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Your journey to joining UCL
Follow these steps to learn everything you need to know and do as a new student joining UCL.
Student Life
Read more about student life at UCL and discover more about transitioning to UCL life.
Transition Mentor Programme
Transition is a mentoring programme for all UCL first year undergraduates. The UCL Transition Programme is designed to help first year students settle into university life.
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Your journey to joining UCL
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Welcome Events
Welcome to UCL! Discover which events are happening for new students during the welcome period. Find out more about talks and seminars that will help you settle into university.
Doctoral School Welcome Events
The Doctoral School hosts a number of welcome events at key points across the academic year. Regardless of your arrival date, all students are welcome to attend the next available event.
When should you arrive on campus?
You can arrive during International Week to get a head start exploring London and join some optional seminars tailored to International Students.
If you’re not an international student, join us during moving-in weekend or Welcome Week.
Featured events
Destinational UCL: International Pre-Arrival Webinars
Join our online webinar series to hear from current international students and UCL staff. You’ll receive practical advice about preparing for UCL and have the opportunity to ask questions.
17 August 2026 - 10 September 2026
International Student Welcome Week
Studying in a new country is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. UCL’s International Student Welcome Week is designed to help you prepare before you arrive and settle into life at UCL!
21 September 2026 - 25 September 2026
UCL Libraries Welcome and Induction Events
Join our in-person and online events to get started with UCL libraries. You'll learn how to use Explore to discover books and more in our libraries, and find out what to expect from your library.
21 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
