PG Welcome Pack 2021

WELCOME to WINCHESTER Postgraduate 2021 Welcome Pack

Welcome On behalf of the University and Winchester Student Union, welcome to Winchester – we are delighted you will be joining us!

Let’s address it right up front: the past year and a half have been tough. So many have been through so much. We know you have had to research and decide on a postgraduate course whilst living through a pandemic.

We can’t tell you how honoured we are that you picked Winchester and we salute you for getting to this stage.

We do hope that through this Welcome Pack we can provide you with reassurance, information and key actions to take so that you can begin to feel excited about becoming part of the Winchester family, whether you’re joining us on campus or as a distance learning student. If your course involves on campus teaching, we are really looking forward to welcoming students back to our beautiful estate this September. We are expecting to operate a business as usual timetable from Semester 1 of the 2021/22 Academic Year. This means unless your course is always distance or blended learning, your timetable will be face-to-face and on campus for the majority of your learning experience. We are also putting in place additional plans to ensure we are able to deliver a quality learning experience for our students should the Government reintroduce restrictions before or after Semester 1 begins. We will continue to communicate regularly and clearly with you if anything changes.

During your time as a Winchester postgraduate student, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in your course and embrace the doors it will open to you. Of course, you are also able to access the huge range of wellbeing and support services we have here at Winchester as well as extra-curricular opportunities if you would like. You can find out more about these opportunities in this Welcome Pack. Ultimately, our hope is to empower you to grow as a whole, confident and successful individual committed to a life of meaning and purpose, determined to challenge the status quo and make a difference in the world.

The changes and challenges our global community have seen mean we are more passionate than ever to help you to flourish. We’ve been with you all the way and now finally we cannot wait for you to start as a Winchester student.

See you soon, All of us at the University of Winchester

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Have questions?

From Wednesday 1 September to Friday 10 September our Arrivals Helpline team are here to answer your queries about starting at Winchester.

Talk to us via live chat on our website from 8:30am - 4:30pm: winchester.ac.uk Or email our Arrivals Helpline: arrivalshelpline@winchester.ac.uk We’d love to hear from you.

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Get ready to Ask Alf This Autumn, alongside our dedicated support teams, we will be welcoming a new ‘AI’ helper to support you in finding information 24/7, answering your questions and making things just that little bit easier.

During Semester 1, ask Alf about any element of student life, including: ■ Campus information and locations ■ Opening times ■ Who’s who ■ Student support queries ■ Wellbeing ■ Financial matters ■ Careers and employment information ■ General titbits about student life in and around Winchester.

If Alf doesn’t know, they’ll put you in touch with someone else who can help you.

Look out for more information this autumn about how you can Ask Alf.

Starting in September We are looking forward to welcoming you to our beautiful campus this September. Our top priority is that you have a thoroughly enjoyable and safe time here. The global pandemic has changed so much about our way of life. We know many of you will have questions about what the start of your university life at Winchester is going to be like. The key points for you are: ■ We want to offer you a vibrant, on campus student

experience this academic year. We are planning to welcome new and returning students onto campus and into student accommodation from September.

Teaching, unless on a course that is always delivered by distance learning, will be face-to-face, supported with online elements if needed.

■ Contingency plans are ready, should we need

to change to a different mode of teaching.

For example, if we need to reduce capacity in classrooms in order to socially distance, there may be a rota of when you are in that particular class face-to-face and when you are attending online.

■ Get vaccinated: we strongly encourage you to get

one (or two if offered) Covid vaccines ahead of starting University. If you are able to get your first vaccine before coming to Winchester but will need to get your second once you’re here, you can use the National Booking System to book your second vaccine. We’re also planning for an on campus vaccine clinic on Monday 13 September if you need to grab a jab. We will continue to follow the latest Government guidance on elements like face coverings and group sizes for gatherings. Whatever the rules are for universities in September, we’ll be following them.

■ Get tested: regular testing will be an important

part of keeping each other safe. You should get tested before you come to Winchester, twice upon your arrival and then continue to test twice a week across the semester. We will have a testing system set up for home testing, or whatever is required by the Government.

crowded building or where social distancing can’t be maintained.

■ Social events and extracurricular opportunities will

be happening wherever possible as allowed by Government guidance.

■ We cannot wait to welcome you to campus if you

are on a face-to-face course. Apart from distance learning courses, all students and staff are expected to be attending face-to-face. If a medical reason means you need support to enable you to study, please contact student.advice@winchester.ac.uk INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS If you are an international student, please ensure you also read all the information in the International Student Handbook. We know travel may be more complicated this year but we are here to support you.

SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS We have always been passionate about providing a supportive and inclusive environment to help all students flourish. This has never been more true as we plan for the upcoming academic year. All of our student support services, including mental health and disability support together with careers advice, will be available from September face-to-face and/or online, as best suits.

COVID CARE GROUPS Should you need to self-isolate once you are at Winchester, you’ll be put into a Covid Care Group on Microsoft Teams, where a channel just for you and your housemates will give you an easy way to contact us 24/7 if you need any support during your selfisolation. It’s an easy way for us to reach out regularly as well to see how you’re getting on. Our Covid Care Groups also offer a great way to get involved with online activities whilst self-isolating.

Throughout the summer we will continue to update our Covid webpage with the latest information.

Keep an eye on www.winchester.ac.uk/covid

■ Face coverings: face coverings will not be

mandatory in teaching and learning environments or communal areas, although for extra protection we encourage you to wear one when inside a

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Checklist for starting at Winchester

Checklist for starting at Winchester Here’s what you need to check off your list before you arrive and during your first few weeks as a Winchester postgraduate student.

Are you an international student? If so, make sure you refer to the International Student Handbook and any additional information you receive from our international team.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ■ Apply for postgraduate student finance (see page

21 for more information on fees and finance): visit the relevant site for you, if you’re from: ■ England or the EU: www.gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduatestudy ■

I sle of Man: www.gov.im/categories/ education-training-and-careers/studentawards/ funding-for-post-graduate-courses

Wales: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/ postgraduate-students.aspx ■

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Scotland: www.saas.gov.uk/full-time/ postgraduate-funding-information

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Northern Ireland: www.studentfinanceni. co.uk/types-of-finance/postgraduate/ northern-ireland-student

ontact your country’s government if you are an C international student.

■ If you’re paying your own fees, arrange payment in

line with our Regulations for Payment of University Fees www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations by 13 September. If a sponsor (like an employer) is going to pay your fees, make sure to get written confirmation from them. You’ll need to email this to credit.control@winchester.ac.uk by 13 September.

■ Complete online registration and enrolment by no

later than Tuesday 14 September. See page 7 for information on what you need to do.

■ If your programme is due to start between

23 August and 13 September, then you must complete online registration and enrolment at least 48 hours before your programme’s start date.

Accommodation: once you receive your accommodation offer later this summer, accept your room offer online by the date in your accommodation offer email. Arrange accommodation payment in line with the Regulations for Payment of University Fees www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations. The online payment page for accommodation is www.payments.winchester.ac.uk/payments The Housing team will give you more information on your arrival. If you’re moving to Winchester, register with a local doctor (GP) and have the Covid vaccine when you are eligible as well as the MMR and Meningitis ACWY vaccines.

■ If you have disclosed a disability, complete the

additional requirements form which has been emailed to you. If you haven’t received this, email disability@winchester.ac.uk (see page 19 for more information on student support).

■ If you’re a UK full-time student, check out the NHS

HC1 form to be assessed for free or reduced health costs like NHS prescriptions.

■ If you are a mature student, or you have been

away from education for a while, look out for more information on our ‘Back to Study’ day on Thursday 9 September. This is a great opportunity to get tips and tools for success, meet fellow students and refamiliarise yourself with the higher environment.

ONCE YOU ARRIVE ■ If you’re living in University Managed

Accommodation, move in and get to know your housemates.

■ Attend any faculty or programme-specific sessions

during Welcome Week. Visit www.winchester.ac.uk/myrecord for your personal Welcome Week schedule.

■ Join in with any Headstart sessions or Student

Union activities happening across Welcome Week and beyond.

■ Start your classes – standard teaching begins on

20 September 2021 (Week 1 of the semester) but your course may have a different schedule. See page 17 for more information on when you’ll get your teaching timetable.

■ If you’ll be living in University Managed

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Complete online registration and enrolment from 1-14 September* *Some programmes have enrolment deadlines falling outside of these dates - you will be emailed with instructions on when and how to begin online registration and enrolment.

Whether you’re studying on campus or on a distance learning course, before you begin your studies you must complete online registration and enrolment. This is a combined process where you verify the data we hold for you and upload proof of ID so that we can confirm your status. This will take between 10 and 15 minutes and you’ll need the following things to hand: FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION ■ Your username and password. You can find these

in your offer letter from us and any confirmation correspondence. Can’t find them? Don’t worry, get in touch with IT Services on servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk Please include your seven-digit student number in the email.

■ Your contact address details for the semester

if you’re not going to be living in University housing. (If you’re living in University Managed Accommodation, we already have these details).

■ Your Unique Learner Number – you may have this

from your school or college. It is also printed on GCSE and A-level results slips. If you don’t have it, just leave the field blank.

FOR ONLINE ENROLMENT (ID UPLOAD) You will need to take a photo or a scan of an official form of ID before starting this process. The picture of your ID must clearly show your full name and date of birth (and full photo if using a driving licence or passport). For UK students, please use one of the following: ■ Passport ■ Driving licence/provisional driving licence ■ Birth certificate and photo ID (such as a NUS card,

PASS card, library card) ■ Adoption certificate and photo ID (such as a NUS

card, PASS card, library card) ■ Marriage certificate and photo ID (such as a NUS

card, PASS card, library card)

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■ Divorce certificate and photo ID (such as a NUS

card, PASS card, library card) ■ Deed poll and photo ID (such as a NUS card, PASS

card, library card) For students from outside the UK, please view the guidance presented in Step 1 of the enrolment process for details of the required ID. These may include the following, as applicable: ■ ■BRP (International Students only) ■ ■EU/EEA Identity Card ■ ■Family Permit/Residence Card ■ ■Passport ■ ■Proof of Citizenship ■ ■Short term study vignette ■ ■Travel ticket/Boarding Pass (Tier 4 students only) ■ ■UKVI Status Letter ■ ■Vignette/entry clearance sticker ■ ■Other valid immigration document

You must save the photo/scan as one of the following file types, and it must be no bigger than 10mb: MPDOC, DOCX, DOT, GIF, JPEG, JPG, MSG, PDF, PNG, TIF, TIFF. HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO REGISTER AND ENROL? GO TO WWW.WINCHESTER.AC.UK/ REGISTER TO COMPLETE THIS PROCESS. Read all of the details on each screen and complete each section as fully as possible (mandatory questions will be highlighted).

The system will log you out after long periods of inactivity so we’d recommend you try and complete the registration in one go if possible.

ANY ISSUES COMPLETING ONLINE REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT? Email us on arrivalshelpline@winchester.ac.uk quoting your seven-digit student number and a summary of your query, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

If you have queried your programme or fee details, then a message will be sent to our Admissions team who will investigate and get back to you within a few working days with details on how to proceed.

For more information on completing the enrolment (ID upload) part of this process, please see details on page 9.

YOUR NAME For every student, we record your official name (given names and last name) and a ‘known as’ (preferred) first name on your student record.

Your ‘known as’ name tells us how you would like to be addressed at University and you can update this name yourself during Online Registration, or by emailing registry.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk from your University email any time throughout the year.

Your ‘known as’ name will be the name staff use when they speak to or contact you and will normally be used on all internal informal communications generated via the student records system. If you do not enter a ‘known as’ name, we will use your official first name as your preferred name.

Formal communications or documentation will normally use your official name, If you wish to change your official name, please email registry.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk from your University email for advice on how to do this.

STUDENT ID CARD If you haven’t already done so, you will need to upload a digital passport-style photo in My Record for your student ID card. It needs to be a recent colour photo of you, showing your head and shoulders facing the camera. No one else can be in the picture, no sunglasses and no filters. Your ID card will show your ‘known as’ name and surname.

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Enrolment (ID Upload) STEP 1: CHECK WHICH DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD Click on the ‘view guidance’ button. Please note, you will not be able to proceed to the next step until you have viewed this guidance.

STEP 2: UPLOAD YOUR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT Click on the ‘start’ button – it will only appear once you have completed step 1. Before you can upload your ID documents you must carefully read the declaration and tick to confirm that you are complying with this.

Once agreed, click ‘next’, You will progress to the document upload screen.

You will be asked to enter the identification number of the ID you are submitting – this could be the passport number or the issue number depending on the type of ID. Please read the on-screen instructions to select the appropriate identification number.

International and EU students: you will be required to enter your identification details on the next screen before uploading ID. For Nationality and Country of Birth, start typing the answers and then select the appropriate response from the drop-down list.

In the document upload screen, please read the information given to ensure that your documentation meets the specified criteria. Then click on ‘browse my computer’ and select the file you wish to upload.

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Once the file has been successfully uploaded, please click ‘submit’.

On the next screen you will be able to view the document/s you have uploaded. Please review these to ensure that you have uploaded the correct file/s.

If you have uploaded the wrong file then click on ‘return to document upload’ to go back to the previous screen where you can delete the incorrect document and upload the correct document. Once you are satisfied with your uploaded document, click ‘submit’ and then click on ‘next’ in the following screen.

You will now see a message confirming that your documents have been received and are being reviewed. Click on ‘exit’ to go back to the My Record homepage.

STEP 3: UPLOAD ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS International and EU students may be required to upload additional documents via step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add another document.

Once you have submitted all required forms of ID, we will verify your documentation and your enrolment will be confirmed in an email to your University email address. Please note that the verification process will take us approximately two working days.

As long as you have not been asked to provide further documentation, your enrolment is complete and you are now a student at the University – congratulations!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION You must complete online registration and enrolment (ID upload) before you can join any Welcome Week activities or inductions and begin your studies.

Please check the table below which lists the final deadline for completing both registration and enrolment. We recommend completing these elements at least 24 hours in advance of the published date.

It’s really important you complete this process by the deadline as if you do it late, your first loan payment (if applicable) may be delayed and you may not be able to access your teaching for the start of semester.

FINAL DEADLINE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT PROGRAMME/FACULTY

FINAL DEADLINE

Student Engagement in Higher Education

6 September 2021

School Direct PGCE

7 September 2021

PGCE (Primary and Secondary) plus PGCE University-based School Direct

9 September 2021

Social Work

13 September 2021

All other Faculty of Education programmes

13 September 2021

All other Faculty of Health and Wellbeing programmes

13 September 2021

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences programmes

13 September 2021

Faculty of Arts programmes

14 September 2021

Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies programmes

14 September 2021

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Arrivals and Welcome Week Whether or not you’re living on campus, there’s lots to get involved in across Arrivals and Welcome Week (Saturday 11 – Sunday 19 September).

■ Go to Student Union events: check out

WHAT IF I’M NOT LIVING IN UNIVERSITY MANAGED ACCOMMODATION?

■ Head to Headstart: a huge programme of live

Welcome Week is for all students, no matter where you live! Please do engage with the activities that are available during Arrivals and Welcome Week including your faculty Welcome Week sessions and the Headstart sessions.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING WELCOME WEEK As well as moving into accommodation, across the week all students can: ■ Get information, advice and guidance in

our Information Hub: located in the Learning Cafe across Arrivals Weekend (10am-4pm) and Welcome Week (9am-5pm), speak to Student Services, Admissions, Registry and Finance.

■ Engage with your faculty: once you enrol online,

check MyRecord for your faculty welcome activities where you can meet your lecturers and classmates.

■ Ask a Student Helper any question: friendly

Student Helpers in brightly coloured shirts will be around all Arrivals and Welcome Week. They are here to give you a warm Winchester welcome and answer any questions you have.

winchesterstudents.co.uk for info on all that’s happening across the Week.

sessions all designed to introduce you to life as a Winchester student.

■ Get tested: once you arrive, you will need to do

two Covid tests and then continue to test twice a week throughout the semester MOVING IN If you’re living in any University Managed Accommodation, arrivals is 11-12 September.

Our Housing team will send you information on booking an arrival slot. We’re getting everything ready for you to arrive at the time you choose, so please come at your designated time. If you’re living in Cathedral Point or Riverside Way, you’ll arrange your arrival time directly with staff there.

We’ll have Winchester student helpers on both sites across the weekend as well to help you settle in.

Are you an international student? No need to select an arrival slot. We run a free airport pickup from London Heathrow airport for international students.

You will receive an email with a booking form from the International team, or for more information on the airport pick up, please email international@winchester.ac.uk

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Give yourself a Headstart Jump into postgraduate student life by giving yourself a Headstart on what you need to know.

Our Headstart programme is meant to complement the sessions being run by your faculty. The Headstart sessions are not mandatory, but you’re encouraged to come along to find out more about being a student at Winchester.

The next few pages outline all the Headstart sessions on offer. Many sessions are repeated across the week so you can pick which time works best for you. You can access the full Headstart programme via My Record - just click on the session you’d like to attend.

Every talk will be offered both virtually and face-toface so you can choose which offering you prefer.

Virtual sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

International students: there are additional sessions being run to help you settle in to life in the UK. Check the International Student Handbook for more information.

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Join our Academic Skills Team to explore how you can plan and prepare for your assignments and how we can support you as you progress through your studies in your first semester.

Involved’ site, your go-to place to find out about the 150 sports teams, societies, representational networks, academic engagement schemes, volunteering and oncampus employment opportunities run by Winchester Student Union and the University.

On campus in SAB301: Tuesday 14 September at 12.30pm and Thursday 16 September at 11am Online: Monday 13 September at 2pm, Wednesday 15 September at 11am and Friday 17 September at 2pm

On campus in SAB301: Monday 13 September at 1.15pm and Wednesday 15 September at 2.45pm Online: Tuesday 14 September at 1.15pm and Friday 17 September at 12.30pm

WINCHESTER WELLBEING TOOLBOX

GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR STUDENT UNION

Learn how to develop tools for managing difficult emotions and situations, with a focus on improving skills towards achieving greater overall wellbeing.

Student Led, Student Delivered. Students Empowered. Come and meet YOUR Student Union!

Find out about everything we have going on across our Education, Welfare, Activities and Services Zones, including the support available to you through our Advice Centre, how to become a Student Academic Representative (StAR), the campaigns we run to enhance your student experience, and our representational networks, societies and sports.

TEN TOP TIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY

Online: Monday 13 September at 12.30pm and Wednesday 15 September at 12.30pm

INTRODUCING STUDENT SUPPORT AND SUCCESS Find out how we can support you to succeed in your studies. From general support and guidance, through enhancing your academic writing, disability support, extra curricular music activities and more, the team can support you throughout your student journey.

On campus in SAB301: Monday 13 September at 11am, Tuesday 14 September at 10.15am, Wednesday 15 September at 11.45am, Thursday 16 September at 3.30pm and Friday 17 September at 12.30pm Online: Monday 13 September at 3.30pm, Tuesday 14 September at 2.45pm Wednesday 15 September at 2.45pm, Thursday 16 September at 10.15am and Friday 17 September at 3.30pm

VOLUNTEERING AND PLACEMENTS AS PART OF YOUR DEGREE Learn about the benefits of volunteering or doing a placement. Discover the wide range of organisations we work with and how we can help you every step of the way as you find the right opportunity for you.

On campus in SAB301: Monday 13 September at 11.45am Online: Thursday 16 September at 11am

MAKING THE MOST OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES You’ve got the place on the course you love, but did you know that there is so much more available to you?

Come along to this session to hear about the ‘Get

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On campus in SAB301: Monday 13 September at 2pm, Tuesday 14 September at 11am, Wednesday 15 September at 12.30pm, Thursday 16 September at 4.15pm and Friday 17 September at 1.15pm Online: Tuesday 14 September at 3.30pm

MENTAL WELLBEING SERVICES Come along and find out about the different kinds of support on offer through the Mental Wellbeing Service including mental health advice, counselling, workshops, groups and self-help resources.

On campus in SAB301: Monday 13 September at 3.30pm, Tuesday 14 September at 3.30pm, and Friday 17 September at 3.30pm Online: Wednesday 15 September at 3.30pm and Thursday 16 September 3.30pm

CHANNEL ISLANDS STUDENTS WELCOME Are you joining us from the Channel Islands? If so join Alison, our Channel Islands Liaison, to say hello and have a catch up. Feel free to come to more than one if you want to!

On campus in SAB301: Tuesday 14 September at 2.45pm and Thursday 16 September at 2.45pm Online: Monday 13 September at 4.15pm and Wednesday 15 September at 4.15pm

LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE - PEER MENTORING AT WINCHESTER (FOR PGCE OR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS) Find out about our Academic Skills Student Mentors and discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your potential in your academic studies.

On campus in SAB301: Wednesday 15 September at 10.15am and Thursday 16 September at 12.30pm Online: Tuesday 14 September at 11am

MAKING MUSIC ON CAMPUS Do you love music? The Music Centre is your hub of musical and performance opportunities on campus.

Join us to find out about the groups, ensembles, choirs, bands, rehearsal spaces, pianos and resources you can access on campus and how you can try out making music with us.

On campus in SAB301: Friday 17 September at 2pm Online: Friday 17 September at 11.45am

DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES

INTRODUCTION TO YOUR LIBRARY SERVICES

Explore the benefits and challenges of learning in a cross-cultural environment. How can you profit from the University of Winchester’s cultural diversity?

An introduction to our library spaces and services.

Find out how we can support you to engage with your library materials including e-books, articles and databases.

On campus in SAB301: Wednesday 15 September at 11am Online: Tuesday 14 September at 10.15am

FIND PART-TIME WORK Looking for part-time work? This session will give you top tips and recommended resources to kickstart your job search.

On campus in SAB301: Wednesday 15 September at 2pm Online: Monday 13 September at 11.45am and Friday 17 September at 1.15pm

HOW THE CAREERS AND OPPORTUNITIES HUB CAN HELP YOU Whether you are interested in part-time work, volunteering or placements, your careers after your course or other opportunities, come along to this session to find out how we can support you to make the most of your time at University and prepare for life afterwards.

On campus in SAB301: Wednesday 15 September at 3.30pm Online: Tuesday 14 September at 12.30pm and Thursday 16 September at 12.30pm

Online: Wednesday 15 September at 10.15am

INTRODUCTION TO YOUR LIBRARY SERVICES FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS An introduction to your library services specifically for distance learners. Find out how to engage with your library materials including e-books, articles and databases.

Online: Thursday 16 September at 2pm

AN INTRODUCTION TO CANVAS: SUPPORTING YOUR STUDIES ONLINE In this session we will introduce you to the Canvas Learning Management System. We will show you how to access the tools that matter most to you, how to tailor the environment to your personal preferences, how to customise the notification settings and how to get help if something goes.

On campus in SAB301: Tuesday 14 September at 11.45am and Wednesday 15 September at 1.15pm Online: Monday 13 September at 11am, Thursday 16 September at 1.15pm and Friday 17 September at 11am

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Welcome to your faculty In order to welcome you to your academic community there’ll be opportunities to meet Faculty staff and your fellow students in Welcome Week. There will be a number of introductory academic and social activities scheduled by your faculty during Welcome Week.

Later in the summer, you will find your faculty Welcome Week schedule on My Record. These events are being run specifically for you and your coursemates so please do come along to help you settle into your course community.

Once you’re enrolled, your faculty will communicate with you using your University unimail email. Once you enrol online, remember to regularly check your email and Canvas, the virtual learning environment, for information.

Should you want to contact your faculty ahead of Welcome Week: FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION

YOUR TIMETABLE

Arts (ART) Dean: Professor Alec Charles Alec.Charles@winchester.ac.uk If you have any questions about your programme, contact. Arts.Admin@winchester.ac.uk

We’re working hard to prepare your academic timetable. You should have access to your Semester 1 teaching timetable by 10 September (the Friday before Welcome Week). When timetables become available, you will be given access to ‘My Timetable’ on the academic information tab on MyRecord. You will be contacted by your programme directly if it has a different method of communicating your timetable. There may be a delay in processing timetables for late entrants.

Business, Law and Digital Technologies (BLDT): Dean: Professor Martin Broad Martin.Broad@winchester.ac.uk If you have any questions about your programme, contact: BLDTenquiries@winchester.ac.uk Education (EDN): Dean: Dr Janice de Sousa Janice.deSousa@winchester.ac.uk) If you have any questions about your programme, contact: ESenquiries@winchester.ac.uk Health and Wellbeing (HWB): Dean: Professor Simon Jobson Simon.Jobson@winchester.ac.uk, If you have any questions about your programme, contact: HWBenquiries@winchester.ac.uk Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS): Acting Dean: Dr Gary Jones Gary.Jones@winchester.ac.uk If you have any questions about your programme, contact: HSSenquiries@winchester.ac.uk

Top tip: Not sure what faculty you’re in? This should be on the MyRecord screen when you start registration and enrolment.

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For most programmes, teaching begins the week of 20 September, which is the first week of Semester 1, although some programmes may have mandatory sessions earlier.

If you have any questions about your timetable, please contact your faculty using the relevant enquiries email address on this page.

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Student support, health and wellbeing Our dedicated Student Support and Success team provides information, advice, support and guidance on many aspects of student life. Available online and on campus during Arrivals Weekend, Welcome Week and throughout the semester.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch before or during your time at Winchester using Ask Winchester or via the intranet. [LINK} Some of the topics our support services cover include: MENTAL WELLBEING There may be times when it is helpful to seek support for your mental wellbeing or talk with someone trained to help. Our mental wellbeing service consisting of a team of professional and approachable counsellors and mental health advisers can provide you with a confidential space to listen and to help explore issues with you. Sessions can be provided face-to-face or online. There are also workshops and groups available throughout the year focusing on a range of topics and ways to promote your mental wellbeing.

DISABILITY AND LEARNING DIVERSITY SUPPORT Our Disabilities and Learning Diversity team within Student Services supports students with disabilities, long term medical needs and learning differences.

If you have disclosed a disability and/or learning difference on your UCAS form or by other means, you can get in touch with Student Services during your first couple of weeks and set up support with one of our Disability Advisers.

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT Here to support all students in reaching their potential, our Student Academic Support team offer academic skills workshops and one-to-one appointments. If you are returning to study after a break, we can help you to refresh your existing skills and learn the new ones required for postgraduate study. If English isn’t your first language, our team can also support you to develop your confidence and skills in using English for academic purposes. Find out more about all the ways Student Academic Support can help you by emailing academicskills@winchester.ac.uk.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The International Student Officer is available to help with any non-academic issues you may face whilst at University, including welfare and visa related enquiries. Email the International Student Officer on student.advice@winchester.ac.uk SECURITY To ensure your security and welfare we have a team of Site Stewards who are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The team offer a positive and reassuring presence on campus and are responsible for delivering a safe environment for you to live, study, work and socialise. They regularly patrol the University site as well as acting as an emergency response to any issues that arise on campus. If you wish to contact the Site Stewards please call +44 (0) 1962 827666 or +44 (0) 1962 827667.

STUDENT UNION ADVICE CENTRE Winchester Student Union Advice Centre offers free, independent and impartial support and guidance for students, specialising in supporting students through the academic processes of appeals, misconduct or complaints. They can also provide support on issues covering wellbeing, money, and housing. Visit www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/advice for toolkits and to find out more.

TO DO LIST REGISTERING WITH A DOCTOR (GP) IN WINCHESTER If you will be living in Winchester, we ask you to register with a Winchester GP before you complete your online enrolment at the start of September. You will continue to be able to see your family GP at home during the holidays as a temporary resident. There are three GP surgeries in Winchester you can choose to register with: ■ St Clements Surgery based in Tanner Street in the city centre {LINK}

www.stclementspractice.co.uk ■ St Paul’s Surgery based on Alison Way, near the railway station [LINK]

www.stpaulssurgery-winchester.nhs.uk ■ The Friarsgate Practice based in Weeke and Badger Farm areas of Winchester [LINK}

www.friarsgatepractice.co.uk When you have made your choice, complete the online GP registration form on your GP’s website. Please make sure to write your new University address where it says ‘Home address’ on the GP form. If you are living in University Managed Accommodation, the Housing team will send out housing offers which will indicate your new University address.

We recommend you continue to see your current dentist regularly, and have a check-up before you come to University. However, should an emergency appointment be needed, please contact the NHS Dental Helpline on 111.

GET VACCINATED Covid vaccinations: We encourage you to get your Covid vaccinations as soon as they are offered to you.

MMR vaccinations: For life-long protection from measles, mumps and rubella, two MMR vaccinations are necessary. Your medical records, held by your GP, will confirm your vaccination status – please check with your local surgery. If you have only had one MMR vaccination, please ensure you have the second before coming to University.

Meningitis ACWY: vaccine Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease and all new students coming to University should have received the meningitis ACWY vaccine. Check with your GP and if you have not had this vaccine please do so before coming to University.

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Fees and finance Our Finance Team are here to help with any queries about fees or finance. Get in touch on credit.control@winchester.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1962 827536. You may also find the answer you need in our full Regulations for Payment of University Fees www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations

a statement that all of the tuition fees will be covered.

FEES

ACCOMMODATION RESIDENCE FEES

University fees enable us to provide a high-quality student experience both on campus and online. As a charity, all our income is used to fulfil our principal objectives – to provide higher education and conduct research. The fees you pay depend on whether you are a full-time or part-time student. Full information on fee amounts is available at winchester.ac.uk/studentsandmoney

If you are living in any University accommodation you will need to pay residence fees, Details of fees are in your room offer and when you accept the offer online you will need to enter payment details. You can pay your residence fee in full or in three equal instalments by recurring card payment on 8 October 2021, 14 January 2022 and 29 April 2022. To pay in instalments, please register your card on our payment portal by 13 September at www.payments.winchester.ac.uk/ payments If you pay in full by 8 October 2021, you will receive a £100 discount per room (please note if you leave the room before the end of your contract, the discount will be reclaimed).

If you are a UK student, please apply to the relevant Student Finance organisation (see page 6) as soon as possible for a tuition fee loan. They will send you a Financial Notification letter to confirm your loan. If you have applied for Student Finance support, we will receive notification electronically from Student Finance. If we have not received notification of your funding, we will contact you from mid-September to request further information.

If you are experiencing delays with your funding application, please let us know on +44 (0) 1962 827265 or credit.control@winchester.ac.uk If you do not have your Financial Notification letter by enrolment, you will be regarded as a self-financing student liable for the full tuition fee and will need to make appropriate payment arrangements at enrolment. We will reimburse you, where appropriate, as soon as you give us a copy of your Financial Notification letter. If you need help with your Student Finance application or the evidence required, please call +44 (0) 1962 827008 or email studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk If a sponsor (like your employer) is paying some or all of your tuition fees, we will invoice them directly for the appropriate amount. Your sponsor will need to contact us at credit.control@winchester.ac.uk to inform us they will be paying your fees, attaching a letter containing the following information: their full billing address. your name, student number, their name, address and contact details (including email) of the sponsor, the date of the letter and the amount the financial sponsor will pay towards your course fees, or

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Most Postgraduate loans are paid direct to you, therefore you will need to pay your own tuition fees in accordance with the Regulations for Payment of University Fees: winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations

UNABLE TO PAY ON TIME? If you struggle to pay any of your fees by the required dates, please contact us as soon as possible by emailing credit.control@winchester.ac.uk or calling +44 (0) 1962 827265. We can usually arrange a payment plan with you to avoid further actions like charges or sanctions. It is important fees are paid on time; if all or a portion of fees or charges remain unpaid after the relevant due date, charges and/ or sanctions may affect your studies. Please see the Regulations at winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations.

WITHDRAWING FROM OR INTERRUPTING YOUR STUDIES If you consider withdrawing from or interrupting your studies once you are here, it may be helpful to speak to a Student Adviser to explore your options and implications of doing so – email the team on student. advice@winchester.ac.uk or call on +44 (0)1962 827341. If you do withdraw from or interrupt your studies once you’ve enrolled, you should contact Registry on registry.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk or +44(0)1962 827210. You may be liable to pay a proportion of your tuition fees. Once you speak to Registry, you should also inform Student Finance if you have a loan.

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Learning resources The University has two libraries, lots of study spaces (many open 24/7 with a secure swipe system) and lots of physical and digital content to help you get the most from your studies.

You will still receive a physical card, this gives you access to printing, laptop loans, catering, accommodation (where applicable), access to controlled rooms and allows you to borrow books from the libraries. You must upload your photo as part of registration.

The Libraries - Martial Rose Library (on the King Alfred Quarter) and West Downs Library (in the West Downs Centre), provide a huge range of content, not just the physical books but ebooks, articles, streaming film, audio books, databases, the School Resources Collection, and lots more. All our resources can be found using OneSearch. As a postgraduate student, you will be undertaking a high degree of independent study, less guided by reading lists. This means you will find a session on becoming an expert OneSearch user, and how to request digital versions of material is very important. The Library service will also support you with inter-library loans and facilitating access to archives in other institutions.

Many of our study spaces have PCs you can use or borrow one of our loan laptops from the cabinets. The University also has secure wifi across campus if you prefer to bring your own tablet or laptop. Lots of the study spaces in the libraries have power outlets to let you charge-up. If you are moving in to University halls there is a wired data point as well as wifi, allowing for the connection of various devices including games consoles (check with us which ones can be used with our network). Some devices are not compatible with the wifi as they are designed exclusively for home networks.

These include wireless printers and smart devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home/Nest.

SUPPORTING YOUR STUDIES

We provide a wide range of study spaces from individual and group ‘pods’, places you can work quietly on your own laptop, sit at a computer (quiet or in more buzzy spaces), work in groups including in some of our study rooms that are fully fitted with screens and speakers to practice presentations, for example. Spend time exploring and finding the type of space that works for you. For our distance learning students, we can work with your local areas and possibly help you gain access to their study spaces.

Our Multimedia Centre (in the Fred Wheeler building) has dedicated design and production computers and you can borrow equipment to make your own movies, music and other creative outputs.

We provide a lot of online help (and face-to-face time with experts) to help you use our services, find the right type of resource for your research, and how to use the IT packages and our media equipment. You will be given an induction session to get you started, but never be afraid to ask for a refresher.

GET CONNECTED It is important to download the University of Winchester mobile App, this has an electronic version of your Student Card and is what you will use to register attendance at timetabled sessions. This feeds into your Academic Engagement Dashboard and it will really help you to have this ready for your first class.

To download the App go to Andriod or Apple. You can also access it from any browser.

CANVAS AND MICROSOFT TEAMS Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment. As a Winchester student you’ll use it to access your course information and curriculum materials. Canvas is also where you will submit your assignments. If you’re a distance learning student, Canvas will be the central hub of activity for your course.

At Winchester, we use Microsoft Teams for online meetings and as a way to collaborate through different Teams and Channels. Your programme will let you know how you can expect to use Teams but most students will be in a Team for each module they are on in order to facilitate online conversations and meetings.

We use Teams regularly as part of Winchester life now, regardless of whether or not we are on campus.

However, should Covid guidelines require us to reduce face-to-face interactions, we will rely on Teams to keep us connected and deliver teaching.

GETTING HELP We have team members ready to help you in the Martial Rose Library, the West Downs Library and the Multimedia Centre. Our support times are on the Intranet. Outside of those hours you can drop an email to servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk and the team will get onto the problem the next working day.

Don’t forget to follow us UniWinLibrary on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram for all the latest news and information or over email on library@winchester.ac.uk or servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk

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Beyond your course We hope you enjoy your postgraduate course and the other facilities and services you have on offer to you.

As with everything, all of our on campus, faceto-face offerings will be subject to the latest Government guidance.

SPIRITUAL LIFE One of the University’s three values is spirituality and we welcome people of all faiths and none to begin the adventure of discovering your spiritual self.

There are Buddhist, Anchorage, Christian and Muslim Chaplains to offer a warm welcome, hospitality, a listening ear, friendship, worship and community. The Chapel, Contemplation Space and Muslim Prayer Room host organised events and activities as well as being places for private reflection and contemplation.

For more information visit the Spirituality page of the University website.

BOOKSHOP Located on the top floor of the King Alfred Centre, the P&G Wells University Bookshop provides all the books you need for your course, often cheaper than Amazon. You’ll find books recommended by your lecturers, and we’ll order books in for you at no extra charge. Contact the Bookshop at any time by emailing bookshop@winchester.ac.uk.

SPORTS FACILITIES

As well as the gym and fitness studio we also have an all-weather multi-use games area and Sports Hall in the King Alfred Quarter as well as an eightlane athletics track and astro pitch at the Winchester Sports Stadium at the Bar End Quarter. We’re proud to be a partner in the new Winchester Leisure Centre and Sports Park where a 50m pool, climbing facilities and sports courts are now open, with a discount for students. Email sportsenquiries@winchester.ac.uk for more information.

FOOD ON CAMPUS We lead the way in sustainable catering, providing food that is local, independent, fair and ethical. There is a wide range of food options, including vegan and gluten-free, across our multiple award-winning catering outlets.

SUSTAINABILITY We are passionate about sustainability and the environment in everything we do here at Winchester.

From only using renewable energy to sending zero waste to landfill we are always seeking ways to improve sustainability. To reduce disposable cup use, you will be given a free reusable cup for hot drinks. We also encourage you to join us in our environmental aims by recycling as much as possible and taking steps to reduce your own environmental impact. We also have a huge range of activities, events and campaigns to get involved in.

Our University gym is found within Burma Road Student Village. Work out with state-of-the-art technology spread over two floors under the guidance of our qualified Health and Fitness instructors or take part in our wide variety of health and fitness classes, exercise workshops and gym challenges. We have different options for affordable membership.

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Where your future matters From day one, there are a huge range of ways to get involved and get support during your time as a Winchester student (and for life!) to help launch you into a great job when you graduate from your postgraduate studies. Our Careers and Opportunities Hub offers you: ■ First-rate employability support and advice for

life, including: one-to-one advice with a Careers Advisor, workshops and info sessions and CareerConnect, our platform for finding jobs for when you graduate or to work part-time whilst you study.

■ Support with finding volunteering and work

placements.

■ An easy way to browse the range of extra-

curricular opportunities provided to you by your University and the Student Union through the Get

Involved button [LINK] ■ A Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) for

taught Masters students: your online, Universityverified record of your academic transcript and all the different extra-curricular activities you do as a student.

■ Opportunities to make a difference by getting

involved with Winchester Hub, our local branch of the national charity Student Hubs, which is all about student-powered social change through a host of different volunteering experiences.

Interested? Good. We know your future matters, so from day one are here to help support you. Follow us on social media (uowcareers) or email us on careers@winchester.ac.uk. If you’re on campus, feel free to pop into St Alphege 303, the Careers and Opportunities Hub.

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Winchester Student Union Student Led – Student Delivered– Student Empowered ■ Student Listeners: A peer support scheme run for

you by students who have been trained in listening and support schemes. From homesickness or housemates difficulties, sometimes we all need a listening ear.

■ Campaigns and representational networks:

Winchester Student Union is run for students, by students. We are an independent organisation from the University itself, and we are dedicated to representing and supporting you as students, as well as providing a wide range of opportunities, activities and events for all students.

EDUCATIONAL REPRESENTATION AND SUPPORT We believe students can be powerful change agents in shaping their own academic experience at university and encourage you to get involved with activities and programmes we run through our Education Zone, including our Student Academic Representative Scheme (StARs). Be the voice of your cohort and represent your course mates at StudentStaff Liaison Committees.

WELFARE Your welfare is a priority for all of us at Winchester Student Union and we understand the range of pressures students have on their plate. Look out for different welfare support services and activities run by the Student Union, including: ■ Winchester Student Union Advice Centre: we

offer free, independent and impartial support and guidance on a range of issues that may impact your University experience. We specialise in supporting you through the processes of academic appeals, misconduct allegations or if you need to make a complaint, as well as topics like wellbeing, money and housing. Visit www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/advice to find out more and view our online resources

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Winchester Student Union are regularly involved in national or international campaigns, from University Mental Health Day to Campus Pride.

Our representational networks also have a focus specific under-represented student groups, such as the Mature and Part-Time Students Network, the Commuting Students Network and the Asian Students Network in order to improve the experience of students from the background they represent: www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/ networks ACTIVTIES AND SERVICES We really hope that this academic year we can run our full-range of activities and services, all aimed at giving you opportunities for an excellent student experience. We will be doing all we can to safely offer a range of activities and services, including: ■ Societies: over 40 different groups are available,

representing a huge variety of interests. Our student-led societies are a perfect way to explore your passions and be part of a community: www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/societies ■ Sports teams: over 50 different teams are available,

so whether you’ve played for years or just fancy trying something new, we’ve got a team for you: www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/sport ■ Events: The Vault, The Terrace Bar and The

Lounge, all located within the King Alfred Centre, host a huge range of events across the academic year. Check out what we’ve got coming up: www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events ■ Interested in finding out more about extra-

curricular activies and opportunities? Come along to our Freshers Fayre on Saturday 18 September– it’s not just for undergraduates!

OUR STUDENT UNION The President, Vice President Education and Welfare and Vice President Activities, along with five Student Officers have all been elected by students to lead your Student Union to help your university experience be as great as it can be. All students at the University of Winchester are automatically members of Winchester Student Union when they enrol, meaning you can access all of our opportunities, seek support and vote in our elections. If for any reason you do not wish to be a member, or at any point you wish to opt out of membership, please email SU_pres@winchester.ac.uk Once enrolled, you can also apply for your National Union of Students (NUS) card, giving you access to plenty of student discounts.

Find out more: www.totum.com

Winchester Student Union Facebook winchesterSU winch_SU

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We are Winchester Equality, diversity and inclusion are paramount to us at the University of Winchester.

Whatever your background, culture or outlook, you are a welcomed and valued member of our community.

As an institution, we are always working to advance our processes and practices to support all our students and staff. You may like to read our anti-racist statement for one example of the focused work we are prioritising.

Despite University being a positive experience for lots of students, we know that there are regrettably occasions where students may face bullying, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour. This is never okay and is why we are bringing in a new platform called ‘Report and Support’ from September, allowing any student or staff member to easily and quickly report to us any unacceptable behaviour so we can act where necessary, including through making systematic changes where appropriate.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information on ‘Report and Support’ in September.

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Student Charter We have a Student Charter written together by the University and Winchester Student Union, which embodies the mutual expectation from both staff and students to help ensure all members of our University community can flourish. The Student Charter is specifically for postgraduate taught and undergraduate students.

The Student Charter outlines both the University and student commitments across four key areas: ■ Your course ■ Assessment and feedback ■ Student voice ■ Wellbeing

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Travel and transport For full details of how to travel to campus and all transport discounts available visit winchester.ac.uk/traveltransport All following transport provisions are subject to the travel companies’ offers and their Terms and Conditions.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Park and Ride – If you are looking to drive to Winchester, please use the Park and Ride service.

There are four Park and Ride sites in Winchester and we are well served by the service. The nearest Park and Ride bus stop is outside the Royal Hampshire County Hospital on Romsey Road, less than a five minute walk to both King Alfred and West Downs Quarters. Up to six passengers can travel on each daily Park and Ride ticket, perfect if you’re car sharing.

We offer discounts on the Park and Ride scheme for students. Find out by visiting winchester.ac.uk/ traveltransport You also have the option to Park and Stride from Pitt Park and Ride, which is a 20 minute walk to campus.

Bluestar bus – The nearest Bluestar bus stop is on Southgate Street, a 10-minute stroll from campus.

Discounts may be available on multi-day tickets. For more information, email environment@winchester.ac.uk Stagecoach Unirider bus – Stagecoach’s Student Unirider bus ticket is for travel on any Stagecoach bus across Zone 1 (Winchester only) or Zone 2 (Winchester, Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex) all day, 7 days a week. You can purchase Unirider tickets once you have enrolled. See stagecoachbus.com/ tickets/unirider for full details.

TRAIN We currently sell South Western Railway season tickets, which could help you save on train travel to Winchester each semester. The ticket can be used for unlimited journeys, peak and off-peak, between your starting station and Winchester, and at evenings and weekends.

Tickets can be purchased from the University’s online store using your University email address once you’ve enrolled. Email environment@winchester.ac.uk for prices, Terms and Conditions and further details.

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CYCLE We have extensive cycle storage facilities on campus including cycle hoops, covered shelters and cycle lockers. We also have showers available for cyclists.

During the semester we have a monthly Bike Doctor on campus – bring along your cycle for a FREE basic service and minor repairs.

A 10% discount on cycles and accessories is available at both Hargroves Cycles and Halfords in Winchester when you present your student ID card.

CAR SHARE The University has a car share database so you can find other students commuting from your area.

You can join the University car share database by registering at www.EASIT.co.uk with your University email address once you have enrolled.

PARKING Students will not be able to apply for a permit to park on campus, unless you meet certain criteria such as having a carer, having an evidenced medical need, or living a certain distance from public transport. For full information please search for the Parking Regulations on our website.

If you are unsure about the best way to get to the University or have enquiries about travel by public transport please email environment@winchester.ac.uk

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Useful contacts ASK WINCHESTER Wednesday 1 September - Friday 10 September For any queries about starting at Winchester, including online registration help Chat to us live on our website from 8:30am - 4:30pm winchester.ac.uk

FACULTY OF EDUCATION (EDN) ESenquiries@winchester.ac.uk FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING (HWB) HWBenquiries@winchester.ac.uk

+44 (0) 1962 827321

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL

arrivalshelpline@winchester.ac.uk

SCIENCES (HSS) HSSenquiries@winchester.ac.uk

ACADEMIC SKILLS TEAM academicskills@winchester.ac.uk

FINANCE TEAM Payments: +44 (0) 1962 827257

CAREERS +44 (0) 1962 827310

Other queries: +44 (0) 1962 827536/827275 credit.control@winchester.ac.uk

careers@winchester.ac.uk Winchester Careers Service

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

uowcareers

+44 (0) 1962 826427

_UoWcareers

international@winchester.ac.uk

CHAPLAINCY +44 (0) 1962 827063

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICER international.students@winchester.ac.uk

chaplaincy@winchester.ac.uk University of Winchester Chaplaincy

IT SERVICES +44 (0) 1962 827654

COUNSELLING

servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk

mentalwellbeing@winchester.ac.uk LIBRARY DISABILITY/DYSLEXIA disability@winchester.ac.uk

+44 (0) 1962 827306 library@winchester.ac.uk University of Winchester Library

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SUPPORT UNIT eltsu@winchester.ac.uk FACULTY OF ARTS (ARTS) Arts.Admin@winchester.ac.uk FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LAW AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES (BLDT) BLDTenquiries@winchester.ac.uk

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UniWinLibrary uniwinlibrary MENTAL HEALTH TEAM mentalwellbeing@winchester.ac.uk NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (NHS) 111 www.nhs.uk or call 111

MAIN RECEPTION +44 (0) 1962 841515

REGISTRY +44 (0) 1962 827210 registry.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk SECURITY OFFICE

STUDY ABROAD (EXCHANGE/ERASMUS/ VISITING) +44 (0) 1962 624930/827683 studyabroad@winchester.ac.uk TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT OFFICE environment@winchester.ac.uk WINCHESTER STUDENT UNION

+44 (0) 1962 827666

+44 (0) 1962 827418

security@winchester.ac.uk

SU_comms@winchester.ac.uk

_UoWSecurity

www.winchesterstudents.co.uk Winchester Student Union

SPORTS FACILITIES

winch_su

+44 (0) 1962 827650

winchestersu

sportsenquiries@winchester.ac.uk

winchsu

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WINCHESTER TOURIST INFORMATION visitwinchester.co.uk KingAlfWinchester

STUDENT ADVICE student.advice@winchester.ac.uk

WINCHESTER GP PRACTICES The Friarsgate Surgery

STUDENT HOUSING SERVICES +44 (0) 1962 827533 housing@winchester.ac.uk University of Winchester Housing UniversityofWinchesterHousing

+44 (0) 1962 871730 St Clements Surgery +44 (0) 1962 852211 St Paul’s Surgery +44 (0) 1962 8535

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UniversityofWinchester

+44 (0) 1962 827341

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studentservices@winchester.ac.uk

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STUDENTS AND MONEY TEAM

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+44 (0) 1962 827008 studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk

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Terms and Conditions The following is a summary of the key terms in the University’s Terms and Conditions. The full Terms and Conditions are available at: www.winchester.ac.uk/TermsandConditions Please ensure you read the full Terms and Conditions and relevant University Regulations (as stated in the full Terms and Conditions) before accepting an offer of a place at the University and before enrolling.

PRE-ENROLMENT CONTRACT When you Enrol, an Enrolment Contract including the terms of the Contract Information is formed between you and the University.

Your liability to pay Tuition Fees arises at Enrolment.

When you enrol (please note this is distinct to Registration, which all prospective Students are required to do - please see clause 3.5 of the full Terms and Conditions for further information) you have a further statutory right to cancel your Enrolment Contract (this is in addition to the statutory right to cancel your Pre-Enrolment Contract as mentioned in clause 2.2.3). The additional cancellation period will expire at the end of 14 calendar days after the day you enrol at the University. In these circumstances, please notify the Academic Register in writing (including by email) of your decision to cancel your Enrolment Contract or use the facility available on our Website to do so. Subject to clause 2.4, the University will refund to you any monies that you have paid to the University under the Enrolment Contract within 14 calendar days after the day on which we receive your notification.

(Details of cancellation rights outside of statutory periods can be found in clause 6.4).

Your Enrolment Contract expires in accordance with clause 2.5.

ENROLMENT CONTRACT When you accept the offer of a place on a Course, a Pre-Enrolment Contract is formed between you and the University. The terms of this Contract are determined by the Contract Information provided.

Your Pre-Enrolment Contract reserves you a place on your Course and gives you the opportunity to Enrol if you meet the terms of your offer, your entry requirements and any special requirements within your Contract Information.

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You have a statutory right to cancel your PreEnrolment Contract. The cancellation period will expire at the end of 14 calendar days after the day you accept the offer of a place on a Course. In these circumstances, please notify the Admissions Team admissions@winchester.ac.uk of your decision to cancel your Pre-Enrolment Contract or use the facility available on our Website to do so. Subject to clause 2.4 of the full Terms and Conditions [LINK], the University will refund to you any monies that you have paid to the University under the PreEnrolment Contract within 14 calendar days after the day on which we receive your notification. (Details of cancellation rights outside of statutory periods can be found in clause 6.4) Your Pre-Enrolment Contract automatically expires if and when you Enrol, in which circumstances you progress to an Enrolment Contract and clause 2.3 applies.

If you do not Enrol by the deadline date you have been given by the University, your Pre-Enrolment Contract will automatically expire at 23.59 on that date.

TUITION FEES The University charges Tuition Fees for the delivery of its Courses and you will have primary responsibility for payment. Please see full Terms and Conditions for details.

If you do not pay your Tuition Fees when they fall due, the University will charge you an administration fee for recording this in the accounts and chasing you for payment. The University reserves the right at any time during the Academic Year to withdraw you from your Course and to withhold all Services until all outstanding Tuition Fees are paid and/or terminate the Enrolment Contract between you and the University.

ADDITIONAL COURSE COST Additional costs are the mandatory or optional expenses, additional to tuition fees, that need to be paid for by students to fully participate and complete their studies. This covers such things as equipment, trips, placements and DBS checks. Each Course has different additional costs involved and these are listed on the relevant Course web site.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The University recognises that each student is the owner of the intellectual property they create during their Course. However, there are exceptions to this as details in the Intellectual Property Policy.

LIABILITY The University expressly excludes liability to the fullest extent permissible by law for all damage to your property and for personal injuries or death, unless caused by the negligence of the University or its staff.

Unless it is liable in negligence for personal injury or death, the University limits its liability to the value of tuition fees paid by you or on your behalf, or, if greater, any relevant amount received from its insurers.

STUDENT REGULATIONS Students are required to abide by the University’s Regulations and associated Policies*.

CODE OF CONDUCT Students are required to abide by the Student Conduct Policy. Some courses also have professional conduct requirements.

BREACH OF REGULATIONS The University will investigate allegations of misconduct in accordance with its own procedures and students found in breach of these may be subject to disciplinary sanctions. These can range from an informal verbal warning to expulsion from the University. Please see section 12 of the full Terms and Conditions.

If you do not meet the assessment requirements for your University level and/or course, you may not be permitted to progress to the next stage of our Course, you may have to repeat assessments or modules or you may have to withdraw from your Course and may not be awarded the qualification for which you are studying.

Students found in breach of the Academic Misconduct Regulations may have sanctions imposed which can range from a formal warning to expulsion from the University.

APPEALS If you wish to appeal as an applicant, please follow the Appeals by Student Applicants Policy*.

If you are an enrolled student, please follow the Academic Appeals Regulations.

COMPLAINTS The University has one Complaints Policy* for both applicants and enrolled students.

CONTACT US The University address is: The University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire. SO22 4NR Telephone Number: +44(0)1962 841515 Fax Number: +44(0)1962 842280 *Policies can be found by searching for Policies and Procedures on the website.

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