Epsom Induction Timetable | University for the Creative Arts

Monday 15 September: Welcome & Campus Orientation

Monday is all about getting familiar with UCA and starting to build a student community.

9.30-10.30am: Welcome Ceremony (Quad)
Opening talk with a warm welcome from staff and student reps.
10.30-11am: Refreshment Break
11am-1pm: Campus Tours
See the resources in action: team-based exploration of campus spaces, resources, and services, including the Wells for postgraduate students.
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-2.30pm: Creative Challenge Project Briefing by Programme Director
Creative group activities to encourage connection and collaboration.
2.30-3pm: Campus Q&A
Ambassadors share practical tips and answer student questions in canteen.
3.30-4.30pm: International Student Briefing
Visa support, cultural integration, and living in the UK.
3.30-4.30pm: Direct Entry Students (Year 2/3)
Meet Programme Directors and peers, with guidance on joining midway through the programme.

Tuesday will focus on your immersion into creative disciplines and course structure.

9.30-11am: Meet the Programme Team
Informal introductions to academic staff and course structure. This session will introduce discipline-specific workshops. It will be a hands-on creative session introducing subject-specific practices
11-11.30am: Break
11.30am-1pm: Discipline-Specific Workshops
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-3pm: Student Showcases
Staff presentation showing work from current students and alumni.
3-4.30pm: Discipline-Specific Workshops
Continuation of creative project work and idea development.

Wednesday is all about building connections and exploring the area.

11am-3pm: Freshers’ Fair
Discover clubs, societies, support services, and local businesses.
1-4.30pm: International Student Visa Checks
Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.
5.30-7.30pm: Guided Town Tours
Explore local highlights with SU and student guides.

On Thursday we'll be celebrating creativity and student talents.

9.30-11am: Creative Challenge Workshop
Led by Academics and Technicians - fun, engaging, and collaborative.
11-11.30am: Break
11.30am-1pm: Student Showcases
Staff presentation showing work from current students and alumni.
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-3.30pm: Continue with Creative Challenge.
Foundation students to put up and present their work today ahead of Friday.
1-4.30pm: International Student Visa Checks
Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.

Friday will bring the week together through creativity and connection.

9.30-11am: Collaborative Workshop
11-11.30am: Break
11.30am-1pm: Creative Challenge Continues with Photoshoot
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-4.30pm: Final Showcase & Closing Celebration
Students present their work and visit each other’s exhibits to wrap up the week and welcome students fully into UCA life.
1-4.30pm: International Student Visa Checks
Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.

Make sure to check all the information below to ensure you're ready to begin your UCA adventure:

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