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WELCOME to
WINCHESTER
Undergraduate Welcome Pack 2019
WELCOME to WINCHESTER - Undergraduate Welcome Pack 2019 - University of Winchester
Welcome                                                           Do you have a
    On behalf of both the University and Winchester Student
                                                                      question about
                                                                      starting at
    Union, welcome to Winchester – we are delighted you
    will be joining us!

                                                                      Winchester?
    We are passionate about making your time at university the
    best it can be – we want to help you make a success of your
    time here and beyond. Your transition to university is a really
    important part of this, so this Welcome Pack is designed
    to help you get your head around what you need to know
                                                                      TALK TO US VIA LIVE CHAT ON OUR WEBSITE
    in the lead-up to your arrival in September. It includes
                                                                      WINCHESTER.AC.UK
    information about online registration, details of enrolment,
    Welcome Week events and information about your Faculty.
                                                                      CALL OR EMAIL OUR ARRIVALS HELPLINE
    As a Winchester student you will have the chance to make
    new friends, immerse yourself in your course, expand your           +44 (0) 1962 827321
    horizons, follow your passions and get involved in countless
                                                                        arrivalshelpline@winchester.ac.uk
    opportunities open to you – from joining one of our many
    societies, to competing for Winchester in one of our sports       Open 15 August to 20 September
    teams, to serving as a Student Academic Representative for        Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm and Saturday
    your course. Throughout your time as a Winchester student         and Sunday from 11am-3pm
    we have a huge range of wellbeing and academic support
    available for you to help you succeed (see page 23 for more
                                                                      WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
    information).

    Ultimately, our hope is to empower you to grow as a whole,
    confident and successful individual committed to a life of
    meaning and purpose, determined to challenge the status
    quo.

    Both your University and Student Union are here for you
    every step of the way. You will see Student Helpers in
    brightly coloured shirts throughout Welcome Week, your
    first week here – please do ask them anything. If you have
    any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to
    get in touch with us on our Arrivals Helpline (information
    opposite).

    We look forward to seeing you here very soon.                     Stay in the loop
                                                                      Join in with #WinchWelcome
                                                                         niversity of Winchester
                                                                        U
                                                                        Find Your Tribe 2019
    Professor Joy Carter DL, CBE
    Vice-Chancellor, University of Winchester                           UniversityofWinchester

                                                                        @_UoW

                                                                        @UniWinchester

                                                                        UniofWinchester
    Megan Ball
                                                                        UniofWinchester
    President, Winchester Student Union, 2019/20

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Here’s what you need to check off your
                             list before you arrive and during your
                             first few weeks at Winchester
                             Are you an international student? If so, make sure             ■■ Print off your arrivals pass (see page 8 for
                             you refer to the International Student Handbook for               more information on Arrivals Weekend)
                             additional information on what to do before you arrive.
                                                                                        ■■ If you have disclosed a disability, complete the
                                                                                           additional requirements form which has been
                             BEFORE YOU ARRIVE                                             emailed to you. If you haven’t received this, email
                             ■■ Apply for student finance (see page 22 for more
                                                                                           disability@winchester.ac.uk (see page 23 for more
                                 information on fees and finance):                         information on student support)
                                 ■■ Visit the relevant site for you, if you’re from:
                                                                                        ■■ Have the MMR and Meningitis ACWY vaccine

                                    ■■   England or the EU: gov.uk/student-finance      ■■ If you’re a UK full-time student, check out the
                                    ■■   Jersey: gov.je/studentfinance                     NHS HC1 form to be assessed for free or reduced
                                    ■■   Guernsey: gov.gg/studentfinance                   health costs like NHS prescriptions
                                    ■■   Isle of Man: gov.im/student-grants
                                                                                        ■■ Open a student bank account
                                    ■■   Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk
                                    ■■   Scotland: saas.gov.uk
                                                                                        ONCE YOU ARRIVE
                                    ■■   Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk       ■■ Move into your new accommodation if you are
                                                                                            living in University-Managed Accommodation
                                 ■■ Contact your country’s government if you are
                                    international                                       ■■ Enrol at your dedicated session during Welcome
                                                                                           Week (see pages 9-10)
                             ■■ If you’re paying your own fees, arrange payment in
                                line with our Regulations for Payment of University     ■■ Attend your faculty-specific sessions throughout
                                Fees (winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations) by 16               Welcome Week. Visit winchester.ac.uk/myrecord
                                September                                                  for your personal Welcome Week schedule

                             ■■ If a sponsor (like an employer) is going to pay your   ■■ Go along to Headstart sessions during Welcome
                                fees, make sure to get written confirmation from           Week (see page 12-20)
                                them. You’ll need to bring this to enrolment or
                                email it to credit.control@winchester.ac.uk.            ■■ Register with a GP during Arrivals Weekend or
                                                                                           Welcome Week – Student Helpers will be on
                             ■■ Register online between 2 and 9 September (see            hand to assist you
                                page 6 for what to do)
                                                                                        ■■ Get involved with Student Union activities,
                             ■■ If you’ll be living in University-managed                 including Freshers Fayre on Saturday 21
                                accommodation:                                             September (see page 29)

                                 ■■ Accept your room offer online by the date in       ■■ Start your classes – standard teaching begins on

    Checklist for starting
                                    your accommodation offer email                         Week 1 of the semester, starting 23 September.
                                                                                           See page 11 for more information on when you can
                                 ■■ Read the Student Residence Regulations
                                                                                           access your timetable
                                 ■■ Arrange accommodation payment in line with

    at Winchester                   the Regulations for Payment of University
                                    Fees (winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations). The
                                    online payment page for accommodation is
                                    payments.winchester.ac.uk/payments

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REGISTER ONLINE FROM 2-9 SEPTEMBER                             card. It needs to be a recent colour photo of you,
                  In order to confirm your student status, you need to           showing your head and shoulders facing the
                  complete a mandatory two-part enrolment process.               camera. No one else can be in the picture, no
                  Firstly you will need to register online at                    sunglasses and no filters
                  winchester.ac.uk/register between 2 and 9
                  September. Secondly you will need to enrol in person.       Have everything you need to register? Go to
                  See page 10 for more information on your enrolment          winchester.ac.uk/register to complete the process.
                  slot.                                                       Read all of the details on each screen and complete
                  It only takes about 10-15 minutes to complete online        each section as fully as possible (mandatory
                  registration.                                               questions will be highlighted).

                  YOU’LL NEED A FEW THINGS TO HAND                            The system will log you out after long periods of
                                                                              inactivity, so we’d recommend doing the whole
                   ■■ Your username and password. You can find
                                                                              registration in one go if possible.
                       these in your offer letter from us and in the letter
                       sent with this Welcome Pack. Can’t find them?          If you have queried your course details, then a
                       Don’t worry, get in touch with IT Services on          message will be sent to our Admissions team who will
                       servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk When you get              investigate and get back to you within a few working
                       in touch please quote your seven-digit student         days with details of how to proceed.
                       number so we can help you quickly.
                                                                              ANY ISSUES REGISTERING ONLINE?
                  ■■ If you’re not moving into University housing, your      Email arrivalshelpline@winchester.ac.uk and we’ll get
                     contact address details for the semester. If you’re      back to you as soon as possible.
                     living in University-managed accommodation, we
                     already have this.                                       Remember that the second part of this process
                                                                              is in-person enrolment. Please see page 9 for full
                  ■■ Your Unique Learner Number – you may have this          details.
                     from your school or college. If you don’t have it,
                     just leave the field blank.

                  ■■ A photo to upload, which will be on your student

Register Online

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Arrivals Weekend
                    SATURDAY 14 AND SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER                             You can also register with a GP in the Zone
                                                                                    between 9am and 5pm on both days of Arrivals
                    IF YOU’RE LIVING IN ANY UNIVERSITY-MANAGED                      Weekend. All of these services are available
                    ACCOMMODATION                                                   throughout all of Welcome Week.
                    You will have booked a slot to arrive in your new
                                                                                  ■■ Meet your faculty: in the St Alphege foyer from
                    home on either Saturday 14 September or Sunday 15
                    September. We’re making preparations for your arrival           1-5pm on Saturday and 12-5pm on Sunday,
                    based on your booking, so please arrive then.                   representatives from your faculty will be there to
                                                                                    answer questions you might have on timetables,
                    If you’re living in Cathedral Point or Riverside Way,           Welcome Week activities, or the academic year
                    you’ll arrange your arrival time directly with staff there.     ahead
                    We’ll have Winchester student staff on both sites
                                                                                  ■■ Guide your parents, guardians and families to
                    across the weekend to help you settle in.
                                                                                    a Parent Talk: Happening in St Alphege Building,
                    If you’re an international student, you don’t need to           we have talks at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm on Saturday
                    select an arrival slot. We run a free airport pickup from       14 and 11am, 12pm and 1pm on Sunday 15 where
                    London Heathrow airport for international students              they can hear from senior staff. This area serves as
                    on Saturday 14 September; you will receive an email             a quiet space for all with parental responsibilities
                    with a booking form. For more information on the                across Arrivals Weekend.
                    international pickup, please email
                                                                                  ■■ Ask a Student Helper any question: friendly
                    international@winchester.ac.uk
                                                                                    Student Helpers in brightly coloured shirts will be
                    If you are moving into catered accommodation, or                around all Arrivals Weekend. They are here to give
                    have requested a catering package, you will get your            you a warm Winchester welcome and answer any
                    student card which will be loaded with your catering            questions you have.
                    allowance when you go to collect your keys.
                                                                                  ■■ Explore your learning resources: The Martial
                    IF YOU ARE NOT LIVING IN UNIVERSITY-MANAGED                     Rose Library is open 24/7 so pop in literally
                    ACCOMMODATION                                                   anytime. If you need help getting your devices
                    You are very welcome to come to campus over                     connected, our IT Services team are on hand
                    Arrivals Weekend to take advantage of what’s on offer.          through Arrivals Weekend, on the top floor of the
                    However you are not required to come to campus                  library.
                    over this weekend; all mandatory enrolment sessions
                                                                                  ■■ Have something to eat: catering outlets across
                    and faculty sessions start from Monday 16 September.
                                                                                    campus will be open.
                    WHAT’S ON DURING ARRIVALS WEEKEND?
                                                                                  ■■ Head to a Student Union event: check out
                    As well as moving into accommodation, across the
                                                                                    winchesterstudents.co.uk/freshers for information

Arrivals Weekend
                    weekend you can:
                                                                                    on all that’s happening across Arrivals Weekend
                    ■■ Speak to someone about support: members                     and Freshers Week.
                       of our Student Advice team will be in The Zone

(14-15 September)
                       (Winton Building) on Saturday (11am-4.30pm) and
                       Sunday (10am-4pm). You can also drop in to speak
                       to a Disability Adviser from 10am-4pm on Saturday
                       and Sunday. Bring along your Needs Assessment

and Welcome Week       and evidence so we can draw up a learning
                       agreement to get you appropriate support.

(16-20 September)

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Enrolment
                                                                                                                          TIMESLOT              FACULTY AND PROGRAMME/GROUP
                                                                                                                          MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2019
                                                                                                                          9.50am    10.35am     Education: BA Primary Education with QTS: surnames A - L
                                                                                                                          10.35am   11.20am     Education: BA Primary Education with QTS: surnames M - Z

    ENROLMENT TAKES PLACE FROM MONDAY 16 TO                            academic year. This can be emailed to                                    Education: Childhood Studies (3-year programme); Education Studies; Education and Youth Studies; Education
                                                                                                                                                Studies and Drama; Education Studies and Early Childhood; Education Studies and English Literature; Education
    WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER                                             credit.control@winchester.ac.uk prior to           11.20am    12.15pm
                                                                                                                                                Studies and History; Education Studies and Inclusion; Education Studies and Mathematics; Liberal Arts; Liberal
    You will need to enrol in person after you register                enrolment. The letter should show:                                       Arts and Drama; Liberal Arts and English Literature; Liberal Arts and History; Liberal Arts and Sociology
    online (see page 6 for more information on registering                                                                12.15pm    2.25pm
                                                                                                                                                Health and Wellbeing: Sport and Exercise Science; Sport Management; Sports Coaching; Sport Psychology and
    online) in order to officially become a Winchester
                                                                      ■■   Your name                                                            Coaching; Sports Coaching and Performance; Sport and Exercise Psychology; Strength and Conditioning

    student. At enrolment we’ll check your documents,                                                                                           Health and Wellbeing: Animal Welfare and Society; Childhood and Youth Studies; Health, Community and Social
                                                                      ■■    he name, address and contact details
                                                                           T                                              2.25pm     3.30pm
                                                                                                                                                Care Studies; Health, Community and Social Care (Disability) Studies; Health and Wellbeing
    you’ll get a Student Handbook, your student card (if                   (including email) of the sponsor                                     Health and Wellbeing: Physiotherapy; Nursing (Adult); Nursing (Mental Health); Nursing (Learning Disability);
    you didn’t already get this to access accommodation)                                                                  3.20pm     4.20pm
                                                                                                                                                Social Work
    and full access to your University IT account.                    ■■   The date of the letter
                                                                                                                          4.20pm     5pm        All Faculties: Foundation Year Programmes

                                                                            he amount the financial sponsor will pay
                                                                           T                                              5pm        5.45pm     All Faculties: Degree Apprenticeships (including CGI)
    BRING ALONG TO ENROLMENT:                                         ■■

    ■■ Correspondence from us confirming your place on                     towards your course fees, or a statement       TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2019

     the course                                                            that all of the tuition fees will be covered   8.30am     9.25am     All Faculties: International Students (including EU) surnames A - N
                                                                                                                                                Business, Law and Digital Technologies: Degree Apprenticeships Direct Entry Level 5 (enrolment in Winton
                                                                                                                          9am        9.15am
    ■■ Proof of identity:                                       ■■ Supporting evidence for your disability or learning                         Building 122)
                                                                  difference                                              9.25am     10.20am    All Faculties: International Students (including EU) surnames O - Z
        ■■ Any of the following original documents                                                                       10.20am    10.45am    All Faculties: Study Abroad Incoming
           will work: passport, driving licence, birth              ■■ If you are dyslexic or have another learning      10.45am    11am       Education: Childhood Studies top-up programme
           certificate, marriage certificate, adoption or              difference like dyspraxia, please bring a copy                           Humanities and Social Sciences: Criminology; Criminology and Sociology; Criminology with Law; Criminology
                                                                                                                          11am       1pm
           deed poll. We can’t accept photocopies of                   of your most recent education psychologist’s                             with Psychology; Forensic Studies; Professional Policing
           these.                                                      report and, if possible, your Needs                                      Humanities and Social Sciences: History and Politics; Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Politics; Politics with
                                                                                                                          1pm        2.10pm
                                                                       Assessment                                                               Law; Politics with International Relations; Sociology
        ■■ If you are an international student, you                                                                                            Humanities and Social Sciences: Ancient Classical and Medieval Studies; Anthropology; Anthropology and
           need to bring your passport and visa/entry               ■■ If you have any other disability, please bring    2.10pm     2.30pm     Archaeology; Archaeology; Archaeological Practice; Archaeological Practice with Professional Placement;
                                                                                                                                                Classical Studies
           clearance documentation as well as original                 appropriate documentation and evidence to
                                                                                                                                                Humanities and Social Sciences: Development, Religion and Peacebuilding; Philosophy, Religion and Ethics;
           proof of your entry qualifications which we                 support this                                       2.30pm     2.50pm
                                                                                                                                                Theology; Theology, Religion and Ethics
           will scan and record in order to comply with                                                                   2.50pm     4pm        Humanities and Social Sciences: History; History and Archaeology; Medieval History; Modern History
                                                                ■■ Name and address of your current GP, so you can
           immigration monitoring requirements.                                                                                                 Humanities and Social Sciences: Forensic Investigative Psychology; Psychology and Child Development;
                                                                  register with a local GP                                4pm        6pm
                                                                                                                                                Psychology and Criminology; Psychology
        ■■ If you are an EU student, please bring your
                                                                PLEASE ATTEND YOUR ALLOCATED ENROLMENT                    WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2019
        passport to enrolment. We will contact you again
                                                                TIME SLOT IN THE STRIPE (POINT 25 ON THE MAP                                    Business, Law and Digital Technologies: Accounting and Finance (BA and MAcc); Accounting and Management
        if you are required to bring anything further.                                                                                          (BA and MAcc); Banking and Finance; Economics; Economics and Banking; Economics and Finance; Economics,
                                                                ON PAGE 36).                                              8.30am     9.05am
                                                                                                                                                Banking and Finance; Mathematics; Mathematics and Economics; Mathematics and Education Studies;
    ■■ Proof of finance:                                                                                                                        Mathematics and Finance; Mathematics and Management
                                                                                                                                                Business, Law and Digital Technologies: Computer Aided Design; Computer Science (BSc and MSci); Computer
        ■■ If you have applied for Student Finance                                                                                             Science with Artificial Intelligence; Computer Systems and Networks; Cyber Crime and Forensic Investigation;
                                                                                                                          9.05am     9.40am
           support, bring your Financial Notification letter                                                                                    Cyber Security; Cyber Security with Law; Data Science; Digital Media Design; Digital Media Design: 3D
                                                                                                                                                Visualisation; Digital Media Development; Digital Media Development: 3D Environments (Game and Heritage)
           sent to you from Student Finance. If you don’t
                                                                                                                                                Business, Law and Digital Technologies: Business Management; Business Management with Enterprise and
           yet have this, bring the latest correspondence                                                                 9.40am     10.30:am
                                                                                                                                                Innovation
           you have from them.
                                                                                                                          10.30am    11.05am    Business, Law and Digital Technologies: Event Management; Fashion Marketing; Marketing

        ■■ If you are a self-financed student (paying your                                                                                     Business, Law and Digital Technologies: Law; Law and Business Management; Law with Criminology; Law with
                                                                                                                          11.05am    1.05pm     Cyber Security; Law with Media and Communication; Law with Politics; Law with Psychology; Law with Sports
           own fees without Student Finance), arrange                                                                                           Management
           payment as per the Regulations for Payment                                                                     1.05pm     2.15pm     Arts: Film Production; Film; Film and American Studies; Film Studies; Film Studies and Screenwriting
           of University Fees                                                                                                                   Arts: Music and Sound Production; Music Production and Performance (Popular Music); Journalism; Sports
           (winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations)                                                                              2.15pm     2.45pm     Journalism; Media and Communication; Media, Communication and Advertising; Media, Communication and
                                                                                                                                                Journalism; Media, Communication and Social Media
        ■■ If a sponsor is paying your fees, please bring                                                                                      Arts: American Studies (including with US study year); American Studies and History; English Language; English
           a confirmation letter or Purchase Order from                                                                                         Linguistics; English Linguistics with Forensic Linguistics; English Literature; English Literature and Film; English
                                                                                                                          2.45pm     3.30pm
                                                                                                                                                Literature and History; English Literature with Creative Writing; English Literature with English Language; English
           them to confirm this, including their full billing                                                                                   with American Literature; Modern English Literature
           address. This letter should only apply to this                                                                                       Arts: Creative and Professional Writing; Creative Writing; Creative Writing and Drama; Creative Writing and English
                                                                                                                          3.30pm     3.50pm
           academic year; a new letter is required for                                                                                          Literature
           each year of sponsorship at the start of the                                                                                         Arts: Dance; Drama; Drama and English Literature; Drama and Performing Arts; Drama with Creative Writing;
                                                                                                                          3.50pm     4.30pm
                                                                                                                                                Musical Theatre; Performing Arts; Theatre Production
                                                                                                                          4.30pm     5.45pm     All Faculties: Part-time students

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Faculty information and timetables                                                                               Give yourself a Headstart
     WELCOME TO YOUR FACULTY                                    YOUR TIMETABLE                                        HEADSTART INFORMATION SESSIONS
     In order to meet the Dean of your Faculty and find out     You should have access to your timetable for          Find out more about being a student at Winchester
     more about the community you are joining, there are        Semester 1 by 13 September (the Friday before         with our programme of session. These are designed
     welcome talks you should attend. Check your letter to      Welcome Week). An announcement will be posted         to complement the course-specific sessions you
     find out your Faculty.                                     on My Record (winchester.ac.uk/myrecord) when         have – remember to download your Faculty Welcome
                                                                timetables are available along with details of how    Week schedule at winchester.ac.uk/myrecord
     Alongside your Faculty Welcome Talk, your course           to access them. For most programmes, teaching
     has course-specific induction sessions, where you will     begins the week of 23 September, which is week 1 of   These Headstart sessions are not mandatory, but
     meet your programme leader and coursemates, find           the Semester. If you have any questions about your    we’d encourage you to attend when you can.
     out about what you need to do for your first taught        timetable, please contact your Faculty through the
     sessions and get to grips with how the course will run,                                                          The next few pages outline all the Headstart sessions
                                                                relevant enquiries email address on this page.        on offer. Many sessions are repeated across the week
     Download your Faculty Welcome Week Schedule
     on winchester.ac.uk/myrecord once you register             You will be contacted by your programme directly      so you can pick which time works best for you.
     online (see page 6) and be sure to attend.                 if it has a different method of communicating your
                                                                timetable.
     FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION
     Arts (ART)                                                 If you are on a Foundation Year programme, you will
     Dean: Professor Alec Charles                               be contacted separately about your timetable.
     (Alec.Charles@winchester.ac.uk) Your Faculty Office
                                                                Please note there may be a delay in processing
     is on the 2nd floor of the St Edburga Building, where
                                                                timetables for late entrants
     you can call in with any queries. Alternatively email
     Arts.Admin@winchester.ac.uk

     Business, Law and Digital Technologies (BLD)
     Dean: Professor Pru Marriott
     (Pru.Marriott@winchester.ac.uk) Your Faculty Office
     is in the University of Winchester Business School at
     West Downs, where you can call in with any queries.
     Alternatively email
     BLDenquiries@winchester.ac.uk

     Education (EDN)
     Dean: Dr Janice de Sousa
     (Janice.deSousa@winchester.ac.uk) If you are part
     of the Institute of Education, your faculty office is in
     St Grimbald’s Court. If you are studying Education
     Studies or Liberal Arts, your Faculty Office is in Alwyn
     Middle Hall. Alternatively email
     ESenquiries@winchester.ac.uk

     If you are part of the Institute of Education you will
     have mandatory sessions in Welcome Week.

     Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
     Dean: Dr Angus Paddison
     (Angus.Paddison@winchester.ac.uk)
     Your faculty office is in Medecroft, where you can pop
     in with any queries. Alternatively email HSSenquiries@
     winchester.ac.uk

     Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
     Dean: Professor Simon Jobson
     (Simon.Jobson@winchester.ac.uk) Email
     HWBenquiries@winchester.ac.uk with any queries.

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Headstart Monday 16 September
                                                             Find out about part-time jobs and volunteering in the                                                            Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
                                               Winton
                                                             local area, access careers advice, get help with writing                                         St Alphege      you can access all your course information, including
      9am to 5pm           Careers          Building (WB)
                                                             your CV and see if you’re eligible for the Winchester        1:30 to 2pm        Canvas          Building (SAB)   lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
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                                                             Employability Fund.                                                                                  303         information for key staff. Come along and find out more
                                                                                                                                                                              about how to get the most out of Canvas.
                                                             Student Led, Student Delivered. Students Empowered.
                                                             Come and meet YOUR Student Union!                                                                                Come along to meet the Drug and Alcohol Awareness
                                                                                                                                                              St Alphege
                                                             With over 100 sports and societies and over 50 other                       Drug and Alcohol                      Peer Campaigners, find out how to keep a clear head this
                                                                                                                          2 to 2.30pm                        Building (SAB)
                                                             engagement opportunities on offer, there’s something for                    Awareness Talk                       week and who to talk to if you find yourself concerned
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                                             St Alphege      everyone at Winchester Student Union. Find out about                                                             about your own or a friend’s drinking or drug use.
     11 to 11.30am   Student Union Talk     Building (SAB)   our brand new Advice Centre, how to become a Student
                                                                                                                                                                              Student Led, Student Delivered. Students Empowered.
                                                 303         Academic Representative (StAR), our venue and retail job
                                                                                                                                                                              Come and meet YOUR Student Union!
                                                             opportunities and hear all about the campaigns we run to
                                                                                                                                                                              With over 100 sports and societies and over 50 other
                                                             enhance your student experience.
                                                                                                                                                                              engagement opportunities on offer, there’s something for
                                                             Visit our Freshers page:
                                                                                                                                                              St Alphege      everyone at Winchester Student Union. Find out about
                                                             www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/freshers
                                                                                                                          2 to 2.30pm   Student Union Talk   Building (SAB)   our brand new Advice Centre, how to become a Student
                                             St Alphege      Come and hear from your Student Services and find out                                                303         Academic Representative (StAR), our venue and retail job
      11.30am to      Student Services
                                            Building (SAB)   how we can support you during your time here with us at                                                          opportunities and hear all about the campaigns we run to
         12pm              Talk
                                                 303         Winchester.                                                                                                      enhance your student experience.
                                                                                                                                                                              Visit our Freshers page:
                                                             The Academic Skills team explore what is different about
                                                                                                                                                                              www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/freshers
                       Ten Top Tips for      St Alphege      studying in higher education, how you can plan and
      11.30am to
                      Higher Education      Building (SAB)   prepare for your assignments and how we can support                                              St Alphege      Come and hear from your Student Services team and
       12.30pm                                                                                                                          Student Services
                            Study                301         you as you progress through your studies in your first       2.30 to 3pm                        Building (SAB)   find out how we can support you during your time here
                                                                                                                                             Talk
                                                             semester.                                                                                            303         with us at Winchester.

                          Mature/                                                                                                                                             Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
                                             St Alphege      Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time
                        Commuting/                                                                                                                            St Alphege      you can access all your course information, including
     12 to 12.30pm                          Building (SAB)   students. Get tips and pointers and enjoy free light
                     Part-Time Students                                                                                   2.30 to 3pm        Canvas          Building (SAB)   lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                                                 303         refreshments.
                          Welcome                                                                                                                                 301         information for key staff. Come along and find out more
                                                                                                                                                                              about how to get the most out of Canvas.
                                                             Meet our University travel experts who can advise you
                        Getting to Uni -     St Alphege
                                                             on the best way to travel to University - including public                                       St Alphege      Our Mental Wellbeing Team have lots of tips and pointers
     12.30 to 1pm    Transport and Travel   Building (SAB)                                                                                 Wellbeing
                                                             transport options, discounts with local suppliers and        3 to 3.30pm                        Building (SAB)   to help you stay mentally healthy during your time at
                           Options               303                                                                                       Survival Kit
                                                             much more.                                                                                           303         University and beyond.

                                                             A Winchester welcome for Channel Islands students. If                                                            A show not to be missed! If we said more it would spoil it.
                                                             you come from the Channel Islands, come along, say                                                 Stripe        Remember, once seen – keep the secret!
                                                                                                                           3:15-5pm         UniSmart
                       Channel Islands       St Alphege      hello and meet other students. As well as catching up                                            Auditorium      Book your free place at: winchesterstudents.co.uk/events
       12.30 to
                        Students Get        Building (SAB)   and asking any questions you might have about living in                                                          - it’s free.
       1.30pm
                          Together               301         Winchester, find out how you can represent your island
                                                                                                                                                                              A show not to be missed! If we said more it would spoil it.
                                                             here and back home and get paid for it. Light lunch and
                                                                                                                                                                Stripe        Remember, once seen – keep the secret.
                                                             drinks provided.                                              5:15-7pm         UniSmart
                                                                                                                                                              Auditorium      Book your place at: winchesterstudents.co.uk/events
                                               Winton        Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and                                                             – it’s free.
                     Sign up to the Smart
     12.30 to 1pm                           Building (WB)    discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your
                        Buddy Scheme
                                                  40         potential in your academic studies.

                                             St Alphege      Come and hear about environmental activities at Winchester
                       Green Campus -
      1 to 1.30pm                           Building (SAB)   and how you can help out. From Campus Blackout and tree
                        Get Involved
                                                 303         planting to winning ice cream for being green!

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WELCOME to WINCHESTER - Undergraduate Welcome Pack 2019 - University of Winchester
Headstart Tuesday 17 September
                                                             Find out about part-time jobs and volunteering in the                                                           Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
                                               Winton
                                                             local area, access careers advice and help with writing                                         St Alphege      you can access all your course information, including
      9am to 5pm           Careers          Building (WB)
                                                             your CV, and see if you’re eligible for the Winchester       2 to 2.30pm       Canvas          Building (SAB)   lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                                                  6
                                                             Employability Fund.                                                                                 303         information for key staff. Come along and find out more
                                                                                                                                                                             about how to get the most out of Canvas.
                                                             Come along to meet the Drug and Alcohol Awareness
                                             St Alphege
                      Drug and Alcohol                       Peer Campaigners, find out how to keep a clear head this                                                        Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
     11 to 11.30am                          Building (SAB)
                       Awareness Talk                        week and who to talk to if you find yourself concerned                                          St Alphege      you can access all your course information, including
                                                 301
                                                             about your own or a friend’s drinking or drug use.           2.30 to 3pm       Canvas          Building (SAB)   lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                                                                                                                                                                 303         information for key staff. Come along and find out more
                                                             Come and hear about environmental activities at
                                             St Alphege                                                                                                                      about how to get the most out of Canvas.
                      Green Campus –                         Winchester and how you can help out. From Campus
     11 to 11.30am                          Building (SAB)
                        Get Involved                         Blackout and tree planting to winning ice cream for being                                                       The Academic Skills team explore what is different about
                                                 303
                                                             green!                                                                      Ten Top Tips for    St Alphege      studying in higher education, how you can plan and
                                                                                                                           2.30 to
                                                                                                                                        Higher Education    Building (SAB)   prepare for your assignments and how we can support
                         Developing          St Alphege      Explore and develop your cross-cultural interactive           3.30pm
      11.30am to                                                                                                                              Study              301         you as you progress through your studies in your first
                        Intercultural       Building (SAB)   skills. This session is delivered by our English Language
         12pm                                                                                                                                                                semester.
                       Competencies              303         Teaching and Support Tutors.

                                                             The Academic Skills team explore what is different about
                       Ten Top Tips for      St Alphege      studying in higher education, how you can plan and
      11.30am to
                      Higher Education      Building (SAB)   prepare for your assignments and how we can support
       12.30pm
                            Study                301         you as you progress through your studies in your first
                                                             semester.

                          Mature/
                                             St Alphege      Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time
                        Commuting/
     12 to 12.30pm                          Building (SAB)   students. Get tips and pointers and enjoy free light
                     Part-Time Students
                                                 303         refreshments.
                          Welcome

                                                             Meet our University travel experts who can advise you
                        Getting to Uni -     St Alphege
                                                             on the best way to travel to University - including public
     12.30 to 1pm    Transport and Travel   Building (SAB)
                                                             transport options, discounts with local suppliers and
                           Options               303
                                                             much more.

                                               Winton        Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and
                     Sign up to the Smart
     12.30 to 1pm                           Building (WB)    discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your
                        Buddy Scheme
                                                  40         potential in your academic studies.

                                                             Student Led, Student Delivered. Students Empowered.
                                                             Come and meet YOUR Student Union!
                                                             With over 100 sports and societies and over 50 other
                                                             engagement opportunities on offer, there’s something for
                                             St Alphege      everyone at Winchester Student Union. Find out about
      1 to 1.30pm    Student Union Talk     Building (SAB)   our brand new Advice Centre, how to become a Student
                                                 303         Academic Representative (StAR), our venue and retail job
                                                             opportunities and hear all about the campaigns we run to
                                                             enhance your student experience.
                                                             Visit our Freshers page:
                                                             winchesterstudents.co.uk/freshers

                                             St Alphege      Come and hear from your Student Services and find out
                      Student Services
      1.30 to 2pm                           Building (SAB)   how we can support you during your time here with us at
                           Talk
                                                 303         Winchester.

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WELCOME to WINCHESTER - Undergraduate Welcome Pack 2019 - University of Winchester
Headstart Wednesday 18 September
                                                             Find out about part-time jobs and volunteering in the                                                              You’ve got the place on the course you love, but did you
                                               Winton
                                                             local area, access careers advice and help with writing                                                            know that there is so much more available to you? Come
     9am to 5pm            Careers          Building (WB)
                                                             your CV, and see if you’re eligible for the Winchester                     More to my Degree                       along to this session to hear about the ‘Get Involved
                                                  6                                                                                                             St Alphege
                                                             Employability Fund.                                                          at Winchester!                        Button’ – your go-to place to find out about Winchester’s
                                                                                                                          1 to 1.30pm                          Building (SAB)
                                                                                                                                        (Opportunities and                      sports teams, societies, academic engagement schemes,
                        Smart Buddies          Winton        Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and                                                   301
                                                                                                                                         Extra-Curricular)                      volunteering and campus employment. With over 180
     10.30 to 11am     for International    Building (WB)    discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your
                                                                                                                                                                                opportunities ready and waiting for you, why not make
                           Students               40         potential in your academic studies.
                                                                                                                                                                                the most of your University experience!
                                             St Alphege      Our Mental Wellbeing Team have lots of tips and pointers
                     Wellbeing Survival                                                                                                                                         Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
     11 to 11.30am                          Building (SAB)   to help you stay mentally healthy during your time at
                            Kit                                                                                                                                 St Alphege      you can access all your course information, including
                                                 303         University and beyond.
                                                                                                                          1.30 to 2pm         Canvas           Building (SAB)   lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                                                             Find out how to engage with your library materials                                                     303         information for key staff. Come along and find out more
                     Library Webinar for
     11 to 11.45am                             Online        including e-books, articles and databases. Look out for                                                            about how to get the most out of Canvas.
                        New Students
                                                             the link to access this online webinar.
                                                                                                                                                                                Come and hear about environmental activities at
                                                                                                                                                                St Alphege
                          Mature/                                                                                                         Green Campus -                        Winchester and how you can help out. From Campus
                                             St Alphege      Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time            2 to 2.30pm                          Building (SAB)
      11.30am to        Commuting/                                                                                                         Get Involved                         Blackout and tree planting to winning ice cream for being
                                            Building (SAB)   students. Get tips and pointers and enjoy free light                                                   303
         12pm        Part-Time Students                                                                                                                                         green!
                                                 303         refreshments.
                          Welcome
                                                                                                                                                                                Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
                                                             The Academic Skills team explore what is different about                                           St Alphege      you can access all your course information, including
                       Ten Top Tips for        Winton
      11.30am to                                             studying in higher education, how you can plan and           2.30 to 3pm         Canvas           Building (SAB)   lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                      Higher Education      Building (WB)
       12.30pm                                               prepare for your assignments and how we can support                                                    303         information for key staff. Come along and find out more
                            Study                 40
                                                             you as you progress your studies in your first semester.                                                           about how to get the most out of Canvas.

                                                             Meet our University travel experts who can advise you                                                Winton        Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and
                        Getting to Uni -     St Alphege                                                                                 Sign up to the Smart
                                                             on the best way to travel to University - including public   2.30 to 3pm                          Building (WB)    discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your
     12 to 12.30pm   Transport and Travel   Building (SAB)                                                                                 Buddy Scheme
                                                             transport options, discounts with local suppliers and                                                   40         potential in your academic studies.
                           Options               303
                                                             much more.

                       Supporting your       St Alphege      Get the most from your mobile device! With tips on using
     12 to 12.30pm      Learning with       Building (SAB)   the Canvas app, Office 365, as well as referencing and
                       Mobile Devices            301         polling apps.

                         Developing          St Alphege      Explore and develop your cross-cultural interactive
     12.30 to 1pm       Intercultural       Building (SAB)   skills. This session is delivered by our English Language
                       Competencies              301         Teaching and Support Tutors.

                                                             Student Led, Student Delivered. Students Empowered.
                                                             Come and meet your Student Union! With over 100
                                                             sports and societies and over 50 other engagement
                                                             opportunities on offer, there’s something for everyone
                                             St Alphege      at Winchester Student Union. Find out about our
     12.30 to 1pm    Student Union Talk     Building (SAB)   brand new Advice Centre, how to become a Student
                                                 303         Academic Representative (StAR), our venue and retail job
                                                             opportunities and hear all about the campaigns we run to
                                                             enhance your student experience.
                                                             Visit our Freshers page:
                                                             www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/freshers

                                             St Alphege      Come and here from your Student Services and find out
                      Student Services
      1 to 1.30pm                           Building (SAB)   how they can support you during your time here with us
                           Talk
                                                 303         at Winchester

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Headstart Thursday 19 September                                                                                      Headstart Friday 20 September
                                                             Find out about part-time jobs and volunteering in the                                                                     Find out about part-time jobs and volunteering in the
                                               Winton                                                                                                                   Winton
                                                             local area, access careers advice and help with writing                                                                   local area, access careers advice and help writing
      9am to 5pm           Careers          Building (WB)                                                                   9am to 5pm              Careers          Building (WB)
                                                             your CV, and see if you’re eligible for the Winchester                                                                    your CV, and see if you’re eligible for the Winchester
                                                  6                                                                                                                        6
                                                             Employability Fund.                                                                                                       Employability Fund.
                                                             Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
                                                                                                                                                                                       Student Led, Student Delivered. Students Empowered.
                                             St Alphege      you can access all your course information, including
                                                                                                                                                                                       Come and meet YOUR Student Union!
     10.30 to 11am         Canvas           Building (SAB)   lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                                                                                                                                                                                       With over 100 sports and societies and over 50 other
                                                 301         information for key staff. Come along and find out more
                                                                                                                                                                                       engagement opportunities on offer, there’s something for
                                                             about how to get the most out of Canvas.
                                                                                                                                                                      St Alphege       everyone at Winchester Student Union. Find out about
                       Supporting your       St Alphege      Get the most from your mobile device! With tips on using      10.30 to 11am      Student Union Talk     Building (SAB)    our brand new Advice Centre, how to become a Student
     11 to 11.30am      Learning with       Building (SAB)   the Canvas app, Office 365, as well as referencing and                                                       303          Academic Representative (StAR), our venue and retail job
                       Mobile Devices            301         polling apps.                                                                                                             opportunities and hear all about the campaigns we run to
                                                                                                                                                                                       enhance your student experience.
                                                             Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
                                                                                                                                                                                       Visit our Freshers page:
                                             St Alphege      you can access all your course information, including
                                                                                                                                                                                       winchesterstudents.co.uk/freshers
     11.30 to 12pm         Canvas           Building (SAB)   lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                                                 301         information for key staff. Come along and find out more                                                  St Alphege       Come and hear from your Student Services team and
                                                                                                                                               Student Services
                                                             about how to get the most out of Canvas.                       11 to 11.30am                            Building (SAB)    find out how we can support you during your time here
                                                                                                                                                    Talk
                                                                                                                                                                          303          with us at Winchester.
                          Mature/
                                             St Alphege      Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time
                        Commuting/
     12 to 12.30pm                          Building (SAB)   students. Get tips and pointers and enjoy free light                                                                      Come and find out about music-making in Winchester,
                     Part-Time Students                                                                                                                               St Alphege
                                                 303         refreshments.                                                                                                             and get a flavour of the hugely diverse range of
                          Welcome                                                                                           11am to 2pm          Music Fayre         Building (SAB)
                                                                                                                                                                                       musical opportunities available in Winchester. Stalls,
                                                                                                                                                                          301
                                               Winton        Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and                                                                      performances, drop-in workshops and refreshments!
                     Sign up to the Smart
     12.30 to 1pm                           Building (WB)    discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your
                        Buddy Scheme                                                                                                                                                   Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
                                                  40         potential in your academic studies.
                                                                                                                                                                      St Alphege       you can access all your course information, including
                                                                                                                             11.30am to
                                                             Come and hear about environmental activities at                                        Canvas           Building (SAB)    lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                                             St Alphege                                                                         12pm
                      Green Campus –                         Winchester and how you can help out. From Campus                                                             303          information for key staff. Come along and find out more
     12.30 to 1pm                           Building (SAB)
                        Get Involved                         Blackout and tree planting to winning ice cream for being                                                                 about how to get the most out of Canvas.
                                                 303
                                                             green!
                                                                                                                                                  Mature/
                                                             You’ve got the place on the course you love, but did you                                                 St Alphege       Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time
                                                                                                                                                Commuting/
                                                             know that there is so much more available to you? Come        12 to 12.30pm                             Building (SAB)    students. Get tips and pointers and enjoy free light
                                                                                                                                             Part-Time Students
                     More to my Degree                       along to this session to hear about the ‘Get Involved                                                        303          refreshments.
                                             St Alphege                                                                                           Welcome
                       at Winchester!                        Button’ – your go-to place to find out about Winchester’s
      1 to 1.30pm                           Building (SAB)
                     (Opportunities and                      sports teams, societies, academic engagement schemes,                                                                     Come along to meet the Drug and Alcohol Awareness
                                                 303                                                                                                                  St Alphege
                      Extra-Curricular)                      volunteering and campus employment. With over 180                                 Drug and Alcohol                        Peer Campaigners, find out how to keep a clear head this
                                                                                                                            12.30 to 1pm                             Building (SAB)
                                                             opportunities ready and waiting for you, why not make                              Awareness Talk                         week and who to talk to if you find yourself concerned
                                                                                                                                                                          303
                                                             the most of your university experience!                                                                                   about your own or a friend’s drinking or drug use.

                                                             Meet our University travel experts who can advise you                                                                     Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where
                        Getting to Uni -     St Alphege
                                                             on the best way to travel to University - including public                                               St Alphege       you can access all your course information, including
      1.30 to 2pm    Transport and Travel   Building (SAB)
                                                             transport options, discounts with local suppliers and           1 to 1.30pm            Canvas           Building (SAB)    lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact
                           Options               303
                                                             much more.                                                                                                   303          information for key staff. Come along and find out more
                                             St Alphege      Our Mental Wellbeing Team have lots of tips and pointers                                                                  about how to get the most out of Canvas.
                     Wellbeing Survival
     2.30 to 3pm                            Building (SAB)   to help you stay mentally healthy during your time at
                            Kit                                                                                                                Supporting your        St Alphege       Get the most from your mobile device! With tips on using
                                                 303         University and beyond.
                                                                                                                            1.30 to 2pm         Learning with        Building (SAB)    the Canvas app, Office 365, as well as referencing and
                                                                                                                                               Mobile Devices             303          polling apps.

                                                                                                                          SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER IS FRESHERS FAYRE
                                                                                                                          Societies, sports, organisations, support, freebies. Head down to the Stripe Plaza on the King Alfred Quarter from 11am-
                                                                                                                          3pm on 21 September to discover opportunities to get involved with your Student Union, University and wider community.

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Our Finance Team are here to help with any queries               through Student Finance. If you do, the first of three
                       about fees or finance. Get in touch on                           instalments should reach your bank account on or
                       credit.control@winchester.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1962                  around 23 September provided you have:
                       827536. Pop in to speak to someone in the Finance
                                                                                        ■■ Applied for and received approval from Student
                       Office on the first floor of the Winton Building.
                       You may also find the answer you need in our                        Finance
                                                                                        ■■ Agreed to the Terms and Conditions of your loan
                       full Regulations for Payment of University Fees
                       (winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations)                                   through Student Finance’s online declaration
                                                                                        ■■ Fully registered online and enrolled in person at
                       BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS                                          the University
                       We have a range of scholarships and bursaries
                       available for full-time undergraduates, including                Please note your maintenance loan won’t arrive
                       income-based bursaries and academic achievement                  in time for Welcome Week, so please budget for
                       awards. Check if you’re eligible:                                sufficient funds for expenses for this time before your
                       winchester.ac.uk/studentsandmoney                                loan comes in. Your second and third instalments will
                                                                                        arrive in your account in January 2020 and May 2020.
                       FEES
                       University fees enable us to provide a high-quality              ACCOMMODATION RESIDENCE FEES
                       student experience. As a charity, all our income is              If you are living in any University accommodation you
                       used to fulfil our principle objectives – to provide             will need to pay residence fees, Details of fees are in
                       higher education and conduct research. The fees                  your room offer and when you accept the offer online
                       you pay depend on whether you are a full-time or                 you will need to enter payment details. You can pay
                       part-time student. Full information on fee amounts is            your residence fee in full or in three equal instalments
                       available at winchester.ac.uk/studentsandmoney                   by recurring card payment on 11 October 2019, 17
                                                                                        January 2020 and 8 May 2020. If you pay in full by
                       If you are a UK or EU student, please apply to the               11 October 2019, you will receive a £100 discount per
                       relevant Student Finance organisation (see page 4) as            room (please note if you leave the room before the
                       soon as possible for a tuition fee loan. They will send          end of your contract, the discount will be reclaimed).
                       you a Financial Notification letter to confirm your loan. If
                       you apply for a partial tuition fee loan, the letter will tell   UNABLE TO PAY ON TIME?
                       you how much you will need to pay.                               If you struggle to pay any of your fees by the required
                                                                                        dates, please contact us as soon as possible by
                       If you are experiencing delays with your funding                 emailing credit.control@winchester.ac.uk or calling
                       application, please let us know on +44( 0) 1962 827365           +44(0)1962 927265. We can usually arrange a
                       or credit.control@winchester.ac.uk If you do not have            payment plan with you to avoid further actions like
                       your Financial Notification letter by enrolment, you             charges or sanctions. It is important fees are paid
                       will be regarded as a self-financing student liable for          on time; if all or a portion of fees or charges remain
                       the full tuition fee and will need to make appropriate           unpaid after the relevant due date, charges and/
                       payment arrangements at enrolment. We will                       or sanctions may affect your studies. Please see the
                       reimburse you, where appropriate, as soon as you give            Regulations at winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations
                       us a copy of your Financial Notification letter. If you
                       need help with your Student Finance application or the           WITHDRAWING FROM OR INTERRUPTING YOUR
                       evidence required, please call +44 (0) 1962 827008 or            STUDIES
                       email studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk                          If you consider withdrawing from or interrupting
                                                                                        your studies once you are here, it may be helpful to

Fees and Finance
                       If a sponsor (like your employer) is paying some or              speak to a Student Adviser to explore the options and
                       all of your tuition fees, we will invoice them directly          implications of doing so – email the team on student.
                       for the appropriate amount. Please see page 9 for                advice@winchester.ac.uk or call on
                       full information on what you will need to bring to               +44 (0)1962 827341.

Student Support,       enrolment to enable us to do this. If you do not have a
                       tuition fee loan, you will need to pay your own tuition
                       fees in accordance with the Regulations for Payment
                                                                                        If you do withdraw from or interrupt your studies, you
                                                                                        should contact Registry on

health and wellbeing
                       of University Fees: winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations              registry.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk or
                                                                                        +44(0)1962 827210 You may be liable to pay a
                       MAINTENANCE LOAN                                                 proportion of your tuition fees. Once you speak to
                       If you’re a full-time UK student, you may be eligible            Registry, you should also inform Student Finance if
                       to apply for a Government maintenance loan                       you have a loan.

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Student support, health and wellbeing
     STUDENT SERVICES                                            STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT                                      MENINGITIS ACWY VACCINE                                    School. Registered with Ofsted as a day nursery to
     Our dedicated Student Services team provides                Here to support all students in reaching their                Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening   take children between the ages of six weeks and five
     information, advice, support and guidance on many           potential, our Student Academic Support team                  disease and all new students coming to University          years, for more information email
     aspects of student life. Available in The Zone (Winton      run free academic skills workshops, one-to-one                should have received the meningitis ACWY vaccine.          west.downs@childbase.com
     Building) during Arrivals Weekend and each weekday          appointments and drop-in sessions across the year.            Check with your GP and if you have not had this
     from then on please do not hesitate to get in touch         If you would like some support in transitioning to                                                                       SECURITY
                                                                                                                               vaccine please do so before coming to University.
     before or throughout your time at Winchester. Many          academic life, a SMART Buddy (Academic Skills                                                                            To ensure your security and welfare we have a
     Student Services teams are also present across              Student Mentor) could help you by meeting with you            DENTISTS                                                   team of Site Stewards who are on hand 24 hours a
     campus for Welcome Week.                                    each week to help you develop an effective study              We recommend you continue to see your family               day, 365 days a year. The team offer a positive and
                                                                 routine. If you are a mature student or you have been         dentist every 6-12 months and have a check-up              reassuring presence on campus and are responsible
     WELFARE AND GENERAL WELLBEING                               away from education for a while, come to our ‘Back            before you come to University. However, should an          for delivering a safe environment for you to live,
     Student Services are here to support you with all           to Study’ day induction on Tuesday 10 September to            emergency appointment be needed, please contact            study, work and socialise. They regularly patrol the
     aspects of your welfare and general wellbeing.              get tips and tools for success. If English isn’t your first   the NHS Dental Helpline on 111.                            University site as well as acting as an emergency
     Student Services will be in the St Alphege foyer from       language our English language tutors can also support                                                                    response to any issues that arise on campus. If you
     9am-4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am-12.30pm                                                                             INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                                     wish to contact the Site Stewards please call
                                                                 you to develop your confidence and skills in using
     on Friday during Welcome Week. Pop in for tips on                                                                         The International Student Officer is available to help     +44 (0) 1962 827666 or +44 (0) 1962 827667.
                                                                 English for academic purposes. Find out more about all
     managing stress, looking after your own wellbeing,                                                                        with any non-academic issues you may face whilst
                                                                 the ways Student Academic Support can help you by
     and what to do if you are feeling worried about your                                                                      at University, including welfare and visa related          WARDENS
                                                                 emailing academicskills@winchester.ac.uk
     friends. If you just need a bit of space to think you are                                                                 enquiries. Email the International Student Officer on      Wardens are staff who live on and off campus to
     welcome to come and sit quietly here too.                   STUDENT FINANCE                                               student.advice@winchester.ac.uk                            ensure your safety and wellbeing whilst living in
                                                                 The Students and Money team will be available in                                                                         University accommodation. Wardens work shifts
     Visit the quiet space in St Edburga Building 201                                                                          FACULTY WELLBEING AND EMPLOYABILTY TUTORS                  in the evening to be available out of hours as first
                                                                 Student Services every day during Welcome Week to
     if you are looking to be away from the bustle of                                                                          We offer personal tutoring to all students to give you     responders in an emergency as well as someone to
                                                                 help with any issues with applying for student loans.
     Welcome Week but aren’t looking for specific advice                                                                       guidance, support and advice on both academic and          contact for advice and pastoral care throughout the
     or guidance from staff; we will have a number of            HEALTH                                                        non-academic issues. Once you are here, you will           year. Wardens work closely with the Housing, Security
     activities including board games, sensory equipment         All students living in University accommodation or in         receive more information about Personal Tutoring           and Residential Assistant teams to provide guidance
     and mindfulness colouring.                                  the local Winchester area are strongly recommended            from your Faculty.                                         and signpost appropriate support systems to enable
                                                                 to register with a GP. You will continue to be able to                                                                   you to manage your physical and mental wellbeing.
     MENTAL WELLBEING                                                                                                          CHILDCARE
                                                                 see your family GP at home during the holidays as a
     There may be times when it is helpful to seek support                                                                     There are various nurseries around Winchester,             Full contact details for these services are on page 37.
                                                                 temporary resident. Visit The Zone (Winton Building)
     for your mental wellbeing or talk with someone                                                                            including the privately-owned West Downs Nursery
                                                                 during Arrivals Weekend or Welcome Week for
     trained to help. Our mental wellbeing service                                                                             which is located behind the Winchester Business
                                                                 more information on registering with one of the local
     consisting of a team of professional and approachable       practices:
     counsellors and mental health advisers can provide
     you with a confidential space to be listened to and         ■■ Friarsgate Practice:
     to help explore issues with you. We have male and              www.friarsgatepractice.co.uk
     female counsellors available and counselling can be
                                                                 ■■ St Clements Surgery:
     provided via Skype chat and email.
                                                                    www.stclementspractice.co.uk
     DISABILITY DECLARATION AND SUPPORT
                                                                 ■■ St Pauls’ Surgery:
     Our Disabilities and Learning Diversity team within
     Student Services supports students with disabilities           www.stpaulssurgery-winchester.nhs.uk
     and learning differences. If you have disclosed a           VACCINATIONS
     disability and/or learning difference on your UCAS          MMR VACCINATIONS
     form or by other means, you can pop along to                For life-long protection from measles, mumps and
     Student Services during your first couple of weeks          rubella, two MMR vaccinations are necessary. Your
     and set up support with one of our Disability Advisers.     medical records, held by your GP, will confirm your
     Please bring evidence with you if possible. Disability      vaccination status – please check with your local
     support can also be provided via Skype and email.           surgery. If you have only had one MMR vaccination,
                                                                 please ensure you have the second before coming to
                                                                 University.

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MARTIAL ROSE LIBRARY                                       We have lots of computers across campus (both
                          The Library is home to hundreds of thousands of            PCs and Macs) available for you to use. In the Library
                          books, a huge range of online resources, quiet and         and Learning Café you can access these 24/7 all
                          silent areas to study in (including individual study       semester long. Fancy using a laptop without lugging
                          pods, as well as group study booths and bookable           yours to campus? Borrow one for free at a self-service
                          group study rooms), bookable PCs, and individual           unit located across campus and take it anywhere for
                          workstations where you can bring your own laptop.          24 hours.
                          Open 24/7 we’re always here for your research and
                                                                                     Want to brush up on your IT skills for study? We
                          study needs and you can even bring in snacks and
                                                                                     provide support with Microsoft Office and a range of
                          drinks to many areas.
                                                                                     other programmes.
                          Every subject has a dedicated Librarian who can help
                                                                                     We have a professional printing service, catering for
                          you with finding resources that are particularly useful
                                                                                     a range of printing or copying jobs, including colour
                          for your course. If you are doing a course that involves
                                                                                     poster printing or dissertation binding.
                          delivering lessons for children you will no doubt make
                          use of our School Resources Collection. From pop-up        If you’re bringing your own devices to campus full
                          books to posters to musical instruments, you can take      details on how to connect will be available on arrival.
                          these items out into placements.
                                                                                     If you are living in University accommodation, you’ll
                          Come and join one of our Library Tours during              need to run a security scan on your computer before
                          Welcome Week to get to know your way around the            you can connect to the network. You can run this
                          Library and its facilities and follow UniWinLibrary on     before you come, head to scan.winchester.ac.uk
                          Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.                            Many common games consoles can be used with our
                                                                                     network but please note wireless printers cannot be
                          IT SERVICES
                                                                                     used on our network.
                          With an IT Servicedesk located in the top floor of the
                          Library, we are here to help you and support your          CANVAS
                          learning throughout your time at Winchester.               Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment. As a
                                                                                     Winchester student you’ll use it to access all your
                          You will receive your campus card either when you
                                                                                     course information including lecture materials,
                          move into your accommodation or at enrolment. As
                                                                                     handbooks and reading lists and to turn in
                          well as being your student ID this card also lets you
                                                                                     assignments.
                          borrow books from the library, use printers, register
                          your attendance at lectures and seminars and pay for
                          catering to earn loyalty points and rewards.

     Learning Resources

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We can’t wait for you to explore all on
              offer for you on campus
              We can’t wait for you to explore all on offer for you on   FOOD ON CAMPUS
              campus.                                                    We lead the way in sustainable catering, providing
                                                                         food that is local, independent, fair and ethical. There
              SPORTS FACILITIES                                          is a wide range of food options, including vegan and
              Our University gym is found within Burma Road              gluten-free, across our multiple catering outlets.
              Student Village. Work out with state-of-the-art            We offer Fairtrade products and cater for a range of
              technology spread over two floors under the                food allergies and intolerances - you can contact
              guidance of our qualified Health and Fitness               our team on foodallergyaware@winchester.ac.uk to
              instructors or take part in our wide variety of health     find out how we can cater for you during your time at
              and fitness classes, exercise workshops and gym            Winchester.
              challenges. We have different options for affordable
              membership. Keep an eye out for one-off sports             SUSTAINABILITY
              activities across the year as part of our Get Active       We are passionate about sustainability and the
              scheme.                                                    environment here at Winchester. From only using
                                                                         renewable energy to sending zero waste to landfill
              As well as the gym and fitness studio we also              we are always seeking ways to improve sustainability.
              have an all-weather multi-use games area and               When you arrive you’ll get a reusable coffee cup
              Sports Hall in the King Alfred Quarter as well as          made from recycled chewing gum and we’d
              an eight-lane athletics track and astro pitch at the       encourage you to join us in our environmental aims
              Winchester Sports Stadium at the Bar End Quarter.          by recycling as much as possible and taking steps to
              Email sportsenquiries@winchester.ac.uk for more            reduce your own environmental impact. We also have
              information.                                               a huge range of activities, events and campaigns to
              SPIRITUAL LIFE                                             get involved in – come along to the ‘Green Campus –
              One of the University’s three values is spirituality and   Get Involved’ talk as part of the Headstart programme
              we welcome people of all faiths and none to begin          (see page 13) for full information,
              the adventure of discovering their spiritual self. There
              are Buddhist, Christian and Muslim Chaplains to offer
              a welcome, hospitality, a listening ear, friendship,
              worship and community. The Chapel, Contemplation
              Space and a Muslim Prayer Room host organised
              events and activities as well as being places for
              private reflection and contemplation. For more
              information visit the University website and search
              ‘Spirituality’.

              BOOKSHOP
              Located on the top floor of the King Alfred Centre,
              the P&G Wells University Bookshop provides all the
              books you need for your course, often cheaper than
              Amazon. You’ll find books recommended by your
              lecturers, and we’ll order books in for you at no extra
              charge.

              Contact the Bookshop at any time by emailing

Your Campus
              bookshop@winchester.ac.uk.

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