# Queen's University Belfast

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# Orientation and Arrival

Incoming Exchange Students

Welcome Programme

Orientation activities are normally held prior to start of the both semesters. The activities give new students the opportunity to meet other students, University academic and support staff, and Students' Union representatives.

# 2026-27 Welcome Programmes:

- September 2026 - the Pre-Semester Engagement Programme will take place from early September onwards.  Details will be published during the summer on the [My Queen's](https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/my-queens/) website.
- January 2027 - welcome events will take place from early January onwards.  Details will be published during the autumn on the [My Queen's](https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/my-queens/) website.

Information on arriving and living in Belfast is also available on the [My Queen's](https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/my-queens/) website.

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