At NewVIc we believe college is a time for personal growth, to develop your passions and build plans for your future. It’s a time for self discovery, making friends, working hard and having fun. It’s time to be yourself.
Our digital student handbook contains information designed to help you ease into college life before starting your course and to get the most out of your time with us.
No two students are the same at NewVIc. They are a diverse bunch of extraordinary individuals and we’re proud of every single one of them. Our priority is to help you achieve what you want for your future, whatever that may be.
Your ID badge has many purposes e.g. it provides access to enter and leave college and acts as a library card. Most importantly, to keep our college community safe, all students, staff and visitors must wear an ID badge at all times when onsite.
Please make sure you wear your student ID card around your neck at all times when you are in college.
We expect you to be present for 100% of your timetabled sessions and be in class on time. If you arrive after the start of your class you will be marked as late.
We understand that sometimes you may be unable to attend due to illness or an emergency, if this is the case you must let us know as quickly as possible by emailing studentabsence@newvic.ac.uk with a reason for your absence by 9 am. You must also complete an online absence form on ProPortal. Please note that only 2 authorised absences per term are allowed. Scan here to read the full student absence reporting procedure.
We’re proud that our college is made up of a diverse and vibrant community of students and staff who work together, socialise, learn and develop in a safe, mutually supportive learning environment.
We want everyone to thrive in an atmosphere of mutual respect and we expect everyone to act as responsible, active citizens and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and work whilst attending college.
• Respect your college community.
• Stay safe and help others stay safe.
• Achieve the best possible grade and enable others to do so too.
Scan here to read the full Student Positive Agreement Policy.
To help you navigate your way around the college, creative media students have put together a quick tour of our college facilities and you can find virtual tours of the college on the website.
Rooms A1-A100
Access to G block and Business block
Rooms B208-B284 Student Hub
- CEED
- Reflection & Faith Room
- Inclusive Learning
Rooms C401-C434 and C501-C535
Rooms F100-F219 Sports Hall Gym Dance Studio LRC Theatre
Our university style LRC is at the heart of learning for our students, as well as some impressive spaces devoted to studying and collaborating. It holds a huge collection of books, journals and online resources which can be accessed remotely. Hear what our students have to say about their LRC and meet Sharon, the Head of the LRC.
Here’s a quick guide on how to access your college timetable.
We believe that, with the right support and opportunities, you can achieve anything that you want to. Here’s a quick guide to the key support services that we offer:
Every student is allocated an academic tutor who will meet with you weekly to provide guidance and support. Your tutor will help you set targets and stay on track to achieve them. Your tutor will also provide your reference and help you to apply for university, further training and job opportunities.
Our Honours Programme is designed to help you develop key skills and provide you with a range of experiences to make your application stand out from the rest.
We offer a tailored curriculum and enrichment opportunities to support progression to elite universities such as Russell Group and Oxford and Cambridge. You’ll develop higher level academic skills, including critical thinking, creative thinking, debating and guidance on how to achieve and A*.
We are committed to providing an accessible learning environment which enables all students to be included in college life. Our Inclusive Learning team is dedicated to helping all students to access additional learning support; the team is based in the Skills Centre. College Life at NewVIc. Here’s just some of the help that you can access:
• Literacy, numeracy and dyslexia
• Specialist teachers
• Learning support practitioners (LSPs)
• Visual impairment specialist
• Dyslexia assessments
• Software for students with dyslexia and visual impairments
• Welfare suite for students with medical and care needs
• Mobility support
• Adaptive aids and equipment including laptops, ipads and access arrangements for exams
We know that sometimes you might need or want some extra support from the College. We offer a range of services to help you keep on top of things and help you make the most of your time at college.
We have a mental health adviser and college counsellor for students who need support or have feelings they find hard to cope with or just want to understand better. They provide a safe and confidential space and will listen to you, judgement free.
We know that sometimes you might need or want some extra support from the College. We offer a range of services to help you keep on top of things and help you make the most of your time at college.
We believe that money shouldn’t be a barrier to learning. If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may be able to apply for financial support to help with the costs of college. Priority is given to those in care, care leavers, young people on income support and disabled young people receiving employment support allowance or disability allowance.
Want to find out more? Email carmen.abogo@newvic. ac.uk or drop into Room B208A.
We work hard to make sure that LGBTQ+ people feel safe, welcomed and supported by providing a safe space for students to study and work.
To help your day get off to a great start, we’ve committed to providing a free breakfast for all students daily between 8.15 am - 8.45 am (term -time only). Headover to the stall by the entrance and help yourself to a croissant, fruit, bottled water or a hot drink.
Remember, if the cost of living crisis is affecting your well being, chat to our friendly Wellbeing and Safeguarding team who may be able to help. Email welfare@newvic.ac.uk or visit Room B208a.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All students should be kept safe from harm, including any form of abuse, sexual exploitation or radicalisation. David Francis, Director Student Services and Safeguarding introduces our Student Services and Safeguarding Team.
And here are a few words from our fantastic Youth Safety Team too.
NewVIc is committed to preventing the radicalisation of young people. All staff, parents/carers and visitors are expected to notice, record and report acts of grooming, terrorism or radicalisation involving students, staff, parents/carers.
Scan here to read a copy of the PREVENT Duty at NewVIc.
We’ve created a series of Purple zones across the college, where students can and access help and support if they feel worried, concerned or unsafe. If you sit in this space, please don’t be concerned if a friendly member of staff checks in with you for a chat to see if you are ok.
Purple Zones can be found in the following areas of the college:
• Main Reception
• Welfare & Safeguarding Office (Room B208a)
• Sports Academy Office (F Block)
• Tutor Hub
• LRC, 1st Floor
• LRC, 3rd Floor
• Foundation Learning Office (Room A28)
• G Block Staff Room (Room G13)
• Room B210 (Executive Director, Student Services & Wellbeing Office)
Check out our Careers Pathways tool (on our course pages), designed to help you research careers and associated pay.
Careers Advice page.
Whether you have a clear career plan or are considering all your options, our Work Experience team is here to provide dedicated support to help you find work experience placements. We work with a variety of employers who provide placements to help you gain an understanding of what it is like to work within that field and develop practical skills outside of the classroom.
If you have any work experience related questions, get in touch with the work experience team by emailing workexperience@newvic.ac.uk.
We take your personal development seriously, so we aim to provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.
We want to broaden your college experience, develop your interests and enhance your skills. We offer a large choice of exciting high quality activities, from roller skating and boxing to sports enrichment and college events, that will give you a chance to meet other students, develop your skills and have fun.
We listen and involve students in shaping college policy. We are proud to have an active and engaging Student Union. Every NewVIc student is automatically a member of the SU and as a member of the SU you are entitled to:
• Join organised social activities
• Get involved in our societies and groups
• Stand for election to become an SU executive officer
• Play an active role in college campaigns, events and student voice activities
To learn more about how you can get involved in the SU, email Loren.Fraser@newvic.ac.uk or Amanda. Blenman@newvic.ac.uk and follow @newvicunion (instagram).
Whether you play for fun, fitness or at an expert level, we offer an abundance of activities for students to get involved in. We compete in AoC Sports Leagues, cups, leagues and national championships. We have an intensive elite programmes for talented sports people and an ability counts sports programme for students with physical disabilities and learning difficulties.
At NewVIc, we take your personal development seriously.
We have lots of clubs and societies for you to choose from which run during lunchtimes, after college and on Wednesday afternoons. These are designed to help you develop interests, build your skills and confidence, make new friends and bring about positive change.
Activities include Friends of the earth, NewVIc Dance Company, Music Production, Games Club with much more to come! Sign up at Freshers Fair or just drop in to the Student Development Office B272 to sign up.
For info, email Naomi.Mullings@newvic.ac.uk
Finally, the Student Bulletin is a great way to keep updated on what’s happening across the college. This weekly email bulletin lands in your college email inbox every Monday during term term, so remember to keep an eye out!