Return to your Welcome Hub

Beyond your course induction, there are a range of exciting events to help you connect with the Christ Church community. 

Event highlights

Here are some event highlights for your arrival in January- so you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in university life! Make sure you explore the student events programme for the full range of upcoming opportunities.

16 Jan

Medway Hub Events

You will love your time at Medway with us - through our range of sports and wellbeing programmes, social events, Give it A Go and Medway Move activities, food and drink, societies and more.

Throughout the year!
Medway Hub
23 Feb

Refillable Van

This provides a cost-effective way to top on essentials while avoiding unnecessary packing at the same time.

We have a Refillable Van coming on to campus on the last Thursday of every month between 1pm – 4pm
Outside Verena Holmes
31 Jan

Students' Union Refreshers Fayre

Meet sports clubs, societies, uni stalls, businesses, and most importantly get some freebies from the SU!

11am - 3pm
Verena Holmes Building
31 Jan

Your Uni Services Fair

Meet a range of University Services that can support you on your CCCU journey - from the Library & Learning Skills Team and IT Training, to the Graduate College and Student Wellbeing Services.

11am - 2pm
The Food Court, Canterbury

International Student Welcome Events January 2023

To help our international students starting in January 2023 settle in, make friends, and learn about living and studying in the UK we have organised a range of events and activities. 

04 Jan

International Student Registrations

If you are a student on a Student Route Visa, in order to receive your smartcard, you need to complete your registration in person showing your Biometric Residence Permit, Qualifications & Passport.

Every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 January from 10am - 4pm (excluding 27 January)
Ground Floor Library, Augustine House
23 Jan

International student welcome for 23 Janaury arrivals

Join the International Team for a welcome and orientation to Christ Church, the city and the UK!

10am - 1pm, also on the 25 Janaury 3pm-6pm
Augustine House Hall
23 Jan

International open surgery for 23 January arrivals

If you have any questions, need advice or just want to a chat come along to this drop-in for international students.

2pm - 3pm, also on 24, 25 and 26 Janaury
Augustine House
23 Jan

International student city tour for 23 Janaury arrivals

The International Team and student ambassadors invite you to join them on a tour of the historic city of Canterbury.

2pm - 3pm, also on 25 January
Augustine Houe Reception
03 Feb

International tea party - open to all

This is a great way to celebrate your exciting journey with CCCU, meet other international students and build your network.

2pm - 4pm
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Induction videos

Take time to watch these induction videos to get an insight into how you can be supported during your time at Canterbury Christ Church University.

IT Services Induction

Postgraduate Induction

Augustine House Library Induction

Drill Hall Library Induction

Studying Combined Honours

What would you like to do next?

Get study ready

We're here to support you to become the best independent learner you can be. Here are some of the areas you can start to explore to help you feel confident to start your new academic life.

Make friends and get involved

Follow your passion, share your interest, broaden your horizons, discover something new and develop your skills at Christ Church through a range of opportunities both on campus and online.

Wellbeing and support

The University has a network of trained professionals offering a range of support and advice for the duration of your time with us, to help you to achieve your aspirations.