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Welcome to your new home: Essential sessions to help you settle into life in London

We’re looking forward to you joining our diverse community of students at St Mary’s – our Simmies – and supporting you anytime you need us.

How to prepare before you come to SMU

If you are an international undergraduate or postgraduate student, we are running a short pre-enrolment preparation course (PREP 2026) just before induction week. It is free and online so you can join from anywhere.

The course is designed to familiarise you with academic life and work at St Mary’s. It is great chance to meet key support staff and other new students. You can enrol and find out more by clicking this link. ()

In-person sessions

International Induction is designed to help you settle into university life and access all the essential information you need before starting your studies.

The in-person sessions are delivered by key university departments and offer practical guidance on living in the UK as an International student, understanding visa responsibilities, and making the most of student services.

To get the best start at St Mary’s, it’s important to attend the . This will be an opportunity to meet university staff, receive key information all in one place, and ask any questions you may have about your upcoming studies. Please note that these sessions will be recorded. If you have an important course induction to attend, prioritise that and catch up with the recorded sessions at a later date.

Your new home, your Simmies: in-person sessions

Sessions will take place across campus, so please take a moment to check the campus map to help you find your way around.

We are also hosting a Q&A drop-in session on Thursday from 4:15pm to 5:00pm in the Senior Common Room. This is a fantastic opportunity to pop by, chat with the team, and ask any individual questions you might have.

Find a copy of the digital campus map on the .

Please email if you have any questions regarding the in-person sessions.

Welcome information

International induction slides

Following International Induction Week, we hope you’ve settled into university life and feel equipped with everything you need. You can find the slides from the week for your reference, in case you’d like a reminder of what was covered.