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Welcome to Richmond University
READ ME! Please find the schedule of very important academic and social events for the week listed in these pages.
Social Events
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Ice Cream Social
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Dining
Hall
New Student
Drinks Reception
Time: 5:00pm-
6:00pm
Location:
Reception, Main
Building
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Pub Quiz
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The Lass
O’Richmond Pub
Walking Tour of
Richmond
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Main
Reception
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Movie Night
Time: 8:00pm
Location:
Common Room,
MB
Explore Central
London
Time: 6:45pm
departure by
coach
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Movie Night
Time: 8:00pm
Tour of Kensington
Campus
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Main
Reception
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Discover
Richmond Park
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Main
Reception
Shopping Trip
to Kingston
Time: 1:00pm
departure
Location: Main
Reception
Movie Night
Time: 8:00pm
Hours of Operation for University Services
Library Dining Hall Refresh & Starbucks
Cafes
Computer Labs
Mon-Thurs 8am-9pm
Fri 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 1pm-11pm
Mon-Fri Breakfast 8am-10am
Lunch 11:45am-2pm
Dinner 5pm-7:45pm
Sat Brunch 11:30am-2pm
Sun Brunch 11:30am-2pm
Dinner 5pm-6:45pm
Refresh Mon-Fri
8am-6pm
Starbucks Mon-Fri
10am-6pm
Millichip
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
Tech Lab
Mon-Sun 8am-6am
Tuesday, 6th January Time Activity Location
9:00am-5:00pm Residential and Orientation Check-In
All new students should check-in today. Residential students will move into their
rooms.
Taylor Library: Ground Floor
11:00am and 1:00pm Shopping Trip
Our student leaders will be walking those interested in to the town centre for essential
items to get you settled in to your room!
Main Building: Reception
1:00pm Non-Residential Student Meeting
This meeting is for all new students who will not be living on campus. The Student
Affairs Coordinator will discuss helpful information for this student population.
Main Building: Lycett
2:00pm-2:30pm Campus Tour
Parents and students alike are welcome to join us on a short tour of the campus.
Main Building: Reception
3:30pm-4:30pm myRichmond (on-line)- MANDATORY
This session is your gateway to everything you need online at Richmond, from
accessing your University email account, course schedule, and grades, to booking
that weekend excursion or reserving a room for your new club. Come and meet the
Academic Registry team who will guide you through setting up your Self Service
account and accessing the Portal.
Main Building: Millichip Computer Lab
7:00pm Residence Life Meeting and Safety Session
This meeting is mandatory for all residential students.
Main Building: Dining Hall
Wednesday, 7th January Time Activity Location
9:00am-12:00pm Orientation Check-In for Late Arrivals Taylor Library: Ground Floor
9:30am-10:30am Welcome Meeting for Parents/Guardians with University Administrators
*Tea/Coffee and muffins to be served.
Main Building: Lycett
10:00am-12:00pm Academic Reading & Writing Diagnostic Assessment
All new students, including transfers, must attend this session unless you
have received an email stating that you are exempt. PLEASE BRING A PEN
& PENCIL.
Taylor Library: Classroom 1
10:00am-12:00pm Early Advising for Students Exempt from both Academic Reading & Writing and
Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment
Main Building: Millichip Computer Lab
1:00pm-3:00pm Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment
All new students, including transfers, must attend this session unless you
have received an email stating that you are exempt. PLEASE BRING A PEN
& PENCIL.
Taylor Library: Classroom 1
Thursday, 8th January Time Activity Location
9:00am-10:00am Student Guide to Academic Advising- Preparation for Registration-
MANDATORY
At this session you will receive an introduction to the academic advising
system at Richmond. Phil Deans, Provost, will give a welcome address.
Taylor Library: Lecture Halls 1 & 2
10:00am OR 11:00am
*Please choose the
session that best suits
your schedule.
Library Orientation- MANDATORY
This session will allow you to access library resources. This has been designed to
introduce you to the resources, services and physical layout out of library.
Taylor Library: Café area
12:00pm-1:00pm Pre-Registration: Introduction to My Major
MANDATORY
A faculty member will review the Richmond core, assessments results and
requirements for majors.
*Attendance will be taken at this session.
Major and Location:
American Studies; History; International
Relations; Political Science; Developmental
Studies
Location: Library Classroom 1, Taylor Library
Art, Design & Media; Art History;
Communications; Film Studies; Journalism
Location: Mediterranean Classroom, Main
Building
Business: Finance, Economics, Financial
Economics
Location: Danube Classroom, Main Building
Business: International Business, Fashion
Management and Marketing, Marketing,
Entrepreneurship
Location: Lecture Theatre 1, Taylor Library
Foundation Year
Location: Ganges, Main Building
Psychology
Location: Yang-tse, Main Building
Theatre
Location: Theatre, Main Building
Undeclared
Location: Classroom 3, Red House
2:00pm-3:00pm First Year Seminar Meeting- MANDATORY
This session will introduce you to the FYS course and explain registration
procedures.
Taylor Library: Lecture Hall
3:00pm-4:00pm myRichmond (on-line)- MANDATORY
This session is your gateway to everything you need online at Richmond, from
accessing your University email account, course schedule, and grades, to
booking that weekend excursion or reserving a room for your new club. Come
and meet the Academic Registry team who will guide you through setting up
your Self Service account and accessing the Portal.
Main Building: Millichip Computer Lab
3:30pm-4:00pm Financial Aid Seminar
This session is for students who are receiving any type of financial aid including
academic scholarships.
Main Building: Lycett
4:00pm-4:30pm Student Visa Information Seminar- MANDATORY
This seminar is mandatory for all students studying
Main Building: Lycett
Friday, 9th January Time Activity Location
10:00am-1:00pm Advising and Registration- MANDATORY
See checklist for appointment time and
location. If you have a laptop or ipad that
is already registered onto the Richmond
network, bring this along too.
Main Building: Millichip Computer Lab
2:00pm-5:00pm National Health Service Registration-
MANDATORY
In order to access the UK’s National Health
Service (NHS), you must register in
advance with our local doctor’s office.
Main Building: Mediterranean Room
Please attend around your advisement
schedule.
Saturday, 10th January Time Activity Location
11:30am-2:00pm Brunch Main Building: Dining Hall
1:00pm Explore Richmond Park
Take a walk with us through Europe’s
largest urban park situated almost directly
across the road from the University.
Main Building: Meet in Reception
1:00pm Walking Tour of Kensington Campus Main Building: Meet in Reception
Sunday, 11th January Time Activity Location
11:30am-2:00pm Brunch Main Building: Dining Hall
1:00pm Shopping Trip to Kingston
Kingston is a short bus ride away and is
the answer to all of your shopping needs
with its huge variety of stores and
shopping mall!
Main Building: Reception
5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner Main Building: Dining Hall
8:00pm Movie Night Main Building: Common Room
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