Farnham 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)
Inspiring opening talk with a warm welcome from staff and student reps.
10.30-11am: Refreshment Break
11am-12.30pm: Campus Hunt and Tours
See the resources in action Team-based exploration of campus spaces, resources, and services.
12.30-1.30pm: Lunch Break
1.30-2.15pm: Week Long Project Briefing by Programme Director
Creative group activities to encourage connection and collaboration.
2.15-3pm: Campus Q&A
Ambassadors share practical tips and answer student questions.
3-3.30pm: Direct Entry Students (Year 2/3) (Meet in Quad)
Meet Programme Directors and peers, with guidance on joining midway through the programme.
3.30-4.30pm: International Student Briefing
Visa support, cultural integration, and living in the UK.

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

9.30-11am: Discipline-Specific Workshops
Hands-on creative session introducing subject-specific practices.
11-11.30am: Break
11.30am-1pm: Discipline-Specific Workshops
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-3pm: Meet the Programme Team
Informal introductions to academic staff and course structure.
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.
5.30-9.30pm: Guided Town Tours
Explore local highlights with SU and student guides.

On Thursday we'll be celebrating creativity and student talents. There will be a food market throughout the day.

9.30-11am: Creative 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
1-4.30pm: Open Mic (Quad)
Students share music, poetry, or performance in an informal setting.
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: Campus Installation Project
Students contribute to a collective creative piece for campus and hang week long project.
11-11.30am: Break
11.30am-1pm: Campus Installation Project
1-2pm: Lunch Break
1-4.30pm: International Student Visa Checks
Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.
2-4.30pm: Final Showcase & Closing Celebration
Students present their week-long work and visit each other’s exhibits. Live music and celebration to wrap up the week and welcome students fully into UCA life.

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

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