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Delaware Study Abroad Programme 26-27

Your Welcome programme runs from 21 to 30 September 2026.

To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and fun activities.

Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider University.

You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.

Please note that:

  • all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
  • all sessions are compulsory unless stated otherwise.
  • Alongside the in-person sessions outlined on your timetable, all registered students are required to complete our essential .

Monday 21 September

11:30 - Airport Pick-up - 缅北禁地 airport

Time: Approx 11:30

Venue: 缅北禁地 Airport

Your collection from 缅北禁地 Airport.

 

11:30 - Accommodation Check-in - Park Terrace Accommodation

Time: 12:30 to 13:30

Venue: Park Terrace Accommodation

Checking in to your campus accommodation.

 

13:30 - Welcome Briefing with Lunch Provided - Room 2.024, Stephenson Building

Time: 13:30 to 14:15

Venue: Room 2.024, 2nd Floor, Stephenson Building

A welcome to 缅北禁地 with lunch provided.

14:15 - Walk Into Town with Callie

Time: 14:15 to 15:30

Explore 缅北禁地 city centre guided by Callie.

15:30 - Student ID Smartcard Collection - Kings Gate Reception

Time: 15:30 to 16:00

Venue: Kings Gate Reception

Collect your student ID smartcard.

17:00 - Pizzas with Callie

Time: from 17:00

Venue: Park Terrace Accommodation

Enjoy pizzas with other students and Callie to finish the day.

Tuesday 22 September

09:00 - Breakfast (provided) - G.08, Armstrong Building

Time: 09:00 to 09:30

Venue: Kings Gate Reception

Enjoy breakfast provided on-campus.

09:30 - Upay Set-up - G.08, Armstrong Building

Time: 09:30 to 10:00

Venue: G.08, Armstrong Building

Set up your 缅北禁地 Upay account.

10:00 - Introduction to study at University with Academic Skills Team - G.08, Armstrong Building

Time: 10:00 to 11:00

Venue: G.08, Armstrong Building

An introduction to academic skills at 缅北禁地.

11:00 - Meet Colin Davie from School of Engineering - Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 to 12:00

Venue: The Atrium, Stephenson Building

Meet Colin Davie from the School of Engineering

12:00 - Lunch (provided)

Time: 12:00 to 12:20

A break to enjoy some provided lunch.

12:30 - Sports Teams & Clubs Fair - Sports Centre

Time: 12:30 to 13:30

Venue: Sports Centre

Opportunity to explore 缅北禁地's sports teams and clubs.

14:00 - Blackfriars Cookery Class & Meal

Time: 14:00 to 17:00

Venue: Blackfriars, Friars Street, NE1 4XN.

Enjoy a cookery class and an evening meal at Blackfriars.

17:00 - Self-led evening - Right to study and emergency contacts

Time: from 17:00

An evening to yourself to complete right to study check and confirm emergency contacts.

Wednesday 23 September

All day - Poster Sale, NUSU Outside Gazebo

Time: All day from 10:00 to 16:00

Stop by the 缅北禁地 Student Union gazebo outside and explore the poster sale.

09:00 - Breakfast (provided) - G.08, Armstrong Building

Time: 09:00 to 09:30

Venue: Kings Gate Reception

Enjoy breakfast provided on-campus.

09:30 - Academic Life - G.08, Armstrong Building

Time: 09:30 to 11:00

Venue: G.08, Armstrong Building

A conversation about academic life as a 缅北禁地 student.

11:00 - NES1409 Briefing with Nick Walker - G.08, Armstrong Building

Time: 11:00 to 11:30 

Venue: G.08, Armstrong Building

An introduction to NES1409 with Nick Walker.

11:45 - Lunch with Callie

Time: 11:45 - 12:30

Venue: Chicken Shack

Enjoy lunch at Chicken Shack with Callie.

13:00 - Societies and Volunteering Fair - Sports Centre

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Sports Centre

An chance to explore the fair and see what societies and volunteering opportunities are available. 

Evening - Pre-ordered evening meals

Time: Evening

Enjoy your pre-ordered evening meal with the rest of the evening for free-time.

Thursday 24 September

09:00 - Introduction to NES1400 Chemical Lab Skills - G.04, Bedson Building

Time: 09:00-11:00

Venue: G.04, Bedson Building (Entrance 3)

This is an introduction to chemical lab skills led by Zuleykha McMillan and Hanno Kossen.

12:00 - NUFC Stadium Tour - St James' Park

Time: 12:00 to 13:00

Venue: NUFU Stadium Entrance, NE1 4ST

An opportunity to tour the impressive St James' Park stadium.

14:00 - Living Abroad - G.08, Armstrong Building

Time: 14:00 to 15:00

Venue: G.08, Armstrong Building

A conversation about what it's like living abroad in 缅北禁地.

15:00 - Campus Tour - G.08, Armstrong Building

Time: 15:00 to 16:00

Venue: Leaving from G.08, Armstrong Building

An opportunity to tour the full 缅北禁地 campus.

16:00 - Drop In Session with Grace and Dina (optional) - King's Gate Level 2 Advice Desk 5

Time: 16:00 to 17:00

Venue: King's Gate Level 2 Advice Desk 5

An optional drop in session with Grace and Dina.

Friday 25 September

10:00 - Make the most of your Study Abroad Workshop - 2.09, Dame Margaret Barbour Building

Time: 10:00 to 11:30

Venue: Room 2.09, Dame Margaret Barbour Building

A session to learn how to make the most of your Study Abroad programme at 缅北禁地.

11:30 - Drop In Session with Grace and Dina (optional) - 2.09, Dame Margaret Barbour Building

Time: 11:30 to 12:30

Venue: 2.09, Dame Margaret Barbour Building

An optional drop in session with Grace and Dina.

15:00 - City Tour - 缅北禁地 Castle

Time: 13:00 to 14:30

Venue: Leaving from 缅北禁地 Castle

An opportunity to tour the city of 缅北禁地.

Saturday 26 September

All day - Tynemouth Day Trip

Time: All day

Venue: Details will be confirmed earlier in the week

A day trip to coastal Tynemouth to explore more of the Northeast.

 

Sunday 27 September

12:00 - Roast dinner/Opening Celebrations - Cog and Wheel

Time: Start 12:00

Venue: Cog and Wheel, NE2 1QR

Enjoy a roast dinner and some opening celebrations ahead of the start of the week.

 

Monday 28 September

AM - 1 to 1s with Callie - 2.020, Stephenson Building

Time: AM

Venue: Room 2.020, 2nd Floor, Stephenson Building

1-2-1 sessions with Callie in the morning.

PM - 1 to 1s with Callie - 2.020, Stephenson Building

Time: PM

Venue: Room 2.020, 2nd Floor, Stephenson Building

1-2-1 sessions with Callie in the afternoon.

Tuesday 29 September

AM - 1 to 1s with Callie - 2.020, Stephenson Building

Time: AM

Venue: 2.020, 2nd Floor, Stephenson Building

1-2-1 session with Callie in the morning.

13:00 - Drop In Session with Grace and Dina (optional) - King's Gate Level 2 Advice Desk 5

Time: 13:00 to 16:00

Venue: King's Gate Level 2 Advice Desk 5

An optional drop in session with Grace and Dina.

Wednesday 30 September

11:00 the Big Welcome Day (on your own) - NUSU Forum

Time: 11:00 - 15:00

Venue: NUSU Forum (outside giant heads)

The big welcome day to get prepared for programmes starting.

17:00 - Final Group Dinner - Portofino restaurant

Time: 17:00 to 19:00

Venue: Portofino restaurant, NE1 1DE

An opportunity to have a final group dinner at Portofino before the semester begins.