Welcome to LSE!
A warm welcome to all our offer holders! We look forward to you joining us here at LSE and in the Department of Statistics very soon so you can start your exciting journey and become #PartofLSE!
This is the Department of Statistics' Welcome Week 2024 webpage. Bookmark this page to get the latest information on times and locations for many of the Department's Welcome events. In addition to School-wide welcome activities, the Department has scheduled programme-specific events during Welcome Week (23-27 September 2024), as well as before and after that week, depending on your programme. All events will take place on campus unless otherwise noted. Events listed below will also available on the Student Hub App in due course.
General information
If you have any queries about your offer such as meeting offer conditions, appeals, deferred entry, please see:
Welcome presentations
The Welcome presentation is where you’ll find out what you can expect during your time here, how we can help you to succeed in your studies, learn about our values, and discover how we can support your wellbeing throughout your studies.
You can watch the Welcome Presentation live and the dates will be published on this webpage in due course. Whilst you’re encouraged to join the live event, don’t worry if you miss it, a recording of the presentation will be available to watch online.
Pre Welcome online Event
BSc Actuarial Science and BSc Actuarial Science with placement year
- Monday 9 September 2024, 11am to 12.30pm
Online - details will be emailed to you
BSc Data Science
- Tuesday 10 Septemer 2024, 10.30am - 12pm
Online - details will be emailed to you
BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business
- Tuesday 10 Septemer 2024, 10.30am - 12pm
Online - details will be emailed to you
Campus Enrolment
It is very important that you attend campus enrolment. This takes place in-person and is where we will check your official documents, including passport and visa.
Once you have completed campus enrolment, you will be issued your LSE Card, giving you access to campus and on-campus teaching and services.
BSc Actuarial Science and BSc Actuarial Science with placement year
- Date: Monday 23 September 2024, 2.15pm - 2.30pm.
Room: Great Hall, Marshall Building.
BSc Data Science
- Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, 2pm to 2.15pm.
Room: Great Hall, Marshall Building.
BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business
- Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, 2.15pm to 2.30pm.
Room: Great Hall, Marshall Building.
Programme Induction with Breakfast and Lunch
An opportunity to hear from your programme director about your programme, the department and school process and procedures, plus an excellent chance to meet your fellow students and make friends through ice breaker sessions! The day will be fully catered and a chance to claim a few freebies.
BSc Actuarial Science and BSc Actuarial Science with placement year
- Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, 10am to 2pm.
Room: CLM.2.02, Clement House.
BSc Data Science
- Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024, 10am to 2pm.
Room: CBG.1.05, Centre Building.
BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business
- Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024, 10am to 2pm.
Room: Sumeet Valrani Lecture Theatre, Centre Building.
Placement year meeting
For all BSc Actuarial Science with a placement year students to discuss your placement year
- Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024, 11am - 1pm.
Room: MAR.1.07, Marshall Building.
Careers Meeting
All BSc students
- Date: Thursday 26 September 2024, 11am - 12pm.
Room: Sheikh Zayed Theatre, CKK Building.
Meet your Academic Mentor
All BSc students
- Date: Wednesday 2 and Friday 4 October 2024 at various times in the Room: Leverhulme Library, Columbia House 6th Floor
Campus Enrolment
It is very important that you attend campus enrolment. This takes place in-person and is where we will check your official documents, including passport and visa.
Once you have completed campus enrolment, you will be issued your LSE Card, giving you access to campus and on-campus teaching and services.
MSc Data Science
- Date: Friday 20 September 2024, 3.45pm to 4pm.
Room: Great Hall, Marshall Building.
MSc QMRM
MSc Statistics
- Date: Friday 20 September 2024, 3.30pm to 3.45pm.
Room: Great Hall, Marshall Building.
Welcome Lunch
All MSc Students
- Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024, 12pm to 2.30pm.
Room: Weston Cafe, SAW
Orientation Sessions - Welcome Talks
MSc Data Science
- Date: Monday 23 September 2024, 2pm to 3.30pm.
Room: PAR.LG.03, Parish Hall
MSc QMRM
MSc Statistics
- Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, 2pm to 3.30pm.
Room: PAR.LG.03, Parish Hall
Ice Breakers
Come along to our MSc Ice-breaker sessions!
The ice breaker session will be an informal and relaxed event and is an opportunity to meet your colleagues beyond your course. This is run by LSE LIFE.
MSc Data Science
- Date: Monday 23 September 2024, 10am to 11.30am
Room: MAR.104, Marshall Building
MSc QMRM
MSc Statistics
- Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, 10am to 11.30am.
Room: PAR.LG.03, Parish Hall.
Careers Meeting
All MSc students
- Date: Thursday 26 September 2024, 11am - 12pm.
Room: Sheikh Zayed Theatre, CKK Building.
Meet your Mentor - TBC
Social Event for all new UG Students!
Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Kinta Alley, 32 Lincoln's Inn Fields
This is a free catered social event for all new BSc students in the Department of Statistics, so a chance to socialise with other students and meet those on other programmes! No sign up needed - just turn up. Hope you have fun!
Games night for for all new students!
Date: Monday 30 September 2024
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Marquee, LSE campus
The event will include talks from your programme directors and a talk from recent graduates on “sharing tips about studying at LSE and other advice” plus it will end with a fun and informal reception/networking opportunity and of course a chance to catch up with friends!
Date: Wednesday 2 October 2024
Room: CBG.B1.02 – CBG Auditorium.
Time:3.30pm - 8pm
Welcome Bowling Night
Date: Friday 4 October 2024
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Location: Bloombury Lanes, WC1H 9EU
All new Statistics students are invited to enjoy the private Kingpin Suite with unlimited bowling, table tennis, a pool table and arcade games.
Registration essential - the sign-up link will be circulated via email.
Download LSE's app, the Student Hub
The Student Hub is LSE’s app, designed to help you navigate your day-to-day life at LSE. With the Student Hub, you can:
- Explore your personalised Welcome calendar
- View your timetable and upcoming deadlines (once your course selections have been confirmed)
- Keep up to date with news, events, and opportunities from around LSE
- Find support at LSE
- Book appointments with academic staff (office hours) or support services, and your Consent.Ed workshop
- Find students on your programme using the directory
- Find your way around with the campus map.
Download the app now to discover what the Student Hub can do!
How do I sign up to the Hub?
If you've already registered and set up your IT account, you can sign up with your LSE username and password. Not registered yet? No problem. You can also sign up using the email address and password that you use for LSE For You.
Social Media
We are very active on social media and would love for you to follow us and enagage with our posts, stories and conversations! Before you arrive make sure you follow us on Instagram and X! #weheartstats #partofLSE