Orientation Schedules
and Registration
Everything you need to know before arrival, during orientation, and throughout your registration process.
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Your Essential First Step at RCSI Bahrain
Attendance at Orientation is mandatory for all new students. Orientation is an essential part of starting your journey at RCSI Bahrain. It is designed to help you settle into university life, complete your registration, and prepare for the academic year ahead.
Each academic programme has specific orientation and registration dates, which all students are required to attend.
Plan Your Arrival
International students are strongly encouraged to arrive in Bahrain a few days before the start of their orientation. This will allow you sufficient time to:
- Finalise your accommodation
- Complete your visa and Smart Card processes
- Explore the campus and the local area
- Settle in and prepare for the start of university
Please refer to the orientation dates below when planning your travel.
Orientation Dates
| Programme | Orientation and Registration Days | Classes Start Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Nursing Year 1 |
Tuesday 1st – Thursday 3rd of September |
Sunday 6th of September |
|
Medical Commencement Programme (MCP) |
Wednesday 9th – Thursday 10th of September |
Sunday 13th of September |
|
Year 1-5 Year Medicine |
Monday 14th – Tuesday 15th of September |
Sunday 20th of September |
|
Foundation Year – 6 Year Medicine |
Tuesday 15th – Thursday 17th of September |
Sunday 20th of September |
Orientation Schedules
Programme-specific schedules will be available closer to orientation:
Registration and Document Submissions
As part of Orientation Week, all students will be allocated a registration timeslot (please refer to the orientation schedules for details). During this session, you will complete your registration process.
To ensure a smooth registration, please review the Pre-arrival Checklist, which outlines the required documents and registration requirements. We recommend preparing these before travelling to Bahrain.
Where students are divided into registration groups, details of your allocated group will be shared closer to the orientation dates. Until then, all students should plan to arrive in Bahrain based on the orientation dates above.
ID Cards and Laptop Collection
Once you have completed your registration, you will receive your Student ID card and University laptop. (Please note that laptops are provided to all students except those enrolled in the MCP programme.)
REMINDER: Bring a backup device until laptop is issued.
Timetables
- Timetables are published on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- An academic timetable covering the initial period of your programme will be emailed to you before your first week
- Once registered, students can view and manage their timetable directly on the VLE
Registration Process
What Happens During Orientation?
Some orientation content may be delivered online prior to arrival on campus. Students should regularly check their RCSI email for updates and instructions.
Full details of orientation activities and the academic and non-academic timetables for the first two weeks will be shared closer to the start of the semester.