Arriving early on campus? Find out what's happening in halls

If you have booked accommodation in a University owned or managed hall, you can request early arrival from Monday, 15 September. To help us prepare for your arrival and ensure a smooth check-in, complete our early arrivals form.

If you will be living in one of our Partner Halls, we recommend contacting your accommodation provider directly as soon as possible to arrange your specific arrival date and discuss key collection. You may be able to arrange early arrival from Monday, 15 September onwards, to get ahead on settling in at Nottingham.

Moving in early will give you the opportunity to attend our range of international events to help ensure you've got all your admin tasks completed and are settled in to your new home, before your course induction starts. Our Residential Experience team will also be hosting fantastic events throughout the week, so coming early means you won't miss out on any of the fun.

Check out our events during International Early Arrivals.

❓Pub Quiz

📅 Monday, 15 September

⌚7pm - 9pm 

📍Sherwood Hall, Dining Room

Get ready for a classic British Pub Quiz, an exciting way to dive into UK culture, history, and language, alongside some general knowledge.

No need to worry if you're coming solo – we'll group you into teams as soon as you arrive, making it super easy to meet new people and make friends.  

🍪Great British Taste Off

📅 Tuesday, 16 September

⌚7pm - 9pm 

📍Sherwood Hall, Dining Room

We're putting traditional UK treats head-to-head in a delicious battle to find the ultimate champions. Will it be the humble Bourbon or a posh Custard Cream? The timeless Victoria Sponge or the zesty Lemon Drizzle? A Hobnob or Digestive? Don't worry if you don't know what these are, you'll soon find out.  

Join us for a fun, interactive session where you'll sample these iconic delights and cast your vote. It's the perfect way to explore British culinary culture, discover your new favourite snack, and enjoy some sweet competition!

🙋Ask the Experts Panel

📅 Wednesday, 17 September

⌚7pm - 9pm

📍Sherwood Hall, Dining Room

Curious about what it's really like to live on campus as an international student here in Nottingham? Join a few of our Residential Ambassadors, who are International Students themselves, so they can tell you about life at Nottingham. 

You can ask anything you like, either in person or by submitting questions online. Once the panel wraps up, we'll kick back, play some games, and hang out, giving you another great chance to socialise and meet new people. It's a fantastic opportunity to get the lowdown on campus life and make some new mates!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Meet the Team

📅 Thursday, 18 September

⌚6pm - 9pm

📍Sherwood Hall, Dining Room

Join us for a fantastic evening and meet your Resident Assistant (RA) teams from all of our halls! It's a brilliant chance to get to know the folks who support you on campus, ask any questions you might have, and generally socialise over dinner.

After we've all had a bite to eat, we'll get stuck into some fun craft activities. If your student accommodation isn't catered, no worries at all – you'll be able to purchase dinner on site. It's a super relaxed way to connect with your RAs and other students, so do come along.