Pre-arrival information
London campus, United Kingdom
Pre-arrival
information
London campus, United Kingdom
All you need to know about London
If you are starting your program in London, this pre-arrival information guide provides the low-down on what happens when you first arrive on campus and how to make a successful start to life as a Glion student.
Arrival & check-in
Check-in on campus
Upon arrival on campus you will be given various items of information and participate in several activities as part of the induction process.
What to expect when arriving in London
Getting to the campus
Campus address
Glion Institute of Higher Education Downshire House Roehampton Lane London SW15 4HT United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)78 7686 4261
By public transport
There are multiple ways to reach the campus by public transport including train, bus and underground (metro). Plan your journey with the latest timetables and live information:
Induction days
Get familiar with student life
The first days of the semester are reserved for student inductions. During this time, students take care of any accounting issues, missing documents, register for courses and receive their room keys. It is also an opportunity to discover the campus and meet faculty, fellow students and roommates.
Induction is mandatory and you will not be able to fully access our services if you do not attend. It is imperative that you arrive on the date indicated on your Acceptance Letter.
The program varies each semester, but here is an example:
Day 1
- Welcome coffee
- Student Affairs induction
- Security induction
- Campus tour
- Afternoon activity with tutor
Day 2
- Welcome coffee
- Library tour
- IT induction
- Q&A
- Moodle induction
- Academic induction
- Book collections
- Welcome drink
Life on campus
Accommodation basics
On campus: Charwick accommodation building
Living on campus is a social experience - you will have the opportunity to meet and mix with students from all over the world.
The rooms in Chadwick North are organized as a house that accommodates between 8–12 students. All rooms are on the upper floors with three to four rooms per floor, while the kitchen and common areas are situated on the ground floor.
The bedrooms are all single and all bedrooms have their own en suite bathroom fitted with a shower. There is storage space (shelving, a cupboard, and a desk with drawers) in each room.
Bedrooms
All rooms on campus are single with an en-suite bathroom and the average room size is 10-12 square meters.
Your room will include the following facilities:
- A single bed
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Chair
- Shelving
- Internet access
- En-suite bathroom
Kitchen area
All student accommodation at Glion London is self-catered. A kitchen will be available for you to use in your accommodation. Your kitchen area is shared and the equipment includes the following:
- Cooker (oven, hob and grill)
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
Postal address if you live on campus
Your Name CHPS / University of Roehampton Room & Block Roehampton Lane London SW15 5PU United Kingdom
Bank
There are many banks and building societies that try to attract student clients. Take the time to visit a few (many students find that the banks in the Putney area are the most convenient) or check various bank websites for information on opening a basic student account before deciding which one is best for you. Well-known banks that have branches within the local area include: Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC, Nationwide and Halifax.
Temporary or part-time work on campus
The Unitemps office based on campus is the University of Roehampton’s own employment consultancy, offering part-time or temporary work* on campus and in the local area.
*Glion London’s Student Route visa holders are generally not allowed to work except during internships. For more information, please check with the admissions team for your visa conditions.
Local travel services
Please note: there is extremely limited parking on campus and in nearby streets. The university is easily accessible by public transport.
Student discounts in the UK
The National Union of Students (NUS) is a voluntary membership organization which makes a real difference to the lives of students and its member Students’ Unions.
In the UK, students will have the opportunity to take advantage of student discounts offered all over London and the UK.
For further information regarding NUS and possible discounts, please visit: nus.org.uk
Student life
At Glion, you will be the driver of your own student experience and have the chance to try many new things. Every student is a part of our Student Government Association, where you can make your voice heard, organize committees and events and take part in the leadership of the school. Every semester, the campus is buzzing with events and activities: sports competitions, theme nights, excursions, fundraisers and much more awaits you.
Laptop requirements
IT checklist
Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need when you arrive on campus.
- Please make sure your personal computer has valid warranty in the UK and you have all the information in case something happens.
- If your computer is still under warranty, make sure you have all the documents in order to repair.
- Verify compliance with Glion’s IT policy; more specifically, the language and version of the operating system.
- Check your computer for viruses.
- Be sure that you have an anti-virus software installed on your computer.
- Make a back-up copy of all your personal files and documents.
- Remove any peer-to-peer sharing software from your computer as Glion’s network will not allow this type of traffic.
- The same rule applies for applications such as ‘Torrent’ downloaders (e.g. uTorrent, BitTorrent, or similar applications).
- If needed, purchase an ‘international travel plug adapter’ for your computer power cord.
Your program of studies
Counseling & learning assistance
Counseling services and learning difficulty assistance can also be provided by the University of Roehampton as required. If students think they might benefit from counseling, they can request a form from Student Affairs, or refer themselves via a form available in the Student Affairs section on Moodle. For learning difficulties, assistance can also be requested from Roehampton by contacting the Disability Services department.
Use of e-platforms
You will be introduced to our blended learning approaches within the classroom and specifically to our e-platform (Moodle) where you will be able to download materials for your courses and be involved in live forum chats with your fellow students and teachers for online courses when applicable to your program of studies. This interactive platform allows you to engage with your studies whilst in and outside of the classroom.
Welcome intranet & login information
Make a note of your Student ID & login details
A few weeks prior to the start of your studies you will receive an email with your Glion student ID and login details to access your new account. Please keep a copy of this email with you so we can help you set up your access when you arrive on campus.
Complete your online registration
Please make sure you complete your online registration prior to your arrival on campus, so that we can make sure everything is working before you arrive and are able to print your student card (which is also the key to access the building and your accommodation if you live on campus).
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