Getting Started at Edge Hill University
Full-time Undergraduate Students September 2015
Your University checklist Before you arrive:
Go online and complete stage one of enrolment (pg 6)
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Make sure your funding is in place (pg 8)
Confirm your room in our halls of residence (pg 10)
Find out when you need to arrive on campus (pg 14 or 20) Download your First Week timetable (pg 12)
Check out your Freshers’ Week lineup (pg 13) Find out more about campus life (pg 22)
Find us on Facebook and Twitter and start making friends
Once you arrive:
Complete stage two of the enrolment process and receive your Unicard Attend your First Week sessions
Meet friends at your Freshers’ Week social events Get to know the campus (pg 34)
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Well done on gaining your place at Edge Hill University – we are looking forward to welcoming you here.
This Getting Started Guide will help you prepare for your time at University. Please read all of the sections carefully as they contain important information about your arrival at Edge Hill. If you have any questions about any of the information within this guide, please contact 0800 028 6677 or email gettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk
All of the information in this guide is also available on our mobile compatible website at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate
Contents
Key dates – page 3 A helpful list of all the important dates you need to be aware of.
Before you arrive – page 5 There are a few important things you need to do before you arrive here in September. Find out more about enrolment, how to prepare your finances, how to confirm your on-campus accommodation, course preparation and activities taking place in your First Week.
Arriving at Edge Hill (living on-campus) – page 14 Everything you need to know about arriving at Edge Hill University if you’re going to be living on-campus in halls of residence.
Arriving at Edge Hill (living off-campus) - page 20 Everything you need to know about arriving at Edge Hill University if you’re going to be living off-campus.
University life Find out more about life on campus, what student support will be available to you when you become a student here, what Ormskirk is like and term dates.
Contacts A contact list for any queries you might have before starting your studies.
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Getting Started at Edge Hill University
Congratulations
Thursday 13 August
Accommodation decisions If you have applied for on-campus accommodation, and have been successful in securing your place at Edge Hill, you will receive a decision by email from our Accommodation Team.
Thursday 13 August
Help Line opens We will be available to provide guidance on your results, changing course, enrolment etc. Call us on 0800 028 6677.
Monday 31 August
Deadline to satisfy all conditions of offer You must satisfy all academic and, if applicable, other requirements such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical clearance or providing proof of qualifications by this date.
Tuesday 8 September
Online enrolment opens You will be enrolling in two stages. Stage one is online, and you will receive an email with detailed instructions on what you need to do. Please refer to page 6 for more information.
Thursday 17 September
Stage two of enrolment for students living off-campus Stage two of the enrolment process for students who will be living off-campus. Refer to the Arriving at Edge Hill (living off-campus) section of this guide for more information.
Sunday 20 September
Welcome Sunday This is the date that students living on-campus will complete stage two of enrolment, and move into their new home. Refer to the Arriving at Edge Hill (living on-campus) section of this guide for more information.
Monday 21 – Friday 25 September
First Week Your introduction to University begins. Please refer to page 12 for more information.
Getting Started at Edge Hill University
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Key dates
Enrolment
page 6
Preparing to live on-campus
page 10
Get ready for First Week
page 12
Preparing your finances Course preparation
Freshers’ Week activities
page 8
page 12 page 13
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Before you arrive
Enrolment Enrolment is a mandatory process that you must go through at the beginning of the year to become a member of the University, activate your IT/Library account and benefit from all its services. The enrolment process consists of two stages:
Stage one The first stage is online enrolment which will open on Tuesday 8 September. You will receive an email on this day which will include all the information and instructions you will need to complete the process. To prepare for stage one, visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/online-enrolment-guide and read the online guide. If you are on a programme within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences which has optional modules, you will be required to choose these during this stage of enrolment. For more information about the modules offered on your programme please refer to: edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate/course-preparation
Stage two After you have completed stage one, you will be required to attend stage two of enrolment to fully enrol and provide the University with proof of your identity. Please note that you must have completed stage one no later than two working days before you arrive to complete stage two.
i To find out when you are required to attend stage two of enrolment, look at the relevant pages in this guide: • •
Students who will be living on-campus, please refer to page 14 Students who will be living off-campus, please refer to page 20
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UK Students
EEA and Non-EEA Students Switzerland Students
or
or
Passport
UK Birth Certificate* or
UK Adoption Certificate*
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Passport
National ID Card
Passport and
Evidence of Visa status / Biometric Residence Permit
*and Marriage Certificate or change of name Deed Poll document if applicable and
University Payment Advice Notification (from Student Finance) or Self-funded students are required to set up a payment plan or pay in full on the day of enrolment or NHS Notification of Award and University Payment Advice Notification (from Student Finance) (if applicable)
Please note that original ID must be provided. Copies will not be accepted.
1 The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Please note, you will not be fully enrolled until you have completed both stages of enrolment.
Before you arrive
The following table shows what documents you MUST bring with you to stage two of enrolment:
Preparing your finances If you intend to get help with paying your tuition fees and living expenses for your studies, now is the time to make sure that loans and grants are in place. This will ensure that you receive your funding on time and your transition to university life runs smoothly. Applying for student finance If you have not yet applied for help with financing your studies, you should apply immediately at www.gov.uk/student-finance. The process can take some time, so it is important that you do not delay with making your application. Evidence of your application/assessment will be required when you complete stage two of enrolment.
Assessment of Funding You must ensure you return your declaration form to Student Finance (this is to confirm you agree to the terms and conditions of the loan). Without this form Student Finance are unable to complete final checks and approve your application, which will lead to a delay in any funding being paid to you when you start your course. Once Student Finance have completed your assessment they will send you paperwork showing your entitlement to funding. You can also check on the progress of your application online and see a copy of your assessment once it is available. Please ensure that all of your details are correct, including:
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The university you will be studying at The course you will be studying The tuition fee for your course.
If any of the above details are incorrect on your student finance paperwork please contact TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk.
When will I receive my funding? After you have completed stage two of enrolment, your first payment will be released. It can take up to five working days for payment to arrive in your account, or longer, if you applied for funding late. But remember, this will only be paid if your loan declaration has been signed and returned to Student Finance and they have approved your application by completing all verification checks.
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i If you are self-funding your studies, please contact the Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries Team by emailing TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk prior to enrolment.
NHS Funded Students If you are enrolling onto an NHS funded programme, you must apply for an NHS bursary to ensure your tuition fees will be paid and for them to calculate your bursary entitlement which will be for your living expenses during your studies. Please visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students to begin the application process if you haven’t done so already. Once your application has been approved, you must bring a copy of your ‘NHS Notification of Award’ to stage two of enrolment.
If you have any questions about fees and finance, contact the Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries Team on TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk.
i Your checklist • •
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Apply for funding Sign and return your loan declaration to Student Finance and send any evidence that is required Make sure your application details are correct Bring all of your paperwork with you to enrolment in order to release your funding
Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate to find out more about how you can prepare financially, including opening a student bank account and budgeting.
Before you arrive
Please ensure that you bring your University/College Payment advice (contained in the pack you receive from Student Finance) with you when you come to stage two of enrolment. This contains your Student Support Number, which the University needs to identify you with the Student Loans Company and trigger your first payment.
Preparing to live on-campus If you receive a place in our on-campus halls of residence, there are a few things you need to take care of before you can move in. Getting the paperwork and financial arrangements out of the way before you arrive will make your arrival as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
Licence Agreement and Deposit If successful, on Thursday 13 August you will receive an email from our Accommodation Team to confirm your room and provide you with your Licence Agreement. You must e-sign your Licence Agreement as soon as possible to confirm your room. You will also need to pay your £150 deposit to secure your room and make arrangements to pay for your accommodation before you arrive. Otherwise, the Accommodation Team will be unable to issue you with your key. Paying for your accommodation To pay your deposit, and to organise your accommodation payments using a visa debit or credit card visit edgehill.ac.uk/payments. You can pay in one of three ways: •
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In full, with a 5% discount if you pay the full amount before you collect your key In three instalments (per term – most students pay in this way as it coincides with student loan payments) In seven instalments (monthly)
Paying in instalments The total balance for the duration of your Licence Agreement (40 weeks or agreed fixed term), is divided into three or seven equal instalments and must be repaid by recurring card payments on the listed dates: Three Instalments
Autumn Term - 13 October 2015 Spring Term - 13 January 2016 Summer Term - 20 April 2016
Seven Instalments
22 October 2015 22 November 2015 22 December 2015 22 January 2016 22 February 2016 22 March 2016 22 April 2016
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Moving In You can move into halls on Sunday 20 September, or Welcome Sunday as we call it. You’ll find more information about arrival arrangements for this day on page 14 but you should put the date in your calendar in the meantime.
i Your accommodation checklist
• E-sign your Licence Agreement by Friday 4 September • Pay your £150 deposit to secure your room and make arrangements to pay for your accommodation by Friday 4 September • Add Welcome Sunday to your calendar • Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate to see a packing list
Before you arrive
Accommodation Packs If you are living on campus then you can take advantage of our range of accommodation packs which are available to order online. Packs include bedding, towels, utensils and crockery. Visit store.edgehill.ac.uk and click on Accommodation in the product catalogue to view the packs and make your order. Any items you order will be delivered directly to your room prior to your arrival, at no extra cost.
Course Preparation Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate and select ‘Course preparation’ to see a course overview, a suggested reading list, course preparation and more.
Get ready for First Week Starting University is an exciting time. First Week is all about settling in to your academic and social environment, meeting your tutors, making friends and generally finding your way around. As well as providing an introduction to your course, there will be opportunities to find out how to make best use of the Library and IT systems, and the full range of student support services available to you.
First Week runs from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September.
Your Faculty will organise your First Week programme for your course. First Week is a living and learning experience and comprises a series of activities to welcome you to the University and to introduce you to your academic life. Please note that First Week is compulsory for all students and the most important thing is that you participate fully and have a good time. You are required to attend all your course-based sessions, but which social activities you choose, is up to you. First Week Timetable To view and download your First Week timetable, visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate. Select ‘Course preparation’ and click on the ‘First Week timetable’ tab to see your First Week timetable.
Whilst you’re settling into your new academic life during First Week, the Edge Hill Students’ Union will be keeping you busy with their Freshers’ Week programme. Undoubtedly one of the best weeks of the year, Freshers’ Week runs alongside First Week and is a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.
i Freshers’ Activities
Visit edgehillsu.org.uk for the full Freshers’ Week lineup.
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Freshers’ Week activities
Arriving at Edge Hill (living on-campus) Welcome Sunday takes place on Sunday 20 September and is our designated day for residential students to arrive on campus, complete stage two enrolment and move into accommodation. It’s a very busy day on campus so, to ensure your day runs as smoothly as possible, please follow the instructions outlined in this section.
Unfortunately, you are not able to arrive on campus any earlier than this date. If you will be unable to arrive until after 4.00pm on Welcome Sunday or not until the following week, please contact the Accommodation Team on accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk for advice.
In order to reduce congestion, we have staggered student arrival times alphabetically by surname. Please try and keep to your scheduled arrival time as much as possible to avoid congestion on the day: Surname
A–B C–E
F–H I–L
M–P Q–S T–Z
Arrival Time
9.00am - 10.00am
10.00am - 11.00am
11.00am – 12.00pm 12.00pm – 1.00pm 1.00pm – 2.00pm
2.00pm – 3.00pm
3.00pm – 4.00pm
To help the day to run as smoothly as possible please do not arrive more than 30 minutes before your scheduled arrival time. Once you have enrolled and collected your keys you will be directed to your halls of residence. Travelling to Welcome Sunday Whether you are travelling to Welcome Sunday by car or public transport, there are arrangements in place to make the move as easy as possible.
Arriving by Car On Welcome Sunday you may bring one car on campus (no vans please) and you will be directed to a parking space. To avoid traffic congestion, there is a maximum 2 hour time limit on parking to allow you to unload your car and unpack. After this time we request that you move your car to allow other students the opportunity to park and move in.
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For information about how to find us, visit: edgehill.ac.uk/location.
Please note that Yellow AA™ road signage will be displayed on the approach to the campus. Please follow these directional signs to the designated entrance for your halls, as GPS systems may lead you to the incorrect entrance point.
Find your Entrance Point Halls of Residence
(Please see your Licence Agreement to confirm which hall you are in)
Back Halls
Margaret Bain, E M Butterworth, Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Openshaw, Katherine Fletcher
Chancellors Court
Binns, Blake, Booth, Bradshaw, Boyce, Byron, Fulton, Lord, Meadon, Millner, Pinfold, Tomkins, Williams, Wilson
Chancellors South
Aitken, Jenkins, Laverty, Millins, Welch
Forest Court
Ash, Beech, Cedar, Elm, Holly, Larch, Maple, Oak, Rowan, Willow
Graduates Court
Ainsworth, Annakin, Maconie, Normanton, Pryce
Founders Court
Balfour, Crosfield, Dewhurst, Fennemore, Feuchsel, Holt, Matheson, McDairmid, Sarah Yelf, Sinclair, Smith
Main Building Halls Clough, Stanley
Main Building Halls
Lady Margaret, John Dalton
Palatine Court
Carrington, Glazebrook, Pankhurst, Roscoe
Which Entrance to use
2 Ruff Lane 1 St Helens Road 1 St Helens Road
Car Park Zone Colour Red Blue Blue
1 St Helens Road
Blue
1 St Helens Road
Blue
2 Ruff Lane
Red
1 St Helens Road
Blue
1 St Helens Road
Blue
2 Ruff Lane
Red
Arriving at Edge Hill (living on-campus)
You will be directed to alternative parking in nearby Ormskirk town centre and there is a free bus service from Ormskirk Bus Station to and from the University running every 15 minutes from 7.30am until 6.30pm.
What happens next? Once you have parked, you must leave your belongings in the car. Parents and families will be directed to the Family Area in the Hub, Main Building to relax and wait for students to return from enrolment and key collection. Complimentary teas and coffees will be available together with information from key University Services, plus the Students’ Union ‘Market Place’.
Students will go to the Faculty of Health and Social Care Building to complete the enrolment and key collection process.
When you have completed this process you will be issued with your ‘Unicard’ (student ID card) and you will be directed back to the Hub to meet up with your parents/family. You can then go and unload your car and move into halls.
If you require assistance or have mobility requirements please contact fmhelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk or 01695 584455 for advice. When you arrive please go to the nearest Welcome Point, where staff will arrange transport for you. Arriving by Public Transport You can find out more about arriving at Edge Hill by public transport, including directions for bus or rail travel at edgehill.ac.uk/location.
On Welcome Sunday, our free Edge Link bus runs from Ormskirk Bus Station to the University every 15 minutes from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The Edge Link bus will drop you off near the main entrance to the University. From here, you should make your way to the Senior Common Room in the Main Building where there will be a secure luggage facility for students arriving by public transport. You are able to leave your bags in this safe spot while you enrol and collect your room keys. After dropping off your bags, you must then make your way to the Faculty of Health and Social Care to complete your enrolment and key collection. Once you have completed your enrolment, you will be directed back to the Senior Common Room to collect your belongings and move into your new home. Completing the enrolment process Prior to stage two, you will have completed stage one of enrolment which is an online process. Please see page 6 for more details on stage one.
Stage two allows you to complete the enrolment process by providing the University with proof of your identity. Please refer to page 7 to see what documents you must bring with you.
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1. E-signed your Licence Agreement 2. Paid your £150 deposit 3. Set up a payment plan for your accommodation fees or paid in full.
Please refer to page 10 for more information on how to make payments.
Moving in Once you have completed your enrolment and key collection, you will be directed back to your car or the Senior Common Room to collect your belongings and move into your new accommodation.
Due to limitations to car parking, your car must remain in your designated car park. It is not possible to move it closer to your Halls of Residence to drop off your belongings.
You are advised to pack your belongings in crates and suitcases with wheels and to avoid packing large heavy boxes that you will find difficult to carry. There is a limited supply of trolleys and buggies available to help you transport your belongings.
Meet staff within your Department (Welcome Sunday 20 September) Once you have collected your room key and moved your belongings in, you must attend your compulsory meeting with staff/students from your programme area, in the Business School, between 11.00am and 5.00pm. This is a great way to meet your department and fellow students on your programme and to pick up a hard copy of your First Week timetable.
Hall Talks On Monday 21 September, you are required to attend a compulsory Hall Talk. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate and select ‘Arriving at Edge Hill (living on-campus)’ to find out times and locations.
Arriving at Edge Hill (living on-campus)
Accommodation Fees Once you have completed the enrolment process, there are a few things we will check before you can collect your keys. We will check that you have:
Frequently Asked Questions about Welcome Sunday What happens when I arrive and where do I collect my keys? Once you have parked, you must leave your belongings in the car, or if you are travelling by public transport, in the Staff Common Room. Please follow directions to the Faculty of Health and Social Care building to complete your enrolment/key collection process.
When you have completed this process you will be issued with your ‘Unicard’ (student ID card) and you will be directed back to unload your car, or collect your belongings and move in. Is there anywhere that my family can wait while I enrol? Yes, there will be a Family Area in the Hub, Main building with complimentary tea or coffee. Your family are welcome to use this as a meeting point during the day or somewhere to relax.
What should I do if there is a problem with my room? If there is an issue with your room please contact the FM Helpdesk on 01695 584455. The FM Helpdesk will be available throughout the day, and during your time at University.
The FM Helpdesk is based in the Durning Centre, behind Edge Hill Sport. To report a job online select ‘FM Helpdesk Request’ from the ‘Student Support’ section of the GO homepage. Is there anywhere I can purchase hot and cold food on Campus? On Welcome Sunday the following outlets will be open, serving a wide range of food and drinks:
The Hub (Main Building) Sages Restaurant Coffee Shop Grab & Go
Faculty of Education Building Water’s Edge Restaurant
Students’ Union Bar Bar (Live Football shown throughout the day) Nom Takeaway
8.00am – 9.00pm 8.00am – 6.00pm 9.00pm – 4.00pm 8:30am – 4.00pm 12.00pm – 9.00pm 5.00pm – 2.00am
You can also purchase snacks and refreshments from McColls shop, located in the Hub, and the University Shop, located near Back Halls.
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Edge Hill Works Learning Services Chaplaincy Health and Wellbeing Centre Edge Hill Sport
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Finance online store Confucius Institute Languages Centre Inclusion Team
In the Hub there will be a ‘Market Place’ selling a range of goods and Endsleigh Insurance.
What have the Students’ Union organised for Freshers’ Week? To find out more information on what events and activities the SU have got organised please visit: edgehillsu.org.uk or like us on fb.com/edgehillsu.
Can I bring my car with me to campus during term time? Students who are living in halls of residence are not eligible to park on campus. There are some exceptions for students on placement.
Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate, click on ‘Student Support’ and then on the ‘Parking permits’ tab to find out more.
What can my parents do on Welcome Sunday? We are running optional Welcome Talks for parents only throughout Welcome Sunday in room W1, Wilson Centre at 10.00am 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
Arriving at Edge Hill (living on-campus)
What else can I do on Welcome Sunday? You can also visit the following University services in the Hub:
Arriving at Edge Hill (living off-campus) Year 1 students (studying at the Ormskirk campus) On Thursday 17 September, you will need to come onto campus to complete stage two of the enrolment process for your programme.
In order to reduce congestion, we have staggered student arrival times alphabetically by surname. Please try and keep to your scheduled arrival time as much as possible to avoid congestion on the day: Surname
A–B C–E
F–H I–L
M–P Q–S T–Z
Arrival Time
9.00am - 10.00am
Location
10.00am - 11.00am
11.00am – 12.00pm 12.00pm – 1.00pm 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Faculty of Health and Social Care building
3.00pm – 4.00pm 4.00pm – 5.00pm
To help the day to run as smoothly as possible please do not arrive more than 30 minutes before your scheduled arrival time.
Direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3 Students On Friday 18 September, you will need to come onto campus to complete stage two of the enrolment process between 10.30am to 11.00am. On arrival, please report to the Faculty of Health and Social Care.
Year 1 students (studying at Armstrong House, Manchester) On Wednesday, 16 September, you will need to come to Armstrong House, Manchester to complete stage two of the enrolment process for your programme.
In order to reduce congestion, we have staggered student arrival times by course. Please try and keep to your scheduled arrival time as much as possible to avoid congestion on the day: Course
Paramedic Practice
Paramedic Practice Secondees
Operating Department Practice
Arrival Time
10.00am - 11.00am
Location
Report 11.00am – 12.00pm to reception 2.00pm – 3.00pm
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Travelling to stage two of enrolment at the Ormskirk campus Arriving by Car Car parking on campus is limited. For information about how to find us, including driving directions, visit edgehill.ac.uk/location. You need to display an official Edge Hill University parking permit on your dashboard when you enter the car park, a copy of the permit has been included with this booklet. . Arriving by Public Transport You can find out more about arriving at Edge Hill by public transport, including details about bus or rail travel at edgehill.ac.uk/location. Our Edge Link bus runs from Ormskirk bus station to the University from 8.05am to 8.45pm.
If you require assistance or have mobility requirements please contact Facilities Management: fmhelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk or 01695 584455 for advice.
Travelling to stage two of enrolment at Armstrong House, Manchester There is no on campus parking available at Armstrong House, but it is easily reached by foot from Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly train stations. Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/location/armstrong for further details and directions.
Completing the enrolment process Prior to stage two, you will have completed stage one of enrolment which is an online process. Please see page 6 for more details on stage one.
Stage two allows you to complete the enrolment process by providing the University with proof of your identity. Please refer to page 7 to see what documents you must bring with you.
Meet staff within your Department (Ormskirk campus only) Once you have enrolled, you must attend your compulsory meeting with staff /students from your programme area, in the Business School. This is a great way to meet your department and fellow students on your programme and to pick up a hard copy of your First Week timetable. You can also visit the following University services in the Hub:
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Edge Hill Works Learning Services Chaplaincy Health and Wellbeing Centre Edge Hill Sport
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Finance online store Confucius Institute Languages Centre Inclusion Team
Arriving at Edge Hill (living off-campus)
To help the day to run as smoothly as possible please do not arrive more than 30 minutes before your scheduled arrival time.
Life on campus Sustainable Travel Edge Hill University encourages staff, students and visitors to travel here by sustainable means wherever possible and has developed a Travel Plan to include various sustainable travel initiatives.
The University provides a free shuttle bus to link the campus to Ormskirk town centre, where other public transport options are available. For further information please visit edgehill.ac.uk/travel.
Parking Permits Car parking at Edge Hill University is limited and cannot always accommodate all vehicles during peak periods. We therefore recommend, wherever possible, that students use public transport.
Students coming to study at Edge Hill for the first time will need to enrol and receive a student number before a parking permit application can be made. Students who are living in halls of residence are not eligible to park on campus. There are some exceptions for students on placement. The issuing of parking permits is based on clear eligibility criteria, however the provision of a permit does not guarantee a parking space due to the limited capacity on campus. Even if you do have a permit, we suggest you build in sufficient time to park off campus when necessary. Details of alternative parking provision close to the University can be found on the link below.
Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate, click on ‘Student Support’ and then on the ‘Parking permits’ tab to find out more about parking on-campus..
Post The University has a dedicated post room on site and we provide a student mail delivery service to the mail boxes located in all halls of residence. We also provide a parcel collection service where students are notified of a delivery via email. The Post Room is located in The Durning Centre and is open for parcel collections:
Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 10.00am 12.00pm – 1.00pm 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Reduced opening hours may apply out of term time.
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Payment is made online via a dedicated pre-payment card available to purchase on-site. For more information visit www.laundryview.com
Catering All dining outlets at Edge Hill University have social spaces in which to eat and study as well as free wireless internet access.
If you are living on-campus you can also take advantage of the meal plan scheme, or if you are self-catering, the University shops stock all essential items you could need. Retail There is an onsite McColls convenience store and the University Shop, both of which sell food, drink, stationery and household items to cater for our residential students.
In addition, the University is located close to Ormskirk town centre where you will find other shops and amenities. Edge Hill University provides a regular free Edge Link shuttle bus which connects the campus to Ormskirk town centre. For further information please visit edgehill.ac.uk/travel.
i Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate to find out more about student life at Edge Hill University.
University Life
Launderette Our on-site launderette houses nineteen automatic washing machines and twenty dryers. The opening times are 7.30am to 9pm every day, with the last wash being at 8.00pm.
Student Support Student Services We all need support and encouragement to succeed. The University provides support both within faculties and central services to help students achieve the best they can in their academic studies.
Students Services provide a range of centralised, specialist support services aimed at ensuring students can focus on their studies and their wellbeing. These include:
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The Student Information Centre (SIC) Accommodation Inclusive Services Finance and Welfare Rights Health and Wellbeing Care Counselling Support for Care Leavers General support and guidance
For further information, please visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices
The Careers Centre The Careers Centre can help you to find part-time work, as well as volunteering opportunities. Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate and select ‘Student Support’ to find out more.
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Learning Services provide help and support with library and media resources, study spaces and 24/7 IT access as well as a range of guidance and support for academic and research skills, help with accessing books and journals and also the development of Learning Edge, your virtual learning space. Helpful, specialist staff can provide virtual and personal support for a wide variety of issues. You will find lots of information on our webpages, including our Ask Us question service at askus.edgehill.ac.uk.
In September, Learning Services will offer a selection of sessions and drop-ins so that students can get to know the University better and find out where they can access resources and help and support.
Learning Services will be providing: • •
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Library tours during your first two weeks Technology roadshows in the student HUB – come along and see us about using technology at university and the apps you might need Help with using wireless whilst on campus Induction sessions a part of your first week activities – you will be able to meet the librarian for your subject Lots of news, information and tweets about Learning Services
Find out more at edgehill.ac.uk/ls.
University Life
Learning Services Learning Services provide learning resources centres and information provision, learning support, ICT user support for learning and teaching, eLearning development and support, media services, study skills and support for students with Specific Learning Difficulties (eg. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia).
Inclusive Services If you have additional needs, the Inclusive Services teams can provide you with tailored information and support. Both the Inclusion team and the SpLD support team work together to provide students with a supportive service which will enable you to study and live as independently as possible.
If you require advice and guidance for dyslexia, dyspraxia or other SpLD needs contact SpLD@edgehill.ac.uk or visit edgehill.ac.uk/spld.
The Inclusion team, based in the Student Information Centre provides a professional and friendly service to students with a wide range of additional needs arising from physical impairments, mental health or complex needs. You can contact the team to chat in confidence about:
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Applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Equipment, academic and personal support Reasonable adjustments on placement
For more information, please contact inclusionteam@edgehill.ac.uk, visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/inclusive or come along to meet the team at: Inclusion Team, Ground Floor, Student Information Centre (SIC).
Are you a Care Leaver? Did you know that you may be entitled to additional financial support if you are a Care Leaver. Help us to help you by informing us that you are a Care Leaver when you start at University and that you are happy for us to contact you.
For further information, please visit the Care Leavers page at: edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices.
Council Tax Exemption Certificate You can request a Council Tax Exemption Certificate online, through Student Central. The certificate will be emailed to your Edge Hill email account. This will be valid for the current academic session only.
Please Note: Council Tax Exemption Certificates will not be available until the first teaching week of term and this will differ depending on the term dates for your programme. A button to request a Certificate will appear on Student Central during your first week of term. If the button does not appear, and you believe that you are eligible for council tax exemption, please contact the Enrolment Team on enrolment@edgehill.ac.uk.
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Be recognised by Edge Hill students and the University as the provider of excellent, effective advice and representation on academic and welfare matters Provide quality, well-used membership and commercial services for our diverse student body Be acknowledged by Edge Hill students as having made a positive difference to their lives
To achieve this we listen to your feedback and ideas, whilst ensuring we offer guidance, support and help if things go wrong.
The Union is run by four elected officers, a President, Vice President Welfare, Vice President Academic Representation and Vice President Activities. The Officers’ roles are to represent the student body on a variety of issues that affect you, our members. We do this by representing your views at a number of University committees and boards and also run a range of campaigns.
The officer team are supported by a team of full-time and part time staff, as well as Part-Time Officers, elected to represent; LGBT students, Disabled students, Black students, Part-time/Mature students, Post Graduate students and Women respectively. These Officers help to inform projects that the Full-Time Officers work on, as well as running their own campaigns on behalf of the students they represent.
An essential function of the Union is our representation and as a result of student feedback we opened an Advice and Representation Centre and over the last two years the service has grown considerably, offering support and guidance in key areas such as academic issues, welfare benefits, housing, money and debt. The Advice and Representation Centre runs drop-in sessions, pre-bookable appointments and phone consultations to help make the service as accessible as possible for all students. The most important aspect of our service is that we are totally independent from the University and so our advice is impartial, confidential and free to students.
Course Reps are also an integral part of our democracy and representation, ensuring all students’ voices are being heard, whether on a course level, or right up to Faculty level. Being a Course Rep is great for employability and transferable skills, empowering yourself and your peers to make sure you’re getting the best from your course.
University Life
Edge Hill Students’ Union is a member-driven organisation, representing all students who attend Edge Hill University. Our vision is to be an essential part of Edge Hill University significantly adding value to your student experience. Specifically, we aim to:
Societies are a great way to make friends and learn new skills, and we currently have around 70 active societies. To join a group, or even start your own, the SU can offer support and guidance, helping you make the most out of your student experience.
The Union annually organises a variety of events, starting with Freshers’ Week! Later in the year, EHSU hold the Graduation Ball, as well as a whole programme of weekly events in the SU Bar and The Quad. The SU Bar also serves a great range of handmade burgers and pizza’s every day and our menu is also available to take away. For your official Edge Hill merchandise, clothing and NUS Cards, The SUShop has regular deals and discounts!
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the services you want and need, we have over the past couple of years developed and grown to provide you with the advice centre, bar, shop and a range of activities through our student led groups and we hope with you as our members we can continue to grow in the future. Your officers for 2015/16 are President - Steven Rouke Vice President Academic Representation - Rosie McKenna Vice President Welfare - Lauren Blundell Vice President Activities - Patrick Soan
You can also keep in touch with the Students’ Union here w: www.edgehillsu.org.uk T: @edgehillsu F: /edgehillsu
As you can see, there’s a lot going on within the Edge Hill campus. However, there’s even more to enjoy once you step outside.
“I'd definitely recommend visiting Salt and Liquor; their cocktails are amazing and the food is absolutely to die for!” Sophie Proyer, BA (Hons) English Literature
“Want a Nando’s but don’t want to go to Liverpool? Check out Piri-Piri in town, really tasty food and really good prices!” Caitlin Baker, BA (Hons) Advertising
"Don't judge The Horse Shoe on its appearance– it’s cheap, has friendly staff and you'll make tons of memories." Jenny McAlister, BA (Hons) Sociology
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Life in Ormskirk
Term Dates By programme
BA/BSc Programmes Autumn Term
All Years
21/09/15
18/12/15
Summer Term
All Years
11/04/16
03/06/16
Spring Term
All Years
04/01/16
BA/BSc Education Programmes with QTS
18/03/16
Autumn Term
All Years
21/09/15
18/12/15
Summer Term
All Years
04/04/16
27/05/16*
Spring Term
All Years
04/01/16
18/03/16
* Trainees must be available up to 15/07/16 in order to complete any additional days in school.
Students studying BSc Pre-Registration Nursing, Midwifery, Operating Department Practice and Paramedic Practice should refer to their course specific plans to check term dates. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate and click on ‘Course preparation’ for more information.
General Enquiries Contact our Getting Started Team on 0800 028 6677 or email gettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk for assistance with general queries and questions about getting started at Edge Hill University. For more specialised queries, please find a list of useful contacts below.
Accommodation Admissions Enrolment
Finance and Funding Help Inclusive Services International Students NHS Bursaries Scholarships Student Finance England
01695 584200 accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk
01695 650950 admissions@edgehill.ac.uk 01695 657600 enrolment@edgehill.ac.uk
01695 657250 financialadviceteam@edgehill.ac.uk
01695 584372 inclusiveservices@edgehill.ac.uk
(+44) 1695 657122 international@edgehill.ac.uk
0300 300 1345 www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
01695 657245 scholarships@edgehill.ac.uk
0300 100 0607 www.gov.uk/student-finance
Student Information Centre 01695 584554 sichelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk
Students’ Union Tuition Fees
01695 657301 su@edgehill.ac.uk
tuitionfees@edgehill.ac.uk
UCAS Customer Care Centre 0371 4680 468 www.ucas.com
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Faculty of Health and Social Care
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Learning Innovation Centre (LINC)
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