WHEELER APPLICANT DAY GUIDE 2024

Applicant Day Guide Wheeler, 2024 chester.ac.uk/applicant-days

What’s on and where Thank you for joining us today. Here are some key things to do to make the most of your visit to Chester!

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‘Welcome to Chester’ Talk

13:00 - 13:30

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After you’ve registered on arrival, head to our Welcome Talk for an introduction to the University from a member of our Senior Executive Team. You will be advised which time your talk is when you arrive for registration.

13:45 - 14:45

See your subject session handout for details

13:45 - 15:45

See your subject session handout for details

Subject Sessions

Visit your department and delve deeper into the course you have applied for. If you are studying a combined course or interested in more than one subject, make sure to visit our registration desk. We can help you map out your day. See your Subject Sessions handout for details of when and where your session(s) are taking place.

You can also attend the following talks at our Exton Park campus:

How to manage your money at University Accommodation Talk

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15:30 - 15:50

Seaborne CLR009

16:20 - 16:40

Seaborne CLR009

16:15 - 16:30

Seaborne CLR013

16:45 - 17:00

Seaborne CLR013

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Information Fair Get your questions answered by our experts in our drop-in Information Fair (running from 11:30 - 17:30).

The following support departments will be represented today:

• Academic Skills • Accommodation • Admissions • Careers and Employability • Centre for Foundation Studies • Evening Language Classes • Finance and Funding • Student Services • Study Abroad • Education (Initial Teacher Training)

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Take a Campus Tour Student-led tours of our Exton Park site will be running every 30 minutes from 11:30 onwards.. Tours last approximately one hour.

The final tour will depart at 16.30.

Departing from the inside of the Seaborne Library (campus map ref. 7 ).

Running from 11:30 - 16:30

View Accommodation For more information please see page 6 and 7.

Running from 11:30 - 17:30

Lunch and Refreshments The catering outlets across our sites are open if you fancy a drink or bite to eat. Don’t forget to redeem your free lunch voucher!

Running from 11:30 - 17:30

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Accommodation to view We have the following residences available to view throughout the day. Student Ambassadors will be located at each of our university owned accommodations until 17:30.

Sumner House Fully-catered, en-suite.

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Open for viewings: 15:30 - 17:30 From £135 per week* and full board en-suite from £185 per week *

Please note that these prices are for 2023/4 and that prices for 2024/25 are yet to be confirmed.

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On-Campus Accommodation Parkgate Road Houses

Grosvenor House Self-catered studios, en-suite.

Self-catered/semi-catered, shared bathroom facilities.

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£159 per week*

From £105 per week*

Astbury House / Fisher House

Church College Close

Fully-catered, en-suite.

Self-catered, shared bathroom facilities.

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£185 per week*

£105 per week*

Please note that these prices are for 2023/4 and that prices for 2024/25 are yet to be confirmed.

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Partnership Accommodation** The Towpath

Tudor Place

Self-catered, en-suite.

Self-catered, en-suite.

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£159 per week*

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From £105 per week*

Tramways

Granary Studios

Self-catered, en-suite.

Self-catered studios, en-suite.

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From £153 per week*

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From £169 per week*

**Please note that these are partnership residences for 2023/4 and that partnership agreements for 2024/25 are yet to be confirmed.

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Explore Chester Be sure to visit the city centre if you can. Take a look at our top picks for your Applicant Day visit and see why Chester is a place you could one day call home.

Food and drink Chester’s streets are lined with cuisine from around the world, mixing well known favourites such as Knoops café, in with independent eateries. There are hidden foodie gems down side streets, and in the New Chester Market on Northgate Street.

Storyhouse Next to Chester Market and opposite the Cathedral is Storyhouse – a cultural centre containing two state-of-the-art theatres, a cinema, library, restaurant and two bars.

It’s a great place to stop for a coffee and see where you could be hanging out with friends.

Chester is a beautiful historical city and its heritage, hidden gems, safety and lovely people played a key role in my decision to study at the University of Chester.

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Carlotta Events Management and International Tourism student

Shopping High street favourites, designer boutiques, independent gems - Chester has everything you need when it comes to shopping. As well as the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, a stroll through some of Chester’s hidden streets uncovers a host of unexpected independent shops, music venues and galleries.

Historic Sights Chester is steeped in history, and you’ll find historical treasures throughout the city – the impressive Cathedral, the iconic Eastgate Clock, the black and white Rows and the Roman Gardens.

Walking the Roman walls is a great way to explore and get some incredible views over the city.

Find Your Place For more tips and student insights on Chester’s best hangouts and hidden gems, visit our exclusive guide for offer holders: chester.ac.uk/applicants

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What happens next?

Here’s a quick guide to confirming your place and what happens before the start of term.

Responding to offers If you haven’t already, you’ll need to respond to your university offers. You can do this, and view your deadline for responding, via UCAS Hub: accounts. ucas.com/account/login

Confirming your place If your offer of a place is conditional, you’ll need to wait until you receive your exam results in the summer before your place is confirmed. We’ll then be in touch to let you know. If you have any queries or concerns in the meantime, just get in touch with our friendly Admissions team: admissions@chester.ac.uk

Welcome information Between now and September you’ll receive regular updates from us about what you need to do at each step of the way, so keep an eye on your emails!

Your official ‘welcome’ email will be sent towards the end of August and will contain lots of important information about your induction to the University.

Welcome Week For most courses, Welcome Week will start on Monday 23rd September and teaching will commence w/c 30th September.

Questions?

If you think of any questions after the Applicant Day, just get in touch using the details on the back of this booklet. You can also follow @studentshoutout for all our student news and use chester.ac.uk/ask to chat to students.

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Students’ Union Every student who enrols at the University of Chester is automatically a member of the Students’ Union, unless they opted out at enrolment. CSU are proud to be the voice, the support, and the guiding force behind your university journey.

Our elected officers are on hand to make your student voice heard!

Visit the Students’ Union today to find out more (campus map ref. 19 ).

Athletics’ Union Interested in continuing your journey through your chosen sport, or fancy giving a new sport a go whilst at university? Our Athletics’ Union manages all aspects of sports teams training and competitions, with opportunities to compete in BUCS League events (British University and College Sports).

Our current sports clubs include: American football, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cricket, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Futsal, HEMA, Hockey, Kung Fu, Lacrosse, MMA, Netball, Pole Fitness, Pool, Roller skating, Rounders and Softball, Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Running, Snowsports, Squash, Swimming and Water Polo, Tennis, Trampolining, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wheelchair Basketball.

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A shuttle bus service will be running between Exton Park and each of our other sites (Creative Campus, Kingsway; Queen's Park; and Wheeler) throughout the day.

Please refer to your Subject Sessions handout for details of bus times.

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