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2015

Your Guide

Welcome to LSE and Welcome Week 2015!

You have come to an extraordinary school. LSE is world renowned – for brilliant research, distinguished graduates, extraordinary public events and remarkable diversity. Insiders also know it for lively discussions, stimulating classes, and friendships that last a lifetime.

The LSE student experience is unlike any other. Our campus is located at the heart of one of the world’s greatest cities, walking distance to centres of power, culture, and finance. London is enriched by a remarkable history – both British and global. Learn from all of it.

Above all, learn from each other. You come to LSE from nearly every country in the world and every part of the UK. Take full advantage of the chance your courses give you to study with the top specialists in your field.

This Welcome Guide is intended to help you learn your way around LSE quickly. 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.

Make the most of this week. Ask questions, introduce yourself to lots of people, try new things. 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 find your welcome to LSE to be an enriching and enjoyable experience. And I hope you find your time here of enduring benefit for the rest of your life.

Best wishes,

Professor Craig Calhoun Director

Welcome from the Director

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Prepare for Welcome Week 2Your checklist: before Welcome Week 3Go to early arrivals events 4Learn about equity, diversity and inclusion at LSE 5Participate in the Off Campus Support Scheme 6Your checklist: during Welcome Week 7Register as a student at LSE 8Attend your LSE Welcome Presentation 9-11Explore the Student Services Open House 12-13Go to Welcome Week events 14-18Activate your IT account 19Access IT services and support 20Request student status documentation 21Open a student bank account 22Apply for Council Tax exemptions or discounts 23Choose your courses (undergraduate) 24Choose your courses (postgraduate) 25Register with a doctor 26Order a discounted student travel card 27Navigate the LSE Library 28Learn how to use Library services and facilities 29Join an LSESU club or society 30Identify where to seek immigration advice 31Stay safe in and around LSE 32Your checklist: first few weeks 33Go to post-Welcome Week events 34Get started with LSE Careers 35Make the most of the Language Centre 36Pay your fees and manage your money 37Make use of the Teaching and Learning Centre 38Get to know the Student Wellbeing Service 39Make the most of your Students’ Union 40Explore the eateries on Campus 41Use your LSE ID card for select payments on campus 42Live sustainably at LSE 43Campus map 44-5

Contents

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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 you must attend and lots of fun, optional activities.

How should I plan my time?

You will be invited to events hosted by your academic department, where you will meet other people taking similar courses. There are also events for all students; some are organised centrally by the School and others are organised by the Students’ Union.

The important thing to note is that some of these events are compulsory, such as registration (page 8), the LSE Welcome Presentations (see pages 9-11) 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.

Welcome Week is just the start of your time at LSE, so do not feel like you will miss out if you do not go to every event that you are interested in attending!

Who can I ask for help?

The Student Services Centre (ground floor, Old Building) can help you access a range of support and advice services while you are studying.

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 Immigration Service and the Fees Office.

During Welcome Week, you can also visit the help point located in the John Watkins plaza or speak to one of the roaming student helpers around campus – just look out for their t-shirts with the Welcome Week logo.

Prepare for Welcome Week

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Your checklist: before Welcome WeekHere are some of the most important things you can do to

prepare for your arrival to LSE:

1 Read the arrivals information on the LSE website:

lse.ac.uk/yourFirstWeeks

2 International students should read the information on the

International Student Immigration Service web pages: lse.ac.uk/isis

3 Contact your mentor, if you are an undergraduate or General

Course student NOT living in LSE halls of residence. See page 6 or

visit lse.ac.uk/offCampusSupportScheme

4 Start following @LSE_SSC on Twitter for real time updates

throughout Welcome Week. Let others know what you are up to by

tweeting #LoveLSE.

5 Remember to bring the correct documents for Registration. See

page 8 and visit lse.ac.uk/registration

6 Remember to pack your UCAS/offer letter in order to access LSE

buildings during Welcome Week before you register. Postgraduate

students can also use the temporary library pass printed on page 27

of your welcome pack to access the library.

Arriving early to LSE?

1 Check out the Early Arrivals webpage: lse.ac.uk/earlyArrivals

2 Go to early arrivals events (listed on page 4) to make friends and

get to know LSE.

3 See if you can activate your IT account early. Some students can,

but do not panic if you cannot! You will be able to once Welcome

Week begins. Follow the instructions on page 19.

4 Think about opening a student bank account (page 22). Some

banks will let you open an account using a letter from LSE before

you have registered.

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Go to early arrivals events

Date Time Event Location Further details

Friday 4 September

10-11am Fees Office Presentation

CLM.2.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

Friday 4 September

2.30-3.30pm

Fees Office Presentation

CLM.2.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

Friday 11 September

10-11am Fees Office Presentation

CLM.4.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

Monday 14 September

2 – 3.30pm Living in the UK – a survival guide for international students

TW1.G.01 For event information and to book your place visit: lselivingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk

Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 September, inclusive

Afternoon (various times)

LSE Local History Tours

Outside the Plaza Café, John Watkins Plaza

For event information and to book your place visit: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk

Tuesday 15 September

2-3pm Studying and Surviving at LSE

CLM 3.02 For event information and to book your place visit: studyingandsurvivingatlse.eventbrite.co.uk

Wednesday 16 September

2 – 3.30pm Living in the UK – a survival guide for international students

CLM.3.02 For event information and to book your place visit: lselivingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk

Thursday 17 September

11am-2pm Student Services Open House

See page 12 Find out more about the services available to you at LSE and how to make the most of them.

Thursday 17 September

1-2pm Studying and Surviving at LSE

KSW G.01 For event information and to book your place visit: studyingandsurvivingatlse.eventbrite.co.uk

Friday 18 September

10-11am Fees Office Presentation

CLM.2.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

Friday 18 September

2 – 3.30pm Living in the UK – a survival guide for international students

CLM.3.02 For event information and to book your place visit: lselivingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk

Friday 18 September

2.30- 3.30pm

Fees Office Presentation

CLM.2.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

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Diversity and intercultural inclusion are core values at LSE. We are one of the leading international universities in the world, located in the most cosmopolitan and multicultural city in Europe. Nearly 40 per cent of Londoners are foreign-born. Our students come from 140 countries; 46 per cent of our staff are drawn from countries outside the UK. It is this vitality that makes studying here such a unique and enriching experience. The dynamic mix of diverse people, ideas and ways of seeing the world makes the backbone of LSE’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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 life and a career in the 21st century.

We therefore strive for all our students and staff members to act courageously and openly, with respect for the knowledge and experience 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 reassignment), race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and social and economic background.”

For further advice or information please contact LSE’s Equality and Diversity Team whose mission is to advance a respectful and caring community that cherishes diversity.

Web: lse.ac.uk/equalityAndDiversity Tel: 02071061229 email: Equality.and.Diversity@lse.ac.uk

Learn about equity, diversity and inclusion at LSE

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Some students worry that not living in LSE halls will make it more difficult for them to make friends. Many students live outside of halls and they still have an amazing time.

What is the Off Campus Support Scheme?

The Off Campus Support Scheme allocates mentors to all first year undergraduate students who are not living in an LSE hall of residence. Mentors are fellow undergraduate students who have been trained to share their experiences of LSE and help you settle in to your first year. 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.

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.

What else can I do to settle in?

• Create opportunities to meet new people by joining societies and socialising with classmates.

• Subscribe to LSE social media channels for all the latest news. You can follow @LSE_SSC on twitter for updates from the Student Services Centre and visit lsesu.com for news and events from LSESU. You can find a full list of LSE social media at lse.ac.uk/socialMedia

• Spend your time between classes in LSE’s social areas and green spaces. For more information visit lse.ac.uk/facilitiesGuide

• Make the most of your commute by reading class readings on the bus or train. You might also want to use 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

Participate in the Off Campus Support Scheme

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Your checklist: during Welcome WeekHere are some things that you must do during Welcome Week and others that it is good to tick off your to-do list before classes begin. Compulsory

1 Register for your programme and collect your student ID card. See page 8 and visit lse.ac.uk/registration

2 Attend your compulsory LSE Welcome Presentation. See the schedule on pages 9-11 or at lse.ac.uk/welcomePresentations

3 Find out about events held in your department by visiting lse.ac.uk/welcomeWeekEvents and clicking on the “departments” tab.

Optional

1 Visit the Student Services Open House (pages 12-13).2 Sign up for a club or society at the Freshers Fair (page 30).3 Take a student-led campus tour or book your place on a free local history tour with a professional tour guide (see pages 14-18 or lse.ac.uk/welcomeWeekEvents).

Recommended (can also be completed during your first few weeks)1 Activate your IT account by following the instructions on page 19.2 Update your contact details in LSE for You at least one hour before requesting letters to prove that you are a student. You can request letters from the Student Services Centre to open a bank account or apply for council tax exemption – see pages 22-23.

3 Register with a doctor in London – do not wait until you are unwell! Please see page 26.

4 Pay your tuition fees (see page 37). Contact the Residential Services Office (lse.ac.uk/currentHallResidents) for information about paying for your accommodation.

5 Consider whether ordering a discounted student travel card (page 27) will save you money.

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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.

When and where will I register?

During Welcome Week, registration sessions take place in the Hong Kong Theatre in Clement House. Use the campus map at the back of this guide to locate it. Registration sessions are scheduled by your programme and you are expected to register at your allocated time. Find out when you need to register by visiting lse.ac.uk/registration. Registration can get quite busy and you may need to queue.

Prior to registration

Before coming to registration, 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 to register 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

Register as a student at LSE

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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.

This 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, including valuable information about the wealth of support available to you while studying at LSE.

Check the timetable below for the date and time of your presentation.

Taught Graduate Students (Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street)

Department Date Time

Accounting Monday 21 September 3-4:30pm

Anthropology Tuesday 22 September 3-4:30pm

Economic History Monday 21 September 3-4:30pm

Economics (not including MPA) Tuesday 22 September 1-2:30pm

European Institute Tuesday 22 September 10:30am – 12pm

Finance Monday 21 September 3-4:30pm

Gender Institute Tuesday 22 September 1-2:30pm

Geography and Environment Monday 21 September 3-4:30pm

Government Tuesday 22 September 3-4:30pm

Institute of Public Affairs (including all MPA programmes) Tuesday 22 September 10:30am – 12pm

International Development Tuesday 22 September 10:30am – 12pm

International History Tuesday 22 September 10:30am – 12pm

International Relations Tuesday 22 September 10:30am – 12pm

Law Tuesday 22 September 1-2:30pm

Management Tuesday 22 September 3-4:30pm

Mathematics Tuesday 22 September 3-4:30pm

Media and Communications Monday 21 September 3-4:30pm

Methodology Tuesday 22 September 10:30am – 12pm

Philosophy Monday 21 September 3-4:30pm

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Social Policy Tuesday 22 September 1-2:30pm

Social Psychology Tuesday 22 September 10:30am – 12pm

Sociology (including Cities programme) Tuesday 22 September 1-2:30pm

Statistics Tuesday 22 September 1-2:30pm

Continued: Taught Graduate Students (Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street)

Attend your LSE Welcome Presentation

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General Course students (Old Theatre, Old Building)

Department Date Time

All General Course students (attend this one only)

Tuesday 22 September 3:30 – 5:30pm

Undergraduate students (Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street)

Department Date Time

Accounting Monday 21 September 10:30am – 12pm

Anthropology Monday 21 September 10:30am – 12pm

Economic History Monday 21 September 10:30am – 12pm

Economics Monday 21 September 10:30am – 12pm

Geography and Environment Monday 21 September 10:30am – 12pm

Government Monday 21 September 1-2:30pm

International History Monday 21 September 10:30am – 12pm

International Relations Monday 21 September 10:30am – 12pm

Law Monday 21 September 1-2:30pm

Management Monday 21 September 1-2:30pm

Mathematics Monday 21 September 1-2:30pm

Philosophy Monday 21 September 1-2:30pm

Social Policy Monday 21 September 1-2:30pm

Sociology Monday 21 September 1-2:30pm

Statistics Monday 21 September 1-2:30pm

PhD students (G.01, Tower 1)

Department Date Time

All PhD students Wednesday 23 September 2-4:15pm (a welcome recep-tion will follow)

Please note: though this is unlikely, the dates and times of these presentations are subject to change. Please visit lse.ac.uk/welcomeWeekEvents on the day of your presentation, to check for any updates.

Attend your LSE Welcome Presentation

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Find out more about the services available to you at LSE and how to make the most of them.

Alumni | LSE Careers | Catering | Faith Centre | Estates | Information Management and Technology | Language Centre | Library | Peer Support | Residential Services | Teaching and Learning Centre | LSE Public Events | LSE Learning and Development Group

Location of an LSE Catering outlet

Thursday 17 September, 11am-2pmMonday 21 – Wednesday 23 September, 11am-2pm

The suggested route for the Student Services Open House begins on the New Academic Building Plaza. From here, proceed to 20 Kingsway, the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre and on to the Library, before finishing at the John Watkins Plaza. The event for early arrivals on 17 September will not include the NAB Plaza and will instead begin at 20 Kingsway.

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You could win one of ten £25 Amazon vouchers by exploring the Student Services Open House.

Simply ask a staff member at each of the services you visit to stamp this page. Once you have got a complete set of stamps, tear out this page, fill in your personal details and give it to a member of staff at the Student Services Centre. Winners will be selected at random.

Peer Support*(New Academic Building Plaza)

Residential Services*(New Academic Building Plaza)

Language Centre(20 Kingsway)

Teaching and Learning Centre(20 Kingsway)

Faith Centre(Saw Swee Hock)

LSE Careers(Saw Swee Hock)

Library(Lionel Robbins Building)

LSE Learning and Development Group

(Lionel Robbins Building)

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IMT(John Watkins Plaza)

LSE Public Events(John Watkins Plaza)

Alumni(John Watkins Plaza)

Any LSE Catering outlet(See page 41 for information) NAME: ……………………………………………………….......

LSE STUDENT ID NUMBER: .....................................................

LSE EMAIL ADDRESS: .............................................................

* During the Early Arrival event, Peer Support will not be present and Residential Services will occupy a stall on the John Watkins Plaza

Explore the Student Services Open House

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Go to Welcome Week Events(Monday 21 September)Time Event Location Further details

10-11am Santander Student Banking

NAB.1.04 Find out more about student banking. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

10-11am Fees Office Presentation

TW2.2.04 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance)

11am-2pm Student Services Open House

See page 12 See page 12

11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm,4pm and 4.30pm

“Getting Started” Library briefing sessions

R.01 (Lower ground floor of the library)

Learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.

Afternoon: 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm

LSE Local History Tours

Outside the Plaza Café, John Watkins Plaza

A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking recommended: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk

2.30-3.30pm Fees Office Presentation

CLM.3.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

4-6.30pm Language Centre information followed by an Italian film

NAB.2.14 The film to be screened is Benvenuti al Sud.

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Go to Welcome Week Events(Tuesday 22 September)

Time Event Location Further details

10-11am US Direct Lending Loans

NAB.1.04 Find out about US Direct Lending Loans. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

10-11am Fees Office Presentation

TW2.2.04 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

10.30am-5pm Welcome meeting for disabled students

CLM 2.05 and 2.06

All welcome. Lunch bookings required: call 020 955 7767 or email: disability-dyslexia@lse.ac.uk.

11am-2pm Student Services Open House

See page 12 See page 12

11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm,4pm and 4.30pm

“Getting Started” Library briefing sessions

R.01 (Lower ground floor of the library)

Learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.

Afternoon: 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm

LSE Local History Tours

Outside the Plaza Café, John Watkins Plaza

A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking recommended: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk

2-3.30pm Living in the UK – a survival guide for international students

PAR LG.03 The first part will look at life in the UK and the second part is aimed specifically at Tier 4 visa holders. Booking required: lselivingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk

2.30-3.30pm Fees Office Presentation

CLM.3.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

4-6.30pm Language Centre information followed by a Chinese film

NAB.2.14 The film to be screened is So Young.

6pm 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 23 September)

Time Event Location Further details

10-11am Santander Student Banking

TW2.2.04 Find out more about student banking.*

10-11am Fees Office Presentation

OLD.4.10 Find out more about the Fees Office.*

11am-2pm Student Services Open House

See page 12 See page 12

11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm,4pm and 4.30pm

“Getting Started” Library briefing sessions

R.01 (Lower ground floor of the library)

Learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.

Afternoon: 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm

LSE Local History Tours

Outside the Plaza Café, John Watkins Plaza

A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking recommended: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk

1.30-2.30pm LSE in the 21st Century: diversity and multiculturalism (Undergraduate)

Sheikh Zayed Theatre, NAB

LSE Director Craig Calhoun will introduce LSE’s mission, as one of the leading global social science institutions. Registration required: lse-in-the-21st-century-undergraduate-students.eventbrite.co.uk

2-3pm Studying and Surviving at LSE

PAR LG.03 For event information and to book your place visit: studyingandsurvivingatlse.eventbrite.co.uk

2-4pm Faith Centre Newcomers Tea

The Faith Centre

Find out about the wide range of activities and programmes offered by the LSE Faith Centre to students of all faiths and none.

2.30-3.30pm Fees Office Presentation

CLM.2.02 Find out more about the Fees Office.*

4-6.30pm Language Centre information followed by a German film

NAB.2.14 The film to be screened is Goodbye Lenin.

4.30-5.30pm LSE in the 21st Century: diversity and multiculturalism (Postgraduate)

Sheikh Zayed Theatre, NAB

LSE Director Craig Calhoun will introduce LSE’s mission, as one of the leading global social science institutions. Registration required: lse-in-the-21st-century-postgraduate-students.eventbrite.co.uk

* Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

Go to Welcome Week Events(Thursday 24 September)

Time Event Location Further details

10-11am Fees Office Presentation

OLD.4.10 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

11am-2pm ReLove Fair Sheffield Street Make small donations to acquire preloved things for your room!

11am-3pm LSESU Freshers Fair

Saw Swee Hock Building

Join clubs and societies and meet your Students’ Union officers.

11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm,4pm and 4.30pm

“Getting Started” Library briefing sessions

R.01 (Lower ground floor of the library)

Learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.

Afternoon: 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm

LSE Local History Tours

Outside the Plaza Café, John Watkins Plaza

A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking recommended: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk

1-6pm ReLove Fair Bankside House Hall of Residence

Make small donations to acquire preloved things for your room!

2-3.30pm Living in the UK – a survival guide for international students

PAR LG.03 The first part will look at life in the UK and the second part is aimed specifically at Tier 4 visa holders. Booking required: lselivingintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk

2.30-3.30pm Fees Office Presentation

CLM.4.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

2.30-3.30pm US Direct Lending Loans

OLD.4.10 Find out about US Direct Lending Loans. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

4-6.30pm Language Centre information followed by a Japanese film

NAB.2.06 The film to be screened is Departures.

* Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance17

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Go to Welcome Week Events(Friday 25 September)

Time Event Location Further details

9.30am General Course Coach Tour

Outside Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych

A guided tour through central London taking in the Tower of London, Buck-ingham Palace and more! This event is for General Course students only.

10-11am Fees Office Presentation

CLM.3.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

11am-2pm ReLove Fair Sheffield Street Make small donations to acquire preloved things for your room!

11am-3pm (with a quiet hour from 10.30am)

LSESU Freshers Fair

Saw Swee Hock Building

Join clubs and societies and meet your Students’ Union officers.

11am, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.30pm,4pm and 4.30pm

“Getting Started” Library briefing sessions

R.01 (Lower ground floor of the library)

Learn about the Library, how to use your Library account, where to find key services and how to find further help.

Afternoon: 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm, 4.15pm

LSE Local History Tours

Outside the Plaza Café, John Watkins Plaza

A historical tour of the area surrounding LSE, delivered by a professional tour guide. Booking recommended: lselocalhistorytours.eventbrite.co.uk

Various times: 11am, 11.30am,2pm

ReLove Fair Bankside House Hall of Residence

Make small donations to acquire preloved things for your room!

2.30-3.30pm Fees Office Presentation

CLM.4.02 Find out more about the Fees Office. Booking required: lse.ac.uk/feesAndStudentFinance

4-6.30pm Language Centre information followed by a Portuguese film

NAB.2.06 The film to be screened is Foreign Land.

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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 7 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.

If the activation procedure fails, please visit the IT Help Desk located on the first floor of the Library opposite the lifts.

For information and tips on keeping your IT account secure, visit lse.ac.uk/imt/InfoSec

Activate your IT account

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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. Use a value loader to add funds to your LSE printing account. Find out how to use and pay for printing at lse.ac.uk/imt/printing

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

• see lse.ac.uk/imt/remote for info on using your own device

• send an email to it.helpdesk@lse.ac.uk (taught) or it.servicedesk@lse.ac.uk (postgraduate)

• log a request via the imtcustomerportal.lse.ac.uk

• telephone 020 7955 6728 (24 hours a day)

• visit the IMT webpages: lse.ac.uk/imt

Follow IMT on twitter @lseitnews for status updates and news.

Access IT services and support

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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 Print a Certificate of Registration on LSE for You

This is available via LSE for You one hour after you have registered as a student (see page 8). Log in at lfy.lse.ac.uk

• click “Certification and Documentation” then “Certificate of Registration”

• confirm your address details are correct, then click the print option in your web browser to print the certificate

• take this with your Student ID card to the Student Services Centre, where a member of staff will validate the certificate

These can often, though not exclusively, be used for:

• acquiring council tax exemption or discount (see page 23)

• registering with a doctor (see page 26)

• accessing academic libraries

If you have any problems accessing your Certificate of Registration from LSE for You, report this to registry@lse.ac.uk

2 Collect a Certificate of Registration on letter-headed paper from Student Services

Occasionally, you may need a more formal version of the Certificate of Registration, for example if you are applying for a visa or

to open a bank account (see page 22).

Visit the Student Services Centre and ask a member of staff to produce one for you.

3 Request a customised Confirmation of Student Status letter

Sometimes you might be asked to provide information that is not included on the Certificate of Registration. If this happens, you can request a customised Confirmation of Student Status 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 at least five working days to produce. You will be emailed when your letter is ready.

Request student status documentation

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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 may accept your UCAS offer letter (undergraduate) or a Certificate of Registration stating that you are expected

to register (postgraduate). This letter is typically available from the Student Services Centre from September, as long as you have an unconditional offer and no outstanding admissions documents.

3 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. 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.

4 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 even 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.

Open a student bank account

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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.

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 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. The quickest way to obtain this during Welcome Week is to print your Certificate of Registration from LSE for You (see page 21). Take your printout and student ID card to the Student Services Centre for authorisation.

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.

Apply for Council Tax exemptions or discounts

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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 25 and PhD students should contact the Research Degrees Unit.

You will need to choose all of your courses, including any compulsory ones, in LSE for You. Online course choice will open from 1 September 2015. You will be able to see 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.

How do I choose my courses?

1. Go to lse.ac.uk/courseChoice and click on “new student course choice”. Here, you can find a link to the Programme Regulations which outlines your available course choices and a course guide for each of them.

2. When you have chosen the courses you would like to take, return to the new students course choice webpage and click on “course selection tutorials” to watch a video of the course selection process.

3. Make your course choices online, using LSE for You (lse.ac.uk/lseforyou).

Some departments have “capped” courses, which have a limited number of places and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

4. 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!

5. Classes are allocated by the timetables team centrally. You will be able to view your personal timetable in LSE for You once it has been generated.

You will need to choose your courses by 12 October 2015. For more detailed information, including how to change a course after the deadline or request an alternative class group, see lse.ac.uk/courseChoice

Choose your courses (undergraduate)

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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 24. PhD students should contact the Research Degrees Unit, however MRes students should follow this process.

You will need to choose all of your courses, including any compulsory ones and your dissertation, in LSE for You (lse.ac.uk/lseforyou). Course choice opens for browsing during Welcome Week so that you can get used to the system however you will not be able to make any changes.

The system will open fully from 10am on 25 September 2015 but you will only be able to see the “Graduate Course Choice” option once you have completed your admissions paperwork.

How do I choose my courses?

1. Go to lse.ac.uk/courseChoice and navigate to “course choice for graduate students”. Here, you can find a link to course guides for your available choices. If there is a large number of courses available, check the teaching timetable to avoid a potential timetable clash.

2. Once you have chosen, return to the graduate course choice webpage to read the “guide to course choice” and watch the “LSE for You Graduate Course Choice Tutorial”.

3. Make your course choices using LSE for You.

4. Some departments allocate places to seminars centrally while others permit you to choose using the seminar signup on LFY.

5. You will automatically be given access to course materials on Moodle a few hours after selecting them on LSE for You.

You will need to choose your courses by 12pm Monday 12 October 2015. The system will re-open in Lent Term to allow you to make changes to Lent Term half units.

For more information, including how to change a course past the deadlines, see lse.ac.uk/courseChoice

Choose your courses (postgraduate)

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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. If you are a full-time international student enrolled on a programme lasting six months or more you may be eligible 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/isis/news.

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 and how to access them.

You are typically 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

If you live close to LSE, you may be able to register with St Philips, the on-campus medical centre. See lse.ac.uk/medicalCentre for more information.

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 21)

• proof of your UK address

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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.

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 1/3 on single off-peak pay as you go 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 and 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

Order a discounted student travel card

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LSE Library is the major international library of the social sciences and holds over 108,000 e-journals, hundreds of online resources and over four million printed items. Most of these items are split into two collections to help you obtain what you are looking for:

• The Course Collection is located on the ground floor, holding multiple copies of essential textbooks for your course. It will have most of your required readings.

• The Main Collection is housed across five floors, holding wider items for social research.

Find your way around

Do not be unnerved by the size of the Library – floor plans are available to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Search for them on the LSE website, pick one up in the Library or check the signage outside the lift on each floor

There are two zones for different types of study throughout the Library. These are silent study and group working. There are also individual and group study rooms available which you can book electronically using LSE for You.

“Getting Started” training sessions

Go to one of the Library’s “Getting Started” training sessions during Welcome Week for a short introduction to the Library and its services. There is no need to book, but visit lse.ac.uk/library for start times and more information.

Locate resources on your subject

Subject Guides are useful online introductions to finding resources on your subject. Read the one for your subject at lse.ac.uk/library/subjectGuides

Academic Support Librarians provide subject expertise and personalised information research 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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How do I find books and readings?

Use Library Search (lse.ac.uk/library) to search for books, journal articles, ebooks, databases, theses, newspapers and more. Once you have found what you need, write down its location (eg, “Main Collection HB103 D45”) to help you find it in the Library.

If the item you are looking for is on loan, you can log in to your Library account using your LSE username and password (see page 19) to place a reservation.

Many resources are available electronically off campus. You can also find copies of key readings for some courses through Moodle (moodle.lse.ac.uk).

How do I borrow books?

You can borrow from the majority of the Library’s collection using your LSE ID card and the self-service machines on the ground floor in both the Main Collection and the Course Collection. Visit lse.ac.uk/LSEUsersBorrowing to find out how many books you can borrow.

You can also use your Library account to renew your loans. If you do not return your borrowed items on time, you will be unable to issue any more books to your account until your overdue item is either returned or renewed.

Where can I find assistance?

The Library Companion for Students is located on Moodle and provides a good introduction to developing your research skills and learning to use Library resources.

If you cannot find the answer to your question online, you can ask Library staff for assistance. The Service Counter is open from 9am-7pm, and there is a roaming service available from 12pm-5pm. There is additional support available for users with disabilities or part-time students.

Learn how to use Library services and facilities

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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 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 Freshers’ Fair (Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September) to talk to society members and sign up on the spot

• 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) in 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.

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 Activities Resource Centre to get some advice. You may even be able to start your own club or society!

What sports can I play at LSE?

It does not matter whether you are 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.

Join an LSESU club or society

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The International Student Immigration Service (ISIS) are the only staff at LSE who are qualified to advise you on the student immigration rules. They can provide confidential advice on a number of things, including changes to Home Office rules, correcting mistakes on your visa, immigration options for your dependents and working during your studies.

How can I contact the International Student Immigration Service?

Many questions are answered on the webpages at lse.ac.uk/isis. If you cannot find the answer to your question online, please attend a drop-in session (listed online at lse.ac.uk/isis/adviceFromISIS) or complete the web query form (lse.ac.uk/isis/contactISIS).

How do I collect my Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)?

If you travelled into the UK on a temporary vignette, you will need to collect your BRP within ten days of arriving in London. Take your passport and original decision letter

with you to your designated Post Office in order to do so. It is recommended that you check your decision letter carefully and try to correct any mistakes before you travel to prevent delays. You will need your BRP to be able to register on your programme.

How do I register with the police?

Students of some nationalities will need to register with the police when you arrive in the UK. LSE will send you an email containing information about police registration before Welcome Week – make sure to read this carefully and follow the instructions.

I am studying on a Tier 4 visa. What are my responsibilities?

You are legally obliged to satisfy the Home Office terms and conditions of your immigration permission for the duration of your visa. Search “Tier 4 Student Responsibilities” on the LSE website for more information and contact ISIS directly with any questions.

Identify where to seek immigration advice (for international students)

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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 Remember LSE is an open campus

If you would not leave your laptop unattended on a park bench you should not leave it unattended in the Library, the Garrick, or any other public area in the school!

2 Conceal your valuables

Thieves are on the look-out for valuables, so keep yours out of sight and close to you. While on campus, use LSE’s secure bike storage or think about hiring a locker. Lockers are available to hire in the Library and the basement of the Old Building – read the Facilities Guide to find out more. If someone does try to steal from you, let them have it. Phones and wallets are replaceable, but you are not!

3 Avoid walking alone after dark

Keep to main streets and busy, well-lit areas. Consider using public transport such as night buses and licensed taxis. The TFL journey planner is particularly handy while you are learning your way around London. See: journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk

4 Do not let a crime ruin your night out

Stay with friends and plan your transport to/from events in advance. Be careful when using cash points and never leave your drink unattended.

5 Make a note of emergency contact 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 0207 955 6555, or dial 666 from a campus phone.

For more information on staying safe, please visit lse.ac.uk/campusSafetyTips

Stay safe in and around LSE

Your checklist: first few weeksThere are still plenty of events and activities for you to get involved with once Welcome Week is over. Here are some suggestions of things to do:

1. Go to post-Welcome Week events – see the event calendar on page 34.2. Spend some time getting to know key LSE services and facilities, such as the LSE library (pages 28-29), the Careers Service (page 35), the Language Centre (page 36) and the Teaching and Learning Centre (page 38).

3. If you have not already, activate sQuid on your LSE ID card to make contactless payments in LSE catering outlets. This is especially important if you are expecting an Early Payment Reward for paying your tuition fees early! See page 42 for information or visit lse.ac.uk/students/squid

4. Register to Vote. Visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk to find out about registering at your term-time address. International students: type “UKCISA voting” into a search engine for guidance about the electoral process in the UK.

Information for late arrivals

You are expected to be present on campus during Welcome Week, but you may experience unavoidable circumstances which make you arrive late. Here is what you will need to do to catch up:1. Read the information online at lse.ac.uk/lateArrivals2. Let your academic department know about your situation. Your programme administrator can fill you in on what you have missed and

find a time for you to meet with your Academic Adviser or Supervisor.3. Register as soon as possible and collect your student ID card. Read the registration information on page 8 and visit lse.ac.uk/registration for late registration options.

4. Watch a recording of your LSE Welcome Presentation, which will be uploaded to lse.ac.uk/lateArrivals shortly after Welcome Week.5. Choose your courses by following the instructions on page 24 or 25. You may also want to discuss your choices with your Academic Adviser

or Supervisor.

6. Work your way through the “recommended tasks” on the “During Welcome Week” checklist on page 7.

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Go to post-Welcome Week EventsDate Time Event Location Further details

Wednesday 30 September

11am – 12.30pm

Sustainable LSE: get involved!

CLM. 7.03 Learn more about getting involved in LSE’s sustainability projects and campaigns. Booking required: lsesustainabilitygetinvolved.eventbrite.co.uk.

Wednesday 30 September

2-3.30pm How to study at LSE: an introduction for undergraduate students

NAB.LG.08 An introduction to LSE-style study for new undergraduate students.*

Friday 2 October

11am-12.30pm

How to study at LSE: an introduction for postgraduate students

NAB.LG.08 An introduction to LSE-style study for new MSc students.*

Friday 2 October

3pm General Course Cumberland Lodge Residential Visit

Outside Aldwych House (ALD)

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 7 October

2-3pm How to read for academic work at LSE

NAB.LG.08 For all students, a guide to useful strategies for making your reading effective*

Wednesday 7 October

3.30-4.30pm

Studying and Surviving at LSE

NAB.LG.01 For all students, a guide to staying on top of your studies and looking after yourself at LSE.*

Wednesday 14 October

2-3pm How to write essays at LSE: an introduction for undergraduate students

NAB.LG.08 An introduction to LSE-style essay writing for new undergraduate students.*

Wednesday 14 October

3.30-4.30pm

How to build confidence for academic writing

KSW G.01 For all students, a guide to developing a calm and clear approach to your writing.*

Friday 16 October

12-1.30pm How to write essays at LSE: an introduction for MSc students

NAB.LG.08 An introduction to LSE-style essay writing for new MSc students.*

* Bookings are not essential but will guarantee a place: see lse.ac.uk/tlc/events

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LSE Careers provides comprehensive careers guidance and employment services for students seeking information on a range of employment types. Whether you are looking for graduate roles or internships, experienced hire positions or part-time jobs, LSE Careers are here to help.

You can work with LSE Careers throughout your time at LSE (and up to five years after graduation – coming in September 2015) 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 19).

• find hundreds of full-time and part-time jobs, internships and voluntary positions

• book one-to-one careers discussions

• explore the LSE Careers 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:

• 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 to get involved in, whether you have one hour or two days a week to spare. Visit lse.ac.uk/volunteerCentre to find out more.

Get started with LSE Careers

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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 (EAP) 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)

For more detailed information, including timetables and course-specific advice, visit lse.ac.uk/languages/welcomeWeek

Can I take a language course as part of my degree programme?

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 24-25.

Can I learn a language in my own time?

Any LSE student can sign up for an extra-curricular “MFL certificate course” at a discounted rate.

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.

For more information on how to sign up, visit lse.ac.uk/languages/welcomeWeek

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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 2015.

Lent Term: 28 January 2016.

Summer Term: 28 April 2016.

How can I pay my tuition fees?

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.

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, however you can also order 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).

Who can help me with my LSE scholarship or bursary?

The Financial Support Office (FSO) is responsible for administering School funds and a variety of scholarships, studentships, prizes and awards. 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.

When will I receive payment from Student Finance? (UK Students only)

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.

Pay your fees and manage your money

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LSE’s Teaching and Learning Centre is the place to go for events, resources and advice that will complement your academic learning at LSE.

Reserve a place on a workshop, lecture or special event to make the most of your time at LSE. There are workshops on how to read for academic work, how to write essays at LSE and how to manage your time effectively, among many others. Visit lse.ac.uk/tlc/events to see what is on and book your spot.

Bookmark the LSE Study Toolkit (lse.ac.uk/studyToolKit) and use its short films and expert guidance to develop skills in four key areas identified by students as vital to academic success at LSE – justifying your arguments, studying independently, communicating your ideas, and honing your quantitative skills. Then tackle LSE-style study with confidence!

Get one to one advice from a study adviser. If you have a specific study obstacle you would like to overcome, make an appointment with a specialist qualitative or quantitative study adviser. There are also Royal Literary Fund Fellows who offer guidance on writing style, structure and logical arguments. Come to 20 Kingsway (ground floor) or check out lse.ac.uk/tlc to find out more.

Take opportunities to extend your learning and record the extra-curricular skills and experience you acquire in your Personal

Development Aide Memoire. A completed PDAM will enable you to provide evidence about how you’ve developed skills in areas such as team working and communication, making it a useful reference for job applications, interviews and networking. See lse.ac.uk/apd/PDAM for more information.

Follow the Teaching and Learning Centre on twitter (@LSETLC) or visit lse.ac.uk/tlc for more information about the services, activities and opportunities they provide.

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Make use of the Teaching and Learning Centre

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The LSE Wellbeing Service exists to help you “live well to learn well”. Studying at LSE is immensely rewarding, but it can be stressful. There are a number of specialist services that offer professional advice and support to help you achieve your full potential.

The Student Counselling Service 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 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 Individual Student Support Agreement (ISSA), 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 (2nd floor, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre) provides a space for worship and reflection for those of all faiths and none. The Chaplain is available to talk to students on any religious or pastoral matter. Find more information at lse.ac.uk/faithCentre

Get to know the Student Wellbeing Service

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LSE Students’ union (LSESU) is a charitable organisation that exists solely to represent and improve the experience of its members – LSE students. The Students’ Union provides opportunities for you to get the most out of your time at the School and can help you with just about every area of student life.

How can I make the most of what LSESU has to offer?

Get in touch with your Sabbatical Officers, who are elected to support students and campaign for the issues affecting you. Visit lsesu.com/contact to find out how to get in touch.

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 (see page 30 for details).

Become a member of the LSE Gym and Exercise Studio (see lsesu.com/gym for details).

Contribute to the Media Centre and Media Group, consisting 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

Enjoy refreshments at LSESU’s cafes and bars, or buy official LSE apparel from the SU shop. Every penny spent in SU outlets is reinvested in your student services. Find where everything’s located at lsesu.com/eatDrinkShop

Find out what is going on at The Venue (a social space for live music events, club nights, dance and conferences) by visiting lsesu.com/whatsOn

How can I contact LSESU?

All services offered by the Students’ Union are available on campus and are mostly based in the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, the dedicated student hub at the heart of LSE. You can also contact the Students’ Union online – check out lsesu.com for links to LSESU social media accounts.

Make the most of your Students’ Union

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Explore the eateries on Campus

Key to symbols:

Hot meals

Sandwiches

Snacks

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

Fourth Floor Restaurant Old Building, Houghton Street

Fourth Floor Café Bar Old Building, Houghton Street

LSE Garrick Corner of Houghton Street / Aldwych

The George IV Corner of Portugal Street/ Portsmouth Street

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 lunch

Save money by bringing a packed lunch to eat on campus:

• The Student’s Salon, King’s Chambers (microwave facilities)

• New Academic Building: Lower Ground Lobby, Atrium, 1st and 2nd floor communal areas (excluding the Mezzanine Café), plaza

• 32 Lincoln’s Inn Field basement, ground and lower ground break-out spaces

• Library Escape Area

• Roof terraces (Old Building, New Academic Building)

• Lincoln’s Inn Fields public square (adjacent to campus)

Hot drinks

Alcoholic beverages

Fresh juices/smoothies

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What is sQuid?

sQuid is a system of cashless payment which is linked to your LSE ID card. You can use it pre-pay for food and drinks at any LSE Catering outlets, meaning that you never have to carry cash for your lunch!

How do I use sQuid?

1. Create an account online at squidcard.com/lse

You will need to enter a few personal details, including your sQuid registration number – the 16 digit number on the back of your LSE ID card.

2. Log in to your account to top up your balance, using a credit or debit card, or to view a statement of your transactions.

3. Use your LSE ID card to pay for food and drinks in LSE Catering outlets. Make sure you let the till operator know whether you would like to pay using your squid purse or your loyalty purse.

• The sQuid purse contains any credit that you have added to your account yourself. When you spend money from this purse, you will be eligible for discounts on selected offers and you will be helping charitable causes supported by LSE Catering.

• If you have received a reward for early payment of your tuition fees, this will be stored in your loyalty purse. We

expect the early payment reward to be transferred to students’ accounts no later than Friday 9 October 2015. For more information visit lse.ac.uk/feesOffice and click on “early payment reward and discount”.

For more detailed information about squid, visit lse.ac.uk/students/sQuid.

How can I pay for printing and copying?

LSE Wallet is a separate service that enables you to make online electronic payments for printing, copying and the purchase of course packs. Learn more about this service, see lse.ac.uk/LSEWallet

Use your LSE ID card for select payments on campus

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There are lots of ways you can help incorporate sustainability into your everyday life whilst at LSE.

Get Involved

You can join a Green Impact team in your academic department, 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!

Sort your waste

Here’s how to make sure your recycling is first class:

Be more sustainable in halls and at home

• Switch off lights, laptops, televisions… leaving your gadgets on standby uses a lot of electricity

• Take shorter showers

• Wash your clothes at 30°C

• Use a reusable mug or water bottle. Available to buy on campus!

• Buy gently used items at the ReLove fair. See pages 17-18 for details

Live sustainably at LSE

Cardboard boxesFlatten and leave folded by bins.

Mixed recycling – GREEN (The “default” bin)• Plastic• Metal• Glass• Paper (including

paper cups)• Juice cartons• Drain liquids into

the sink.Rule of thumb: 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.

Non-recyclables – GREY (The “last resort” bin) • Crisp packets and

sweet wrappers• Polystyrene• Gum.

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Campus Map

Accounting OLD (third floor)

Anthropology OLD (sixth floor)

Economic History SAR (sixth floor)

Economics 32L (first floor)

European Institute COW (third floor)

Finance OLD (third floor)

Gender Institute COL (fifth floor)

Geography and Environment STC (fourth floor)

Government CON (third floor)

International Development CON (eighth floor)

International History SAR (first floor)

International Relations CLM (sixth floor)

Institute of Public Affairs SAR (ground floor)

Law NAB (sixth floor)

Management NAB (third and fourth floors)

Mathematics COL (third and fourth floors)

Media and Communications STC (first floor)

Methodology COL (eighth floor)

Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method LAK (ground floor)

Social Policy OLD (second floor)

Social Psychology QUE (3rd floor)

Sociology STC (first floor)

Statistics COL (sixth floor)

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Clement House Aldwych.

Columbia House Aldwych

Connaught House Aldwych

Cowdray House Portugal Street

King’s Chambers Portugal Street

1 Kingsway

20 Kingsway

32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields

44 Lincoln’s Inn Fields (not occupied by LSE)

50 Lincoln’s Inn Fields Portsmouth Street

Lincoln Chambers Portsmouth Street

Lakatos Building Portugal Street

Lionel Robbins Building, Library

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New Academic Building Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Old Building Houghton Street

Parish Hall Sheffield Street

Peacock Theatre Portugal Street

1 Portsmouth Street

Queens House Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Sardinia House Sardinia Street

Saw Swee Hock Student CentreSheffield Street

Sheffield Street

St Clement’s Clare Market

Tower One Clement’s Inn

Tower Two Clement’s Inn

Tower Three Clement’s Inn

Bridge Cycle Hire Station (www.tfl.gov.uk/maps/cycle-hire) Disabled lift

Academic Departments

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30 metres

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TowerTwo

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PLAZA CAFE

STREET

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ST CLEMENT’S

CA

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Grange Court

PEA

SAR

SAW

PeacockTheatre

SardiniaHouse

Saw Swee Hock StudentCentre

PAR

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32L32 Lincoln’s

Inn Fields

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CLARE MARKET

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Lionel RobbinsLibrary

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32 Lincoln’s Inn FieldsPOR

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95 Aldwych Aldwych

Aldwych House Aldwych

Clement House Aldwych.

Columbia House Aldwych

Connaught House Aldwych

Cowdray House Portugal Street

King’s Chambers Portugal Street

1 Kingsway

20 Kingsway

32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields

44 Lincoln’s Inn Fields (not occupied by LSE)

50 Lincoln’s Inn Fields Portsmouth Street

Lincoln Chambers Portsmouth Street

Lakatos Building Portugal Street

Lionel Robbins Building, Library

QUE

95A

ALD

CLM

COL

CON

COW

KGS

1KW

KSW

32L

44L

50L

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LAK

LRB

No entry Roads and Footpaths closed Buildings under construction

New Academic Building Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Old Building Houghton Street

Parish Hall Sheffield Street

Peacock Theatre Portugal Street

1 Portsmouth Street

Queens House Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Sardinia House Sardinia Street

Saw Swee Hock Student CentreSheffield Street

Sheffield Street

St Clement’s Clare Market

Tower One Clement’s Inn

Tower Two Clement’s Inn

Tower Three Clement’s Inn

Bridge Cycle Hire Station (www.tfl.gov.uk/maps/cycle-hire) Disabled lift

This guide is produced by the LSE Student Services Centre. If you have any questions or require the guide in alternative format, please email Welcomeweek@lse.ac.uk or visit us on the ground floor of the Old Building.

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