Pre-Departure
The student life team begins communicating with students via email following their acceptance to FIE in London. In addition to any home-school preparation students might have, pre-departure orientations on partner campuses are often conducted by a visiting FIE staff member. Students also have access to an FIE pre-departure guide (downloadable to the right) to help them with their preparation.
Pre-Entry Clearance
Important new U.K. Immigration laws now require students meeting certain criteria to obtain Pre-Entry Clearance (PEC). All students should read the PEC criteria and requirements here. This is current from Summer 2010.
You will need to apply for a visa if any of the following statements apply to you:
- If you will be undertaking an unpaid internship, service learning, or volunteer
placement as part of the programme - If you will be studying in the UK for 6 months or more
- If you will be undertaking part-time paid work in your free time
Email Details
Please remove any junk mail settings that may block FIE emails and be sure to check the email account for the address you gave on the FIE Administration Form.
You will receive the following information from FIE staff via email. Some of the information is also available via the links below. Please read it all carefully!
- Welcome to FIE
- Student Life Introduction
- Residence Life Policies, Procedures & Code of Conduct
- State Department Registration Information
- Volunteering Information
- UK Cell Phone Information
- Gym Membership Information
- How to Register for Insurance
- Housing Assignment & Information (about 30 days prior to arrival)
- Detailed Arrival Information Email (about 2 weeks prior to arrival)
Internship students only, will receive various information from the Experiential Education Team