rathbone Hall, College Road
11am-1pm International Café - Come to our café for a warm drink and a chat with your international student mentors!
A perfect opportunity to get to know new people and learn about all the tips to a fantastic Bangor Experience.		 Meeting Room 1 Rathbone Hall, College Road

Tuesday 16 January

Time Event Location
All Day International Education Centre open for information Rathbone Hall
11am-1pm International Café - Come to our café for a warm drink and a chat with your international student mentors!
A perfect opportunity to get to know new people and learn about all the tips to a fantastic Bangor Experience.		 Meeting Room 1 Rathbone Hall, College Road
3pm Walking tour of Bangor with your international Student mentors Meet outside Rathbone Hall Reception

Wednesday 17 January

Time Event Location
11am & 3pm Airport Pick-Up from Manchester Airport.
For more information and to book a place, see: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/support/airport-pickup		 Manchester Airport
All Day Bar Uno Cafe open for refreshments and luggage storage Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village
All Day International Education Centre open for information Rathbone Hall, College Road
11am-1pm International Café - Come to our café for a warm drink and a chat with your international student mentors!
A perfect opportunity to get to know new people and learn about all the tips to a fantastic Bangor Experience.		 Meeting Room 1 Rathbone Hall, College Road

Thursday 18 January

Time Event Location
All Day International Education Centre open for information Rathbone Hall, College Road
10am Compulsory Session for Exchange Students and “Study Abroad Programme” students only - Welcome and information meeting with the Exchanges Team PL5, Pontio
10.30am Welcome Breakfast Reception – an opportunity to meet other students and collect information from staff. PL5 foyer, Pontio
11.30am Welcome morning – find out about living and studying in Bangor!
This is an information session for all international students.
  • Welcome from Head of International Student Support:
  • Opening a bank account
  • Registering with a doctor
  • English Language Support
  • Finding a place to live
  • Visas and Immigration
  • Working during studies
  • General Safety & Welfare
  • Meet the International Student mentors.
  • Information stalls available from different Bangor University Departments
 PL5, Pontio
2pm Finding part time work PL5, Pontio
3pm

Walking tour of Bangor with your international Student mentors

 Meet outside Rathbone Hall Reception
7pm International QUIZ Night – Win a Dragon! Free event, come and win some prizes! Powis Hall, Main Arts

Friday 19 January

Time Event Location
11am & 3pm Airport Pick-Up from Manchester Airport.
For more information and to book a place, see: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/support/airport-pickup		 Manchester Airport
All Day International Education Centre open for information Rathbone Hall
10am Finding Accommodation Rathbone Hall
11am Online Welcome Information Session for International Students – If you couldn’t attend the face to face welcome on Thursday, join this online session to learn all about living and studying in Bangor! Zoom*
3pm Walking tour of Bangor with your international Student mentors Meet outside Rathbone Hall Reception

Sunday 21 January

Time Event Location
11am Online Q&A with the International Student Support Team. Whether you are already in Bangor or still abroad, come and ask Alan and Marcel any questions you may have. Here to listen, here to help! Zoom*

What happens if I am not in Bangor during Orientation and Welcome Week?

We have organized a Welcome Session for all new Students who arrive in Bangor AFTER Welcome Week so you can get all the important information about Visas, registering with a the doctors, opening bank accounts, meeting the international Support Team and answering any questions you may have.

Thursday 15 February

Time Event Location
2pm Welcome session for new international Students PL2, Pontio

UNDEB - Your Student Union’s activities

  • Serendipity 2 will be 11:00 until 15:00 in PJ Hall on Wednesday 24th
  • Chill and Chat will be Friday 27th January 18:00 until 21:00 in the Activities Hub above Bar Uno

*Online Zoom sessions

All Zoom sessions can be accessed by logging on the meeting details below:

Useful Information

What do I need to do before Registration?

Please fill in the Online Enrolment Form that you should have had sent to your personal email before going to Registration. This will allow you to get your University ID and password. A few computers will be available at Registration when you arrive but do it beforehand if possible. If you haven’t received the registration email, please contact registration@bangor.ac.uk

What do I need to bring to Registration?

Please bring your: Passport; Visa letter (to collect your BRP), Financial Sponsor documents if applicable, previous certificates and Student ID number to hand.

Where do I get my BRP from?

If you are expecting a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), this will be handed to you at the Registration event unless you specified on your Visa Application that it should be delivered at the Post Office in Bangor. If that was the case, please visit the Post Office inside WHSmith, 264 High Street – Bangor, LL57 1NY. For any questions on BRP please contact immigration@bangor.ac.uk

Where do I get my Student Card from?

The card will be available at the registration events – as long as you have completed your online enrolment in advance from outside the UK. If you complete the online enrolment after arrival, the card will be available soon.

How can I access the University’s Wi-Fi?

ID and password for your Wi-Fi connection should have been provided to you after the online enrolment. Please use the following format as your Wi-Fi ID: username@bangor.ac.uk (example: afp24@bangor.ac.uk).

Where can I get a SIM card?

Free SIM cards are available from the International Student Support Office (Rathbone, College Road, LL57 2DG).

How to contact the International Student Support Team

It looks like you’re visiting from outside the UK, would you like to be redirected to the international page?

Yes, take me to the International page. No, I want to stay on the current page.