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Aston Welcome 2011

Aston Welcome has three stages:

Pre-arrival // International Orientation // Freshers' Week

Pre-arrival information

We have published information to help you plan ahead, prepare to come to Aston and get started once you arrive.

Meet and Greet

The Meet and Greet Serivce will run from Birmingham Airport to Aston University from Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September from 8am-7pm and Monday 20 September from 10am-4pm.

Get a student mentor!

Don't forget to register for a pre-arrival mentor to help you prepare for your studies at Aston.


You can also choose to continue with a mentor after you arrive
Pre-arrival guide 2011
Download the Pre-arrival E-zine

Download your timetable

Download the Aston Welcome non-academic timetable for International Orientation and Freshers' Week. These welcome and social activities will take place around your compulsory academic sessions, which will take place in your School (faculty) of study. On your MAP homepage you will find your academic timetable.

Help with enrolment

See the University enrolment guide for help with how to enrol.

International/EU students

Visit our pre-arrival web pages or download the pre-arrival E-zine (left) for help preparing to come to the UK. Problems opening the E-zine? Download a pdf version.

International Orientation 21 - 23 September 2011

Prior to the start of your studies Aston University runs a week of activities to help you settle into your new environment, this is referred to as ‘International Orientation’. The programme will run from Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 September, and includes a range of sessions and events for you to attend and get involved in.

Aston Welcome International is planned with you in mind and provides valuable information and guidance in preparation for your studies and life in the UK.

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During this week you will be formally welcomed to the University by the Vice Chancellor. Elements of the enrolment process will also take place during this week.

Why attend International Orientation? 

It is essential that you attend International Orientation. As part of the programme you will meet specialist staff who can assist you with any queries you may have. The programme aims to help you to settle in and feel more at home before your lectures and studies begin.

The main objectives of this programme are to:

  • Give you the time and space to start the process of adapting to a new culture, the language, food, the British climate and your surroundings at Aston University

  • Introduce you to Aston University and its services

  • Help you meet other international and EU/EEA students and to start making friends

  • Enable you to meet some key members of staff, particularly the International Student Advisers

  • Assist you with all the necessary practical arrangements such as shopping for food and other necessities and opening a bank account

  • Introduce you to the services provided by the Students’ Guild including clubs & societies, student sports clubs and sports provision;

  • Introduce you to the academic system at Aston University, study methods and approaches to learning;

  • Introduce you to cross cultural communication and basic presentation skills through workshops and group interaction.

Welcome Week Tea Party

Freshers' Week

After Aston Welcome International, the University runs a week of welcome activities for all new students, including those who live in the UK, before teaching starts. This week includes School, academic and social activities and is a brilliant opportunity to meet UK students. 

For more information on any aspect of Aston Welcome, see the International Pre-arrival Guide, or contact the International Student Advisers. 

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