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HELLO #UCLanFreshers YOUR WELCOME GUIDE TO STUDENT LIFE
Study
YOUR ONE STOP GUIDE TO UCLAN AND PRESTON!
As a UCLan student you have access to a wide variety of
support and services that we offer. Take a moment to read
this guide so you’re fully prepared.
3-4 Discover all about study and academic support.
Supporting you is our priority.
5-6 Find out how our various services can help you.
7 There’s ample choice of accommodation to suit everybody.
Your health and wellbeing needs are covered at UCLan,
8-9 including your FREE sports membership.
10-11 Get involved! Find out more about Study Abroad,
and free language learning at Worldwise Centre.
What the UCLan Students’ Union can do for you
12 and how to get involved.
Find out why Preston is a great place to live
13-15 and read our top tips on places to go!
16 Essential contacts list.
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OVER
86%
OUR LIBRARY IS OPEN 1,500 STUDENTS SATISFIED
24/7
WITH LEARNING
RESOURCES*
COMPUTERS
DURING TERM TIME
AVAILABLE
Please be aware there may be current
ON CAMPUS
COVID-19 restrictions on opening hours
UCLan is now
placed 70/130 in the 180,000 Alumni
Complete University 256 Honorary Fellows
Over 100 Professors
Guide 2021 Over 38,000 Staff
and Students
WE HAVE LINKS WITH The University of Central
1000+ EMPLOYERS Lancashire’s roots go back to
TO BUILD YOUR
WORK EXPERIENCE
1828 when it was founded as the
AND PLACEMENT ‘Institution for the Diffusion of
OPPORTUNITIES Knowledge’ in Preston.
TOP 6.5% 2020-21
The University enrols students from more
than 120 countries and has partnerships
with 123 international institutions from
Argentina to the Arctic Circle.
* National Student Survey 2020
Make new friends and chat to your future classmates
- join at uclan.ac.uk/socialcampus
#UCLanFreshers uclan.ac.uk/welcome - UCLan Welcome Guide 3
ALL ABOUT STUDY
IMPROVE YOUR STUDY SKILLS
- Improving your study skills may help you
achieve better marks in your assignments
or exams. If you’ve been out of education
for some time, WISER support will definitely
help you adjust back to study. Our WISER
programme offers skills workshops, 1-to-1
tutorials and much more. Visit
uclan.ac.uk/wiser to find out more.
YOUR COURSE STRUCTURE - UCLan
operates a ‘modular credit accumulation UCLAN LIBRARY - Get access to the
scheme’. Your studies consist of blocks of perfect study environment with 700
learning called modules, each carrying computers including Apple Macs, Windows
a credit value. You achieve your award laptops available for loan, versatile study
by gaining credits for each module you spaces for individual and group working,
complete successfully. Most UCLan courses comprehensive electronic resources,
offer students an element of module choice printing facility and specialist software
through additional non-core options. applications. The Library is open 24/7 but
arrangements will be in place to reduce
ENHANCE YOUR STUDY WITH ELECTIVES the number of people in the building in line
- Electives are free choice modules you with social distancing guidelines. Find out
can sign up for in addition to the core and more at uclan.ac.uk/library
optional modules of your course. Electives
help you develop skills and knowledge IT SUPPORT- For all your IT support, you’ll
outside your main areas of study. For some find our helpdesk on the third floor of the
courses, the choice of elective is restricted. Library. They can help with your UCLan
Find out more at uclan.ac.uk/electives network account, accessing e-resources,
printing, installing software, logging onto
YOUR CAS HUBS - There are four Course Student Portal, access your timetable and
Administration Service (CAS) Hubs located much more. See https://uclan.topdesk.
around campus where our staff can give net/tas/public/ssp/ for more information.
you advice on any academic related
query such as modules, timetables and
placements and signpost you to your
academic adviser and other support.
Find your CAS Hub at uclan.ac.uk/cas
Start your online IT Induction at uclan.ac.uk/libraryinduction
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ALL ABOUT SUPPORT
The is your FREE sports
one stop shop for membership for all
advice on uni life on campus students
Our Pre-School Centre 24/7 on campus security
is rated OUTSTANDING and FREE late bus to get
by Ofsted you home safe^
We are ranked top in the Ranked first in the UK for
north and fourth nationally the money invested into
for the number of graduate student wellbeing services^^
start-up businesses created*
Medical Centre 1-to-1 support with
and Pharmacy our Careers and
on campus Academic Advisers
95.5% of our students are in he University has a well-
T
employment/further study established undergraduate
6 months after graduating** research internship scheme
Future campus development Take advantage of our
including a c.£60m Student Bursaries and Scholarships±
Centre and University Square
* Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
Accommodation is ** HESA Employment Performance Indicator 2018
(full-time, home-domiciled, first degree leavers).
GUARANTEED for every ^ PR1 and PR2 postcodes.
new full-time student ^^ 2020 Student Welfare League Table.
at Preston Campus ± More at uclan.ac.uk/bursaries
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STUDENT SERVICES
PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE - Offering a high
quality, professionally run nursery for
children aged from six months to four
years. Our purpose-built single storey
building is located on campus and rated
‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
THE STUDENT INFORMATION AND
SUPPORT CENTRE - The is your first
point of contact for advice on all aspects
of university life. Whatever your question,
CAREERS SERVICE - It’s never too early get in touch with The and talk to
to talk to a Careers Adviser. We can one of our advisors. You can book an
advise you on developing your appointment to see an advisor in the
employability skills throughout your time library, or get in touch via phone
at University. We will be providing face to 01772 895000, email thei@uclan.ac.uk
face support (online or in our centre based or on social media. Our support staff
in Foster Building). There is a wealth of are trained to be professional, discreet,
advice and resources - visit CareerEdge at sympathetic and non-judgmental.
uclan.ac.uk/careers to explore the What’s - Financial Support
on offer. You can book appointments, - International Student Support
webinars, events, get your CV checked
- Student letters
and much more!
- Counselling, Mental Health, Wellbeing
CARE LEAVERS AND ESTRANGED and Inclusive Support
STUDENT SUPPORT - If you’re coming
to UCLan following a period of time in PROPELLER - Propeller offers business
care, or if you’re estranged from parents, support to UCLan students, graduates and
starting university can present unique staff who are thinking of becoming self-
challenges. We have a dedicated Care employed or starting their own business.
Leavers Advisor and a team of Wellbeing They are located in the Media Factory
Advisors who can provide support tailored building, fourth floor, and graduates can
to your needs. For more information also make use of the services regardless of
contact wellbeing@uclan.ac.uk. how recently they have graduated.
Discover the full range of student support services
at uclan.ac.uk/students/support
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ACCOMMODATION
ROOMS
FROM ONLY
£77.21 PER
WEEK
HAVE YOU BOOKED YET?
There’s ample choice of accommodation to suit everybody.
If you’ve not sorted out whereabouts you’re staying visit
our pages and apply online at uclan.ac.uk/accommodation
Have you already accepted a room offer? If yes, look out for our emails about
checking in and getting your keys! Find out more about moving in via our portal at
uclan.ac.uk/livingatuclan
Coming to study part-time and are after accommodation? Call our friendly team on
01772 892529, or email studentaccommodation@uclan.ac.uk
THINGS TO BRING:
Bedding/pillows Cutlery/crockery Hair dryer
Towels Pots/pans Favourite things
Toiletries Iron Laptop/PC
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
UCLan Wellbeing Advisors Oasis Centre
SAFETY MATTERS - We have 24/7 on MEDICAL CENTRE AND PHARMACY
campus security, save their number on - Providing a caring and confidential
your phone: 01772 892068. The Library has service on a wide range of matters both
a free Late Bus service to get you home the Pharmacy and the Medical Centre
between the hours of 10pm-4.30am. are located in the heart of the campus,
openly accessible to all students. Register
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES online at uclan.ac.uk/students/campus-
- The Student Support and Wellbeing life/health.php
service can help students experiencing
a range of difficulties that are affecting DISABILITY - The University is dedicated
their wellbeing. If you feel overwhelmed, to assisting those with disabilities in their
stressed, experience difficulties with your learning and social experiences. If you
health, personal life or studies, please have a disability, learning difficulty, or
access confidential support and advice long-term health condition, please register
as early as possible. Support is offered via with us by calling 01772 892593, email
telephone, online and face to face. InclusiveSupport@uclan.ac.uk or visit
See our website for further information The as soon as possible, so we can
and to access our online self-referral form provide you with support to enhance
uclan.ac.uk/students/support/support- your learning.
request-form.php
OASIS FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY CENTRE
- The University’s Oasis Centre offers
pastoral care and spiritual support for all,
whatever your religious beliefs. The team
of Chaplains and Associate Chaplains are
drawn from a range of different faiths and
offer an open welcome to everyone.
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BE ACTIVE, STAY HEALTHY
All students are entitled to a FREE* annual Sports Membership
worth over £300! UCLan wants to invest in your health and fitness.
Activate your membership by ticking the ‘Free Sports Membership’ box when you enrol
online for your course. Alternatively, call into Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre or UCLan
Sports Arena with your UCLan ID card and activate your membership at any time.
SIR TOM FINNEY SPORTS CENTRE UCLAN SPORTS ARENA
The four-storey indoor sports centre has A short ride on the free shuttle bus takes
an international standard double sports you to UCLan Sports Arena where you’ll
hall, squash court and two exercise find an international standard athletics
studios. The large fitness suite offers track, cycle track, all-weather football
over 100 stations with state-of-the-art and hockey pitches, tennis and netball
equipment and instructors to help you courts alongside facilities for strength
reach your fitness goals. We host martial and conditioning. There are high-quality
arts, racket sports and team games, football and rugby pitches and a FIFA
as well as classes including Zumba, quality / FA registered floodlit 3G pitch.
Bootcamp, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Studio
We will be offering an in-person service at
Weights and Boxercise.
the sports centre and UCLan Sports Arena
Your health and fitness are our primary and at various points around campus. In
concern. All activities will be socially addition, we will continue with our virtual
distanced in line with Government service offering online classes and sessions
guidance and National Governing both live and on demand.
Body guidelines.
*Fees apply for Students’ Unions Sports Club activities
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GET INVOLVED
ENJOY LEARN
time abroad as part of or a language for free
outside of your degree with Worldwise
JOIN
VOLUNTEER
one of 100+ clubs and societies,
through the Centre for Volunteering
from Airsoft to Volleyball and
and Community Leadership
everything in between
“Enjoy little luxuries.
Little things go a long
way, so every now and
then indulge yourself
with a favourite activity,
LIVE & WORK food or hobby to
in the best city in the
North West* brighten up the day.”
*Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 2017 and the thinktank Demos
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STUDY ABROAD
The Study Abroad Exchange Programme allows UCLan students to experience life at
overseas universities. UCLan has exchange agreements with almost 100 universities from
around the world, whether it‘s Europe through the Erasmus+ scheme, our Worldwide
Exchange programme where we have partners in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia,
Russia, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong or ISEP, which offers another 350 partner
universities across 50 countries. Our students receive 85% discount on their UCLan tuition
fees for a full study abroad year and the tuition at the university they are going to is free.
You could also apply for Erasmus funding for work placements in Europe.*
WORLDWISE You can access a wealth of resources and
tools in the Centre, as well as online in our
Learning a language is the perfect way
content hub at bit.ly/WorldwiseDigitalHub
to open up a world of possibilities, from
communicating with confidence on travelling
Coming up!
to giving you that competitive edge in your
dream career after graduation. • The annual International Film Festival
provides a feast of cinematic
With 25 languages to choose from, the experiences from all around the world.
Worldwise Learning Centre has a learning
• Meeting to chat about fiction from
route to suit you! Languages on offer include
around the globe, the Worldwise
Arabic, Catalan, Chinese (Mandarin), French,
International Book Club is perfect for
German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
those who love to read and immerse
and many more!
themselves in other cultures.
Contact us to find out how we can help you
to get on track with learning a new language Look out for:
or brush up on your existing language skills. • The Language Exchange Programme.
We offer regular online workshops to join our • Finding Employment Abroad sessions
FREE language learning programme with taking place throughout the year.
Rosetta Stone and the option to attend • The Worldwise Samba Drummers at
conversation classes with a native speaker. festivals across the North West.
You can opt to study a language as an Find out more at uclan.ac.uk/worldwise
Elective, which is a free choice module,
alongside your core qualification. Classes Get Your Guide to the Worldwise Learning
will be delivered primarily online with extra Centre at UCLan at bit.ly/worldwise2020
resources available in the Centre to support
your language journey and key face-to-face
sessions taking place.
*Subject to funding being available.
#UCLanFreshers uclan.ac.uk/welcome - UCLan Welcome Guide 11WHAT THE STUDENTS’ UNION CAN DO FOR YOU
STUDENT STUDY
Through course reps, School presidents
and your elected officers, your Students’
Union represents you and delivers
meaningful, positive change across
campus. The Students’ Union Advice
Centre is also available to support you
across a wide range of matters.
STUDENT LIFE SUPPORTING YOU
We help you to build confidence and The Advice and Representation
strengthen your employability prospects. Centre offers advice on a range
Whether you choose to work part-time of matters relating to your
or get involved with other areas of course, money, benefits, housing,
University life, your Students’ Union is employment and more.
there to support you every step of the
way. We also work to ensure you receive
all the perks of being a student!
Check out the TOTUM app to see some
STUDENT COMMUNITY
of our great offers. There are so many opportunities
to get involved in your student
community. Sports clubs, societies and
volunteering opportunities are open
CONNECTING YOU to every student, and easy to join.
The perfect way to meet and build
Whether your interest is religion, friendships, our student-led groups
cultural, political, academic, arts, are completely diverse, with something
media, performance or sports, with for everyone! We even host one-off
over 100 clubs and societies available, Wednesday micro-volunteering, where
no matter what your interest or ability, you can learn new skills and enjoy a
there’s something for everyone. whole host of exciting activities.
Discover more about the
Students’ Union at uclansu.co.uk
12 UCLan Welcome Guide - uclan.ac.uk/welcome #UCLanFreshersWELCOME TO PRESTON
Preston is a small city with a big personality that has grown
in stature in the last few years. Did you know that there are
30,000 students living in Preston? So you can rest assured that
you’ll feel right at home in our lively student city.
A GREEN CITY - City life is great but it’s
good to get away and fortunately Preston
is surrounded by green spaces. Avenham
Park has a Green Flag Award, regarded one
of the best green spaces in the country.
Only five minutes from the city centre it’s a
great place to go for a walk, jog and relax
with friends. The more active amongst you
should check out the Guild Wheel, a 21-mile
cycling greenway connecting the city to
the Lancashire countryside. And a further
40-minute journey by road will bring you
to the spectacular Lake District, England’s
largest National Park.
AN AFFORDABLE STUDENT CITY -
Preston is the most affordable student A COMPACT CITY - One of the things
city/town in the UK.* people love about Preston is how compact
everything is. Whether you’re doing your
PURPLE FLAG STATUS - Preston was weekly food shop or visiting various places
awarded Purple Flag status for the safety in the city centre, you can get to many
and diversity of its nightlife. places in Preston on foot.
WELL CONNECTED - Preston Railway HOME TO PRESTON NORTH END FC -
Station is just a few minutes walk away Did you know? Preston North End, who
from campus, with direct train routes to currently play in the Championship were
Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, the founding member of the original
Glasgow and London. football league in 1888.
Find out more at uclan.ac.uk/studentlife
Chat to our students and check out their blogs - uclan.ac.uk/chat
*Source: ParcelHero’s Student Cost of Living Index 2015
#UCLanFreshers uclan.ac.uk/welcome - UCLan Welcome Guide 13PRESTON, CAMPUS LIFE AND COVID-19
We know how important ‘Welcome’ is for our students. We’re
aiming to give you a fantastic start at university, where you
can make friends whilst staying safe. We’ll do this by managing
numbers on campus throughout the day, adopting new one-
way systems in buildings, and using our outdoor space, as we
often do, for market stalls, social events and sports.
Our on-campus food and drink outlets will
use Perspex screens to separate you from
staff, and those making your food will wear
masks and gloves. All outlets are open
from 8am until 5pm (Source Bar open until
midnight). In the Students’ Union Atrium
you’ll find your big faves like Starbucks
and Krispy Kreme, and a selection of
sandwiches, soup and hot meals – above
the Students’ Union building on Fylde Road.
We don’t know yet whether the clubs
will be open in Preston in September, but FOR WHEN YOU NEED
all shops, cinemas and many bars and YOUR COFFEE FIX
restaurants are now open and operating
social distancing to allow you to have fun Just a short walk from the centre of
and still stay safe. Many local bars and campus is Townhouse Coffee and Brew
cafés also have outside spaces, where you Bar (V/VE/GF options available), a
can get take-aways and offer places to favourite amongst Preston locals and
relax with new friends. students alike. Offering a wide range of
coffee and plant-based milk options,
Perhaps you’re thinking what can I do or alongside a delicious food menu and
where can I go in Preston outside of the dessert selection you’ll find hard to resist!
classroom? Well, you’ll never be stuck
whether you like to go for walks, visit Into the town centre itself, you’ll find
restaurants or coffee shops and beyond. Cafuné café (V/VE/GF options available)
bringing a taste of South America to
Preston with their coffee, which is their
own unique blend. Cafuné is also home to
a great food menu including; breakfast,
smoothie bowls, salads and more.
Your big name favourites are covered with
Costa Coffee, Starbucks and Caffe Nero,
all located on Preston’s high street.
14 UCLan Welcome Guide - uclan.ac.uk/welcome #UCLanFreshersFOR WHEN YOU WANT A More favourite student restaurants
include the Mediterranean taste of Jaffa
CHEAP TAKEAWAY and Greekouzina. While other Preston
Whether you’re wanting to get lunch favourites in A Taste of Thailand, Olive
between lectures or have a flat night with Tree Brasserie, Tinos and 1842 Restaurant
friends, you won’t have to go far to find a and Bar mean that regardless of whether
delicious but student friendly takeaway. you prefer Italian, Thai or beyond – there
really is something to suit everybody!
Grillaz (V options available) is the
place to go for all your pizza, curries,
burgers and more. Our top tip is the 7” HITTING THE TOWN
pizza meal for just £3! Preston has a thriving nightlife with plenty
Eatbox (V options available) offers up a of deals on a student budget! Whether
huge menu of choice; with their burger, you like to dance the night away at a club
pasta, wrap and panini ‘boxes’ a huge or going to the pub is more your scene,
hit with students. Alongside a milkshake here’s some of our top picks….
selection including Mint Aero and Kinder The Warehouse is THE night club to visit
Bueno to name just two. in Preston. Spanning across three floors,
Fancy some good old-fashioned fish and this classic club has music for all tastes
chips? There’s Friargate Fish and Chips and with rock, indie, pop, hip hop to name just
Queen Vic (both have V options available), a few. Joy Division played the venue just
both close by to campus. Be sure to keep a weeks before singer Ian Curtis’s death.
look out for their latest deals. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page
for free entry and offers on drinks.
FOR WHEN YOU WANT A Cheesy pop more your thing? Then Popworld
CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS has you covered! Fun throwback tunes and
great cocktails to keep you dancing all night!
Coco’s Soul Food offers ‘flavours from Switch Nightclub is the perfect nightclub
around the world’ with a menu that ranges and live music destination which has seen the
from ribs, steaks, wings, burgers, wraps, likes of Cascada, Tinchy Stryder, Dappy and
salads and more. While many of the items Rak-Su play in recent years.
are vegetarian, some can also be made
vegan on request – perfect for all dietary Prefer going to the pub? Wings and Beer
requirements. Co is the place to be if you want not only a
good pint but delicious food and a place
Roper Hall and The Adelphi are top to watch all the latest live sporting events.
student destinations for a catch up over a Whilst also close by to campus is student
pint. Both pubs offer a vast menu of vegan pubs in Roper Hall and The Adelphi. More
and vegetarian options, alongside meat- town centre favourites amongst students
based dishes at a great price. include Twelve Tellers and Wetherspoons.
So it’s easy to enjoy a night on the town
whatever your budget!
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ACCOMMODATION OASIS FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY CENTRE
Phone: 01772 892529 Phone: 01772 892615
Email: studentaccommodation@uclan.ac.uk Email: oasis@uclan.ac.uk
CAMPUS SECURITY PROPELLER
Phone: 01772 892068 Phone: 01772 895950
Email: security@uclan.ac.uk Email: teampropeller@uclan.ac.uk
CAREERS SIR TOM FINNEY SPORTS CENTRE
Phone: 01772 895858 Phone: 01772 895400
Email: careers@uclan.ac.uk Email: sirtomfinneysportscentre@uclan.ac.uk
CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING AND STUDENTS’ UNION
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Phone: 01772 893000
Phone: 01772 893662 Email: suinformation@uclan.ac.uk
Email: cfvolunteering@uclan.ac.uk
STUDY ABROAD TEAM
COUNSELLING, MENTAL HEALTH AND Email: studyabroad@uclan.ac.uk
WELLBEING SERVICE
Phone: 01772 893020 THE
Email: wellbeing@uclan.ac.uk Phone: 01772 895000
Email: thei@uclan.ac.uk
COURSE ADMINISTRATION SERVICE
(CAS) HUBS UCLAN MEDICAL CENTRE
Find your CAS Hub at uclan.ac.uk/cas Phone: 01772 214800
INCLUSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES UCLAN SPORTS ARENA
Phone: 01772 892593 Phone: 01772 761000
Email: inclusivesupport@uclan.ac.uk Email: sarena@uclan.ac.uk
LIS CUSTOMER SUPPORT WORLDWISE
Phone (For IT issues): 01772 895355 Phone: 01772 893155
Email: liscustomersupport@uclan.ac.uk Email: worldwise@uclan.ac.uk
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