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Wednesday 25 September
| 9:00 - 17:00 | Meet & Greet Airport Collection Service | Collection from Manchester and Heathrow Airports | Meet & Greet Airport Collection Service to Keele for those registered and booked onto the service |
| 11:00 - 19:00 | Accommodation Key Collection | Chancellor's Building Art Gallery | Collection of keys for students living on campus in Halls of Residence |
| 10:00 - 20:00 | Baggage Store | Chancellor's Building B - Rooms CBB0.001 & CBB0.004 | The place to store your luggage while you collect your key or to claim your luggage following Airport Collection |
| 10:00 - 20:00 | International Student Help Desk | Chancellor's Building Foyer | Please come to the Help Desk to ask any questions or if you need help or advice |
| 10:00 - 20:00 | Contact Cafe | Chancellor's Building Art Gallery | A computer cluster allowing students to log on to web-based email or social network sites and contact friends and family at home. Drinks and snacks are also available |
| 08:45 - 19:00 | IT Services Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to ask any questions about internet connection, telephones or any other IT issues |
| 11:00 - 15:00 | Library Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to take a tour of the library or ask questions |
| 10:00 - 14:30 | Fee Payment | Tawney Building | Drop-in to pay or ask questions concerning tuition or accommodation fees |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Campus Tours | Meet outside KeeleSU Building | Get to know your campus in the company of our Ambassadors. Tours depart every 30 minutes until 16:30 |
| 18:00 - 22:00 | Welcome to Britain Party | The Ballroom, KeeleSU Building | Join KeeleSU staff and Elected Officers in welcoming you to the UK at this relaxed social event with a welcome drink and dinner provided |
Thursday 26 September
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Continental Breakfast | Comus Restaurant | Join us for a breakfast of toast, croissants plus hot and cold beverages |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Welcome Session | Westminster Theatre, Chancellor's Building | A member of the University Executive Committee will formally welcome you to Keele University and open the International Orientation Programme |
| 10:00 - 19:00 | International Student Help Desk | Chancellor's Building Foyer | Come to the Help Desk to ask any questions or if you need help or advice |
| 08:45 | IT Services Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to ask any questions about internet connection, telephones or other IT issues |
| 10:00 - 16:00 | Fee Payment | Tawney Building | Drop-in to pay or ask questions concerning tuition or accommodation fees |
| 10:30 - 16:30 | Information Market | Chancellor's Building Comus Foyer | A variety of representatives will be available for you to find out many different things; from bank accounts to healthy cooking and free visits to places within the UK |
| 11:00 - 18:00 | Enrolment and Key Collection | Chancellor's Building Exhibition Suite | Enrolment for undergraduate students is 11am - 3pm and postgraduate students is 3pm - 6pm. Key collection for all students arriving today |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Postgraduate ELU Session - How to Cheat Yourself | Chancellor's Building CBA0.061 | Discover exactly what is expected of you in your academic studies at Keele and more importantly what is NOT expected of you! |
| 12:30 - 16:30 | Library Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to take a tour of the Library and ask questions |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | International Student Undergraduate Assessment Session | Dorothy Hodgkin Building Room 21 | Compulsory session for all international undergraduate students who do not have English as their first language with surnames beginning A - J |
| 14:00 - 16:30 | Supermarket Shuttle | Chancellor's Building Car Park | Join the Ambassadors on a shuttle service to your local supermarket 'Morrisons' and don't worry if you miss the first bus, they leave every 15 minutes. The last departure back to Keele will leave Morrisons at 5pm |
| 14:00 - 17:00 | Trip to Town | Meet outside the Chapel | Join members of the Chapel as they show you how to get to Newcastle, our local town, by public transport. They will also show the key features and places to go once in Newcastle. |
| 18:30 - 23:30 | International Quiz Night | Lindsay Cafe Bar | Come along to Lindsay Cafe Bar to take part in our fun quiz with an International theme and win some great prizes |
Friday 27 September
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Breakfast | Chapel | Join members of the chapel for breakfast |
| 8:30 - 14:30 | Fee Payment | Tawney Building | Drop-in to pay or ask questions concerning tuition and accommodation fees |
| 8:45 - 17:00 | IT Services Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to ask any questions about internet connection, telephones or any IT issues |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | International Student Undergraduate Language Assessment Session | Dorothy Hodgkin Room 21 | Compulsory session for all international undergraduate students who do not have English as their first language with surnames beginning K - Z. If you attended yesterday's session, you do not need to attend this session |
| 10:00 - 15:00 | Late Enrolment | Chancellor's Building Exhibition Suite | Enrolment for late arrivals only |
| 10:00 - 17:00 | International Student Support Help Desk | Chancellor's Building Foyer | Come to the Help Desk to ask any questions or if you need help or advice |
| 10:00 - 16:45 | Accommodation Key Collection | Accommodation Office, Darwin Building | Collection of keys for students living on campus in Halls of Residence |
| 11:00 - 15:00 | Library Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to take a tour of the Library and ask questions |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Learning to Learn at Keele | Dorothy Hodgkin Building | To find out more about your learning at Keele come along to this interactive workshop to discover what it will mean to be in a seminar or what a tutorial is for and how to get the most from a lecture |
| 14:00- 16:30 | Supermarket Shuttle | Chancellor's Building Car Park | Join the Ambassadors on a shuttle service to your local supermarket 'Morrisons' and don't worry if you miss the first bus, they leave every 15 minutes. The last departure back to Keele will leave from Morrisons at 5pm |
| 14:00 - 17:00 | Trip to Town | Meet outside the Chapel | Join members of the Chapel as they show you how to get to Newcastle, our local town, by public transport. They will also show the key features and places to go once in Newcastle |
| 19:30 - 22:30 | International Welcome Ball | Keele Hall Ballroom | The highlight of the International Orientation Programme. Join the Mayor and Mayoress of Newcastle-under-Lyme, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Keele staff in welcoming you to Keele University at this formal buffet dinner followed by dancing and karaoke |
Saturday 28th September
| 09:00 - 16:30 | Accommodation Key Collection | Chancellor's Building, Rooms CBA0.074 & CBA0.081 | Collection of keys for students living on campus in Halls of Residence |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | International Student Help Desk | Chancellor's Building Foyer | Come to the Help Desk to ask any questions or if you need help or advice |
| 09:00 - 13:30 | Fee Payment | Chancellor's Building, Rooms CBA1.099 & CBA1.100 | Drop-in to pay or ask questions concerning tuition or accommodation fees |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | International Student Postgraduate Assessment Session | Dorothy Hodgkin Room 21 | Compulsory session for all international postgraduate students who do not have English as their first language |
| 10:00 - 16:00 | Information, Advice and Support Desks | Chancellor's Building Foyer | Staff from across the University will be available to talk about what support is available whilst you are at Keele. This will include Money Advice, Counselling and Disability assistance. There will also be information about Mentoring, Volunteering and work opportunities |
| 10:00 - 16:30 | Students' Union Information Help Desk | Students' Union Building | For information and advice on a wide range of issues including 'what's on', where to go as well as accommodation and visa enquiries. Collect your pre-bought online NUS extra card or buy a card in person |
| 10:00 - 16:00 | Free Child Care and Family Event for Parent Students | Keele Day Nursery | The Day Nursery will be open from 10am - 4pm providing free childcare. From 2pm - 4pm there will be a family event in the Day Nursery where you can come and meet other students who have children and have a look at the facilities |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Postgraduate ELU Session - How to Cheat Yourself | Chancellor's Building CBA0.061 | Discover exactly what is expected of you in your academic studies at Keele and more importantly what is NOT expected of you! |
| 11:00 - 18:00 | IT Services Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to ask any questions about internet connection, telephones or IT issues |
| 11:00 - 16:45 | Library Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to take a tour of the library and ask questions |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Keele | Chancellor's Building, CBA0.061 | Information on the Student Portal, Keele Learning Environment and eVision |
| 13:00 - 17:30 | Chapel Open Day | Keele Chapel | The Chapel is open all afternoon for refreshments and for you to meet the Chaplains and other students |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Keele Library: an Introduction | Chancellor's Building CBA0.061 | Join staff from Keele Library as they give a virtual tour of the building and the facilities available to you as a student. They will also answer any questions you may have |
| 15:00 - 02:00 | KPA Clubhouse Open | KPA Clubhouse, Horwood | This bar is open to all students over 21 and is a great place to relax with friends old and new |
| 15:30 - 17:00 | Green Keele | Chancellor's Building CBA0.061 | There are many 'Green' projects at Keele; from our sustainable student bungalow to the Student Eats project and our popular allotments. Find out all about them on this tour with a difference and get to sample some of the produce for yourself! |
| 17:30 - 19:00 | Free Buffet and Quiz | Keele Chapel | There will be a free buffet in the Chapel with all welcome to come along |
| 19:00 - 03:00 | Chapel Quiz Night and Free Tea and Toast | Keele Chapel | Why not join us for our quiz night and social? Come with others or on your own - you're guaranteed to be put in a team. Tea and Toast is offered from 23:00 when the Chapel is turned into a late night cafe |
| 19:30 - 02:30 | Welcome Event at Lindsay Cafe Bar | Lindsay Cafe Bar | Come along and have some fun, meet new people and check out one of our lively campus bars |
| 20:00 - 03:00 | The Icebreaker Party | Students' Union | A night of making new friends, dancing to all the best tracks from the summer and getting into your new life at Keele. The whole building will be open with DJs in both our main venues on hand to play your favourite tunes and requests |
Sunday 29 September
| 09:30 - 12:00 | Continental Breakfast | Halls of Residence | Start the day with a free breakfast in your hall. A fantastic way to meet your neighbours and get to know the Residence Support Team |
| 09:30 - 15:30 | Sports Fair | Sports Centre | Whether you have played sport before or you fancy trying something different, The Sports Centre and the Athletic Union provide opportunities to participate at all levels in over 35 different sports. From competitive to social sports programmes, come along to see what we offer |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Morning Worship | Keele Chapel | We strive for worship which is lively, reflective and inclusive, fusing elements creatively from different Christian traditions, centred on the bible and communion |
| 11:00 - 18:00 | IT Services Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to ask any questions about internet connection, telephones or IT issues |
| 11:30 - 18:00 | Library Help Desk | Library Building | Drop-in to take a tour of the Library and ask questions |
| 12:00 - 16:00 | International Student Help Desk | Chancellor's Building Foyer | Please come to the Help Desk to ask any questions or if you need help or advice |
| 12:00 - 16:00 | Students' Union Information and Help Desk | Students' Union | For information and advice on a wide range of issues including 'what's on', where to go as well as accommodation and visa enquiries. Collect your pre-bought online NUS extra card or buy a card in person |
| 12:00 - 16:00 | Student Finance Help Desk | Chancellor's Building Foyer | Staff from our Student Financial Support Team will again be available to help with any queries you might have about your student finances |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Living in the UK & Best Value Britain | Chancellor's Building CBA0.061 | Get advice and tips on living in the UK with useful information on how to get good value for money and how to experience everything for less |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Roman Catholic Mass | Keele Chapel | The Mass is celebrated each week by the Catholic Priest Chaplain according to the Modern Rite, with a wide range of musical styles, and opportunities to serve and participate |
| 14:00 - 16:30 | Welcome Festival | Union Square | After the University Executive open the curtain to your life at Keele, the Welcome Festival begins. The campus will be full of life with something for everyone. From huge inflatables and climbing walls, to live music and dancing as well as lots of fun sports activities. There will also be stands from different Student Societies including a Multi-Faith Exhibition outside Keele Chapel |
| 18:00 - 21:30 | Campus Treasure Hunt | Halls of Residence | Meet with your Residence Support Assistants in your Hall common room to register. For more information look out for posters in your halls |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | Big Ballroom Bingo | Students' Union | Sunday is the perfect day for some early evening Bingo! Plus prepare to be surprised by our special guest host... |
| 19:30 - 21:00 | The Late Service | Keele Chapel | A student-led service with an informal lively style and a wide variety of preachers |
| 21:00 - 01:00 | Big Ballroom Karaoke | Students' Union | Follow in the footsteps of the likes of Ed Sheeran, Example and Labrinth and get a rare opportunity to sing on the Ballroom stage with Freshers' Week Karaoke |

