Orientation
We are excited to welcome you to the start of your journey with GIS, which starts here with Orientation Week, which takes place Monday 20th to Friday 24th January.
Orientation Week offers you the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with our GIS learning platforms, meet fellow students, and sets the foundation for your academic success. The sessions and information are designed to help you get organised for the year ahead and hear about all the amazing opportunities available exclusively to GIS students.
Welcome from our President and CEO
Welcome to the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the leading destination for sports degrees and executive education in the world’s most exciting sector.
Driving the fast-paced world of sport to new heights, GIS is powered by a global network of industry leaders and elite stadium venues.
GIS is both global in name and by nature. Our students and alumni have unique access to some of the most amazing stadiums that the team and I have engaged with during our impressive collective tenure in the world of global sport. Our senior leadership team originates from three continents and has an abundance of experience in international education and sport. Our new Global Industry Advisors are a collection of influential sports leaders from across the world who feed into your degree provision, global experiences and career opportunities.
Our mantra ‘Driven by sport, powered by industry’ is embodied in everything we do.
We cannot wait for you to get started mastering the global sports industry. I look forward to meeting you all and telling you a little bit more about my personal journey in the world of sport, and how I hope that benefits you all during your orientation.
“Once you see the scope of the world, you begin to understand the extent of what’s possible.”
Sharona Friedman
GIS President and CEO
Orientation Week takes place on Monday 20th to Friday 24th January. The sessions provided will cover introductions to your academic course leaders and provide you with an overview of what to expect from the coming year. All new and returning GIS students can explore the induction activities and welcome events on offer to kick off their 24-25 academic year.
Access the Orientation Schedule here
Be sure to register in advance to join your course welcome sessions, in person activities and speaker webinars.
As part of your enrolment with GIS, you will receive a GIS student email account (12345@edu.gis.sport) and Microsoft365 access. Your account information and instructions n how to login for the first time will be emailed to you as part of the enrolment processes.
It’s important you complete this set up as soon as possible so that you have access to your course material and applications to begin your studies. The GIS systems you will have access to include:
GIS Central is your go-to resource where you will have access to your courses, events, key policy information, and services to support your academic and professional journey.
GIS Collab is your new innovative learner management platform, designed to centralise all academic digital learning resources and tools in one accessible location to enhance and support your learning journey.
GIS Connect will enhance student-tutor connectivity as well as provide space to communicate with your fellow students in our MS Teams platform, fostering collaboration and community through seamless communication.
If you experience any technical issues when trying to access the GIS systems, Microsoft365 or your student email account, you can contact the IT Helpdesk at assist@gis.sport.
The start of term and teaching begins on Monday 27th January.
Frequently Asked Questions
Orientation Week, otherwise known as induction or welcome week is one of the most important weeks in the academic calendar. Designed to give you the best possible start to your academic journey and providing you with information and tools to help you navigate university life. Welcoming new and returning students, providing an opportunity to meet your fellow students as well as academic and support staff, and learn about all the exciting activities and events that will be happening during your studies. We’ll prepare you with the necessary information and experience to hit the ground running when teaching starts.
Your academic induction explains the expectations and standards of your course, helping you become familiar with the requirements, as well as getting you used to using some of our key systems.
The week will include in-person and virtual events and activities designed to help students familiarise themselves with GIS online platforms and key staff as well as making connections with your new peers.
Make sure you have completed your enrolment in full. You will receive a confirmation email from the institution upon successful completion of your enrolment. If you are struggling to enrol or need any additional support, you can contact the team on admissions@gis.sport
Please familiarise yourself with your Orientation Week schedule (above) and register for any virtual or in-person events that you intend to attend.
The key orientation information sessions will be recorded and made available for you to watch in your own time. We also encourage you to reach out to your course leader if you have any course related questions, and to introduce yourself. You can find your course leader contact details on the orientation webpage.
Links to the recorded sessions will be made available at the end of the orientation week on our webpages.
Yes. At the start of each academic year, both new and returning students are encouraged to attend induction sessions. These sessions will cover what you can expect from the upcoming year, as you enter your second year of study as a GIS student.
There are lots of exciting changes we have made to the systems and platforms we use this academic year, which you will need to familiarise yourself with to make the most of your academic experience, as well as any changes to policies or processes. It also provides you with the opportunity to reacquaint yourself with your peers and the opportunity to hear about the upcoming events and opportunities taking place in the coming academic year.
Ensure you’re ready to begin
Before term starts and to ensure that your enrolment is a smooth process, make sure you are prepared for the start of the academic year by checking you have completed the key actions and activities within the checklist below:
Get your financial documents in order prior to beginning the enrolment process.
- If you’re planning to receive government-funded student finance, you need to get in touch with your relevant Student Finance body as soon as possible. Securing student finance can be a lengthy process, so be sure to make this a priority.
- If you are sponsored, please ensure you have a PDF version of your sponsorship documents or if you are self-funding your studies, please be aware that you must agree to a payment plan with UEL to complete your enrolment.
Inform us of any individual circumstances.
- If you have a disability or learning support needs, please contact us on studentsupport@gis.sport as soon as possible to ensure we can provide the additional help and support you need. We recommend that you contact us in good time should you require help with an application for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA).
Complete your consent form with GIS.
- This only takes a few minutes and will be emailed to you for completion
Complete your enrolment with your validating partner.
- Complete your enrolment as soon as you receive your email from inviting you to complete your enrolment task.
Familiarise yourself with your Orientation Week schedule.
- This can be found on our webpages and includes the times and locations of all the planned information sessions, events and activities to help you feel confident and prepared to navigate university life.
- You will also need to register onto each virtual or in-person event that you wish to attend during Orientation Week. You can do so via your course-specific Orientation Week schedule (above).
Activate your student email account.
- You will receive an email containing your Microsoft365 account details. This is your GIS student email. Make sure you activate this as soon as possible as it will provide you with access to GIS Collab, which includes all your course resources.
Complete the GIS Careers Survey
- At the Global Institute of Sport, we are committed to helping you achieve your education and career goals and aspirations by providing you with the right support and guidance throughout your time with us. To understand how GIS can support you individually on your journey, we will be emailing you a short careers survey to complete; the results of which will help our dedicated Global Careers Manager plan and deliver the appropriate tools, resources and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
Connect with us!
- You will shortly receive a welcome email from your course leader including an introduction of themselves, information on how to contact them and any prior recommended reading or information to help set the scene before you join us in September. Connect with them if you have any course related questions or have any concerns.
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