Information for January 2025 Starters

Getting Started

Make your arrival the best it can be by visiting your Welcome Hub. Please take your time to explore all the Hub has to offer:

1. Find out your must do tasks: explore the step-by-step guide to becoming a CCCU student.
2. Get study ready so you feel confident to start your new academic life.
3. Find out how to make friends.

If you are a student studying at a partner institution please check out our dedicated webpage for you. 

Your induction

Your course starts with an essential induction to help you settle into your studies. Beyond that, we’ve tailored specific activities to cater to the unique needs and interests of postgraduate and international students to ensure a positive start to your student expereince.

Postgraduate Students

The Graduate College provides a friendly, diverse and creative environment for postgraduate students. 

A great way to start and find out about what is available for postgraduates is by attending one of the Graduate College welcome eventsPostgradaute Welcome Event on 20 January and Virtual Postgraduate Welcome Event on 27 January

Top Tip for our CCCU Alumni students - you may already know all about CCCU, but these events will provide you with lots of new information on being a postgraduate!

Make sure you check out the Postgraduate pages for more information on connecting with the Graduate College and joining the Postgraduate community before you arrive.

Postgraduate Induction

If you missed the Welcome events you can watch your Postgraduate Induction to get an overview of the Graduate College and support available to you at the University.

International Students

We are committed to providing our international students with an outstanding education and supporting them to succeed in their studies. Make sure you explore the dedicated international students webpage for information on immigration, travelling to the UK, mandatory document checks, settling in and more.

Organising your accommodation

It is vital that you organise somewhere to live before you start your journey to the UK. Why not check out the University accommodation – it is centrally located close to the University and a great way of making friends and settling in. Plus, all your bills are included in your rent, so you won't have to worry about energy cost or setting up your own Wi-Fi contract. For a CCCU study bedroom apply online.

International induction

Sign-up for the International Student Success Programme - a programme that provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK. It is offered by Epigeum, which is part of Oxford University Press, and has been created in collaboration with students from universities across the UK, including staff and students at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Your International community

We can't wait for you to join our community. Before you arrive you can connect with other international students via our CampusConnect or International Facebook Group.

When you arrive come along to the Global Gateway in Augustine House from 10am - 4pm to meet the International Team and International Student Ambassadors.

International welcome events

There are a range of events for international students including welcome, support and drop-ins.

There are a range of resources available to help you become familiar with all the support services available at CCCU. 

Your Library

The library is one of the main places where you'll find what you need when studying, both physically within Augustine House, Canterbury, and Drill Hall, Medway, or online through LibrarySearch. 

Augustine House Library Induction

• To get started you can use our self-guided orientation which will help you make use of the library and to better understand the services, resources and help that's available.
• Alternatively, you can watch the Library and Learning Resources Welcome Session hosted by some of our helpful Librarians.
• Your Digital Library is your gateway to amazing online learning resources accessible, anytime and anywhere. To get started, read through this introduction to Your Digital Library, and read your subject guide to start discovering library resources in your subject area.
• You can also read the Discover Your Library  blog series, as well as explore the dedicated library webpages for details on borrowing and returning books, library resources and using the study spaces.  

IT Services

Your IT services enable you to connect with the University using your Microsoft 365 account, download free and discounted software to help you with your studies, and access IT support and training. Here are some pointers for getting started:

• Get connected to Wi-Fi: one of the first things you’ll want to do is access the University Wi-Fi. Eduroam is our free student Wi-Fi service.
• Access your CCCU email: as part of your registration, you’ll be given a computing account to access your canterbury.ac.uk email address. All university-related email correspondence will be sent to your university email address, so you must check it regularly.
• Explore Blackboard: our Virtual Learning Environment, or VLE, is known as Blackboard. Blackboard is your online learning hub and you will be given access when you arrive, here you will receive course information and resources, access recorded lectures and take part in online learning activities.
• Download free software: as a student you can access all the software you might need for your course for free through our App Store or Virtual Campus PC.

IT Induction

Find out how the IT Services can support you while at University in this IT Services Induction.

Student Wellbeing Services

Your wellbeing is important to us. That’s why we offer a wide variety of confidential support and advice throughout your time with us. If you have a disability or mental health condition remember to register with Student Wellbeing Team to ensure you get the support you need to succeed in your studies.