Pre-arrival support
Our pre-arrival sessions are designed to support students who may feel worried about their transition to life at Keele. They aim to give participants a sense of belonging and set them on the right track to success.
If you identify as a student from one of the following groups:
- Local or commuter student,
- Mature student,
- Student from a care leaver or estranged background
- Student with a disability,
- A student who has been successful during clearing,
We'll be holding two days of in-person sessions on Friday 4 September and Wednesday 9 September in the Walter Moberly building from 9am-5pm. During these sessions, we'll cover the following topics:
- Campus life
- The university for local and Commuter students
- Get to know the Students' Union and the KPA
- Money management
- Academic expectations at Keele
- Resilience and transition
- Digital skills
- Campus tours
Students can sign up for these face-to-face events through our sign-up sheet, and lunch and refreshments will be provided. There will also be a marketplace in the Chancellor's building with many of our Student Services teams providing information and support, such as our Careers and Employability, Global Opportunities, Placements, Counselling and Mental Health, and Disability Support and Inclusion teams.
We will also be offering online pre-arrival sessions on Thursday 10 September from 9.30am-6pm, including a session for parents with essential information about student life. These sessions will help you to familiarise yourself with key information and prepare you for your arrival.
These sessions are part of our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing and success by helping new students to feel confident and connected before they arrive. For further information and to register your place, please see below:
| Name of Session | Time of Session | Session Presenters | Sign-up Sheet Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding and Financial Support for International Students | 9.30am | Financial Support Team | Funding and Financial Support for International Students |
| Money Management | 10am | Financial Support Team | Money Management for all Students |
| Living on Campus | 10.30am | Residence Life Team | Living on Campus |
| Campus Life | 11am | Residence Life Team | Campus Life |
| Introduction to Careers | 11.30am | Careers Team | Introduction to Careers |
| Resilience and Transition | 1pm | Student Experience Support Officers | Resilience and Transition into University |
| Disability Support and Inclusion | 1.30pm | Disability Support and Inclusion Team | Disability Support and Inclusion |
| Expectations of Study at Keele | 2pm | Library and Academic Skills Team | Expectations of Study at Keele |
| Keele Digital Systems | 3pm | Information and Digital Services Team | Keele Digital Systems |
| Counselling and Mental Health Support at Keele | 4pm | Counselling and Mental Health Team | Counselling and Mental Health at Keele |
| Visa Information | 4.30pm | Immigration Compliance and Advice Manager | Visa Information |
| Parents Session | 5.30pm | Residence Life Manager | Support for Parents |
Make sure you have downloaded the Keele App onto your device, or are accessing it regularly via a web browser - just go to app.keele.ac.uk - to view events taking place on campus.
