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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
IT Induction
Find out how the IT Services can support you while at University in this IT Services Induction.
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.
A great way to start and find out about what is available for postgraduates is by attending one of the postgraduate welcome events:
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.
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.
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
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.
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!