New Students
induction
Induction – You can find the induction schedule below. for new students is a comprehensive orientation process designed to help them transition smoothly into their new educational environment. Includes a variety of activities, resources, and support services aimed at familiarizing students with the institution, its culture, and the academic and social opportunities available.
Monday 3rd February 2024 – Friday 7th February 2025
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is correct at the time of publication; there may be instances, however, where last minute changes must be made.
USEFUL LINKS
DMU Welcome – student FAQS: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/new-starters/index.aspx
ASK BAL – This is where you can find lots of useful faculty information and links to forms and services within the university.
Link: ASK BAL De Montfort University – ASK BAL De Montfort University (dmu.ac.uk)
IT Welcome Induction Hub
All the support information and videos introducing you to the key software and systems you will need at DMU: MyDMU, MS Teams, DMU Replay, Turnitin, MS365 Office and accessing software.
Link: Digital Skills & IT Support
The Learning Zone is where you will find learning material as well as a variety of useful faculty information.
Monday 3rd February 2025
No time allocated – information is pre-recorded
School and Programme Welcome – Undergraduate Students only
A group meeting with all the students in your programme community and programme leader. A chance to receive essential information about support in the faculty and your learning.
Location: Online
Link: Home – Your DMU Welcome – LibGuides at De Montfort University
Tuesday 4th February 2025
Time: 10.00am – 11am
Meet the International Student Lecturers – International students only
Join this session to discover how the International Student Lecturers can support you during your study experience here in BAL. You will learn about the different types of academic and pastoral support available to you from the team, in addition to the wider support services across the university. There will also be an opportunity for questions.
Location: HU0.10
Wednesday 5th February 2025
Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm
International Orientation
Staff will present from Visa Advice, International Student Support, Income and Faculty Student Advice Centre. The session will include information on – Faculty Support, opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, how to use the National Health Service (NHS), Your visa responsibilities, working in the UK, Safety and security, settling in, and how to deal with culture shock. Sources of support at DMU and Fees
Location: HU0.10
Thursday 6h February 2025
Time: 10.00am – 10.45am
Careers Team Welcome – Postgraduate students only
A talk from the Careers team to introduce you to the fantastic services that are available to you throughout your university experience. Learn about the various events, activities and support that you will have at your disposal and how we can support you in your journey into your future career.
Location: HU3.05
Time:
11.00am – 1.00pm
11.00am – 1.00pm
11.00am – 1.00pm
11.00am – 1.00pm
11.00am – 1.00pm
Programme welcome (see details below)
A group meeting with all the students in your programme community and programme leader and personal tutor. A chance to receive essential information about support in the faculty and your learning.
N10079 and N10075 – Global MBA with Bernadette Mandawa-Bray
N12080 – International Business Management with Masoud Keimasi
N50078 – Marketing Managment with David Gordon
N21377 – Project Management with Ayham Jaaron
N1N241 – Business Management with Nurdilek Dalziel
Undegraduae Students Only
You will have a talk from the Careers and Placements team during the Programme welcome talk to introduce you to the fantastic services that are available to you throughout your university experience. Learn about the various events, activities and support that you will have at your disposal and how we can support you in your journey into your future career.
Location:
HU3.04
HU0.10
HU1.50
HU2.07
HU3.02
Friday 7th February 2025
Time: N/A
No timetabled events – you could use this time to explore the campus.
Location: N/A
Monday 10th February 2025
TIMETABLES
Timetables will be released on the MyDMU platform from 9.00am on Thursday 6 February 2025. Once you have logged in, you should see a tile for your timetable on the dashboard providing you have completed your registration on time.
Please note, it can take up to 3 working days for a timetable to be produced from the date you complete your registration.
STUDENT ID CARDS
International students will receive their ID card at their face-to-face registration appointment.
Home students can collect their ID card from The Student Gateway – Gateway House
How to read your results – reading and understanding your academic results is a crucial part of your educational journey. This section will guide you through the process of interpreting your results, understanding what they mean, and knowing what steps to take next based on your performance.
Academic Regulations – Knowing and understanding academic regulations is crucial for every student as they provide the framework and guidelines for your educational journey. Academic regulations cover a wide range of policies and procedures that govern your academic life, ensuring fairness, integrity, and a smooth operation within the institution
Talk to us
Have any questions? We are always open to talk about how we can support you.