STEP BY STEP A GUIDE FOR
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations & welcome... Thank you for choosing Staffordshire University. Starting university is a big step and there’ll be lots for you to plan, arrange and sort out before you join us. That’s why we’ve put together this helpful guide, and supporting website (www.staffs.ac.uk/welcome), so you’ll know exactly what to do and the support we can offer. If you’re joining us from overseas, you will have received information from International Student Support. If they haven’t been in touch, please email ISS@staffs.ac.uk That’s about it for now - other than to say that at Staffordshire University we are committed to helping you make the most of your student experience and preparing you for life’s great adventure. We look forward to welcoming you to the University!
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This is packed with loads of additional info about what to expect, see and do when you arrive at Staffordshire University. This also contains information about Welcome Week - an exciting mix of academic and fun activities. You can also download your own personalised Welcome Week programme. Visit: www.staffs.ac.uk/welcome
E-enrol and Send us your snapshot Make sure you e-enrol with us right away to officially register you as a student at Staffordshire University. E-enrolment is quick, easy and done online and you will receive more information how to enrol once you’ve accepted your place. During enrolment you can upload a digital photograph or send us a passport photograph using the tear-off slip in the ‘hurry’ insert. Make sure you do this before 11 September 2013 so that we can have your card ready for you when you arrive! You can also download a copy of ‘Hurry’ at: www.staffs.ac.uk/welcome
E-ENROLMENT / ARRIVAL DATES
Visit your Welcome website
When to arrive, register and enrol Registration takes place between 10am and 4pm, you’ll complete stage 2 of enrolment, collect your card, and pick up your keys to University accommodation (if you are living in University managed halls). Registration dates for UK-based students moving into University accommodation: • Stoke: 21 September 2013 (see map on page 13 for exact location) • Stafford: 22 September 2013 (see map on page 14 for exact location) Registration dates for UK-based students not moving into University accommodation: • Stoke: 22 September 2013 (see map on page 13 for exact location) • Stafford: 22 September 2013 (see map on page 14 for exact location)
Disabled students If you have a disability and have not yet let us know, please do so immediately. We will be running an induction programme for disabled students. For more information visit www.staffs.ac.uk/welcome or email disability@staffs.ac.uk
Don’t have internet access? If you don’t have internet access, or have any other questions that aren’t answered in this guide or the Welcome website - don’t worry! Simply call: 01782 295756 or email: studentexperience@staffs.ac.uk
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YOU LEAVE HOME FOR UNI... Make sure you have visited the www.staffs.ac.uk/welcome web pages and found your timetable for the week on your School web page. Complete enrolment (making sure you have uploaded your photo or attached one to the hurry insert enclosed) and print out your e-enrolment certificate/email. Check you have received confirmation of your student loan from Student Finance England (if you are eligible). Complete the Direct Debit mandate if you are not having a tuition fee loan (see the Hurry insert enclosed)
THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME FOR UNI
BEFORE
Arrange Vaccinations. If you have not already been immunised for meningitis, or have not had two doses of the mumps (MMR) vaccine, arrange for vaccinations before you arrive at University. If you are moving away from home, sort out contents Insurance for your personal possessions. Anyone living in University Managed Accommodation will have basic contents insurance (www.cover4students.com/blockhalls/ summary/staffordshire) included in their rent. You can purchase additional cover if needed. (This will cover belongings in your room only). Get a TV Licence once you know where you’ll be staying. You’ll need one to cover use of a TV, DVD player or video recorder in your room whether you live in halls or in other accommodation. Arrange internet access - if it’s not included in your Accommodation. Advise us if you have any special requirements (www.staffs.ac.uk/study/disabled Check out the University Facebook (www.facebook.com/staffsuni) page and get to know other students who will be starting their studies at University this September.
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You’ll need to bring with you the following: cate
A printout of your E-enrolment Confirmation Certifi
or birth certificate. Expired 2 pieces of ID, one of which MUST be your passport recent piece of photo ID. more a by UK passports are acceptable if supported piece of photo ID (e.g. er anoth by rted Birth certificates alone must be suppo drivers licence)
THINGS TO BRING ALONG WHEN YOU ENROL
Things to bring along when you enrol...
EU students must bring their passport A passport photo if you have not already supplied
one ripts, if not already sent to us
Your certificates of previous study or original transc
Payment Notification Letter If you are having a student loan you must bring your (all pages) so we can activate your loan payments visa (with photocopies) and International Students must bring your passport and to you at the International given be will which your completed induction voucher Induction event
Once we have seen all this information, you will be given your Student ID Card and your student finance payments (e.g. your loan or grant) will be activated.
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Course checklist
Here’s a quick reminder of some of the more important things to get done during your First Week. This list is not definitive but it will help you to make sure you do some of the essentials
By the end of the First week you should…..
Know where to access details of modules that make up your course and have completed module registration
Collect your room key (if you are staying in University Accommodation)
Have received a timetable of classes for the Autumn semester (including rooms and times)
Enrolled and received your student ID Card
Know how to get further information on your timetable
Registered with the University GPs unless you’re already registered with a local GP
Know the location of your School Office and who your Personal Tutor is
Log on to your University email account. There are important welcome messages, including log-in details for your printing account.
Know the name and location of your course leader
Know where and how to submit coursework and how to find out when work is due in
If you have a Disability or suspect you have a disability contact Anna Dent on 01782 294798 or by email a.dent@staffs.ac.uk or visit Anna in the Student Enabling Centre to find out what support you may be entitled to.
Have looked at the University Student Handbook
– What you should have done by the end of your first week.
– What you should know by the end of the First Week
FIRST WEEK CHECKLIST
First week checklist
Checked the University term dates (www.staffs.ac.uk/informationcentre - click on the Term dates button and make a note of the dates that apply to you)
Have attended at least one “Give it a Go” session, joined a Club or Society and met a Students’ Union Offier
Looking for a Part-time job? Visit the Unitemps team who are located in the Careers Centre
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STOKE CAMPUS MAP
FOR INTAKE WEEKEND AND WELCOME WEEK 2013
i - Enrolment Saturday 21 September: UK based students moving into accommodation 10-4pm. International students 11-4pm. Sunday 22 September: UK based students not moving into accommodation 10-4pm.
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Enrolment sessions at designated times: www.staffs.ac.uk/informationcentre then click enrolment for more information. i - Welcome Week Information Points and - Students’ Union Venues Evening activities see www.staffsunion.com/welcome for more information 9 - Ember Lounge Food served from 12 noon Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September - Commercial Fair Wednesday 25 September - Clubs and Societies Wednesday 25 September 9
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InfoZone drop in workshops (intro to Library and IT) Thursday 26 September: - Cadman, Skills Area at: Drop-ins 10am-4pm Friday 27 September: - Cadman, Skills Area at: Drop-ins 10am-4pm - Brindley Food Court Saturday 21 September Sunday 22 September Open from 8am
STAFFORD CAMPUS MAP FOR INTAKE WEEKEND AND WELCOME WEEK 2013
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2 - Enrolment Sunday 22 September: UK based students either moving into or not moving into University accommodation 10-4pm
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i - Welcome Week Information Points Welcome Week events and Performance area 17 - Clubs and Societies Fair Thursday 26 September 10 - Commercial Fair Thursday 26 September 10 - The Lounge Food served from 12 noon on Sunday 22 September 9 - Terrace Cafe Sunday 22 September open from 9-4pm, lunch served 11.45-3pm 4 - Dolche Vita Cafe Sunday 22 September Open 9-4pm
SHREWSBURY CAMPUS
TELFORD CAMPUS
A442 to Whitchurch
Leegomery roundabout
A442
Hospital Hadley Park roundabout Car park Apley roundabout
Trenchlock interchange
Whitchurch Drive
Trench Lock
Britannia Way
Haybridge roundabout
Castle Street
Haybridge Road
Ketley Brook roundabout
A5223
Junction 6
M54
to Shrewsbury
DIRECTIONS 1 From car park proceed to hospital main entrance
ROYAL SHREWSBURY HOSPITAL Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury Shropshire, SY3 8XQ t: 01743 261000 www.sath.nhs.uk
2 Follow main corridor from foyer. Turn right following signs for Apley Conference centre Situated on the first floor 3 When on the first floor turn right and follow signs for Staffordshire University Faculty of Health and Sciences
to Birmingham
A518 Stafford
NEED TO KNOW MORE? Email: studentexperience@staffs.ac.uk Call: 01782 295756 Visit: www.staffs.ac.uk/welcome www.staffunion.com/welcome
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