New Student Orientation for Undergraduates & Study Abroads, Fall 2026

Joining us this September as a new student for the term or for a full degree programme? We look forward to welcoming you to London!

This calendar is subject to change as we plan through the summer.
Monday, 31 August 2026 UK BANK HOLIDAY, campus is closed

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 Residential Move in for all students living at Stay Club North Acton (airport pickup service from London Heathrow)
Speedmating at the Stay Club

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 Document checks, Life in London Session, Study Abroad Meetings, IT Support
Wicked, the West End Musical

Thursday, 3 September 2026 Visa Sessions, Meet your Major Sessions, Faculty Lunch, Intro to Liberal Arts, Student Finance Support
London Big Bus Tour

Friday, 4 September 2026 Course Registration, Student Government Welcome
Tour of the Emirates Stadium (Arsenal FC)

Saturday, 5 September 2026
Buckingham Palace Tour

Sunday, 6th September 2026
Thames River Cruise

We will be releasing tickets to our orientation events about 2 weeks before you arrive. Please stay tuned!

Before arrival, please complete the following tasks to make your orientation week as smooth as it can be!

Log on to your University email and change your password (instructions have been sent to your private email)
Log on to Blackboard (using your new credentials) and work through our orientation course
Log on to the Rio Student portal and complete our Health Questionnaire and update your personal details. You can also apply for housing on the portal if you haven’t done this already
Upload a photo for your student ID
If you are an international student staying with us for 2 terms or more, upload the share code of your e-visa HERE. If you are a study abroad student staying only one term, don’t forget to apply for your ETA
If you are staying with us at Stay Club North Acton, book your Airport Collection for 1 September
Join our summer webinar series or catch up on Youtube if you missed them