Gateway House, 2024 Applicant Day Guide chester.ac.uk/applicant-days
What’s on and where
Thank you for joining us today. Here are some key things to do to make the most of your visit to Chester!
Session Type Time Room
Subject Sessions
14:00 - onwards
See your subject session handout for details
Visit your department and delve deeper into the course you have applied for. If you are studying a combined course or interested in more than one subject, make sure to visit our registration desk. We can help you map out your day. See your Subject Sessions handout for details of when and where your session(s) are taking place.
You can also attend the following talks at our Exton Park campus:
How to manage your money at University
Accommodation Talk
15:30 - 15:50
16:20 - 16:40
16:00 - 16:15
16:45 - 17:00
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Information Fair
Get your questions answered by our experts in our drop-in Information Fair (running from 11:30 - 17:30). The following support departments will be represented today:
• Academic Skills
• Accommodation
• Admissions
• Careers and Employability
• Centre for Foundation Studies
• Evening Language Classes
• Finance and Funding
• Student Services
• Study Abroad
• Education (Initial Teacher Training)
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Take a Campus Tour
Student-led tours of our Exton Park site will be running every 30 minutes from 11:30 onwards. Tours last approximately one hour. The final tour will depart at 16:30.
Departing from the inside of the Seaborne Library (campus map ref. 7 ).
Running from 11:30 - 16:30
View Accommodation
For more information please see page 6 to 8.
Running from 11:30 - 17:30
Lunch and Refreshments
The catering outlets across our sites are open if you fancy a drink or bite to eat. Don’t forget to redeem your free lunch voucher!
Running from 11:30 - 17:30
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Accommodation to view
We have the following residences available to view throughout the day. Student Ambassadors will be located at each of our university owned accommodations until 17:30.
Self-catered from £142 per week Fully-catered from 199.50 per week
House Fully-catered/Self-catered, en-suite 26 Map ref. 5
Sumner
On-Campus Accommodation
Grosvenor House
Self-catered studios, en-suite.
Astbury House / Fisher House
Parkgate Road Houses
Self-catered/semi-catered, shared bathroom facilities.
Church College Close
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From £110.50 per week £167 per week £194.50 per week £110.50 per week
Fully-catered, en-suite.
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Partnership Accommodation*
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are partnership residences for 2023/4 and that partnership agreements for 2024/25 are yet to be confirmed. From £170 per week From £179 per week From £159 per week From £184 per week Tudor Place Self-catered, en-suite. The Towpath Self-catered, en-suite. Tramways Self-catered, en-suite. Granary Studios Self-catered studios, en-suite.
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Explore Chester
Be sure to visit the city centre if you can. Take a look at our top picks for your Applicant Day visit and see why Chester is a place you could one day call home.
Storyhouse
Food and drink
Chester’s streets are lined with cuisine from around the world, mixing well known favourites such as Knoops café, in with independent eateries. There are hidden foodie gems down side streets, and in the New Chester Market on Northgate Street.
Next to Chester Market and opposite the Cathedral is Storyhouse – a cultural centre containing two state-of-the-art theatres, a cinema, library, restaurant and two bars. It’s a great place to stop for a coffee and see where you could be hanging out with friends.
Chester is a beautiful historical city and its heritage, hidden gems, safety and lovely people played a key role in my decision to study at the University of Chester.
Carlotta
Events Management and International Tourism student
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Shopping
High street favourites, designer boutiques, independent gems - Chester has everything you need when it comes to shopping. As well as the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, a stroll through some of Chester’s hidden streets uncovers a host of unexpected independent shops, music venues and galleries.
Historic Sights
Chester is steeped in history, and you’ll find historical treasures throughout the city – the impressive Cathedral, the iconic Eastgate Clock, the black and white Rows and the Roman Gardens.
Walking the Roman walls is a great way to explore and get some incredible views over the city.
Find Your Place
For more tips and student insights on Chester’s best hangouts and hidden gems, visit our exclusive guide for offer holders: chester.ac.uk/applicants
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What happens next?
Here’s a quick guide to confirming your place and what happens before the start of term.
Responding to offers
If you haven’t already, you’ll need to respond to your university offers. You can do this, and view your deadline for responding, via UCAS Hub: accounts. ucas.com/account/login
Confirming your place
If your offer of a place is conditional, you’ll need to wait until you receive your exam results in the summer before your place is confirmed. We’ll then be in touch to let you know. If you have any queries or concerns in the meantime, just get in touch with our friendly Admissions team: admissions@chester.ac.uk
Welcome information
Between now and September you’ll receive regular updates from us about what you need to do at each step of the way, so keep an eye on your emails! Your official ‘welcome’ email will be sent towards the end of August and will contain lots of important information about your induction to the University.
Welcome Week
For most courses, Welcome Week will start on Monday 23rd September and teaching will commence w/c 30th September.
Questions?
If you think of any questions after the Applicant Day, just get in touch using the details on the back of this booklet. You can also follow @studentshoutout for all our student news and use chester.ac.uk/ask to chat to students.
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Students’ Union
Every student who enrols at the University of Chester is automatically a member of the Students’ Union, unless they opted out at enrolment. CSU are proud to be the voice, the support, and the guiding force behind your university journey.
Our elected officers are on hand to make your student voice heard! Visit the Students’ Union today to find out more (campus map ref. 19 ).
Athletics’ Union
Interested in continuing your journey through your chosen sport, or fancy giving a new sport a go whilst at university? Our Athletics’ Union manages all aspects of sports teams training and competitions, with opportunities to compete in BUCS League events (British University and College Sports).
Our current sports clubs include:
American football, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cricket, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Futsal, HEMA, Hockey, Kung Fu, Lacrosse, MMA, Netball, Pole Fitness, Pool, Roller skating, Rounders and Softball, Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Running, Snowsports, Squash, Swimming and Water Polo, Tennis, Trampolining, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wheelchair Basketball.
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City Centre Map
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