Wednesday, 17th September
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Manchester Airport Pick-Up Service Book your place here! | Manchester Airport |
| All Day | Bar Uno - Refreshments + Luggage Storage | Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village |
| 3pm | Walking Tour of 69´«Ã½ | Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village |
Thursday, 18th September
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30am - 1:00pm | Welcome Morning – Find out about Living and Studying in 69´«Ã½! This is an information session for all new international students.
| PJ Hall, Main Arts |
| 1:00pm-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Powis Hall, Main Arts Building |
| 2:00pm | Exchange Students and Study Abroad Programme Welcome Session | Main Arts Lecture Theatre |
| 2:00pm | Walking Tour of 69´«Ã½ with your International Student Mentors | Meet outside Rathbone Reception, College Road |
| 7:00pm | BINGO Night! Win prizes - Free Entry | Bar Uno, Ffriddoedd Village |
Friday, 18th September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | Croeso i Gymru ("Welcome to Wales") Event An introduction to Wales and the Welsh language. | JP Hall |
| 1:00pm-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Powis Hall, Main Arts Building |
| 2:00pm | Bus Trip of the Local Area Join us for a bus trip to the beautiful town of Beaumaris on the isle of Anglesey, Tickets = £15 Please book your ticket . | Meet outside Main Arts |
Saturday 20th September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Various Events in Ffriddoedd / St Mary's / Bar Uno | Ffriddoedd / St Mary's Village |
| 10:00am-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Powis Hall, Main Arts Building |
Sunday 21st September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Various Events in Ffriddoedd / St Mary's / Bar Uno | Ffriddoedd / St Mary's Village |
| 10:00am-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Powis Hall, Main Arts Building |
Monday 22nd September
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | Welcome Session – Find out about Living and Studying in 69´«Ã½! This is an information session for all new international students.
| Rathbone Hall, Rathbone |
| 10:00am-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Student Hub, Main Arts |
| 12:00pm | Walking Tour of 69´«Ã½ | Rathbone |
| 2:30pm | Working in the UK Information Session | Lecture Room 3, Main Arts |
Tuesday 23rd September
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Postgraduate Open Day | PJ Hall, Main Arts |
| 10:00am-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Student Hub, Main Arts |
| 11:00am | Introduction to Welsh Workshop | Main Arts Lecture Theatre |
| 12:00pm | Online Q&A Session | Microsoft TEAMS |
| 7:00pm | International Quiz Night | Main Arts Lecture Theatre |
Wednesday 24th September
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Serendipity Fair - Join Clubs, Societies and meet new people! | Canolfan Brailsford, Ffriddoedd Village |
| 10:00am-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Student Hub, Main Arts |
Thursday 25th September
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Serendipity Fair - Join Clubs, Societies and meet new people! | Canolfan Brailsford, Ffriddoedd Village |
| 10:00am-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Student Hub, Main Arts |
Friday 26th September
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am-5:00pm | Registration for new students: Online Enrolment/ID Checking/Fee payment. Complete your registration and collect student ID Cards. *This event is repeated through the week* | Student Hub, Main Arts |
| 3:00pm | Online Q&A Session | Microsoft TEAMS |
Saturday 27th September
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Bus Trip of the Local Area - Eryri ('Snowdonia') National Park Join us for a bus trip to the heart of Wales as we explore Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and visit iconic locations such as Llanberis, Beddgelert and Betws y Coed. Tickets = £20 Please book your ticket | Meet outside Main Arts |
What happens if I am not in 69´«Ã½ during Welcome Week?
We have organised a Welcome Session to all new students who arrive to 69´«Ã½ after Welcome Week so you can get all the important information about visas, registering with the doctors, opening bank accounts, etc.
Dates for Welcome Sessions:
Wednesday 1st October
Tuesday 7th October
Wednesday 15th October
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2pm | Welcome Session for new international students: Find out about Living and Studying in 69´«Ã½! | Meeting Room 2 in Rathbone Hall |
Campus Map
You can find your way around by using the Campus Map.
Useful Information
Please fill in the Online Enrolment Form that you should have had sent to your personal email before going to Registration. This will allow you to get your University ID and password. A few computers will be available at Registration when you arrive but do it beforehand if possible. If you haven’t received the registration email, please contact registration@bangor.ac.uk
Please bring your: Passport; Visa letter (to collect your BRP), Financial Sponsor documents if applicable, previous certificates and Student ID number to hand.
The card will be available at the registration events – as long as you have completed your online enrolment in advance from outside the UK. If you complete the online enrolment after arrival, the card will be available soon.
The ID and password for your Wi-Fi connection should have been provided to you after the online enrolment. Please use the following format as your Wi-Fi ID: username@bangor.ac.uk (example: afp24@bangor.ac.uk).
Free SIM cards are available from the International Student Support Office (Rathbone, College Road, LL57 2DG).
Have you checked out our International Student Handbook? It has lots of useful information, you can get a copy at our Welcome Week events or download a copy.
Our webpages also have lots of other useful information including details of student support that is available to you before you arrive and whilst you are on campus.
Whilst the International Support team is here to help you with Welfare and Visa issues, we also host an annual programme of trips and social events. Welcome week is just a taster of these. Come along to our trips and events and that is where you will make friends have fun and get the chance to win a Dragon!
How to contact the International Student Support Team
Email: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk
Web: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/support
Telephone: 01248 382882
Instagram: bangorinternational