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WELCOME GUIDE 2015

Contents
Welcome from the Vice Chancellor

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Welcome from the President of Keele
Students’ Union and President of the Keele
Postgraduate Association

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Welcome to Keele

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Welcome Programme for
International Students
What is the programme?
Who can help you?
Your Main Activities
Keele SU and the KPA
Registration with the Health Centre

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Preparing to Leave Home
Your Visa
Your Visa Application
Your Finances
Your Work Plans

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Arriving in the UK
Packing your Bag
Immigration Information
Police Registration
Health and Safety and Insurance

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Getting to Keele
Meet and Greet Airport Collection
Making your own way to Keele?
Health and Safety When Travelling
Immigration Information

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Services at Keele
Connecting to Wifi
Getting to know the Library
Travel and Transport
Student Post
Council Tax
Child Care on Campus
Student Support, Wellbeing and Advice
Disability and Dyslexia Support
Halls Life
Living Off Campus
Faith at Keele
Counselling and Mental Health Support
ASK (Advice and Support at Keele)
Students Supporting Students

Things to do before you come to Keele
Getting Connected
Arranging your Accommodation
Completing the pre-enrolment process

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Checklists
Thing to Do before to come to Keele
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Hand luguage checklist
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The Keele Campus

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