UG VIRTUAL WELCOME WEEK

HELLO!

Dear students

Welcome to the University of Reading!

We’re so excited that you will be joining us.  Due to the current pandemic situation, Welcome Week (WW) for Undergraduate Programme (UG) students joining us in September 2021 will be conducted online.

Here’s an overview of what to expect before and during Welcome Week.  Please note the schedule is subject to change but we will post the latest schedule here. 

Please note that the link to participate in Welcome Week will be sent to students who have paid at least a deposit to join the UG.

If you have any questions about Welcome Week, please contact

Uorm-welcomeweek@reading.edu.my

18^th & 19^th SEPTEMBER – FIRST CONTACT

STaR Mentors are current students that have been trained to help new students with their start at Reading.  You will be contacted by your STaR mentor by email.

 20^th SEPTEMBER – DAY 1 – THE UNIVERSITY

Learn about the University of Reading!

09:00am	Assembly
09:30am	Safety Briefing by Mr Norhasrul B Mohamed Health & Safety Coordinator
10:00am	Welcome Address by Prof. Wing Lam, Provost of UORM
10:30am	Break
11:00am	University Values and Learners Responsibility by Assoc. Prof. Anne Vergis, Academic Director of Teaching and Learning (ADTL)
12:00pm	Break and Lunch
02:00pm	University of Reading
03:00pm	Break
03:30pm	Welcoming by RUMSA and STaR Mentor
04:00pm	Introduction to Academic Tutor System and Extenuating Circumstance Procedure by Dr. Kuan Yong Ching, Campus Director for Academic Tutors (CDAT)
04:30pm	Break
05:00pm	Meeting with UK Representative
05:30pm	End

21^st SEPTEMBER – DAY 2 – FINDING YOUR WAY

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

09:00am	Enrolment Helpdesk
09:30am	Welcome by Mr. Nandan R, Registrar / Director of Student Welfare and Academic Services(SWAS)
09:45am	Meet the SWAS team
10:30am	Break
11:00am	IT Briefing by IT team
11:30am	Introduction to BlackBoard and Timetable by Mr Kannan S, Head of Business Systems
12:00pm	Break and Lunch
02:00pm	Introduction to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) by Pn Atikah Dzulkifli
03:00pm	Meeting the International Students by Mr Magathevan, International Officer and Associate Professor Bruce Howell, Campus Director of International Affairs (CDIA)
03:30pm	Break
04:00pm	Introduction to EduCity and JB City by University representative
05:00pm	End

22^nd SEPTEMBER – DAY 3 – STUDENT LIFE

Learn about student life at the university!

09:00am	Session with Welfare Officer by Ms Evelyn Beh, Student Counsellor
10:00am	Break
10:30am	Introduction to Module Rep by RUMSA Education Officer and RUMSA Secretary
11:00am	Introduction to RUMSA Sports Clubs and Societies by RUMSA
12:00pm	Break and Lunch
02:00pm	Ice-Breaker Session by RUMSA
04:45pm	End

23^rd & 24^th SEPTEMBER – DAY 4-5 – YOUR TEACHING AND LEARNING