We're looking forward to welcoming you on campus in January 2024. Here's some key information to help you on your journey to Canterbury Christ Church University.

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 Christ Church 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. As a student of Canterbury Christ Church University, you may be entitled to access some of our services either online or in-person at our campuses. However, we always encourage you to first make use of the support available at your place of study, as your needs may be unique to your institution.  

Supporting your Arrival

  • Arrival Hub, Augustine House, 15 January to 26 January, 10am- 4pm for admissions and registration enquiries and document checks by UKVI Compliance Team.
  • Welcome Hub in Touchdown, 22 January to 24 January, for any general queries you might have.

Your Online Induction

In addition to your course induction, there is a range of online tools and resources to help you become familiar with the key services and help you settle in at the University. 

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 Library Search. 

Augustine House Library Induction

Studying at Medway Campus? Explore Drill Hall Library through this online orientation - take a virtual tour or make use of the self-guided tour available. You can also watch the Drill Hall Library Induction

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 Christ Church email: as part of your registration, you’ll be given a computing account so you can access your canterbury.ac.uk email address. All university-related email correspondence will be sent to your university email address, so it’s important that you 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. 

Postgraduate Students

A great way to start and find out about what is available for postgraduates is by attending one of the postgraduate welcome events:

Top Tip for our CCCU Alumni students - you may already know all about Christ Church, 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 page for information on immigration, travelling to the UK, mandatory document checks, settling in and more.

International Induction

You can also 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.

International Events

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

Registering as an international student

If you are a student on a Student Route Visa, in order to receive your smartcard, you need to complete your registration in person. This is in addition to completing your details online via MyRecord

What to bring to your in-person registration:

  • Biometric Residence Permit. Please collect this before you attend a session – most students arrange for this to be collected from the Post Office in WH Smiths in Canterbury city centre (19 St George’s Street, CT1 2LB)
  • Qualifications used for your CAS and student visa application.
  • Passport

The UKVI Compliance Team will be available to do document checks from 15 January - 2 February at Augustine House, 10am - 4pm. 

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

Expect Respect

This Expect Respect Welcome Module will introduce you to the university and cover some important topics for student life, including building your supportive network, our Expect Respect campaign, staying safe and cultivating healthy relationships.

When you complete this module, you will be entered into a prize draw, with a chance to win some amazing CCCU goodies and experiences!