The University of Aberdeen Orientation programme will take you through all the essential information you need as you prepare to begin your student life. Orientation will go live in June for all new UG and PGT students, and returning student orientation will be the start of July. Please check back here for more information.
Undergraduate University Orientation
- New UG Student Orientation
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- You can now start Part 1 of University Orientation by completing the following 3 modules:
- Part 2 will be available through MyAberdeen (via course PD1002) once you have completed online registration and selected your courses through MyCurriculum. Please note this programme is mandatory for first year undergraduate students, and will be recognised on your Enhanced Transcript upon completion.
- Returning UG Student Orientation
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This is Part 1 of the Central University Orientation. This for all returning UG students, and you will be able to access it through this tab once it goes live. Please check back to this page in July.
Qatar Campus University Orientation
- New Student Orientation (Qatar)
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- You can now start Part 1 of University Orientation by completing the following 3 modules:
- Part 2 will be available through MyAberdeen (via course PD1002 for UG or Orientation and Professional Development for PGT) once you have completed online registration and selected your courses through MyCurriculum.
Please note this programme is mandatory for first year undergraduate students, and will be recognised on your Enhanced Transcript upon completion.
- Returning Student Orientation (Qatar)
PGT University Orientation
- New PGT Student Orientation
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- You can now start Part 1 of University Orientation by completing the following 3 modules:
- Part 2 will be available through MyAberdeen (via course called Orientation and Professional Development) once you have completed online registration and selected your courses through MyCurriculum. Please note this programme is mandatory for first year undergraduate students, and will be recognised on your Enhanced Transcript upon completion.
- Returning PGT Student Orientation
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This is Part 1 of the Central University Orientation. This for all returning PGT students, and you will be able to access it through this tab once it goes live. Please check back to this page in July.
PGR University Orientation
- Postgraduate Research Student Orientation
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We are looking forward to welcoming you to campus to start your research journey with us. As a postgraduate research student you will have the opportunity to attend a university wide induction in addition to your school induction.
There are a series of modules that you can work through before you arrive. Once you have registered you can access the remaining modules and complete your mandatory training programme through your bespoke PGR training platform on our virtual learning environment.
Module 1 – Who Does What at the University This short module will introduce you to the structure of the University, and will provide a roadmap of the academic and support services available to students.
Module 1: Complete module
Module 2 – Our Learning Systems This module will introduce you to the various online systems you will deal with as a student, from MyAberdeen to Turnitin.
Module 2: Complete module
Module 3 - Your PhD This module outlines what you can expect during your research programme.
Module 3: Complete module
Module 4 - Supporting your Research This module discusses your supervisor(s), your School and the PGR School, and the several teams across the University who are here to support your research activities.
Module 4: Complete module
Module 5 – Library and Museums This module will provide you with an introduction to the support and resources that are available to you in the Library, to aid you in your academic studies.
Module 5: Complete module
Module 6 – IT Support This module will introduce you to the IT support available to all students on and off campus.
Module 6: Complete module
Module 7 - Training and Development This module will introduce you to the training and professional development available.
Module 7: Complete module
Module 8 – Studentships and Finances This module will equip you with all the information you need on studentships and finances.
Module 8: Complete module
Module 9 – Support & Assistance This module will provide you with information on the wide variety of support and assistance available at the University of Aberdeen
Module 9: Complete module
Module 10: Wellbeing This module discusses how to enhance your student life whilst you study at the University of Aberdeen
Module 10: Complete module
Module 11 - Student Life This module will equip you with top tips and practical strategies for maintaining your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing while at university.
Module 11: Complete module
Module 12: Your Students' Association (PGR) This module will introduce you to the Aberdeen University Students' Association, and will cover the support and activities AUSA offers.
Module 12: Complete module