Welcome and Orientation 2024
Get ready for university life, here's our guide to help you prepare for your first few weeks, meet fellow freshers and find your way around.
Welcome to Durham
We're looking forward to welcoming you from September 2024.
We're looking forward to helping you settle into student life and make the most of your experience.
We encourage you to meet staff and familiarise yourself with your Department, by preparing as much as possible before your course begins.
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Arriving in Durham
Information for International students arriving in Durham
Create your personal Welcome Week planner
Use the Online Planner to create your personalised schedule, simply select: - Your Department - Your College - Your Level of Study (Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research)
The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your Academic department events, but provides lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.
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If you have any queries about any of this information or any aspect of coming to Durham please contact us.