International Student Support

Student Support Centre

International Student Support

International Student Support The Student Support Centre at Loughborough University is proud to deliver an International Student Support service to all of our international students. Our staff are highly experienced and knowledgeable on a wide range of issues affecting international students of all nationalities.

They can help you with various issues, including: Visa applications and extensions Police registration Life in the UK

Appointments As well as providing comprehensive information on our website, we also offer face to face appointments with our staff. You can book these by visiting the Student Support Centre on campus or by calling 01509 222058.

‘Having police registration on campus is very convenient and a thoughtful support for students’

International Student Police Registration Welcome Week This week takes place each year before the start of your first term. It is a series of events and activities including information sessions, social activities, sporting activities, and weekend trips to tourist attractions in the UK. These events help you to meet new friends from all over the world who will also be studying at Loughborough. It is also a great chance to be introduced to the University and the UK in general.

As part of the week there are a number of International Student Helpdesks, which have current Loughborough University Students at them to answer all your questions.

Alternative welcome events and activities are organised throughout the year for postgraduate research students to coincide with varying start dates.

For more information about the welcome week and to learn how to book your place, please visit our website:

www.lboro.ac.uk/ studentsupportcentre/iss/ welcomeweek

As part of some international students’ visa conditions, they must register with UK police.

If this applies to you, it should be stated clearly on your current visa.

Normally police registration would take place at your local police station, however to make it easier for you, we arrange for police officers to visit the University campus at the start of your first term here. Dates and times of these visits will be emailed to you personally, at the start of your first term here. Alternatively, all the information will be put on our website.

If you are unsure as to whether you need to register, or want to know more information on how to register please visit our website:

www.lboro.ac.uk/ studentsupportcentre/iss/visa

HOST UK HOST UK is a voluntary organisation which offers international students the opportunity to be guests in the homes of volunteer British families around the UK. It is a great opportunity for you to not only visit different parts of the UK, but also experience British family life first hand. In the past it has given students the opportunity to make new friends and also take part in British culture and holiday celebrations.

You can arrange visits that last for a day, a weekend or several days over the Easter and Christmas holidays.

Find out more information about the scheme and learn how to apply* on our website:

www.lboro.ac.uk/ studentsupportcentre/iss/hostuk

*application process incurs a small cost, please see website above for more details.

‘The family prepared meals for my family and took us to visit interesting places in the surroundings.’

Student E-Newsletters Four times a year we send out an e-newsletter to all international students detailing useful information and updates about what is happening in Loughborough and the UK. It also features details on upcoming events and activities which may be of interest to you. You will automatically receive these emails once you register at the University, but can opt out of them at any time.

Social Events and Activities Working with other support services, we provide a range of social events and activities for international students during the Easter and Christmas holidays. These are a great opportunity to meet new people and explore the UK. In the past, events have included trips to Bradgate Park, the Peak District, Christmas parties and family film afternoons.

Student Advice and Support Service The Student Advice and Support Service offers a free, confidential information and advice service for all students covering housing, finance, legal matters and other issues. We also offer specialist advice for international students, including immigration advice, assistance with visa applications and police registrations, and general help with settling into life in the UK.

English Language Support The English Language Support Service aims to help you develop the English language and study skills to succeed on your academic programme. We offer a range of courses and workshops on English for academic purposes and general English, and can help you improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

For more details please see our website: www.lboro.ac.uk/studentsupportcentre

International Students This brochure gives you an outline of the special advice and services that are available to our international students through the International Student Support service. If you have any questions or would like more information please see our website or contact us using the contact details below.

International Student Support Student Support Centre Angela Marmont Building Loughborough University Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU issupport@lboro.ac.uk www.lboro.ac.uk/studentsupportcentre/iss T: +44 (0)1509 222058 F: +44 (0)1509 223919