Postgraduate students
Welcome to all our new postgraduate students.
Whether you are here to study at Certificate, Diploma, Masters or Doctoral level we hope that the information here will help you to settle in to life at the University of Reading.
You may not see yourself as a Fresher but it is still well worth reading through the information on this site as most of it will still be relevant to you. In particular, you should ensure that you enrol and receive your student username and password as soon as possible. When you have made the appropriate payment towards your student tuition fees you will be able to collect your Campus Card (formerly the Student Access Card). This card gives you access to the Library, IT facilities, Sports facilities, some University buildings and can provide you with exemption from Council Tax if you are living in private accommodation.
Resources for Postgraduates
Your School or Department will have resources available to you. These are complemented by centrally available resources produced by various services across the university.
You should also remember that services and resources for undergraduates are also available to postgraduates.
School/Department Welcome
During Freshers' Week you should visit your School/Department responsible for your programme at the time given in the Freshers' Week Timetable for a welcome event.
Being a Research Student Welcome Event
Welcome Event (All Postgraduate Research students welcome)
19 October 2011, 14:00
Palmer Building G10
This is an essential event for new research students, which will provide an introduction to what you need to know about academic life during your time at Reading, including information on:
- What you can expect from the University Graduate School and what we will expect from you
- Training requirements
- Cross-campus personal development events
- Networking opportunities
This will also be an opportunity to meet other research students from across the University over refreshments.