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 23rd September 2024 – Friday 27th September 2024
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 23rd September 2024
No timetabled events – you could use this time to settle in and explore the campus.
Tuesday 24th September 2024
Time: Talks taking place throughout the day.
School and Programme Welcome – Postgraduate 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: Time and Location can be found in the following link: Induction Programme Talks
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
All Faculty DMU Welcome for Students with Disability or Mental Health Condition (Live Stream)
A low-sensory live stream highlighting the services and support available to students with disability or mental health condition. Join staff from the Library, Student Welfare, IT and DSU’s Disabled Students’ Liberation Officer to get your student journey started. Open to all new students.
Wednesday 25th September 2024
Time: Talks taking place throughout the day
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: Time and Location can be found in the following link: Induction Programme Talks
Thursday 26th September 2024
Time:10.00am – 4.00pm
Welcome Festival
There will be information stands in the Campus Centre where you can learn more about how to access our student support services including Mental Health, Wellbeing and Disability Advice and Faculty Advice Centre teams.
Location: Campus Centre
Friday 27th September 2024
Time: 10.00am – 12noon
International Orientation (international students only)
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: HU3.05
Time: 13:00pm – 14:00pm.
DMU Welcome for the Faculty of Business and Law
Kick start your student journey with a welcome from Professor Katie Normington, Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Leanne de Main, Deputy Dean of Business and Law; together with staff from the Library, IT, Student Welfare, DMU Careers and DMU Global. An introduction to the university, your faculty, and the support and services that will empower you.
Location: The Venue
(Building 46 on this Map)
Monday 30th September 2024 (Start of Term)
TIMETABLES:
Undergraduate timetables will be released on the MyDMU platform from Tuesday 17 September 2024 from 9.00am. Once you have logged in, you should see a tile for your timetable on the MyDMU dashboard providing you have completed your registration on time.
Postgraduate timetables will be released on the MyDMU platform from Thursday 26 September 2024 from 9.00am. Once you have logged in, you should see a tile for your timetable on the MyDMU dashboard providing you have completed your registration on time.
Our 2024/25 academic year starts on Monday 30 September, so lessons should appear from this date onwards.
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 will be issued from Monday 23rd September 2024 from 10am – 4pm in Hugh Aston building in the Student Advice Centre ( for home students only). International students will receive their ID card at their face-to-face registration appointment.
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.