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Welcome events for undergraduate students

Welcome to the Department of International History, we're so excited you're now part of LSE!

Below you will find the departement's Welcome events which you should attend as an first year undergraduate student or general course student.

We have a Whatsapp group set up to help keep you in the loop with events and other exciting opportunities. Follow this link and scan the QR code if you are keen to join.

Undergraduate Treasure Hunt

10am - 11am (latest finish 1pm)

Please email ih.events@lse.ac.uk to register for this event. More information will then be sent to you.

The Treasure Hunt is a yearly tradition for our new students. It takes place in the area in and around LSE campus and is both a great way to meet fellow new students and get a feel for the local area.

Campus enrolment for BA Histoy, BSc International Relations and History and BSc History and Politics students

2.30pm - 3.15pm | Marshall Building (MAR)

Campus enrolment should take around 15 minutes to complete but times do vary depending on how busy we get.

Campus enrolment for undergraduate students takes place in the Marshall Building at different times. Check your time below:

  • BSc International Relations and History: Monday 21 September 2.30pm - 2.45pm
  • BA History Monday: Monday 21 September 2.45pm - 3.00pm
  • BSc History and Politics: Monday 21 September 3.00pm - 3.15pm

There will be signs and staff on hand to help you when you arrive.

To find out where the venue is located please visit Maps and Directions.

For details of what you need to bring with you please visit what to bring to campus enrolment.

Please ensure you have completed online pre-enrolment before campus enrolment. Read more

Welcome and Induction Session - All Undergraduate and General Course Students

1pm - 2.30pm | CLM.4.02, Clement House, LSE

This is an important introductory session run by your Programme Director, Dr Tim Hochstrasser. We have a range of guests from around the school attend and present on various opportunities and resources available to you at LSE and in the Department.

Reception - All Undergraduate and General Course Students

4.30pm - 6pm | Kinta Alley, Sir Arthur Lewis Building, LSE

We invite you to join us for refreshments and nibbles! This is a great opportunity to meet some of your fellow International History students and chat to staff while unwinding after a busy day.

Careers Welcome Session

11am - 12pm | CLM.3.02, Clement House, LSE

Our Department's Careers Officer, Edmund Lewis, will speak to you on the services and resources offered by the LSE Careers team. We host annual Departmental careers events, and there are also a range of Careers events and services hosted centrally by the School.

Undergraduate Content.Ed Sessions

All sessions will take place on: Friday, 25 September (9.30am - 11am)

(Please check your Student Hub calendar to see WHERE your session is)

It is compulsory that you and everyone in the LSE community takes part in Consent.Ed. Level 1 and Level 2 should be completed by all students. Level 1 is an online course and can be accessed via Moodle (or by following the below link). This should be completed before attending your Level 2 session.

Level 2 sessions (those listed above) will form part of your departmental induction. This will be a 90-minute workshop attended alongside your department peers. In this session you will explore issues around sexual consent, providing an opportunity to discuss how we can look for one another and create a positive, respectful consent culture, where everyone feels safe on campus.

As we recognise the sensitive nature of Consent.Ed, the school will be offering survivor-only workshops, to create a carefully tailored space for discussion. There is also an opt-out form available should you feel unable to participate in Consent.Ed.

To access the link to Level 1, or view information on survivor-only sessions/ opting-out please see the LSE webpage: Complete your Consent.Ed training (lse.ac.uk)

Questions: please email Su.Consent@lse.ac.uk

Student Academic Mentor (SAM) Morning Tea

11am - 12pm | SAR.1.03, Level 1, Sardinia House, LSE

Stop by for a bit of coffee and tea and meet the Student Academic Mentors for the 2026/27 academic year. They've been in your position before, and can be super helpful as you go through the year.

Read more about the scheme HERE