New Student Pack

new student info.

To inspire, build confidence and prepare you for the life you want to live.

Things to Know Welcome Day 12th September 9:30 am- 2:15pm This is your introduction to being a student at Worthing College.

The day includes: • A Host Session On Wednesday 11th September You will be emailed the room number to go to at 9:30 am on Welcome Day. Other sessions include: • Introduction to IT • The Big Welcome • Progression+ • Reaching for Success • Receiving your College ID • Freshers Fair

Health & Wellbeing Your health and wellbeing is important. Staying safe and healthy are key to your success at college.

A range of information is available in Student Advice and Support, located in Room G27. Professional Counselling is available in Room G100, times and referral forms are available outside Room G100.

Student Services Located in Room G32, the Student Services team are your main point of contact for attendance, exams, timetables, trips and university applications.

Using ‘IT’ at College You can use your own laptop/tablet or you can borrow a laptop from the library on a daily basis. You

will need your college ID badge to access this service. You will be issued with your own individual college email address on the Welcome Day.

Progression + Based on the 2nd floor you can find Progression+ for: -Career Advice.

-Employment Vacancies.

-Volunteering Opportunities.

-Work Placements.

-Writing CVs & Interview Preparation.

Shops & East Café East Café located on the lower ground floor, signposted from Reception, serves an array of hot food, salads, sandwiches drinks and confectionery.

-The Corner Shop located in the West Hub sells all the essentials, from drinks and confectionery to shower gel and tissues. Vending machines are also located in this area.

-The Stationery Shop located in Room G34, sells everything you need to help you with your studies including exercise books, paints, maths sets, textbooks, pens, pencils and much more.

The East Café and the shops accept most major credit/debit cards for purchases over £3.

Get Involved What is Worthing SU? As soon as you enrol on your college course, you gain automatic membership of the Student Union – this opens up lots of opportunities for trips and events.

As part of the Chichester College Group, you will be able to volunteer abroad – students have been volunteering in Kenya for over nine years.

What is Worthing Xtra?

The Worthing Xtra enrichment programme offers a range of clubs and activities – and you can start your own club! We also run a party for local senior citizens every Christmas – organised by Worthing SU – it’s a great opportunity to give something back to the community.

Will my voice be heard?

Worthing SU isn’t just about the social side, you can play a huge role in ensuring all students have a voice that is listened to. All students have the opportunity to give feedback and see services improve as a result.

How can I get involved?

Become a course rep so that you can be the voice for your course, this will enable you to be elected to the SU executive – it’s a great way of getting more involved, developing your communication and leadership skills, and having a role in how the college is run.

Sign up on Welcome Day

Trips to go on Ski trip | 31st Jan – 8th Feb 2020.

A great oppurtunity to ski in Flachau Austria.Six full days skiing within the trip.

Six hours with a qualified Ski instructor. Half board accomodation. Open to all students.

Interested?

Deposits payable by 25th September. Find out more here

Iceland trip | 22nd - 26th June 2020.

A fantastic opportunity to visit one of the most spectacular countries in the world.

All students welcome, spaces limited to 20.

Interested? Find out more by emailing: k.knight@worthing.ac.uk or t.heery@worthing.ac.uk

Our Academies The four Academies offer a range of enriching and interesting opportunities and activities that support and extend learning, reward achievement and promote ambitious progression and employability.

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Save the Planet & Reduce Plastic Waste!

Only

£5.00 RRP £6.95

Refill at one of

MANY water fountains around the college

Reusable water bottles for sale.

An estimated 12.7 million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans each year*. Reusable bottles help save the planet while saving you money!

On sale in East Café, Corner Shop and the Stationery Shop

Reusable ecoffee Cups for Sale

Only

£5.50 RRP £8.95

First Drink

Free!

Help save the planet in style!

Go green with an ecoffee cup.

Your first drink is free and you save 10p off every purchase when you use your cup On sale in East Café, Corner Shop and the Stationery Shop

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BE GREEN KEEP IT ON THE SCREEN.

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