Your Guide
Welcome from the Director Welcome to LSE and the 2016/17 academic year! This is a remarkable School. LSE is where excellence is nurtured and where we strive to provide students with an extraordinary and rewarding learning experience that fosters creativity and unleashes potential. We are renowned for our outstanding research, world-changing graduates, high-profile public events and incredible diversity. All this is made possible by you: the exceptional people who enrich the School with your liveliness, vigorous debate, innovative ideas and long-lasting friendships. I am excited to tell you about LSE’s new developments this year. We are investing £11 million in education and in boosting the student experience. As part of this, we are launching LSE LIFE: a new academic, personal and professional centre housed at the LSE Library and open to all students. Our campus is located in the heart of London, surrounded by a rich culture, dynamic atmosphere, and key government and financial districts. Make the most out of your time here. Take the time to know each other and learn from each other. LSE has a thriving student community with an extraordinary international outlook. You will have the chance to connect with fellow students from more than 160 different countries. Stretch yourself intellectually and take full advantage of working with leading academics in your field. This Welcome Guide is intended to help you find your way around LSE. It includes information on the many events taking place over Welcome Week and beyond, as well as information regarding some of the services available to students at LSE. Student Helpers will be on hand to give you directions and answer questions. There is also plenty of information available on the LSE website at lse.ac.uk/yourFirstWeeks I hope you thoroughly enjoy your first weeks at LSE, and that you find your time here rewarding in many different ways. Best wishes, Professor Julia Black Interim Director
Contents Prepare for Welcome Week Your checklist: before Welcome Week Go to early arrivals events Learn about equity, diversity and inclusion at LSE Participate in the Off Campus Support Scheme Your checklist: during Welcome Week Register as a student and attend your Welcome Presentation Explore the Student Services Showcase Go to Welcome Week events Join an LSESU club or society Familiarise yourself with the LSE Library Know where to get visa advice Request student status documentation Open a student bank account Apply for Council Tax exemptions or discounts Register with a doctor Activate your IT account Access IT services and support Choose your courses: undergraduate and General Course Choose your courses: taught postgraduate (MSc and MRes) Order a discounted student travel card Your checklist: first few weeks Go to post-Welcome Week events Pay a visit to LSE LIFE Get started with LSE Careers Make the most of the Language Centre Pay your fees and manage your money Get to know LSE’s wellbeing services Make the most of your Students’ Union Explore the eateries on Campus Find out how to make payments on and around campus Live sustainably at LSE Take the time to read about campus safety and facilities
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Prepare for Welcome Week What is Welcome Week? Welcome Week is designed to introduce you to LSE and help you meet other students. This guide is packed with information about things you need to do, events that are compulsory to attend and a variety of optional activities. How should I plan my time? You will be invited to events hosted by your academic department, where you will meet other students taking similar programmes. There are also events for all students; some are organised centrally by the School and others by the Students’ Union. Some of these events are compulsory, such as registration and the LSE Welcome Presentations (see pages 8-18) and many departmental events. Aside from this, the majority of events are optional, so take some time in deciding which to attend. Prioritise the events that are most relevant to your interests; whether you want more information about living in London, joining clubs and societies, a head start on developing university-level study skills, or a mixture of them all.
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Welcome Week is just the start of your time at LSE, so don’t feel like you will miss out if you don’t go to every event that you are interested in attending! Who can I ask for help? During Welcome Week, you can visit the Welcome Week Hub (located on the John Watkins Plaza outside the Library) to speak to an experienced LSE student at the Help Point or to take a student-led Campus Tour. There are also Help Points on Houghton Street, inside the Student Services Centre and outside the Towers. Help Points can be your first port of call if you require directions or basic information about life at LSE. All of these places are highlighted in the Welcome Week map at the back of this guide. If your question is more specific, the Student Services Centre (SSC) on the ground floor of the Old Building can help you access a range of support and advice services while you are studying. It is likely to be very busy during the first few weeks of term, so please be prepared to wait a while. The SSC offers general advice about most things, and can point you in the direction of specialist teams including the Financial Support Office, the International Student Visa Advice Team and the Fees Office.
k Your checklist: before Welcome Wee important things you Here are some of the most prepare to arrive at LSE:
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on the LSE website: 1 Read the arrivals information lse.ac.uk/yourFirstWeeks also read the information on the 2 International students should VAT ice Team web pages: lse.ac.uk/IS International Student Visa Adv are an undergraduate or General 3 Contact your mentor, if you or halls of residence. See page 6 Course student NOT living in LSE me che ortS visit lse.ac.uk/offCampusSupp real time and @LSE_SSC on Twitter for 4 Start following @LSEnews Week. updates throughout Welcome . See ect documents for Registration 5 Remember to bring the corr ration page 8 and visit lse.ac.uk/regist r letter in order to access LSE 6 Remember to pack your offe card ek before you get your LSE ID buildings during Welcome We also can you ent stud te tgradua at registration. If you are a pos ss printed in your offer pack to acce s pas ry libra ary por tem the use the library. e Week?
Arriving at LSE before Welcom
page: lse.ac.uk/earlyArrivals
web 1 Check out the Early Arrivals ed 2 Go to early arrivals events (list
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on page 4) to get to know LSE
can, but IT account early. Some students 3 See if you can activate your Week e lcom We e onc will be able to don’t panic if you cannot! You 32. e on pag begins. Follow the instructions e ent bank account (page 29). Som 4 Think about opening a stud ing stat LSE from r lette a g unt usin banks will let you open an acco le from ilab ava ly mal nor are se The . that you are expected to register early September. the Student Services Centre from
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Go to early arrivals events
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Date
Time
Event
Location
Further details
Friday 2, Friday 9, Wednesday 14, Friday 16 September
10.30am2.30pm
Early Arrivals Welcome Week Hub
John Watkins Plaza
Ask a member of the Student Services Centre your questions, take a self-guided tour for new students or pick up a copy of the Welcome Guide.
Friday 2, Friday 9, Wednesday 14, Friday 16 September
10.45am, 12 noon, 1.15pm, 2.30pm
Local History Tours
John Watkins Plaza
An historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking required: lselocalhistorytours. eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 2, Friday 9 September
12.151.15pm
Living Off Campus Presentation
CLM 4.02
Find out how to make the most of your first year at LSE while not living in a hall of residence. Booking required: lselivingoffcampus. eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 2, Friday 9, Friday 16 September
10.30am12 noon
Living in the UK Presentation
CLM 4.02
A guide to living in the UK for international students. Booking required: livingintheuk. eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 2, Friday 9, Friday 16 September
1.302.30pm
Studying and Thriving at LSE
CLM 4.02
A guide to staying on top of your studies and looking after yourself. Booking required: studyingandthrivingatlse. eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 2, Friday 9, Friday 16 September
3-3.45pm
Top Tips for Early Arrivals
CLM 4.02
A set of practical tips for you to make a head start at LSE. No booking required, just turn up.
Friday 9 September
10-11am, 2.303.30pm
Fees Office Presentation
KSW G.01
Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/ feesAndStudentFinance
Wednesday 14 September
11am-2pm
Early Arrivals Showcase
NAB Plaza
Meet some of the key services which will support and enhance your LSE experience.
Friday 16 September
10-11am, 2.303.30pm
Fees Office Presentation
AM: KSW 1.04 PM: OLD 4.10
Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/ feesAndStudentFinance
Learn about equity, diversity and inclusion at LSE With students and staff from over 160 countries around the world, diversity is integral to LSE. The School’s dynamic mix of people and ideas underpins our global reputation for excellence in the social sciences. It is this vitality that makes studying here such a unique and enriching experience. The diversity of people, ideas and ways of seeing the world forms the backbone of LSE’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
of others. As set out in the School’s Ethics Code, “we will treat all people with dignity and respect and ensure that no person will be treated less favourably because of her/his role at the School, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and social and economic background.”
At LSE you will find peers from all over the world who engage with each other in serious dialogue between cultures, nations, races, ethnicities, religions, and personal backgrounds. We do this with mutual respect and open-mindedness, and by valuing the multicultural and diverse community we share. This approach is central to the preparation the School provides students for a life and career in the 21st century.
The School is committed to embedding and mainstreaming equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to enable all members of the School community to achieve their full potential in an environment characterised by equality of respect and opportunity. For further advice or information please contact LSE’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team.
We therefore strive for all our students and staff members to act courageously and openly, with respect for the knowledge and experience
Web: lse.ac.uk/equityDiversityInclusion Tel: 020 7955 7096 email: EDI@lse.ac.uk
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Participate in the Off Campus Support Scheme Some students worry that not living in LSE halls will make it more difficult for them to make friends. Around 600 new first year undergraduate students live outside of halls and they have an equally fulfilling experience.
listed in the Welcome Week events calendar (pages 20-24). Come along for plenty of practically-focussed information about making the most of your first year while not living in LSE halls of residence.
What is the Off Campus Support Scheme?
If you are eligible for the scheme but have not heard from your mentor by mid-September, please email offCampusSupport@lse.ac.uk for assistance.
The Off Campus Support Scheme is a suite of services designed to help all first year undergraduate and General Course students who are not living in an LSE hall of residence settle in to life at LSE. We will allocate you to an experienced mentor, who is a fellow undergraduate student who has been trained to share their experiences of LSE. More often than not, they are also in the same department as you. Your mentor will email you in the first half of September to say hello and arrange a group meeting during Welcome Week. Each mentor is allocated approximately eight mentees, so this meeting is a great way to network with other students who are living off campus. The Off Campus Support Scheme is also on social media. Join our closed Facebook group to connect with off campus students across all departments at facebook.com/ groups/LSEOffCampus. Similarly, you can follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/ LSEOffCampus) for tips curated especially for commuter students. We will also be hosting some Living Off Campus presentations which you can find 6
What else can I do to settle in? • Create opportunities to meet new people by joining societies and socialising with classmates. • Make the most of your commute by reading set texts on the bus or train. Utilise the gaps between classes to get homework done so you can relax when you get home! For more information about the Off Campus Support Scheme visit lse.ac.uk/offCampusSupportScheme
Your checklist: during Welcome Week Compulsory durin
g Welcome Week
1 Register for your programme and colle ct your student ID ca pages 8-18 and visit rd. See lse.ac.uk/registratio n 2 Attend your comp ulsory LSE Welcome Presentation. See the on pages 8-18 or at schedule lse.ac.uk/welcomeP resentations 3 Find out about ev ents held in your de partment by visiting welcomeWeekEve lse.ac.uk/ nts and clicking on the “departments” tab. 4 Update your a) co ntact (term time) ad dress, b) permanent address, c) next of kin (home) information in LSE for You. This must be do at least one hour be ne fore requesting letter s from the Student Centre to prove tha Services t you are a student. Optional during W elcome Week 1 Visit the Student Se
rvices Showcase (pa
ge 19).
2 Sign up for clubs and so
cieties at the LSESU
Welcome Fair (page 25). 3 Take a student-led campus tour or book your place on a free history tour with a pro local fessional tour guide (see pages 20-24 or lse.ac.uk/welcomeW eekEvents). Recommended du ring Welcome Wee k (but can also be during your first fe completed w weeks) 1 Activate your IT ac coun
t by following the ins
tructions on page 32 . 2 Register with a do ctor in London – do n’t wait until you’re make arrangements unwell to . Please see page 31 . 3 Pay your tuition and accommodation fees (see page 42). 4 Consider whether ordering a discounted student travel card will save you money. (page 36)
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Register as a student at LSE and attend your Welcome Presentation What is registration? Registration is one of the first things you will need to do upon arriving at LSE. It is where a member of LSE staff will check your eligibility to study and issue you with your LSE ID card. What are the Welcome Presentations? LSE Welcome Presentations are compulsory for all new students and you should attend the presentation along with other students from your academic department at your level of study. It is your opportunity to learn more about what it is to be a part of the LSE community and our opportunity to welcome you to it. It includes valuable information about the wealth of support available to you while studying at LSE. When and where will these take place? During Welcome Week, registration sessions for undergraduate, General Course and taught masters students take place in Clement House. The Welcome Presentations for undergraduate and taught masters students take place in the Peacock Theatre and for General Course students in the Old Theatre. Use the following pages to find your date and times. Executive and research students will receive separate information. Please ensure you attend at the right time or you may be turned away. The Welcome Presentations will start promptly so ensure you arrive on time. Preparing for registration Before coming to registration at your allocated time (you cannot register early), 8
please make sure that you have submitted all of your admissions documents and completed your Financial Undertaking Form. For further information, please see lse.ac.uk/undergraduateAdmissions or lse.ac.uk/graduateAdmissions What do I need to bring to registration? The documents you will need vary depending on your nationality, visa (if applicable) and level of study. UK students: • a printed copy of your most recent offer letter or statement of confirmation • any outstanding admissions documents • your passport (your driving licence is not sufficient) EEA Students: • a printed copy of your most recent offer letter or statement of confirmation • any outstanding admissions documents • your passport or national identity card (your driving licence is not sufficient) Students from outside the EEA: • a printed copy of your most recent offer letter or statement of confirmation • any outstanding admissions documents • your passport • evidence of your entitlement to study in the UK at LSE – most commonly this is a sticker in your passport or a Biometric Residence Permit. If you have any questions about registration, please visit lse.ac.uk/registration
Taught masters programmes: Programme
Registration
Welcome Presentation
Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Wednesday 21 September Monday 19 September 11.15-11.45am 3-4.30pm
MSc in Accounting and Finance (Surnames A-E)
Wednesday 21 September Monday 19 September 11.15-11.45am 3-4.30pm
MSc in Accounting and Finance (Surnames F-Z)
Wednesday 21 September Monday 19 September 11.45am-12.30pm 3-4.30pm
MSc in Accounting, Organisations and Institutions
Thursday 15 September 2-3pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in African Development
Monday 19 September 3-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
African Leadership Programme
Tuesday 13 September 4-4.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MRes in Anthropology
Monday 19 September 4.15-4.45pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Anthropology and Development
Monday 19 September 3-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Anthropology and Development (Management)
Monday 19 September 3-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Applicable Mathematics
Tuesday 20 September 3.30-4.00pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
CEMS Exchange*
Friday 9 September 11am-12 noon
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in China in Comparative Perspective
Monday 19 September 4.15-4.45pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in City Design and Social Science
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2.30-3.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Comparative Politics
Tuesday 20 September 2.30-3pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Conflict Studies
Tuesday 20 September 3.00-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30 am-12 noon
MSc in Criminal Justice Policy
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.45-4.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Culture and Society
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2.30-3.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Development Management
Monday 19 September 3.30-4.15pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Development Studies
Monday 19 September 2.30-3.00pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Development Studies (Research)
Monday 19 September 3-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
*students on exchanges are welcome to attend their department’s Welcome Presentation but it is not compulsory.
Registration takes place in Clement House and the Welcome Presentations in the Peacock Theatre
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Programme
Registration
Welcome Presentation
MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
Thursday 25 August 12-1pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Economic History
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2-2.30pm 3-4.30pm
MSc in Economic History (Research)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2-2.30pm 3-4.30pm
MSc in Economics (Surnames A-L)
Thursday 25 August 10-11am
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Economics (Surnames M-Z)
Thursday 25 August 11am-12 noon
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Economics (2 Year Programme)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 9-10am 1-2.30pm
MRes in Economics
Thursday 25 August 12-1pm
MRes in Economics (Track 2)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 9-10am 1-2.30pm
MSc in Economics and Management
Thursday 25 August 1-2pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Economics and Philosophy
Thursday 25 August 12-1pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Economy, Risk and Society
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2.30-3.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Empires, Colonialism and Globalisation
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 9-10am 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Environment and Development
Tuesday 20 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Environmental Economics and Climate Change
Tuesday 20 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation
Tuesday 20 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in European Studies (Research)
Tuesday 20 September 9-10am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in European Studies: Ideas, Ideologies and Identities
Tuesday 20 September 9-10am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in European Union Politics
Tuesday 20 September 10-10.30am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Finance (full-time) (Surnames A-L)
Monday 5 September 11am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Finance (full-time) (Surnames M-Z)
Monday 5 September 12-1pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
Registration takes place in Clement House
Programme
Registration
Welcome Presentation
MRes in Finance (Route 1)
Thursday 25 August 12-1pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MRes in Finance (Route 2)
Thursday 15 September 2-3pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Finance and Economics
Monday 22 August 10-11am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Finance and Economics (Research)
Monday 22 August 10-11am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Finance and Private Equity
Monday 5 September 1-2pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Financial Mathematics
Friday 2 September 12-1pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Gender
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 5-5.30pm 1-2.30pm
MSc in Gender (Research)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 5-5.30pm 1-2.30pm
MSc in Gender, Development and Globalisation
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 5-5.30pm 1-2.30pm
MSc in Gender, Media and Culture
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 5-5.30pm 1-2.30pm
MSc in Gender, Policy and Inequalities
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 5-5.30pm 1-2.30pm
MSc in Global Politics (Global Civil Society)
Tuesday 20 September 3-3.30pm
MSc in Global Health
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.45-4.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Global History
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2-2.30pm 3-4.30pm
MSc in Global History (Erasmus Mundus)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2-2.30pm 3-4.30pm
MSc in Global Media and Communications (LSE & Fudan)
Tuesday 20 September 11-11.30am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Global Media and Communications (LSE & USC)
Tuesday 20 September 11-11.30am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Global Politics
Tuesday 20 September 2-2.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Health Policy Planning and Finance
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 1.30-2pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Health, Population and Society
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5pm 10.30am-12 noon
The Welcome Presentations take place in the Peacock Theatre
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
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Programme
Registration
Welcome Presentation
MSc in History of International Relations
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 10-10.45am 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research)
Tuesday 20 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Human Resources and Organisations (Human Resource Management/CIPD)
Tuesday 20 September 10-10.30am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Human Resources and Organisations (IER & HRM)
Tuesday 20 September 10-10.30am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Human Resources and Organisations (Organisational Behaviour)
Tuesday 20 September 10.30-11am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Human Rights
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.15-3.45pm 10.30am-12 noon
IMEX Exhange*
Monday 19 September 11-11.30am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm*
MSc in Inequalities and Social Science
Tuesday 20 September 2-2.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MRes in International Development
Monday 19 September 3-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in International Affairs (LSE & Peking University)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 10.45-11.15am 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in International and World History (LSE & Columbia)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 10.45-11.15am 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Internaltional Development and Humanitarian Emergencies
Monday 19 September 3.30-4.15pm
MSc in International Health Policy
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.45-4.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in International Health Policy (Health Economics)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.45-4.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in International Management
Friday 16 September 12-12.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in International Migration and Public Policy
Tuesday 20 September 3-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in International Political Economy
Monday 19 September 2-2.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in International Political Economy Research
Monday 19 September 2-2.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in International Relations
Monday 19 September 1-2pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in International Relations (Research)
Monday 19 September 2-2.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
*students on exchanges are welcome to attend their department’s Welcome Presentation but it is not compulsory.
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Registration takes place in Clement House
Programme
Registration
Welcome Presentation
MSc in International Relations Theory
Monday 19 September 2-2.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Law and Accounting
Friday 16 September 2.30-3pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Law, Anthropology and Society
Friday 16 September 3.30-4.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
Master of Laws (extended part-time study)
Friday 16 September 3.30-4.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
Master of Laws (Surnames A-L)
Friday 16 September 1.30-2.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
Master of Laws (Surnames M-Z)
Friday 16 September 3.30-4.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Local Economic Development
Tuesday 20 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Management (Surnames A-L)
Friday 2 September 10-11am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Management (Surnames M-Z)
Friday 2 September 11am-12 noon
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Management (Incoming Exchange Students)*
Friday 23 September 11am-12 noon
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm*
MSc in Management and Strategy
Friday 16 September 11.30am-12 noon
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation
Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5.15pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Management Science (Decision Sciences)
Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5.15pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Management Science (Operational Research)
Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5.15pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Management, Organisations and Governance
Tuesday 20 September 10.30-11am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Media and Communications (Media and Communications Governance)
Tuesday 20 September 11-11.30am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Media and Communications
Tuesday 20 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Media and Communications (Data and Society)
Tuesday 20 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Media and Communications (Research)
Tuesday 20 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Media, Communication and Development
Tuesday 20 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
*students on exchanges are welcome to attend their department’s Welcome Presentation but it is not compulsory.
The Welcome Presentations take place in the Peacock Theatre
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Programme
Registration
Welcome Presentation
MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology
Monday 19 September 4.45-5.15pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy
Thursday 22 September 9-9.45am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Philosophy of Science
Thursday 22 September 9-9.45am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Thursday 22 September 9-9.45am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Political Economy of Europe
Tuesday 20 September 9-10am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Political Economy of Late Development
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2.30-3.15pm 3-4.30pm
MRes in Political Science
Tuesday 20 September 3-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Political Science and Political Economy
Tuesday 20 September 2.30-3.00pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Political Sociology
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2.30-3.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Political Theory
Tuesday 20 September 2-2.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Politics and Communication
Tuesday 20 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Population and Development
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.45-4.15pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Psychology of Economic Life
Monday 19 September 4.45-5.15pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
Masters in Public Administration (Surnames A-L)
Monday 12 September 10-11am
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
Masters in Public Administration (Surnames M-Z)
Monday 12 September 11am-12 noon
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Public Administration and Government (LSE & Peking University)
Tuesday 20 September 3-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Public Management and Governance
Tuesday 20 September 10.30-11am
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Public Policy and Administration
Tuesday 20 September 3.30-4pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Quantitative Economic History
Thursday 25 August 1-2pm
Tuesday 20 September 3-4.30pm
MRes in Quantitative Economic History
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 2-2.30pm 3-4.30pm
Registration takes place in Clement House
Programme
Registration
Welcome Presentation
MSc in Real Estate Economics and Finance
Tuesday 20 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Regional and Urban Planning Studies
Tuesday 20 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Regulation
Tuesday 20 September 3.30-4pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Religion in the Contemporary World
Monday 19 September 4.15-4.45pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Risk and Finance
Wednesday 7 September 10-11am
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Risk and Stochastics
Friday 2 September 11.30am-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Social and Cultural Psychology
Monday 19 September 4.45-5.15pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Social and Public Communication
Monday 19 September 4.45-5.15pm
Tuesday 20 September 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Social Anthropology
Monday 19 September 4.15-4.45pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Social Anthropology (Learning and Cognition)
Monday 19 September 4.15-4.45pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Social Anthropology (Research)
Monday 19 September 4.15-4.45pm
Tuesday 20 September 1-2.30pm
MSc in Social Policy (European and Comparative Social Policy)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Social Policy (Research)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Social Policy (Social Policy and Planning)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Social Policy and Development
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Social Policy and Development: Non-Governmental Organisations
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 4.15-5pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Social Research Methods
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 9-10am 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Sociology
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.15-3.45pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Sociology (Contemporary Social Thought)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.15-3.45pm 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Sociology (Research)
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 3.15-3.45pm 10.30am-12 noon
The Welcome Presentations take place in the Peacock Theatre
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Programme
Registration
Welcome Presentation
MSc in Statistics
Wednesday 21 September Monday 19 September 9-10am 3-4.30pm
MSc in Statistics (Financial Statistics)
Wednesday 21 September Monday 19 September 9-10am 3-4.30pm
MSc in Statistics (Research)
Wednesday 21 September Monday 19 September 9-10am 3-4.30pm
MSc in Theory and History of International Relations
Wednesday 21 September Tuesday 20 September 10.45-11.15am 10.30am-12 noon
MSc in Urban Policy (LSE & Sciences Po)
Tuesday 20 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
MSc in Urbanisation and Development
Tuesday 20 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 3-4.30pm
Undergraduate students
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Programme Title
Registration
Welcome Presentation
BA in Anthropology and Law
Thursday 22 September 9-10.15am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BA in Social Anthropology
Thursday 22 September 9.45-10.15am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Accounting and Finance
Thursday 22 September 3.30-4pm
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Actuarial Science
Friday 23 September 9-9.45am
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Business Mathematics and Statistics
Thursday 22 September 5-5.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
Thursday 22 September 10.45-11.30am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Economic History
Friday 23 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Economic History with Economics
Friday 23 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Economics (Surnames A-M)
Thursday 22 September 10.15-10.45am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Economics (Surnames N-Z)
Thursday 22 September 10.45-11.30am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Economics and Economic History
Friday 23 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Economics with Economic History
Thursday 22 September 10.45-11.30am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
Registration takes place in Clement House
Programme Title
Registration
Welcome Presentation
BSc in Environment and Development
Friday 23 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Environmental Policy with Economics
Friday 23 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Finance
Friday 23 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BA in Geography
Friday 23 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Geography with Economics
Friday 23 September 11.30am-12 noon
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Government
Thursday 22 September 2-2.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Government and Economics
Thursday 22 September 2-2.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Government and History
Thursday 22 September 2-2.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BA in History
Friday 23 September 10.30-11am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in International Relations
Thursday 22 September 11.30-12 noon
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in International Relations and History
Friday 23 September 10.30-11am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
LLB in Laws (Surnames A-L)
Thursday 22 September 12-12.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
LLB in Laws (Surnames M-Z)
Thursday 22 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Management (Surnames A-L)
Thursday 22 September 4-4.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Management (Surnames M-Z)
Thursday 22 September 4.30-5pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Mathematics and Economics
Friday 23 September 9.45-10.30am
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Mathematics with Economics
Friday 23 September 9.45-10.30am
Monday 19 September 13.00-14.30
BSc in Philosophy and Economics
Friday 23 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
Friday 23 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Friday 23 September 1.30-2pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
The Welcome Presentations take place in the Peacock Theatre
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Programme Title
Registration
Welcome Presentation
BSc in Politics and International Relations
Thursday 22 September 2.30-3pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Politics and Philosophy
Thursday 22 September 2.30-3pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Social Anthropology
Thursday 22 September 9.45-10.15am
Monday 19 September 10.30am-12 noon
BSc in Social Policy
Thursday 22 September 3-3.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Social Policy and Criminology
Thursday 22 September 3-3.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Social Policy and Economics
Thursday 22 September 3-3.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Social Policy and Sociology
Thursday 22 September 3-3.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Social Policy with Government
Thursday 22 September 3-3.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Sociology
Friday 23 September 10.30-11am
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
BSc in Statistics with Finance
Thursday 22 September 5-5.30pm
Monday 19 September 1-2.30pm
The General Course
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Programme Title
Registration
Welcome Presentation
Erasmus Exchange
Monday 19 September 12-12.30pm
Tuesday 20 September 3.30-5.30pm
The General Course (Surnames A-L)
Monday 19 September 9.30-10.45am
Tuesday 20 September 3.30-5.30pm
The General Course (Surnames M-Z)
Monday 19 September 10.45am-12 noon
Tuesday 20 September 3.30-5.30pm
Registration takes place in Clement House for all students and the Welcome Presentations in the Peacock Theatre (undergraduate) or Old Theatre (Erasmus and General Course)
Explore the Student Services Showcase Every day during Welcome Week different services from across the School will showcase both what they have to offer and how they can support you throughout your time at LSE. • Alumni • Careers • Catering • Faith Centre • Estates • Information Management and Technology • Language Centre • Learning, Technology and Innovation • Library • LSE LIFE • Off Campus Support Scheme • Peer Support • Public Events • Residential Services • Security • Sustainability • Widening Participation Head to the plaza outside the New Academic Building between 11am and 2pm to find out more about the featured services and how to make the most of them. There will be different services on each day, so try your best to visit daily and make sure you don’t miss out! LSE Catering will be there all week with lots of free samples for you to try. A smaller version of this event will also take place on Wednesday 14 September for early arrivals. 19
Go to Welcome Week Events: Monday 19 September
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Time
Event
Location
Further details
10am-4pm
Student-led Campus Tours
Welcome Week Hub (John Watkins Plaza)
Learn your way around LSE while finding out about the past and future of the School. Tours leave every 30 minutes. No booking required.
10-11am
Fees Office Presentation
CLM 7.02
Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance
11am-2pm
Student Services Showcase
NAB Plaza
Meet some of the key services which will support and enhance your LSE experience.
11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm
Library Getting Started Sessions
LSE LIFE, Ground Floor, Library
Attend one of these 30 minute sessions to learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.
12.151.45pm
Living in the UK Presentation
CLM 4.02
A guide to living in the UK for international students. Booking required: livingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk
12.15-1pm
Top Tips for New Students
CLM 3.02
A set of practical tips for you to make a head start at LSE. No booking required, just turn up.
12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm
Local History Tours
Welcome Week Hub, John Watkins Plaza
A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking required: lselocalhistorytours. eventbrite.co.uk
1.30-2.30pm
Studying and Thriving at LSE
CLM 3.02
A guide to staying on top of your studies and looking after yourself. Booking required: studyingandthrivingatlse. eventbrite.co.uk
3-4pm
Living Off Campus Presentation
CLM 3.02
Find out how to make the most of your first year at LSE while not living in a hall of residence. Booking required: lselivingoffcampus.eventbrite.co.uk
4-6.30pm
Introduction to the Language Centre + Film
NAB 1.15
Russian film with English subtitles: Night Watch.
Go to Welcome Week Events: Tuesday 20 September Time
Event
Location
Further details
10am-4pm
Student-led Campus Tours
Welcome Week Hub (John Watkins Plaza)
Learn your way around LSE while finding out about the past and future of the School. Tours leave every 30 minutes.
11am-2pm
Student Services Showcase
NAB Plaza
Meet some of the key services which will support and enhance your LSE experience.
11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm
Library Getting Started Sessions
LSE LIFE, Ground Floor, Library
Attend one of these 30 minute sessions to learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.
12.15-1.15pm
Studying and Thriving at LSE
CLM 3.02
A guide to staying on top of your studies and looking after yourself. Booking required: studyingandthrivingatlse. eventbrite.co.uk
12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm
Local History Tours
Welcome Week Hub, John Watkins Plaza
A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking required: lselocalhistorytours. eventbrite.co.uk
1-1.45pm
Top Tips for New Students
CLM 4.02
A set of practical tips for you to make a head start at LSE. No booking required.
2-4pm
Faith Centre Welcome Tea
SAW 2.01
Meet the Faith Centre team, learn about our wide range of events, programmes and wellbeing provision.
2.30-4pm
Living in the UK Presentation
CLM 4.02
A guide to living in the UK for international students. Booking required: livingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk
2.30-3.30pm
Fees Office Presentation
NAB LG.03
Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance
4-6.30pm
Introduction to the Language Centre + Film
TW2 2.04
Spanish film with English subtitles: Even the Rain (TambiĂŠn la lluvia).
5-7pm
Disability and Wellbeing Service: Welcome Reception
8th floor, New Academic Building
All welcome. Please send any dietary requirements to: disability-dyslexia@lse.ac.uk
6.30pm
General Course Welcome Boat Party
Confirmed by LSE email
A chartered sight-seeing boat takes you down the River Thames, past the City’s most iconic landmarks. This event is for General Course students only.
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Go to Welcome Week Events: Wednesday 21 September
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Time
Event
Location
Further details
9.30-10.30am
Living Off Campus Presentation
CLM 4.02
Find out how to make the most of your first year at LSE while not living in a hall of residence. Booking required: LSELivingOffCampus.eventbrite.co.uk
10am-4pm
Student-led Campus Tours
Welcome Week Hub (John Watkins Plaza)
Learn your way around LSE while finding out about the past and future of the School. Tours leave every 30 minutes. No booking required.
11am-2pm
Student Services Showcase
NAB Plaza
Meet some of the key services which will support and enhance your LSE experience.
11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm
Library Getting Started Sessions
LSE LIFE, Ground Floor, Library
Attend one of these 30 minute sessions to learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.
12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm
Local History Tours
Welcome Week Hub, John Watkins Plaza
A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking required: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk
12.30-1.30pm
Fees Office Presentation
NAB 1.04
Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance
1.30-2.15pm
Top Tips for New Students
CLM 4.02
A set of practical tips for you to make a head start at LSE. No booking required.
2-3.30pm
Living in the UK Presentation
CLM 5.02
A guide to living in the UK for international students. Booking required: livingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk
3-4pm
Studying and Thriving at LSE
CLM 4.02
A guide to staying on top of your studies and looking after yourself. Booking required: studyingandthrivingatlse. eventbrite.co.uk
4-6.30pm
Introduction to the Language Centre + Film
TW2 2.04
Arabic film with English subtitles: Caramel
Go to Welcome Week Events: Thursday 22 September Time
Event
Location
Further details
10am-4pm
Student-led Campus Tours
Welcome Week Hub (John Watkins Plaza)
Learn your way around LSE while finding out about the past and future of the School. Tours leave every 30 minutes. No booking required.
10am-3pm
LSESU Welcome Fair
Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
Enrol in extra-curricular activities, meet new people and bag yourself some great freebies. lsesu.com/welcome-week
10-11am, 2.30-3.30pm
Fees Office Presentations
AM: NAB 1.07 PM: NAB LG.03
Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance
11am-2pm
Student Services Showcase
NAB Plaza
Meet some of the key services which will support and enhance your LSE experience.
11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm
Library Getting Started Sessions
LSE LIFE, Ground Floor, Library
Attend one of these 30 minute sessions to learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.
11.15am12 noon
Top Tips for New Students
CLM 5.02
A set of practical tips for you to make a head start at LSE. No booking required.
12-1pm
US Loan Presentation
TW1 G.01
Find out more about US Direct Lending Loans. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance
12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm
Local History Tours
Welcome Week Hub, John Watkins Plaza
A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking required: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk
4-6.30pm
Introduction to the Language Centre + Film
TW2 2.04
Korean film with English subtitles: Battle Ground 625.
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Go to Welcome Week Event: Friday 23 September
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Time
Event
Location
Further details
9.1510.15am
Studying and Thriving at LSE
CLM 5.02
A guide to staying on top of your studies and looking after yourself. Booking required: studyingandthrivingatlse.eventbrite.co.uk
9.30am
General Course Coach Tour
Outside the Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych
A guided tour through central London taking in the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and more! This event is for General Course students only.
10am-4pm
Student-led Campus Tours
Welcome Week Hub (John Watkins Plaza)
Learn your way around LSE while finding out about the past and future of the School. Tours leave every 30 minutes. No booking required.
10am-3pm
LSESU Welcome Fair
Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
Enrol in extra-curricular activities, meet new people and bag yourself some great freebies. lsesu.com/welcome-week
10-11am, 2.30-3.30pm
Fees Office Presentation
AM: OLD 4.10 PM: PAR 1.02
Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance
10-11.30am
Living in the UK Presentation
CLM 4.02
A guide to living in the UK for international students. Booking required: livingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk
11am-2pm
Student Services Showcase
NAB Plaza
Meet some of the key services which will support and enhance your LSE experience.
11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm
Library Getting Started Sessions
LSE LIFE, Ground Floor, Library
Attend one of these 30 minute sessions to learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.
12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm
Local History Tours
Welcome Week Hub, John Watkins Plaza
A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking required: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk
2.45-3.30pm
Top Tips for New Students
CLM 5.02
A set of practical tips for you to make a head start at LSE. No booking required.
4-5pm
US Loan Presentation
CLM 6.02
Find out more about US Direct Lending Loans. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance
4-6.30pm
Introduction to the Language Centre + Film
TW2 2.04
French film with English subtitles: La Moustache.
Join an LSESU club or society With over 200 student-run clubs and societies on offer, your Students’ Union (LSESU) has an activity for you. Whether you want to play competitive sport, write for the student newspaper (The Beaver) or even learn about bee-keeping, joining one of these groups is a great way to get to know like-minded students, or to try something new. Visit lsesu.com for a full list of clubs and societies. How do I sign up? Joining is really simple and can be done in any of the following ways: • go to the Welcome Fair (Thursday 22 and Friday 23 September) to talk to society members and sign up on the spot
What if I cannot find the activity I am interested in? If there is something you want to do but cannot find, pop into the ARC to get some advice. You may even be able to start your own club or society! What sports can I play at LSE? It doesn’t matter whether you’re an athlete or a beginner – anyone can get involved with sport at LSE. Find out about LSESU’s many recreational, competitive and elite opportunities at lsesu.com/activities/sports.
• sign up online at lsesu.com using your LSE login details, add the relevant membership(s) to your basket and pay at the checkout • visit the “Activities Resource Centre” (ARC) on the first floor of the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre to chat to LSESU staff You can sign up at any point in the year, but the earlier you sign up, the quicker you can get involved! How much does it cost? You can become a member of a Society from £1.50 per year and Athletics Union (AU) sports clubs start from £10 for the first term. 25
Familiarise yourself with the LSE Library The LSE Library holds one of the most important social sciences collections in the world and we have all the material you will need for your studies. Most of the items are split into two collections to help you find what you are looking for: • The Course Collection is located on the first floor, holding multiple copies of essential textbooks for your course. It will have most of your required readings. • The Main Collection is housed across three floors, holding wider items for social sciences research. Get help during Welcome Week Come to one of our “Getting Started” briefing sessions during Welcome Week for a short introduction to the Library and its services. You don’t need to book, but visit lse.ac.uk/library and see pages 20-24 for start times and more information. If you have any questions or need help please speak to a member of staff, email library.enquiries@lse.ac.uk or tweet us @LSELibrary Meet your librarian Academic Support Librarians provide subject expertise and personalised support. They also host workshops to help you identify, find, manage and evaluate the information needed for your studies and research. View the upcoming workshops each week and book a place via lse.ac.uk/libraryTraining
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Locate resources on your subject Use Library Search to find books and other material for your studies via www.librarysearch.lse.ac.uk. Once you have found what you need, write down its location (eg, “Main Collection HB103 D45”) to help you find it in the Library. Subject Guides are useful online introductions to finding resources on your subject. Read the one for your subject at lse.ac.uk/ library/subjectGuides Borrow books Use your LSE ID card and the self-service machines on the ground floor to borrow books. Undergraduates and taught postgraduates can borrow up to 20 books at any one time, research students can borrow up to 40 books. Visit lse.ac.uk/ LSEUsersBorrowing for further information. You can renew your books online by logging into your Library account from the homepage lse.ac.uk/library. If you do not return borrowed books on time, you will be unable to borrow any more until your overdue item is either returned or renewed.
Know where to get visa advice The International Student Visa Advice Team (ISVAT) are the only people at LSE who are trained to advise you on the UK immigration rules. They can provide confidential advice on a number of immigration-related issues. To find out more, visit lse.ac.uk/ISVAT Key tasks for international students (outside of the EEA) during Welcome Week 1. Read the ISVAT Info Sheet about Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) at lse.ac.uk/ISVATInfoSheets before collecting yours from your designated Post Office. Your BRP often is your visa, so be very careful not to lose it. It can be costly and time consuming to replace.
How can I contact ISVAT? Many questions are answered on the webpages at lse.ac.uk/ISVAT. If you cannot find the answer to your question online, please attend a drop-in session (the times are listed online) or complete the web query form. Did you know? ISVAT also coordinate ERASMUS and some of LSE’s other exchange opportunities. Find out more about studying abroad at lse.ac.uk/Erasmus
2. Check the information on your BRP is correct. You should contact ISVAT for advice at the earliest opportunity if you spot any errors. 3. Find out if you need to register with the Police. If you do, it will say on either your entry visa vignette, your BRP or on the Home Office letter that approved your application for leave. Follow the instructions on the appropriate ISVAT Info Sheet (lse.ac.uk/ISVATInfoSheets) if you are from a country which requires you to complete police registration. 4. Review the Home Office terms and conditions of your immigration permission. You are legally obliged to satisfy them for the duration of your studies. Search “Tier 4 Student Responsibilities” on the LSE website for more information. 27
Request student status documentation Sometimes, external bodies will ask you to provide a document which proves that you are a student. There are three ways to go about this, depending on the type of document you require. 1 Collect a Certificate of Registration from the Student Services Centre (SSC) At the SSC we can provide you with certificates of registration which are on headed paper, stamped and signed. They can be used for Council Tax discounts or exemptions (see page 30), opening bank accounts (see page 29), applying for travel visas and other formal purposes. We can prepare these on demand for you – just come during our opening hours (Monday – Friday, 11am-4pm).
1. Log in at lfy.lse.ac.uk
Please bear in mind that the SSC is exceptionally busy during Welcome Week so if you don’t need your certificate straight away, for Council Tax exemption for example, you might want to wait until term has started.
If you have any problems accessing your Certificate of Registration from LSE for You, report this to registry@lse.ac.uk
2 Print an automatically generated Certificate of Registration on LSE for You Once you’ve registered you can print an automatically generated Certificate of Registration using LSE for You. These are ideal for less formal purposes such as gyms, libraries and shops. They’re also usually okay for registering with a doctor. To print your certificate:
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2. Click “Certification and Documentation” then “Certificate of Registration” 3. Confirm your address details are correct, then click the print option in your web browser to print the certificate
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Request a customised Confirmation of Student Status letter
Sometimes you might be asked to provide information that is not included on the standard Certificate of Registration. If this happens, you can request a customised letter from the Registry. Visit lse.ac.uk/registryDocuments to choose the type of document you require and complete the online order form. Depending on the time of year, these letters can take up to five working days to produce.
Open a student bank account British banks have strict regulations, meaning that opening an account can take time and patience, particularly for international students. 1 Visit lse.ac.uk/bankAccounts This page lists names and addresses of bank branches close to LSE and important details regarding the documents they require. 2 Research the best bank account for you You cannot register early, however some banks will allow you to open an account before you register at LSE. Certain banks will accept your UCAS letter if you have one, or a letter stating that you are expected to register. These letters are typically available from the Student Services Centre from September, as long as you have an unconditional offer and no outstanding admissions documents. 3
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Make an appointment
Some branches allow you to drop in at any time to open an account, while others require that you book an appointment. Some will allow you to book an appointment before your arrival in London. Appointments at branches local to LSE fill up quickly, so think about opening your account at a different branch. Once your account is set up, you can usually do business with any branch of your bank. 5
Rate your bank
Share your experiences of opening a student bank account at lse.ac.uk/rateYourBank. This will help us to improve the information we give to new students in the future.
Know which documents you need to open an account
Each bank requires different documentation to open accounts and they are very specific about the format of the documentation they will accept. Usually, you need to obtain a bank letter from the Student Services Centre addressed to the bank you would like to open an account with. Please see the previous page for details. All banks require current address information, so you must update your contact details in LSE for You at least one hour before requesting a bank letter. 29
Apply for Council Tax exemptions or discounts Council Tax is paid to your local authority or “Council� as a contribution toward the running costs of public services in your community. Are students entitled to an exemption or discount? If all the people who live in your home are full-time students, it is likely that the property will qualify for an exemption for the duration of your studies. If you are a full-time student living with one other non-student adult, it may be possible to get a discount. If you live with more than one non-student adult, it is unlikely that the property will be eligible for a discount. For further information and useful links visit lse.ac.uk/students/councilTax or adviceguide.org.uk Do I have to pay Council Tax if I arrive early? If you move into your accommodation before your designated registration date you may be liable for Council Tax up until that point.
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Do international students have to pay? Council Tax rules apply to all students, regardless of nationality. Visit ukcisa.org.uk for more information. How do I apply for an exemption or discount? The process will vary depending on where you live, so check with your local council directly. It is highly likely that you will need proof of your student status, which you can request from the Student Services Centre (see page 28). You do not usually need to do this straight away, so you can avoid the long queues in the Student Services Centre (SSC) by waiting for a couple of weeks. What if I live in halls? Students in LSE-owned halls are automatically exempt from paying Council Tax. If you live in intercollegiate or privately owned halls (eg, Unite, Urbanest) you may need to provide a stamped Certificate of Registration to your hall management team. Please check with your hall reception.
Register with a doctor You have various choices about how to access medical care while at university. You are likely to qualify for National Health Service (NHS) treatment if you are a UK resident or an EU resident with an EHIC card. If you are a full-time international student enrolled on a programme lasting six months or more you may be eligible for NHS treatment once you have paid the immigration health surcharge. For information about how to access the NHS as an international student, see ukcisa.org.uk or lse.ac.uk/ISVAT What medical care is available? If you are unfamiliar with the NHS, you can do an online search for “NHS services explained”. This will provide you with an overview of common services (eg, pharmacies, hospitals, eye care and dental surgeries) and how to access them. You are usually required to register with a local General Practitioner’s (GP) surgery before you can book an appointment. You should register as soon as possible and not wait until you are unwell! How do I register with a GP? 1. Find your local surgery: the NHS typically requires you to select a local GP within your postcode catchment area. Some GP practices will register patients who live outside of their traditional catchment areas for greater convenience. To choose a GP and find their contact details, visit www.nhs.uk
2. Ask if your preferred GP is accepting new patients and find out the procedure for registering at the surgery. 3. Prepare any required documentation. You may need: • proof of your identity (such as your passport or driving licence) • your visa, if applicable • evidence that you are a student (see page 28) • proof of your UK address 31
Activate your IT account You will use your IT account to access your mailbox, campus computers and electronic resources on and off campus. For security reasons you will only be able to activate your IT account once, so please read these instructions carefully! You can then start using your own username/password 15 minutes after following this procedure. Make sure you have your LSE student number to hand before activating your IT account. This number is on all of your LSE correspondence and typically takes the format 201XXXXXX. 1. Go to any public computer in the Library. Press the [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete] keys simultaneously. 2. Read the Conditions of Use message. You will not be able to activate your IT account unless you agree to it. Click OK to go to the Windows Log On screen. 3. Type SELFREG for both the username and password (it is case sensitive) and click the right arrow icon or press [Enter]. 4. Complete the account activation form. 5. You will be asked to choose a password for your network account. Follow the on-screen instructions for creating a valid password. For tips on choosing a strong password, visit lse.ac.uk/password 6. Your username and email address will appear on the screen. You may want to make a note of these details. For security, please do not write down your password. 32
If activation fails, please visit the IT Help Desk located on the first floor of the Library opposite the lifts. Keep your account secure For information and tips on keeping your IT account secure, visit lse.ac.uk/imt/InfoSec
Access IT services and support Information Management and Technology (IMT) are on hand throughout your time at LSE to provide you with services, facilities and training to support your learning and research activities. Where can I find IT facilities on campus? There are over 1,000 student PCs on campus, in the Library and in LSE Halls of Residence, in addition to printers, colour printers, scanners and value loaders. See page 46 or visit lse.ac.uk/imt/printing for details of how to pay for printing. IMT also provides Apple devices, notably the laptop loan service iRoam which features MacBook Airs (available via a vending cabinet) for use in the Library. There is a full overview of where you can find these facilities at lse.ac.uk/imt/campusComputers What support can I get from IMT? There are extensive online IT guides which provide information on all aspects of IT at LSE. Find them at lse.ac.uk/imt/guides You can attend free training workshops on the use of Microsoft products. Book your place by visiting lse.ac.uk/imt/training
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is also available at a reduced cost. For more information visit lse.ac.uk/imt/mos Students with disabilities can receive support for the use of assistive technology, including equipment and software. Visit lse.ac.uk/imt/accessibility for more information. How can I ask for help from IMT? • drop in to the IT Help Desk and the Laptop Surgery (technical assistance for your personally owned laptops and mobile devices) on the first floor of the Library • send an email to it.helpdesk@lse.ac.uk • log a request via the imtcustomerportal.lse.ac.uk • telephone 020 7107 5000 (24 hours a day) • visit the IMT webpages: lse.ac.uk/imt/newstudent and lse.ac.uk/imt Follow IMT on twitter @lseitnews for status updates and news.
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Choose your courses: undergraduate and General Course students course choice webpage and click on “course selection tutorials” to watch a video of the course selection process. 4. Make your course choices online, using LSE for You. 5. Some departments have “capped” courses, which have a limited number of places and are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Your degree programme comprises a number of courses, which we call “units”. You will take courses to the value of four units per year. The course choice process varies for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Postgraduate students should refer to page 35 and PhD students should contact the PhD Academy. How do I choose my courses? 1. You will need to choose all of your courses, including any compulsory ones, in LSE for You. 2. Visit lse.ac.uk/courseChoice and click on “New undergraduate student course choice”. Here you will find instructions on how to make course selections in LSE for You and details about the tools and information to help you make your choice. 3. When you have chosen the courses you would like to take, return to the new 34
6. You will automatically be given access to the materials for your chosen courses on Moodle a few hours after selecting them on LSE for You. When you are ready, visit moodle.lse.ac.uk to begin reading! 7. Classes are allocated by the timetables team centrally. You will be able to view your personal timetable in LSE for You from 23 September 2016 When should I choose my courses? • Online course choice will open from Wednesday 31 August 2016. You can access the “Selection of Courses” option in LSE for You once you have completed all of your admissions paperwork, such as your Financial Undertaking Form or Confirmation of Conditions. • You will need to finalise your course choice before 12 noon on Monday 10 October 2016. How do I find out more? For more detailed information, including how to request an alternative class group, see lse.ac.uk/courseChoice
Choose your courses: taught postgraduate (MSc and MRes) Your programme comprises a number of courses, which we call “units”. The number of courses you take each year is outlined in your programme regulations at lse.ac.uk/calendar The course choice process varies for postgraduate and undergraduate students. Undergraduate students should read page 34. PhD students should contact the PhD Academy however MRes students should follow the process set out on this page. Separate arrangements are in place for executive programmes. How do I choose my courses? 1. You will need to choose all of your courses, including any compulsory ones and your dissertation, in LSE for You. 2. Go to lse.ac.uk/courseChoice and navigate to “Graduate course choice”. Here you will find instructions on how to make your course selections in LSE for You and details about the tools and information to help you make your choice.
6. You will automatically be given access to course materials on Moodle a few hours after selecting them on LSE for You. When should I choose my courses? • Course choice opens for browsing on Monday 19 September so that you can get used to the system, however you will not be able to make any changes. • The system will open fully on Friday 23 September 2016. However, you will only be able to see the “Graduate Course Choice” option once you have completed your admissions paperwork. • You will need to choose your courses by 12 noon Monday 10 October 2016. • The system will re-open in Lent Term to allow you to make changes to Lent Term half units. How do I find out more? For more information, see lse.ac.uk/courseChoice
3. Once you have made your choice, return to the graduate course choice webpage to read the “guide to course choice” and watch the “LSE for You Graduate Course Choice Tutorial”. 4. Make your course choices using LSE for You. 5. Some departments allocate places to seminars centrally while others permit you to choose using the seminar signup on LSE for You. 35
Order a discounted student travel card Student Oyster Photocard Oyster cards are the cheapest way to pay for single fare journeys on London’s underground, buses, DLR and some trains. If you do not travel frequently, your best option might be to purchase a Pay As You Go Oyster card and add credit to it as needed. You can also use your contactless payment card, if you are given one by your bank, to travel in London. If you often use public transport, you might consider purchasing a Student Oyster Photocard to receive a discount on Travelcard and Bus Pass season tickets. You should only apply for a student Oyster card once you have a London address and have fully registered at LSE or your application will be rejected. For more information and to apply for a student Oyster Photocard online visit: lse.ac.uk/students/travelcards Young Persons Railcard If you are aged 16-25 or in full-time education, you are entitled to purchase a Young Person’s Railcard which provides discounted train travel. You should apply online, but mature students may also need to print a copy of their application and bring it to the Student Services Centre to be authorised. Mature students who choose to apply in-person at the train station may also need to bring a passport-sized photograph to the SSC to be validated. You can get your Railcard discount loaded onto your registered Oyster card to save 36
1/3 on single off-peak pay as you go train fares. Simply take your Oyster card and valid Railcard to a London Underground station ticket office. For information and to apply online: 16-25railcard.co.uk Young Persons Coachcard If you are aged 16-26 or in full-time education you might also consider purchasing a Young Persons Coachcard, to receive a discount on travel by National Express coaches throughout the UK. For information and to apply online: nationalexpress.com For information about all your options: lse.ac.uk/students/travelcards
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the events calendar on page 38. 2. Spend some time getting to know key LSE services and fac the LSE library (page ilities, such as 26), LSE LIFE (page 39), LSE Careers (pa the Language Centr ge 40) and e (page 41). 3. If you haven’t alr eady, activate sQuid on your LSE ID card contactless paymen to make ts in LSE catering ou tlets. This is especial if you are expecting ly important an Early Payment Re ward for paying your early! See page 42 tuition fees for information or vis it lse.ac.uk/studen ts/squid 4. Register to Vote. Visit www.aboutm yvote.co.uk to find registering at your ter out about m-time address. Intern ational students: sea “UKCISA voting” on rch line for guidance abou t the electoral proces s in the UK. Information for lat e arrivals You are expected to be present on ca mpus during Welc but you may expe ome Week, rience unavoidable circumstances wh arrive late. Here is ich make you what you will need to do to catch up: 1. Read the informati on online at lse.ac.uk /lateArrivals 2. Let your academ ic department know about your situation. programme adminis Your trator can fill you in on what you have mi confirm the contact ssed and details of your Acad emic Adviser or Supe rvisor. 3. Register as soon as possible and colle ct your student ID ca registration informati rd. Read the on on page 8 and vis it lse.ac.uk/registra late registration optio tion for ns. 4. Watch a recording of your LSE Welcom e Presentation and Welcome Week even other ts which will be uploa ded to lse.ac.uk/la teArrivals 5. Choose your cours es by following the instructions on page and discuss your ch 34 or 35 oices with your Acad emic Adviser or Supe rvisor. 6. Work your way thr ough the recommend ed tasks (which can completed during yo also be ur first few weeks) on the “During Welcom checklist on page 7. e Week”
Go to post-Welcome Week Events Day
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Monday 26, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29, Friday 30 September
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What is LSE LIFE?
LSE LIFE, Ground floor, Library
Discover LSE LIFE, your centre for academic, personal and professional development. Learn more about what’s on offer.
Monday 26 September
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Sustainability: Get Involved
PAR 1.02
Learn more about getting involved in LSE’s sustainability projects and campaigns. Booking required:
lsesustainability2016. eventbrite.co.uk Wednesday 5 October
2-3pm
How to read for academic work
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For all students, a guide to useful strategies for making your reading effective. Booking required:
https://apps.lse.ac.uk/ training-system/ Friday 7 October
3pm
General Course Cumberland Lodge Residential Visit
Outside Aldwych House
A two night stay in an English country house in the relaxed surroundings of Windsor Great Park. This event is for General Course students only.
Wednesday 12 October
2-3pm
How to write essays at LSE: an introduction for undergraduate students
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An introduction to LSE-style essay writing. Booking required:
How to write essays at LSE: an introduction for postgraduate students
NAB. LG.08
Friday 14 October
121.30pm
https://apps.lse.ac.uk/ training-system/ An introduction to LSE-style essay writing. Booking required:
https://apps.lse.ac.uk/ training-system/
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Pay a visit to LSE LIFE LSE LIFE – a centre for all LSE undergraduate and taught master’s students Your time at LSE will be busy. So it’s important that you make the most of it – whether that means discovering your own “best” ways to study, focusing on how you can apply what you are learning, or thinking about where your studies might lead you in the future. Here at LSE LIFE we can help with that! The LSE LIFE team, together with advisers and specialists from Careers, the Library, the Language Centre, and others can offer you: • A space where you can meet students from other courses and departments • One-to-one advice and group workshops where you can get hands-on practice of reading, academic writing, critical thinking, and communication skills • Special events to explore how to make the most of your time at LSE and prepare for the working world Visit LSE LIFE to find out what’s on offer during Welcome Week and for the rest of your time at LSE – no appointment is required. Find us on the ground floor of the Library, Monday to Friday, from 10am to 7pm. Book a place at our events during the first few weeks of the Michaelmas Term. See page 38 for information. You can also visit us at lse.ac.uk/lseLife 39
Get started with LSE Careers LSE Careers provides comprehensive guidance and employment services for students seeking information on a range of employment types: graduate roles, internships, experienced hire positions or part-time jobs. You can work with LSE Careers throughout your time at LSE (and up to five years after graduation) to develop and achieve your career plans. How can I get started? 1. Log into LSE CareerHub (careers.lse.ac.uk) using your LSE username and password (see page 32). • Search hundreds of full-time and part time jobs, internships and voluntary positions • Book one-to-one career discussions • Explore the events calendar, including seminars, careers fairs, panel events and employer presentations • Normally you will be able to log in to CareerHub the day after you register as a student, but sometimes it takes a little longer. If after two days you are unable to access CareerHub, just send an email to careers@lse.ac.uk. 2. Update your CareerHub preferences to receive information relevant to your course and career aspirations. 3. Explore the LSE Careers website (lse.ac.uk/careers) to access: 40
• Information on employment sectors, recruitment processes and career planning • CV, cover letter and application form advice and examples • Information about what graduates of your department have gone on to do • Specialist career and jobs websites including Vault, Interview Stream and Going Global For more information, visit LSE Careers on the 5th Floor of the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre. Can you help me find volunteering opportunities? The LSE Volunteer Centre is part of LSE Careers and can help you find a range of volunteering opportunities, whether you have one hour or two days a week to spare. Visit lse.ac.uk/volunteerCentre to find out more. Entrepreneurship If you are looking to start up your own business or are interested in joining an organisation that promotes entrepreneurship as one of its core values after graduation, LSE Generate (lse.ac.uk/generate) can help. Contact LSE Careers Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm (Thursday 9.30am-8pm) Call: 020 7955 7135 Email: careers@lse.ac.uk Website: lse.ac.uk/careers
Make the most of the Language Centre Whether you are an international student looking for additional support with your English, interested in taking one of our courses as a degree option, or want to learn or improve a language, the Language Centre (ground floor, 20 Kingsway) is here to help. Can you help me with my English language skills? If English is not your first language, the English Insessional Support Programme can offer help and advice throughout your degree. Best of all, it is free! • Attend an English for Academic Purposes information session to find out what support is available to you, depending on your subject area • Register for your “academic cluster” (groups for students from the same academic departments with similar support needs)
Can I learn a language in my own time?
For more detailed information, including timetables and course-specific advice, visit lse.ac.uk/languages/welcomeWeek
Any LSE student can sign up for an extracurricular “MFL certificate course” at a discounted rate.
Can I take a language course as part of my degree programme?
As part of the LSE Language Policy, if you are a UK-EU undergraduate and you do not have a foreign language at GCSE Grade C (or equivalent), you are eligible to take an MFL certificate course for free! Just declare this when you sign up.
You may be eligible to take a language, literature or linguistics option as part of your degree programme. More information is available at lse.ac.uk/languages Sign up by following the LSE for You course choice instructions on pages 34-35.
For more information on how to sign up, visit lse.ac.uk/languages/welcomeWeek
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Pay your fees and manage your money How can I pay my accommodation fees? You pay for your LSE-owned accommodation separately from your tuition fees. Visit lse.ac.uk/currentHallResidents to find out how. What if I need a document concerning my tuition fees? You can view your tuition fees on LSE for You once you have registered, and you can also request confirmation of payment and other documents online from the Fees Office. Submit any forms that require LSE confirmation of your tuition fees into the Fees drop box in the Student Services Centre. Let the Fees Office know exactly what you require by completing a cover letter (found beside the drop box). When do I need to pay my tuition fees? If you have not paid your tuition fees in full before or at registration you will be placed on a termly payment plan. You are expected to pay one third of your fees by each payment date, as follows: Michaelmas Term: 28 October 2016 Lent Term: 28 January 2017 Summer Term: 28 April 2017
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Who can help me with my LSE scholarship or bursary? The Financial Support Office (FSO) is responsible for administering a variety of scholarships, bursaries, studentships and funds for current students. Cheques will be available to collect during SSC opening hours, but you should visit lse.ac.uk/financialSupport to contact the FSO with any questions.
How can I pay my tuition fees?
When will I receive payment from Student Finance? (UK Students only)
There are a number of ways to pay, please see lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance for full details. Unfortunately you cannot pay in person at the Student Services Centre.
Providing you have returned your declaration form, Student Finance will usually make your maintenance payment 2-3 working days after you register at LSE. Your tuition fee loan will be paid directly to LSE.
Get to know LSE’s wellbeing services The Student Wellbeing Service (SWS) The Student Wellbeing Service brings together two key student facing services in the Disability and Wellbeing Service (DWS) and Student Counselling Service (SCS), and aims to provide a single integrated approach to help and assist students. SWS also leads a wider initiative to improve student wellbeing across the School. The Student Counselling Service (SCS) provides a professional, free and confidential service to help with any problems that you may be experiencing. You can speak to them about academic stresses, as well as personal and emotional difficulties.Visit lse.ac.uk/counselling to book an individual appointment with a counsellor, or find out about groups and workshops. You can also drop by the reception office at KSW 5.07 (5th floor, 20 Kingsway) to make an appointment. The Disability and Wellbeing Service (DWS) is the first point of contact for students with disabilities, long term medical and mental health conditions, and Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia. DWS can help you create an LSE Inclusion Plan (IP), which is a way of putting in place agreed “reasonable adjustments” to support your studies. Visit lse.ac.uk/disability to find out more, or call in to the office at OLD G.23 (Ground floor, Old Building). The Peer Support Scheme gives you the opportunity to talk to fellow students about anything that is worrying you. Peer Supporters are trained to offer confidential emotional support, help and reassurance.
This support is available to students both in halls and on campus. Find out about the scheme and arrange a chat with a Peer Supporter at lse.ac.uk/peerSupport The Faith Centre The Faith Centre is open to students of all faiths and none, and is a space for prayer, worship and quiet reflection, as well as for programmes promoting interreligious understanding. The Chaplain is available to talk to students on any religious or pastoral matter. Find more information at lse.ac.uk/faithCentre 43
Make the most of your Students’ Union All LSE students can… Enjoy refreshments at LSESU’s cafes and bars, or buy official LSE apparel and stationery from the SU shop. Every penny spent in Students’ Union outlets is reinvested in student activities. Find where everything’s located at lsesu.com/eatDrinkShop
LSE Students’ Union (LSESU) is a charity that exists solely to represent and improve the experience of its members – LSE students. The Students’ Union provides opportunities and support to each student so that they can make the most of their time at LSE. How can I contact LSESU? All services offered by the Students’ Union are available on campus and are located in the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, the dedicated student hub at the heart of LSE. You can also get in touch via the LSESU Facebook page, Twitter account and website – just search for LSESU. The most useful contact for any LSE student is the relevant Sabbatical Officer. A Sabbatical Officer is an LSE student who has been elected by students to represent and support them throughout their studies. There are four full-time Officers who run LSESU and campaign in different areas to improve student life at the School and at a national level. Visit lsesu.com/contact to get in touch with the relevant Officer and share an idea. 44
Make an appointment with the Advice Service, which offers free, confidential advice on academic and housing issues. Visit lsesu.com/advice for information. Join a student-led society or sports club to learn new skills and get to know new people – see page 25 for details. Join the LSESU Gym to access Olympicstandard fitness equipment and personal training advice. Visit lsesu.com/gym to become a member. Contribute to the student-run Media Centre and Media Group, which is made up of The Beaver, the weekly student newspaper, PuLSE Radio, LooSE TV, and the Clare Market Review. Find out more about the media group at lsesu.com/activities/societies Find out what’s happening in The Venue, LSESU’s social space for live music events, club nights, dance and conferences. lsesu.com/WhatsOn Access discounts for goods and services across the UK using the NUS Extra card – save money on clothes, food, music, restaurant bills, and even public transport.
Explore the eateries on Campus Key to symbols: Hot meals Sandwiches Snacks
Hot drinks Alcoholic beverages Fresh juices/ smoothies
The Bean Counter 32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields Café 54 Ground Floor, New Academic building The Daily Grind Reception area, Tower 1 and 2 The Denning Learning Café First Floor, Saw Swee Hock
Mezzanine Café Mezzanine Floor, New Academic Building The Plaza Café John Watkins Plaza (outside the Library) The Three Tuns Ground Floor, Saw Swee Hock
The Weston Café and Roof Terrace Sixth Floor, Saw Swee Hock
Top tip – bring your own food You can bring your own food to eat at the following locations: • The Student’s Salon, King’s Chambers (microwave facilities)
Fourth Floor Restaurant Old Building, Houghton Street
• New Academic Building: Lower Ground Lobby; Atrium; 1st and 2nd floor communal areas (excluding the Mezzanine Café); plaza
Fourth Floor Café Bar Old Building, Houghton Street
• 32 Lincoln’s Inn Field basement; ground and lower ground break-out spaces • Library Escape Area
LSE Garrick Corner of Houghton Street / Aldwych The George IV Corner of Portugal / Portsmouth Street
• Roof terraces (Old Building, New Academic Building) • Lincoln’s Inn Fields public square (adjacent to campus)
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Find out how to make payments on and around campus Using sQuid on your LSE Card to pay for food and drink sQuid is a cashless payment system embedded into your LSE card. You can use it to pay for food and drinks at LSE Catering outlets. To use sQuid: 1. Create an account at squidcard.com/ lse You’ll need to enter the 16 digit number on the back of your LSE card. 2. Log in to your account to top up your balance using a credit or debit card. 3. Use your LSE card to pay in LSE Catering outlets. Make sure to mention whether you would like to pay using your sQuid or loyalty purse. For more information visit lse.ac.uk/students/sQuid If you have received a tuition fee Early Payment Reward, this will be credited to your loyalty purse by 7 October 2016. For more information about Early Payment Rewards visit lse.ac.uk/feesOffice Paying for printing, copying and course packs with LSE Wallet You can pay for printing, copying and course packs using LSE Wallet. You make an online payment to the wallet and then move the funds into your printing account (once moved, money in your printing account can’t be refunded). To learn more visit lse.ac.uk/LSEWallet
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You can also add money to your printing account using cash in one of the value loaders in the library. Paying for events and services with the LSE Online Store The LSE Online Store can be used to purchase certain products, book events (including reserving places at free events) and pay administrative or application fees. You’ll need to set up a separate Online Store account to use this service. For more information visit eshop.lse.ac.uk Paying tuition and accommodation fees Please see page 42 for information on how to pay your fees. Payments for Public Transport in London The best way to pay for public transport in London is with an Oyster or contactless credit/debit card. Buses do not take cash and very few underground stations have staffed ticket offices. Most taxis usually only take cash, however some will accept credit/debit cards for a small fee. Other payments around London and the UK Most retail and catering outlets accept cash or card payments. Cheques are rarely accepted. There are lots of cash machines (ATMs) around London. The ones in banks are free to use (even if it’s not your bank) but others might charge you to withdraw money.
Live sustainably at LSE Improve your environmental impact in halls and at home
There are lots of ways you can help incorporate sustainability into your everyday life whilst at LSE.
• Switch off lights, laptops, and televisions. Leaving your gadgets on standby uses a lot of electricity
Get Involved You can volunteer as a Green Impact project assistant, get your hands dirty on a roof garden, join the Student Switch Off energy-saving campaign in Halls and apply for funding for your own project through the Sustainable Projects Fund. Visit lse.ac.uk/sustainableLSE for information about how to get involved with these projects and many more!
• Boil only as much water as you need in the kettle • Sort your waste correctly into the bins provided, to recycle as much as possible • Use a reusable mug or water bottle. Available to buy on campus! Sort your waste Here’s how to make sure your recycling is first class:
Mixed recycling – GREEN (The “default” bin) • Plastic • Metal • Glass • Paper (including paper cups) • Juice cartons • Drain liquids into the sink If you can tip your food container upside down and nothing falls out, it’s clean enough for the recycling bin.
Paper – BLUE • All paper • Envelopes • Thin card
Compost – BROWN • All food: – Teabags and coffee grounds – Fruit and veg – Meat • Soiled tissue paper • Wooden stirrers
Cardboard boxes Flatten and leave folded by bins.
Non-recyclables – GREY (The “last resort” bin) • Crisp packets and • Polystyrene sweet wrappers • Gum
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Take the time to read about campus safety and facilities By international standards, London and the UK are very safe places to live. There are still a number of things you can do to ensure that you remain as safe as possible. 1
Keep your LSE ID card safe
You will be given an LSE ID card as part of the registration process, which you can use to make payments across campus (see page 46) and to access the library and other campus buildings. It is important that you keep this card safe. If you lose your card, you can report it to the Student Services Centre (SSC) and order a replacement at lse.ac.uk/studentIDCards. You should never let anyone else use your student ID card.
and other facilities in order to familiarise yourself with campus. 4
Save important telephone numbers
If you see anything suspicious or are the victim of a crime, please contact the police by phoning 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency). If you experience an emergency on campus, you can also call LSE Security on 020 7955 6555, or dial 666 from a campus phone.
2 Read the LSE Security “Staying Safe” guide Pick up a copy of the Staying Safe guide (available throughout campus) to find out how you can stay safe while at LSE and around London. Find out about the secure bike storage in the basement of the Towers and the New Academic Building; secure laptop storage in the Old Building; free DNA laptop marking; lockers in the Old Building and Saw Swee Hock Student Centre; and general safety information. 3
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Building Abbreviations 95A 95 Aldwych, Aldwych CBR Centre Building Redevelopment (2015-2019) ALD Aldwych House, Aldwych CLM Clement House, Aldwych COL Columbia House, Aldwych CON Connaught House, Aldwych COW Cowdray House, Portugal Street KGS King’s Chambers, Portugal Street 1KW 1 Kingsway KSW 20 Kingsway LAK Lakatos Building, Portugal Street LCH Lincoln Chambers, Portsmouth Street 5LF 5 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 32L 32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 44L 44 Lincoln’s Inn Fields (2017-2020)
LRB Lionel Robbins Building, Library and LSE Research Lab NAB New Academic Building, Lincoln’s Inn Fields OLD Old Building, Houghton Street PAR Parish Hall, Sheffield Street PEA Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street POR 1 Portsmouth Street QUE Queens House, Lincoln’s Inn Fields SAR Sardinia House, Dentist, Sardinia Street SAW Saw Swee Hock Student Centre SHF Sheffield Street STC St Clement’s, Clare Market TW1 Tower One, Clement’s Inn TW2 Tower Two, Clement’s Inn TW3 Tower Three, Clement’s Inn
50L 50 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Key Welcome Week Locations • Campus Tours – Welcome Week Hub (John Watkins Plaza)
• Help Point – Welcome Week Hub (John Watkins Plaza)
• LSESU Welcome Fair (Saw Swee Hock Student Centre)
• Studying and Thriving presentation (Clement House)
• Help Point – Clements Inn (outside Tower 1)
• Top Tips presentation (Clement House)
• Help Point – Student Services Centre
• Registration (Clement House)
(Old Building)
• Living in the UK presentation (Clement House)
• Living Off Campus presentation (Clement House)
• Local History Tours – Welcome Week Hub (John Watkins Plaza)
• Student Services Centre (Old Building) • Student Services Showcase (New Academic Building Plaza)
• Welcome Presentations – Undergraduate and Taught Masters (Peacock Theatre)
• Welcome Presentation – General Course (Old Theatre, Old Building)
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DisabledGo have produced detailed access guides to the LSE campus and residences and route maps between key locations. These are available at lse.ac.uk/DisabledGo This guide is produced by the LSE Student Services Centre. If you have any LSE buildings or require No access the LSE guide redevelopment sites questions in an alternative format, please email welcomeweek@lse.ac.uk or visit us on the ground floor of the Old Building. 95A 95 Aldwych, Aldwych
1KW 1 Kingsway
CBR Centre Building Redevelopment (2015-2019)
KSW 20 Kingsway
ALD Aldwych House, Aldwych
LAK Lakatos Building, Portugal Street
LRB Lionel Robbins Building, Library and LSE Research Lab
SAR Sardinia House, Dentist, Sardinia Street
NAB New Academic Building, Lincoln’s Inn Fields
SAW Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
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