big welcome and orientation week 2021
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Big Welcome and Orientation Week 2021
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The events over Big Welcome and Orientation Week are designed to welcome you to the University and to ease your transition into university life.
More detailed information can be found at: www.aber.ac.uk/orientation-daily and www.aber.ac.uk/orientation-dept
Please note, should there be any changes to the schedule of events and activities over this period, these will be noted on our webpages.
Find locations referenced in this directory using the QR code for our campus maps on pages 4 and 5.
The Together in Aber web pages offer the latest information for students and staff on matters relating to COVID-19.
www.aber.ac.uk/en/important-info/together-in-aber
Useful ContactsAccommodation OfficeB
Y Sgubor, Fferm PenglaisTel: (24 hours) 01970 622900
Students’ Union19
Penglais Campus
Tel: 01970 621700
Library and Information Services7
Hugh Owen Library, Penglais Campus
Tel: 01970 622400
Sports Centre16
Penglais Campus
Tel: 01970 622280
www.aber.ac.uk/welcome
Look out for our current students in red t-shirts. They will be based around our residence and arrival points, and around the campus. If you need help or have any general queries, these are the people to ask.
Accessing Help and AdviceThere’s a wealth of advice and support you can access during your first few days in Aberystwyth to help you settle into university life.
Key Collection (pre-booked slots)
Further information for students living in University accommodation, including where to collect your key and Aber Card, can be found at: www.aber.ac.uk/moving-in
Big Welcome Information Point
In instances where in person support or advice is required, staff at our Big Welcome information point are available to assist. This service is offered as follows:
Information Point Staff will be able to assist with queries relating to:
• Student support matters• International students• Library & IT matters• Academic orientation / registration• Fees
22-25 September: 09.00 - 18.002 Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
www.aber.ac.uk/welcome/information-point
Welcome DeskStaff will be able to assist with general queries and signpost to further services & sources of information:
26 September: 10.00 - 16.00 27 September: 08.30 - 13.00
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Great Hall Foyer, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Virtual SupportWith most of the queries and questions you have, we’ll be able to assist via our virtual helpdesk services. Details of how to access these can be found at: www.aber.ac.uk/en/student/help
After accessing virtual support, you may be advised to visit one of our in person helpdesks, or be provided with an appointment time for a particular service.
Student Helpdesks
In addition to the virtual enquiry services available for academic issues (see www.aber.ac.uk/en/student/help), student helpdesks are available as below:
27-30 September: 09.00 – 17.00 1 October: 09.00 – 16.30
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Edward Llwyd Building, Penglais Campus Hugh Owen Building, Penglais Campus Llandinam Building, Penglais Campus
Students’ Union Information Desk24-26 September : 10.00 - 18.00 27 September - 1 October: 10.00 - 16.00
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Residence Support
Our residences team will have help points in three locations across our residences (marked by purple gazebos). Staff will be happy to discuss any queries about your accommodation that arise after you have collected your keys.
22-25 September : 09.00 - 18.00www.aber.ac.uk/welcome/information-point
A-Team Online HelpdeskGot a question about student life? Ask the A-Team via our online helpdesk to get answers from current students who know where to go and what to do in Aberystwyth! Students can access the helpdesk via the link below:
bit.ly/AskTheATeam27 September - 1 October: 10.00 - 12.00 & 13.00 - 15.00
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Library and Information Services
Information Services provide a range of activities to welcome new students and introduce our services so you can make the best use of them during your time here.
Further information on can be found at: www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/help/ug/welcome
Essential information you need for using our Library and IT services can be found in our online induction resources.
libguides.aber.ac.uk/induction
There will be a Library and IT stand in the Big Welcome Information Point in the Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre between 22-25 September (see p1 for details).
Latest updates on IT and Library Services: www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/news/isupdateHow to contact Information Services: www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/help/contactusOpening Hours: www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/about/opening-hours
Reminder: ApAber is an app for students at Aberystwyth University, to make it easier for you to plan your day. Further information on ApAber, including how to download it can be found here: www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/it-services/apaber
Please remember to bring your Aber Card to access all the library study spaces.
Tuition FeesPayment can be made by debit/credit card using the online payment link. You have the option to pay in full, or in two or three instalments. Further information can be found on the following webpages:
www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-finance/undergraduate-uk/tuition-fees/how-to-pay
www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-finance/postgraduates/tuition-fees
Please note that the Fees team will have an enquiry stand in the Big Welcome Information Point in the Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre between 22-25 September (see p1 for details).
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
For further information on opening times for the shop, cafes and bars, plus what’s on, please see www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk
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Sports CentreStudents staying in University accommodation are able to use all of the Sports Centre activities for free, including Wexer on-demand classes. You can discover more about what Sport Aber membership includes at: www.aber.ac.uk/en/sportscentre/membership/students.
Information on Sports Centre opening times, access arrangements, facilities and classes can be found on the Sports Centre webpages. The team will also have a stand at the Freshers’ Fair.
Please familiarise yourself with the Sports Centre virtual induction before your visit at: www.aber.ac.uk/en/sportscentre/membership/covid-19-information
To attend one of our classes, or to use the swimming pool, please book your place online, or call us on 01970 622280.
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Sports Centre, Penglais Campus
Shops, bars and food outlets on campus
For specific locations and opening times, please see:
www.aber.ac.uk/en/hospitality
For details of special offers, please see the daily event listings for Big Welcome:
www.aber.ac.uk/orientation-daily
Pick up a Croeso on Tour campus map from one of our hospitality outlets, get it stamped at each of the 8 locations, and redeem it for a free 12oz keep cup.
From Sunday 26 September to Sunday 10 October.
Please note all outlets on campus are cashless – we accept all debit and credit cards and Apple Pay (and equivalent) and you can also pay with your Aber Card.
Aber Cards can be topped up online - www.aber.ac.uk/en/aber-card. The Students’ Union offers a facility for topping up Aber Cards with cash at their reception desk.
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Students’ Union Information Desk24-26 September : 10.00 - 18.00 27 September - 1 October: 10.00 - 16.00
19 Students’ Union, Penglais Campus
A-Team Online Helpdesk
Students can access the helpdesk via the link below:
bit.ly/AskTheATeam27 September - 1 October: 10.00 - 12.00 & 13.00 - 15.00
Students’ Union AdviceFree, friendly independent advice for all Aberystwyth University students on a range of areas, including academic, housing, money and personal support.
01970 621700
www.abersu.co.uk/advice
Students' Union 01970 621700 [email protected] www.abersu.co.uk UMAberSU
Orientation WeekHelp and Advice for Pre-Registration and Registration
The registration timetable and further information about how to register online can be found at:
www.aber.ac.uk/registration-undergraduate www.aber.ac.uk/registration-postgraduate
If you have queries, or need help to complete the on-line registration task, you can contact the Student Administration Office using the contact details on the below pages. This includes the online chat function, which is also available on the home page of your student record.
Undergraduate queries - www.aber.ac.uk/en/academic-registry/students/ug-issues
Postgraduate queries - www.aber.ac.uk/en/academic-registry/students/pg-issues
Departmental Orientation Activities
Details of your academic orientation programme can be found online:
www.aber.ac.uk/orientation-dept
Your department will be in contact to advise you further on orientation activities.
Reminder: For information on how to access help and advice please see: www.aber.ac.uk/en/student/help
Events and Activities
Events over Big Welcome and Orientation include: The Big Sale, Freshers’ Fair and Meet and Greet sessions.
Visit the Students’ Union webpages for details of the ticketed events held in the bell tent on Chapel Court, including: The Big SU Quiz; Bingo Lingo; Headphone Disco; The Big Freshers’ Icebreaker; James Phelan (magicial performer) and the Big Freshers’ Ball.
TîmAber clubs and societies events
Visit the Students’ Union webpages for information on the programme of activities hosted by TîmAber clubs and societies.
www.abersu.co.uk/heloaber
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Student Support and Careers ServicesWhat do we offer?We appreciate that when you arrive at university there’s a lot to take in and we want to assist you with the transition so that you can make the most of all university life has to offer. If you feel overwhelmed or homesick or are concerned about another student, don’t worry - we are here to help.
Our services include support for international students, disabled students, students who need help with mental health and wellbeing issues and employability. We can also advise if you have any concerns about money and run various mentoring schemes to help you adjust to settling into university life.
When are we available?You can find out the most up to date details about the services we provide on our webpages: www.aber.ac.uk/en/sscs.
If you need urgent support out of hours please see www.aber.ac.uk/en/sscs/contact-us/out-of-hours and if you are feeling low the University has joined TogetherAll (https://togetherall.com/en-gb) - an online mental health platform which you can access 24/7.
How to contact usContact details for each service can be found on our webpages. If you are unsure which of our services is most appropriate for your needs please ring our welcome desk staff on 01970 621761/622087 who will be able to direct your enquiry to the most appropriate staff member.
Alternatively, email us at: [email protected]
Accessibility Advisors will have a stand in the Big Welcome Information Point over the main arrivals period (see p1 for details).
Departmental Peer GuidesYou will have hopefully already been contacted by a Departmental Peer Guide. Your Peer Guide is a 2nd or 3rd year student who is part of a support scheme to help you to settle into university life. They have knowledge and experience about the university, your department and Aberystwyth town.
They will be contactable via email through your department and will also arrange virtual online group get-togethers for you to get to know other new students in your department.
Wellbeing WelcomeJoin the Student Wellbeing Service’s qualified Mental Health Professionals to learn about Wellbeing at University.
Further information can be found at: www.aber.ac.uk/wellbeing-welcome
23 September: 15:30 – 16:30 24 September: 10:00 -11:00
Important tasks you must complete • Register with a local GP within the
first week of arrival in Aberystwyth. Information about GP practices in the local area can be found here: www.aber.ac.uk/en/sscs/student-health and you can register with the three Aberystwyth Practices (Padarn, Church and Ystwyth), using their online registration system.
Add details of your emergency contact to your student record as soon as it is activated.
Check that your home and Aberystwyth address, landline and mobile contact details are up-to-date and amend them on your student record if necessary.
Let us know if you have a disability/chronic health condition/learning difference as we may be able to put specific adjustments in place.
Useful reminders
ChecklistEssential things for you to do when you arrive:
Activate your email account and Aber Card – these give you access to library and computer services and to some residences. These need to be activated before you can register as a student.
Collect your accommodation key at your pre-booked time slot (students living in university residences).
Collect your Aber Card.
Complete the registration process in line with the guidance you receive.
Make arrangements to pay your fees (tuition and, if appropriate, accommodation).
Enter your emergency/next of kin details onto your student record.
Register as a patient with a local GP surgery.
Download the ApAber.
Open an account with a local bank (unless you already have a UK account).
A welcome message from Dyfed Powys PoliceWelcome – the police force that covers this area is Dyfed-Powys Police. We hope that you have a fantastic time studying and socialising here, but if you need us whilst you’re here, you can now report non-emergency crimes and incidents online quickly and easily on our website at https://bit.ly/DPP101Online.
This includes reports of domestic abuse, crimes, antisocial behaviour, road traffic incidents and collisions, fraud and more.
Save your time – report online. Online reports are received and dealt with by our team of contact handlers in exactly the same way as a 101 call.
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