Orientation

Our free orientation programme is for international and EU students starting at the University of Brighton in September 2017.

It takes place the week before the new academic year starts, from Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 September.

The orientation programme is designed to help you adapt to life at the University of Brighton as easily as possible and to meet other students.

Booking for our 2017 orientation programme is now closed. If you would like to get in touch, call us on 01273 643501.

Download the orientation programme booklet

What is orientation?

There are lots of events that take place throughout the week in the daytime and some evenings, these include:

  • free airport pick-up service for those arriving at London Heathrow or London Gatwick airport on Tuesday 19 September 2017
  • free accommodation in university halls of residence during the orientation programme
  • information fair to give you an opportunity to find out about the university, local services and Students' Union activities.
  • tours of Brighton and Eastbourne
  • talks on a range of issues relating to life in the UK
  • evening social events, including an official welcome to the university.
You will also be introduced to a current student who will be your student ambassador, they will help you during orientation and answer any questions you may have.

Am I eligible to attend?

The orientation programme is open to international and EU students who have accepted an unconditional offer from the University of Brighton. The programme is for students who will be new to the university.

If you have previously studied at the University of Brighton International College or have studied an English pre-sessional programme at the University of Brighton Language Institute, unfortunately you're not eligible to apply to join the orientation programme.

If your course is due to start before Monday 25 September, you will not be able to join the orientation programme.

If you aren't sure whether you are eligible to attend get in touch with us at orientation@brighton.ac.uk.

What if I CANNOT OR Choose not to attend the full programme?

If you are not eligible or not able to attend the orientation programme, and your course is based at our Eastbourne campus, you can join us for a free international welcome day on Wednesday 20 September.

The international welcome day will take place on our Eastbourne campus, and will include campus and town tours, an introduction to services and an opportunity to meet academic and support staff.

Book your place now

Orientation

The orientation programme takes place from Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 September and is for students studying on our Brighton and Eastbourne campuses.

Eastbourne international welcome day

Book on to the Eastbourne international welcome day (20 September) if you're not able to attend the orientation programme and your course is taught on our Eastbourne campus.

If you have any questions get in touch with us at orientation@brighton.ac.uk.

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