Information for New Postgraduates 2011/12

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Congratulations on gaining a place at Aberystwyth University, we are looking forward to welcoming you for the new academic year. The following pages have been put together to help you settle in and make the most of your experience as a postgraduate at Aberystwyth.

Registration

Your postgraduate study at Aberystwyth begins with Registration and all new full time students are required to attend. The Academic Office oversees Registration and has scheduled dates and times for each Department. Further details can be found on the Postgraduate Registration page. Please note that you must complete the admissions process prior to Registration, if you have not had confirmation that you are ready to register please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office.

Induction

When you were an undergraduate you may have known this as Fresher’s Week or Orientation. Postgraduates also have a week at the beginning of the Semester dedicated to Registration and activities designed to introduce you to the University, your Department and the town of Aberystwyth. The schedule of activities that commence on Monday, 26th September can be found at the Induction Programmes page.

Welcome Week for Postgraduates

For those of you who are new to Aberystwyth, each year at the start of term we hold a Welcome Week for new students. In addition to completing Registration and Induction, Welcome week is an opportunity make new friends, meet new colleagues and to find out what social, sporting and academic support is available to you. We look forward to welcoming you to Aberystwyth University and hope you enjoy your time with us. Download the Welcome Week for Postgraduates now.

International Students

A welcome meeting for all of our new international students will be held between 11am and 1pm on Sunday, 25th September in the Great Hall at the Arts Centre on Penglais Campus.

Aber Card and Email

To make use of the library, computing and media services for Aberystwyth University you need an email account and an Aber Card. You will be able to activate your email and apply for your card prior to arriving at the University. If you have completed the application process you will be emailed instructions on how to do so by Information Services. For more information visit the Aber Card and Email page.

Students’ Union

Events are also run by the Students’ Union (a.k.a. Guild of Students).

Terms and Conditions

All students will be required as a condition of enrolment to abide by and submit to the procedures of the University's Rules, Regulations and Information for Students. These are amended annually and circulated to all students. A copy of the current Rules, Regulations and Information for Students is available on request from the Recruitment and Admissions Office (01970 622021).

More Information for new Postgraduates

Postgraduate Registration Schedule
Postgraduate Induction Activities
Aber Card and Email Information
Accommodation for Postgraduates 
Getting to Aberystwyth
International Students
Sports Centre