HELLO!

Dear students

Welcome to the University of Reading Malaysia! 
We’re so excited that you will be joining us.  



Note: The schedule is subject to changes at the discretion of the University.

MONDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 - DAY 1- THE UNIVERSITY

Learn about the University of Reading!

IFP Students

Time Activity
9:00 AM Registration @HeartSpace
9:30 AM Unpack the Welcome Pack
10:00 AM Welcoming by Student Welfare & Academic Services (SWAS)
10.30 AM University Values & Learner's Responsibility
11:00 AM Safety briefing
11:15 AM Comfort Break
11:30 AM ** Briefing on Enrollment
         Online Enrolment 
-         Session with Admissions
12:00 PM-2:45 PM Welcoming by RUMSA and STaR Mentor
LUNCH
Campus Tour
2:45 PM Introduction to Academic Rep
3:00 PM Mobility and Transfer to UK
3:30 PM Session with Welfare Officer
4:20 PM Exchange T-Shirt
END

UG Students

 Venue: Large Lecture Theatre
Time Activity
9:00 AM Registration @HeartSpace
9:30 AM Unpack the Welcome Pack
10:00 AM ** Briefing on Enrolment  
-         Online Enrolment 
-         Session with Admissions
10:20 AM Briefing & Grouping for Enrolment Exercise

10:40 AM Enrollment, Document CTC,
Photo Taking, Vehicle Record
Photocopy  
1:30 PM-2:15 PM LUNCH
2:15 PM Introduction to Academic Rep
2:30 PM Academic Support at UoRM
3:00 PM Introduction to BlackBoard and Timetable
3:30 PM Comfort Break
3:40 PM IT Briefing 
4:05 PM (Exchange T-Shirt)
END  

TUESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2025 - DAY 2 - FINDING YOUR WAY


Learn about student life at the university!

IFP Students

 Venue: Small Lecture Theatre
Time Activity
9:00 AM Academic Support at UoRM
9:30 AM Briefing & Grouping for Enrolment Exercise  
10:00 AM Enrolment, Document CTC
Photo Taking, Vehicle Record
Photocopy
1:00 PM-2:30 PM LUNCH
2:30 PM Introduction to Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
3:00 PM Introduction to Red Award
3:15 PM IT Briefing
3:35 PM Comfort Break
3:45 PM Introduction to BlackBoard and Timetable 
4:15 PM Meeting International Students @ LLT 
*(Only for International Students [IFP + UG])

UG Students

Venue: Large Lecture Theatre
Time Activity
9:00 AM ALL UG students gather at UoRM @ Large Lecture Theatre 
9:15 AM Welcoming by Student Welfare & Academic Services (SWAS)
9:45 AM Safety Briefing
10:00 AM University Values & Learners Responsibility
10:30 AM Introduction to Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM LUNCH
Welcoming by RUMSA and STaR Mentor
Campus Tour
2:00 PM Introduction to Red Award
2:15 PM Session with Welfare Officer
3:00 PM Comfort Break
3:15 PM PTPTN Info Session
3:30 PM Mobility and Transfer to UK
4:15 PM Meeting International Students @ LLT
*(Only for International Students [IFP + UG])

 

WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 - DAY 3 - STUDENT LIFE!

Learn about some of the essential services the university provide students!

Venue: Large Lecture Theatre
Time Activity
9:00 AM ALL students gather at UoRM @ Large Lecture Theatre
9:15 AM Welcome, By Provost & Group Photo
10:15 AM Introduction to RUMSA Clubs & Societies Introduction
12:30 PM Ice Breaking Teams Formation & Introduction
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM LUNCH
2:00 PM Ice Breaking with RUMSA
4:30 PM Prize Giving at UoRM @ Amphitheatre
5:00 PM END

*Note: Student Card Collection – SWAS Helpdesk
Friday, 17th October 2025 (Subject to change)
Please wait for a confirmation email from SWAS (studenthelp@reading.edu.my) before proceeding with the collection.



DAY 4-5 – YOUR TEACHING AND LEARNING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT

GLOBAL ACADEMY


THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2025  - DAY 4 - YOUR TEACHING & LEARNING

   
Time Activity Venue
10:00 AM Welcome Speech by the Head of Section N3.21, N3.25, N3.35
10:30 AM Welcome Briefing
11:00 AM Programme Briefing
12:00 - 2:00 PM LUNCH  
2:00 PM An afternoon with module representatives: Success tips Small Lecture Theatre C2.24
4:00 PM END  


FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2025  - DAY 5 - ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Venue: Large   
Time Activity Venue
10:00 AM Student Activities Large Lecture Theatre
12:00 - 2:30 PM LUNCH
2:30 PM Meeting your academic tutor & module selection N1.33, N1.43, N1.44, N1.48, N2.20, N2.44, N3.08, N3.10 & N3.34
4:00 PM END

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HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 - DAY 4 - YOUR TEACHING & LEARNING

Time Activity Venue
10:00 AM General Assembly of Freshmen students, HBSM   
 
10:00 to 10:15
Welcome remarks by Head of School

10:15 to 11:00
Meet your Lecturers

11:00 to 12:30
Academic Referencing Workshop
 
Large Lecture Theatre
12:30 - 2:00 PM LUNCH
2:00 PM – 4:00PM BSc Accounting and Finance N3.23
BSc Business and Management Large Lecture Theatre
BSc Finance and Business Management N3.21+N3.25
BSc Real Estate N2.31
4:00 PM END

FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2025  - DAY 5 - ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Time Activity Venue
10:00 AM Session with Academic Tutor  
BSc Accounting and Finance N3.23
BSc Business and Management Large Lecture Theatre
BSc Finance and Business Management N3.21+N3.25
BSc Real Estate N2.31
11:00 AM BSc Accounting & Finance - Session with ICAEW & Free Registration to CFAB N2.32 Dealing Room
12.30 PM - 2:30 PM LUNCH
2.30 PM

Introduction to the Henley Alumni Association Malaysia Large Lecture Theatre
3:00 PM – 5:00PM Introduction to BLEIS (the Henley Malaysia Student Organisation)
5:00 END

SCHOOL OF LAW

THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 - DAY 4 - YOUR TEACHING & LEARNING

Time Activity Venue
10.00 AM Welcome to School of Law by Head of School N3.24
10.45 AM Bachelor of Law (LLB), Programme Briefing
12.00 PM Academic Support at the Law School
12.30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Break  
2.00 PM Briefing on Law Society N3.24
3.00 PM Briefing on Teambuilding Activities
3.00PM END

FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2025  - DAY 5 - ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Time Activity Venue
9.00 AM Teambuilding Activities: The Freshman Quest N3.24
1.00 PM END

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2025  - DAY 4 - YOUR TEACHING & LEARNING

Time Activity Venue
11:30 AM Programme Briefing  N1.33
12.30 PM LUNCH
2:00 PM Welcome to Psychology!
In this activity session you will
meet your classmates and lecturers
  N3.04
4.00 PM Session with Academic Tutor  N3.04
5:00 PM END

FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2025  - DAY 5 - ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Time Activity Venue
10.00 AM UoRM Psychology Society Activities  N1.31
12:00 PM END  

SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2025  - DAY 4 - YOUR TEACHING & LEARNING

Time Activities Venue
10:00[nbsp]AM Energizer Session!
How about we start building, now?
N1.34
10:15 AM Interactive Faculty & Staff Meet-and-Greet
Meet the faculty and staff who will be guiding you through your studies:
10:30 AM Opening Address & School Briefing
Kick off the day with a warm welcome and introduction to the School by Head of Scholl
11:00 AM Breakfast & Networking
Enjoy light refreshments and participate in a fun, informal networking activity to meet your peers and lecturers.
11:20 AM Reading University Malaysia Built Environment Society (RUMBES)
Get involved with RUMBES – your student-led society that connects Built Environment students through academic, social, and networking activities.
11:40 AM Let’s play a game: Who can design a house in 3D? #BEDigital! 
Engage in a fun, hands-on challenge using digital tools to design a house in 3D.
N1.32
12:10 PM Lunch break  
2:00 PM Explore in AR: BEinteractive!
An exciting, augmented reality game where digital objects come to life! Scan, explore, and interact with virtual items around you.
N1.34
2:30 PM Awards & Prizes
Winners of the day’s activities will be announced and awarded prizes.
2:50 PM Group Photo & Reflection Wall
Capture the moment with a group photo and share your thoughts or hopes for the year ahead on our Reflection Wall.
3:00 PM Module Briefing
This session provides an overview of the modules that students will undertake in Part 1.
5:00 PM END  

FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2025  - DAY 5 - ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Time Activities Venue
10:00[nbsp]AM Opening Address  N3.35
Official welcome and programme introduction by Programme Lead
10:10 AM Breakfast & Networking N3.35
·         Enjoy light refreshments and participate in a fun, informal networking activity to meet your peers and lecturers.
10:30 AM Programme Briefing  N3.35
This session provides a comprehensive overview of your academic journey as a Built Environment undergraduate student.
i.            Programme Structure 
Gain insights into the academic calendar, module structure for Part 1, 2, and 3, and MPU requirements. Learn about your academic pathway beyond undergraduate studies.
           ii.            Academic Expectations & Support
Key academic processes and available support services, including progression rules, assessment submission, academic tutoring, academic integrity, extenuating circumstances, and attendance monitoring.
         iii.            Administrative Processes
Guidance on important procedures such as withdrawal, suspension, mobility, and programme transfers.
12:30 PM Lunch break  
2:30 PM Role of the School Administrator N3.35
This session outlines the key support by the School Administrator available to students, covering assessment submission, access to academic resources and facilities, and general administrative matters.
3:00 PM Staying Connected and Getting Involved N3.35
Discover ways to participate in student life, from becoming a course represent to joining other professional development activities.
             i.            Communication & Staying Informed 
How to stay updated through official communication channels and calendar invitations.
           ii.            Student Engagement
Explore how you can represent your peers and contribute to student voice initiatives through:
·         Course representatives
·         SSPG, Programme Board, and BoSSE
         iii.            Professional Development 
Learn about opportunities to enhance your industry readiness through initiatives such as:
·         Measurement Clinic 
·         Professional Practice Talk
·         Career Talk
·         Digital Built Environment Series
4:00 PM End N3.35