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Pre-arrival events

We know it can feel intimidating starting university or a degree. Our Pre-Arrival events are designed to help you get prepared.  

Undergraduate Students

Meet your Student Adviser 

Student Advisers, based in your department, support your transition to university life. If you start in September, your Student Adviser will run an online event before you arrive. You’ll meet your Adviser, find out what they do and meet other students in your cohort. These events usually run two weeks before the start of term. You will be contacted by your department or Student Adviser with information about this event. 

If you start in January, you can meet your Student Adviser at events they'll run as part of the  Beat the January Blues campaign. 

Access UCL Pre-Enrolment Events 

Online Events

Our online events are open to all incoming Access UCL students. You'll hear from current UCL students and learn about our support services. You can also ask questions to ease any worries about starting university. They usually run in August and Early September.

Access UCL Pre-Enrolment Programme

In September 2024, we piloted a week-long programme for Access UCL students from select departments. The programme included:

  • Online sessions with UCL support services and current students, to familiarise Access UCL students with the support available at UCL.
  • One on-campus day* with a taster session led by the department, a campus tour and an opportunity to collect a UCL ID card early. It was also a great chance to meet other Access UCL students.
  • The opportunity to practice an academic piece of work and receive feedback on it.

This may be hosted again in summer 2025. 

International Students  

International students at any study level can attend our pre-arrival international student orientation events. We run events for January and September starters.  

Graduate Students  

International Students

If you are an International Postgraduate Student, you can attend our pre-arrival international student orientation events. We run events for January and September starters.  

Home/UK Student  

You should check your departmental website or social media for any pre-arrival events.