Support for international members of the UW community

Support for international members of the UW community The Welcome Point Pavilion is open on the Main Campus, where international students, doctoral candidates, and employees can receive practical advice on academic life. In October, Welcome Point offers events for international UW students. The Welcome Point Pavilion is open on the UW’s Main Campus until 16th October. It is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. International students can obtain support there regarding studying and working at the University of Warsaw, as well as everyday life in Warsaw, including:  formalities relating to the university, the USOS system, course registration, the eduroam Wi-Fi network and student ID cards;  accommodation and student halls of residence;  healthcare and legalising your stay in Poland;  finding your way around the UW campuses and Warsaw;  language courses, sports activities and other opportunities offered by the UW;  contacting the relevant university administrative departments;  day-to-day matters relating to your studies and life in Poland. Events for international students Welcome Point’s October events are dedicated to new students who want to explore the UW campus, meet fellow students, discover Polish culture and academic life. Campus Walks. UW Main Campus guided tour. Upcoming walks will take place on 12th October (in Polish) and on 15th October (in English), at 3:00 pm. Library Trainings at BUW. Training sessions are available for international students and doctoral candidates. Multicultural Quiz — 13th October, between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Registration is open until noon on 12th October. Poland Decoded: Understanding Everyday Polish Culture — 21st October, between 12:00 and 4:00 pm. Students will explore Polish customs, traditions, communication styles and everyday dos and don’ts. Registration is open until noon on 18th October. How to Study at a Polish University — 27th October, between 2:00 and 6:00 pm. During this event, participants will discover Polish academic culture and gain practical tips on communication, feedback and adapting to studying in a new country. Registration is open until noon on 22nd October. Details regarding the Welcome Point Pavilion and the Welcome Point’s October events are available on the Welcome Point website – www.welcomepoint.uw.edu.pl