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Ian Wand Building Campus East

Induction activities for new undergraduate students

September 2026

Welcome!

 

 

 

We would like to welcome you to the Department of Computer Science, and we hope you will enjoy your time with us.

Our home is the Ian Wand Building on Campus East, and we share our building with the Department of Mathematics.

What you must do now

If you haven't yet done so, it's very important that you ensure you have completed your enrolment. This is a requirement for all new and returning students, and you can do it online.

Complete your enrolment

 

Your first week

During your first week, you will attend induction events to introduce you to the Department and its facilities. It is also a great opportunity to meet your fellow students and key members of staff.

University-wide and departmental events will be available to view on your Your timetable. For specific details based on your pathway, please visit the links below:

  • First year entry: students starting their course at the beginning of Year One.
  • Second year entry: students who have completed the International Year One programme.
  • Third year entry: students who are enrolled on the High Achiever Programme (HAP).

Please ensure that you double-check your timetable for any last-minute amendments to rooms. Such changes may not be shown here on our web pages.

Your supervisor

Every student is assigned a supervisor from the Department to help and advise you on all aspects of university life. In your first week, you need to:

  • Find the name of your supervisor: Check your e:vision account for their name.
  • Find the room number of your supervisor's office: use the online People Finder to help you.
  • Arrange a meeting: look out for an email invitation from your supervisor, or check their office door for a sign-up sheet.

If you haven't heard from your supervisor by the end of your first week, email them directly. For any questions or help finding your supervisor's office, go to the  Student Support Team at the Reception Desk in the Ian Wand Building.

Find out more about the personal supervisors at York

Your timetable

Teaching starts on Monday 28th September. Please check your timetable and use the University's Campus Map to locate your teaching rooms.

Support for students with a disability or long-term health condition

 

 

 

If a disability or long-term health condition impacts your ability to study, the University's Disability Services team can arrange academic support and adjustments. You can discuss your needs with a Disability Adviser and explore what support options may be available to you.

Please note: previous school or college arrangements are not passed to the University automatically. We strongly recommend that you speak to the Disability Support Team if you think you will need extra support. Email disabilityservices@york.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1904 324785.

Useful links

Student resources and guides

Student Handbook: Your go-to guide for your course. We recommend 'starring' this file in Google Drive for quick access (Google Doc - UoY login required).

University student pages: Access a wide range of useful tools, resources and contact information for any issues you face.

Computer Science student information web pages: Check our web pages for details on your course, modules, assessments and FAQs.

Keeping in touch

Check your email daily: The University uses your official University of York email account as the primary way to contact you. 

Update e:vision (UoY login required): Keep your local term-time address and telephone number up to date so we can always reach you.

Advice about computers

Personal devices: you can use your own laptop or desktop running Windows, Mac or Linux. A standard entry-level Intel x86-64 machine as described in the advice on the University's IT Services web pages is fine for daily work.

Optional upgrade: if you want something more powerful, consider a machine with  CUDA-capable GPU, but this is not essential.

Mac compatibility: we do not teach anything that requires Mac-specific software, but you can buy a Mac laptop if you prefer. If Windows-specific software is ever required, you can use compatibility tools, or you can work in our Department's software labs.

24/7 software labs: you do not need to buy an expensive high-end machine. The Department has three dedicated software labs open 24/7, fully loaded with all necessary software.

Questions? Contact us!

If you have any questions, or you need further assistance of any kind, please contact us.

Visit: Computer Science Reception is open 08:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday each week, and 08:30 - 16:00 on Fridays.

Email: cs-reception@york.ac.uk

Telephone: 01904 325500

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