Induction Week
Monday 22 - Friday 26 June 2026
Induction week checklist
- receive your university log in details
- get set up to use IT services and read our guidance
- log in to Canvas and your university email address
- explore the PASS Hub Canvas Community
- sign up to optional induction webinars
Thursday 25 June
Meet your subject strand
A chance to meet others on your subject strand, take part in online activities, quizzes and more.
Session 1 - 16:30 - 17:30
For the following subject strands:
- Architecture
- Biological Sciences
- Business Combined Honours
- Education
- English Language and Linguistics
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- Historical Studies
- Law
- Media
- Music
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Speech and Language Sciences
- Urban Planning
Session 2 - 18:00 - 19:00
For the following subject strands:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Archaeology and Classics
- Biomedical Sciences and Nutrition
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering and Geosciences
- Computing Science
- Dentistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture
- Maths, Stats and Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
Higher Education (HE) Skills Module
This flexible module is available in the PASS Hub Canvas Community and can be completed at a time and pace that suits you.
Complete the module by 6 July. It will introduce you to various aspects of HE study, such as:
- online, blended and flexible learning
- university lectures
- independent study
- seminars and other teaching contexts
- assessment and feedback
- library tours
- critical analysis
- referencing
Careers and Employability Module
Complete the module by 6 July and attend one live 'Ask the Experts' webinar. It's a flexible module, available in the PASS Hub Canvas Community. You can complete it at a time and pace that suits you.
The self-directed module will introduce you to:
- Newcastle University's Careers service
- exploring career options
- setting goals
- using LinkedIn
- Newcastle graduates and their career journeys
Ask the Experts sessions
You can access these webinars through the PASS Hub Canvas Community. These are live and compulsory, careers webinars happening on Tuesday 30 June and Thursday 2 July. You only need to attend one which should last no more than 1.5 hours.
What should I bring with me to PASS?
| Bring | Do not bring |
|---|---|
| Something to make notes on - pen, paper, tablet, laptop etc. | Expensive jewelry |
| Toiletries (Shampoo, body wash, deodorant, hand wash, toothbrush & toothpaste etc.) | Bedding - duvet, sheets. If you wish to bring an additional pillow / blanket this is fine |
| Any medication you might need | Any other items of high value |
| Any sanitary items you need | A towel |
| Clothing - for both warm and cool weather. Pyjamas, underwear, socks. Comfortable footwear. A waterproof jacket | Your car (unless you have contacted us regarding accessibility or disability requirements) |
| Your phone and a charger | Your own food or cooking equipment - snacks are fine but all of your meals are provided for you |
| Sun cream | Games consoles |
| An umbrella | Large amounts of cash |
| A refillable water bottle | Large electrical equipment |
| A small bag to carry things with during the day | Alcohol or illegal substances |
| An alarm clock if your phone does not have this feature | Any pets |
I don't have access to Canvas yet
If you have completed all relevant forms and code of conducts, we will give you log in details and access to Canvas (online University platform) on 22 June.
You will then be able to view all of the online modules and information through Canvas to get ready to start the summer school the week after.
If you have not done this, you will not yet have access. Please check the Code of Conduct page for more information.