FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As a new student at UWC Atlantic, you and your family probably have many questions about how life is at the College. The list below will provide you with very useful information for the next two years you will spend with us. We hope you feel more confident after reading this section.

Food

Eating a healthy, balanced diet, rich in nutrients and vitamins is key to your success as a student here at UWC Atlantic and an offering we take immense pride in.

We work with our on site caterers, to ensure all dishes are made from natural ingredients and are locally sourced. The menus reflect seasonal changes and are varied to ensure you will have the opportunity to enjoy good food, in a home from home environment.

YOU WILL EAT THREE MEALS IN THE DINING HALL IN THE CASTLE. COFFEE AND TEA ARE AVAILABLE IN THE DINING HALL THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

BREAKFAST IS FROM COFFEE BREAK AT LUNCH IS FROM SUPPER FROM TIMINGS DIFFER ON THE WEEKEND.

07:15- 07:50

10.25

12:00 TO 13:45

17.30 TO 19.00.

QWHO IS AT COLLEGE TO SUPPORT ME?

Your team tutor is your first point of contact if you have any problems or questions. Our staff in The Learning Centre (TLC) are also available to help with social emotional support through counselling and support for specific learning needs. We also have a nurse and health care assistants on site, house mentors guide and support the residential programme. Our Welcome Team staff, including designated night staff are there 24/7 to provide emergency support.

QWHAT DUTIES DO I HAVE TO DO IN RESIDENCE?

You will be responsible for keeping your room, bathroom and the common areas clean and tidy. The College supplies you with the equipment and materials to do this. Professional cleaners come to clean the bathrooms and common areas regularly.

QWHAT DO I DO IF I AM UNWELL?

In case of illness, students can visit the Wellbeing (Health) Centre. Routine medical treatment and treatment for accidents and emergencies will be given free of charge under the British National Health Service (NHS). The College has a full time nurse, health care assistants and three counsellors. FIND

QWHEN DO I CHOOSE MY SUBJECT PACKAGE?

You will be sent a form for you to make preliminary subject choices. Please complete and submit this form as it will help us in our timetable planning. Once you arrive at College you will have the opportunity to receive further information in each subject and confirm your choices or make changes if needed. Your academic programme will only be finalised after you personally met senior academic staff and the university guidance counsellors after arrival.

We will not be able to send any information regarding the content of the subjects before classes begin.