Orientation is a busy time with lots of things going on. The information below offers a brief overview for undergraduates regarding what to expect during the Orientation period. For a timeline of events, visit the Orientation Timetable| or the Students' Union| website for a filtered calendar of events.
Registration
Registration is the important compulsory process that will finalize your status as a student on a degree programme at LSE. Assuming you have come prepared with the correct documentation (see the links below for further details), our staff will simply confirm the authenticity of your paperwork and issue you a student identity card|. Although you should plan for long queues, once you are registered, you will officially be a student at LSE! Assuming you have no other scheduled events, the rest of the day is yours.
Need proof that you are a student? If you need documentation that proves that you have registered, you can print copies of your Certificate of registration| approximately one hour after you have registered by logging into LSE for You. Then, bring the printed Certificate of Registration and your new ID card to the Student Services Centre during open hours| to have it signed and stamped by a member of staff. It will then be an official document that can prove that you are a student.
Important Note: Registration should only be attended at your assigned time, which can be found by visiting the links below. Unless you are registering for a pre-sessional course, please do not arrive in London early hoping to register in advance. You will not choose individual courses at Registration. See the Choosing Courses section below for details.
School Orientation Presentation
This welcome presentation given by key LSE staff offers essential information about the School structure, registration and academic life. All students are expected to attend the School Orientation Presentation, which typically lasts no longer than an hour and a half. Visit the links below to learn more.
Students with disabilities are also invited to attend the Orientation Meeting for Disabled Students|.
Departmental Orientation
Your department will also likely hold a separate meeting in order to give you the opportunity to meet your lecturers and fellow students in your department. Visit the Orientation Timetable| for event details. Departmental events usually vary, so please contact your department directly with any questions.
Information sessions for students on a Tier 4 visa
Tier 4 students are strongly advised to attend one of the information session being held by the International Student Immigration Service (ISIS). No need to book in advance! Just turn up at one of the scheduled sessions. Visit Tier 4 Info Sessions| for further details regarding topics, times, dates and locations.
Freshers' Fair
All students who register at LSE automatically become a member| of the LSE Students' Union. Each year, the Freshers' Fair gives incoming students a chance to join the many clubs and societies available at LSE as well as get information on relevant companies and University services all in one place. The Fair will feature booths from each sport and society. Stop by booths that catch your interest to gather further information. Social events are also held during the Freshers' Fair. Keep in mind that you are generally required to sign up for these events, and there may be a small fee to participate.
Check back in July 2012 for dates and details.
Campus Tours
Feeling a little lost? Tours of the LSE campus will be conducted during the Orientation period. Details can be found on the Help Points and campus tours website|.
Choosing Courses
Your department will typically discuss course selections during your Departmental Orientation. See Course Registration |for details.
Important Note: Please keep in mind that the option to select courses will only become available after all of your required admissions documents have been received and processed by the Admissions Office. Late submission of your documentation could result in delays to the course choice process as well.
Student Mentoring Scheme
Settling into your new academic life may initially bring up a number of questions. The LSE Student Mentoring Scheme| pairs all new undergraduate students with a second or third year mentor, sometimes from your same department. Your mentor has been through many of the same experiences when they were a new student and can direct you toward help for most of your problems or queries. Your student mentor will contact you by email in mid-September. Contact studentmentoring@lse.ac.uk| for further details.
Events to consider
There are a number of both administrative and social events going on before, during and after Orientation Week to help you get settled. Visit the Orientation Timetable| and see the Events to Consider section at the bottom for further details.
Drop-in sessions
There are a number of places to go if you have questions. The Advice and Reception team| are available during the Student Services Centre opening times| to answer general questions and to help you find the right place to go for assistance.
For specialist help regarding your fees, financial support, admissions, or for student immigration support, you may consider meeting face-to-face with a member of staff during a scheduled drop-in session|. Some services will offer extended drop-in hours during the Orientation period.