Getting Started UG 2014

GettingStarted atEdge HillUniversity

Full-time andPart-time UndergraduateStudents

September2014

Your University checklist

Before you arrive: ✔

Enrol online (full-time students only) (pg 4)

Check your enrolment timetable (pg 5)

Make sure your funding is in place (pg 6)

Start making friends (pg 8)

Confirm your room in our halls of residence (pg 9

Preparing to arrive: ✔

Check your First Week timetable (pg 12)

Checkout your Freshers’ Week lineup (pg 13)

Once you arrive: ✔

Complete your enrolment and receive your Unicard (pg 20)

Packing List (pg 23)

Find out more about campus life (pg 32)

Attend your First Week sessions

Meet friends at your Freshers’ Week social events

Get to know the campus (pg 40)

Getting Started at Edge Hill University

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Welcome

Congratulations on gaining your place at Edge Hill University – weare looking forward to welcoming you here.

This Getting Started Guide will help you prepare for your time at University.Please read all of the sections carefully as they contain important informationabout your arrival at Edge Hill. If you have any questions about any of theinformation within this guide, please contact 0800 028 66 77 or [email protected]

All of the information in this guide is also available on our mobile-compatiblewebsite at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted

Contents

Enrol online (full-time students only)

Enrolment Timetable and what ID to bring

Money Matters

Start making friends

Accommodation (residential students only)

First Week Timetable

Freshers’ Week

Arrival and Enrolment

• Residential students • Non-residential students

Campus Life

Student Support

Life in Ormskirk

Term Dates

Useful Contacts

How to find us

Campus Map

Before you arrive

Preparing to arrive

Once you arrive

Before you arrive

Enrol online (full-time students only) page 4

Enrolment timetable and page 5what ID to bring

Money Matters page 6

Start making friends page 8

Residential students only:

Confirm your accommodation page 9

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Enrolment is a mandatory process that you must go through at the beginning ofthe year to become a member of the University, activate your IT/Library accountand benefit from all its services.

The enrolment process for new part-time undergraduate students consistsof one stage which requires you to attend in person to fully enrol andprovide the University with proof of your identification. Visitedgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/part-time to see your enrolment timetable,and you should refer to page 5 to find out what documents you need to bringwith you.

The enrolment process for new full-time undergraduate students consistsof two stages. The first stage is an online enrolment process for which you canfind details below, followed by stage two which requires you to attend in personto fully enrol and provide the University with proof of your identity.

Your guide to enrolling online (Stage One)To see an online version of this guide, please visit: edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/online-enrolment-guide

1. To access the online enrolment system, please follow the instructions provided in the letter that was posted to you with this guide.

2. The first screen will show your basic information, personal details and programme information. Click on ‘Next’. If any of the information on this page is incorrect, please get in touch with the Enrolment Team by calling 01695 657600 or emailing [email protected].

3. The next screen you will be asked to supply a home address and a term address if different from your home address. Enter your details and click on ‘Next’.

4. The next screen will ask you to supply the details of at least one emergency contact. Click on ‘Add New’ to enter the details. To move to the next screen click ‘Next’

5. This screen is used to collect additional information and there is a drop-down menu for each question. When you have completed this page click on ‘Next’.

6. The next screen will ask you to upload a photograph of yourself, which will be used on your Unicard. Uploading a photograph is strongly advised as it will reduce the time it takes to finalise your enrolment at stage two. Please read all the details shown on the screen to ensure your photograph is within the guidelines. Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/unicard-photofor more detailed information on how to upload a photograph. Please note that it will be easier if you have the photograph ready before you begin the online enrolment process, and once you submit your photograph you will not be able to edit it.

Enrolment

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7. The next screen allows you to review the information you have entered. You can amend the details using the ‘Previous’ button, and press ‘Submit’ when you have finished.

8. Finally, you will be asked to read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Edge Hill University. You will be asked to read the Student Data Collection Notice and tick to accept responsibility for the payment of your tuition fees.

Stage one of enrolment is now complete. You will now receive an email whichwill go to your Edge Hill email account this will contain details of stage two ofenrolment. This can be accessed via ‘GO’ on the web link: go.edgehill.ac.uk/mail.

Check your Enrolment TimetableYour timetable for stage two of enrolment is available now atedgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted. Select your course from the drop-downmenu and click on ‘Enrolment’ to view your timetable.

You must bring the following documents with you to enrol:

Please note that original ID must be provided. Copies will not beaccepted.1The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Swedenand the UK.

UK Students

PassportUK Birth Certificate* *and Marriage Certificateor change of name Deed Polldocument if applicable

University Payment Advice Notification (from Student Finance)or

Self-funded students are required to set up a payment plan or pay in fullon the day of enrolment

orNHS Notification of Award and University Payment Advice Notification

(from Student Finance) (if applicable)

EEA1 and Switzerland Students

PassportNational ID Card

Non-EEA Students

Passport andevidence of visastatus

You must complte Stage One of enrolment at least seven daysbefore you attend Stage Two.

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Now is the time to make sure that all your loans and grants are in place for yourstudies. This will ensure that you receive your funding on time and yourtransition to University life runs smoothly.

Applying for student financeIf you have not yet applied for student finance, you should apply online atwww.gov.uk/student-finance this should be done as soon as possible.Evidence of your application/assessment will be required when you enrol oncourse.

Assessment of Funding Once you have completed your application you will receive an assessment of thefunding available to you. This can take some time to process and you shouldcheck on the progress of your application. Please ensure that all of your detailsare correct, this includes:

• The University you will be studying at• The course you will be studying• The tuition fee for your course.

If any of the above details are incorrect on your Student Finance paperworkplease contact [email protected].

Money Matters

If you are self-funding your studies, please contact the Fees,Scholarships and Bursaries Team by emailing [email protected] prior to enrolment.

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Return your DeclarationIf you applied online, you will receive a ‘Declaration’ form from Student Financein the post. You need to return your signed Declaration as soon as possible inorder to make sure your funding is released to you following enrolment.

When will I receive my funding?After you have completed your enrolment in full, your student funding will bereleased. It can take up to five working days for payment to arrive in youraccount, or longer, if you applied for funding late. But remember, this will onlybe paid if your signed Declaration has been returned to Student Finance.

Please ensure that you bring your University/College Payment advice (containedin the pack you receive from Student Finance) with you when you enrol. Thiscontains your Student Support Number, which the University needs to identifyyou with the Student Loans Company.

NHS Funded StudentsMust apply for an NHS bursary to cover their tuition fees and anygrants/allowances. Please visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students. You mustbring a copy of your ‘NHS Notification of Award to enrolment.

ScholarshipsThere are a range of Edge Hill Scholarships available which reward excellenceoutside your studies or make a contribution to the University. Please view ourwebsite edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

If you have any questions about student finance, contact the Financial AdviceTeam by emailing [email protected].

Your checklist• Apply for funding• Sign and return your Declaration• Make sure the application details are correct• Bring all of your paperwork with you to enrol

and release your funding

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There’s no need to wait until you arrive to start meeting your fellow Edge Hillstudents.

Undergraduate students can log into our exclusive discussion THINK forum atcommunity.think.edgehill.ac.uk. You can use the username and passwordyou used for your THINK Edge Hill applicant portal to log in.

All students can also get involved by following our social media feeds. Feel free toask any questions you may have or start up a conversation with a fellow Fresher.

twitter.com/edgehillfacebook.com/edgehilluniversity

Join the conversation and start making friends today.

Start making friends now

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If you have received a place in our on-campus halls of residence, there are a fewthings you need to take care of before you can move in. Getting the paperworkand financial arrangements out of the way before you arrive will make yourWelcome Sunday as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

You should have received an email from our Accommodation Team to confirmyour room and provide you with your Licence Agreement. You must sign yourLicence Agreement and return it to the Accommodation Office as soonas possible to confirm your room. You will also need to pay your £150 depositto secure your room and make arrangements to pay for your accommodationbefore Welcome Sunday, otherwise your room key will not be issued.

You can move into halls on Sunday 21 September 2014, or Welcome Sundayas we call it. You’ll find more information about arrival arrangements for thisday on page 16 but you should put the date in your calendar in the meantime.

Go to page 26 for more information on moving into Halls of Residence.

Confirm your accommodation

Your accommodation checklist• Sign and return your Licence Agreement• Pay your £150 deposit to secure your room before

Welcome Sunday• Make arrangements to pay for your accommodation before

Welcome Sunday• Add Welcome Sunday to your calendar

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Preparing to arrive

First Week page 12

Freshers’ Week page 13

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Starting University is an exciting time. First Week is all about settling into youracademic and social environment, meeting your tutors, making friends andgenerally finding your way around. As well as providing an introduction to yourcourse, there will be opportunities to find out how to make best use of the Libraryand IT systems, and the full range of student support services available to you.

First Week runs from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September 2014.

Your Faculty will organise your First Week programme for your course. FirstWeek is a living and learning experience and comprises a series of activities towelcome you to the University and to introduce you to your academic life. Pleasenote that First Week is compulsory for all students and the most important thingis that you participate fully and have a good time. You are required to attend allyour course-based sessions, but which social activities you choose, is up to you.

First Week Timetable Full-time studentsTo view and print your First Week timetable, visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted,select your course from the drop-down menu and click ‘First Week’ from the liston the left.

Part-time studentsFor students based in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, there is a full programmeof activities and you are advised to attend as much of First Week as possible.First Week for part-time students studying in the Faculty of Educationmay be earlier than the above. See and print your timetable by visitingedgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/part-time.

Get ready for First Week

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While you’re settling into your new academic life during First Week, the EdgeHill Students’ Union will be keeping you busy with their 2014 Freshers’ Weekprogramme.

Undoubtedly one of the best weeks of the year, Freshers’ Week runs alongsideFirst Week and is a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.

Freshers’ ActivitiesVisit edgehillsu.org.uk for the full Freshers’ Week lineup.i

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Arrival and EnrolmentFor residential students page 16For non-residential students page 30

Campus Life page 32

Student Support page 34

Life in Ormskirk page 36

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Welcome Sunday is our designated day for residential students to arriveon campus, enrol and move into accommodation. It’s a very busy day on campusso, to ensure your day runs as smoothly as possible, please follow the instructionsoutlined in this section.

Arriving at Edge HillOnce you arrive at Edge Hill, you will be able to complete stage two of enrolmentfor your programme and collect the keys to your accommodation before settlinginto your new home and meeting your flatmates.

Welcome Sunday takes place on Sunday 21 September 2014. Unfortunately,you are not able to arrive on campus any earlier than this date. If you are unableto arrive until after 4.00pm on Welcome Sunday or not until the following week,please contact the Accommodation Team on:[email protected] for advice.

In order to reduce congestion, we have staggered student arrival timesalphabetically by surname. Please try and keep to your scheduled arrivaltime as much as possible to avoid congestion on the day.

Arrival and Enrolment (residential students)

Before you arriveThere are a few things that you can do in advance of Welcome Sunday tomake sure your arrival at Edge Hill runs smoothly.

• You must complete stage one of the online enrolment process by Sunday 14 September (page 4)

• Check your designated arrival time (page 17)• Find out more about travelling to Welcome Sunday and parking

arrangements (page 18)• Prepare your important documents for enrolment (page 5)• Arrange to pay your accommodation deposit and fees (page 22) • Pack your bags (page 23)

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To help the day to run as smoothly as possible please do not arrive morethan 30 minutes before your scheduled arrival time. Once you haveenrolled and collected your keys you will be directed to your halls of residence.

Surname Arrival Time

A – B 9.00am - 10.00am

C – E 10.00am - 11.00am

F – H 11.00am – 12.00pm

I – L 12.00pm – 1.00pm

M – P 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Q – S 2.00pm – 3.00pm

T – Z 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Travelling to Welcome SundayWhether you are travelling to Welcome Sunday by car or public transport, thereare arrangements in place to make the move as easy as possible.

Arriving by Car

Please note, car parking on campus is limited.

On Welcome Sunday you may bring one car on campus (no vans please) andyou will be directed to a parking space. To avoid traffic congestion, there is amaximum 2 hour time limit on parking to allow you to unload your car andunpack.

After this time we request that you move your car to allow other students theopportunity to park and move in. You will be directed to alternative parking innearby Ormskirk town centre and there is a free bus service from Ormskirk BusStation to and from the University, running every 15 minutes from 7.30am until6.30pm.

For information about how to find us, visit: edgehill.ac.uk/location.

Please note that Yellow AA™ road signage will be displayed on theapproach to the campus. Please follow these directional signs to thedesignated entrance for your halls, as GPS systems may lead you tothe incorrect entrance point.

Find your Entrance Point

Halls of Residence(Please see your Licence Agreement to confirm whichhall you are in)

WhichEntranceto use

Car ParkZoneColour

Founders CourtBalfour, Crosfield, Dewhurst, Fennemore, Feuchsel, Holt,Matheson, McDairmid, Sarah Yelf, Sinclair, Smith

1St HelensRoad

Green

Main Building HallsLady Margaret, John Dalton, Clough, Stanley

1St HelensRoad

Green

Chancellors CourtBinns, Blake, Booth, Bradshaw, Boyce, Byron, Fulton, Lord,Meadon, Millner, Pinfold, Tomkins, Williams, Wilson

2St HelensRoad

Blue

Chancellors SouthAitken, Jenkins, Laverty, Millins, Welch

2St HelensRoad

Blue

Forest CourtAsh, Beech, Cedar, Elm, Holly, Larch, Maple, Oak,Rowan, Willow

2St HelensRoad

Blue

Graduates CourtAinsworth, Annakin, Maconie, Normanton, Pryce

3Ruff Lane Red

Back HallsMargaret Bain, E M Butterworth, Eleanor Rathbone,Lady Openshaw, Katherine Fletcher

3Ruff Lane Red

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What happens next?Once you have parked, you must leave your belongings in the car, andmake your way to the Faculty of Health and Social Care on foot to completeyour enrolment process and collect your room key.

When you have completed this process you will be issued with your ‘Unicard’(your Edge Hill student ID card) and you will be directed back to unload yourcar and move into halls.

If you require assistance or have mobility requirements please [email protected] or 01695 584455 for advice. When you arriveplease go to the nearest Welcome Point, where staff will arrange transport for you.

Please see our Campus Map at the back of this booklet to find out where youwill need to go.

Arriving by Public TransportYou can find out more about arriving at Edge Hill by public transport, includingdirections for bus or rail travel at edgehill.ac.uk/location. Please see themap of Ormskirk town centre at edgehill.ac.uk/getting started under the‘Arrivals’ tab. and our Campus Map at the back of this booklet to find outwhere you will need to travel on and off campus.

On Welcome Sunday, our free Edge Link bus runs from Ormskirk Bus Stationto the University every 15 minutes from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The Edge Linkbus will drop you off near the main entrance to the University. From here, youshould make your way to the Senior Common Room in the Main Buildingwhere there is a secure luggage facility for students arriving by public transport.You are able to leave your bags in this safe spot while you enrol and collect yourroom keys.

After dropping off your bags, you must then make your way to the Faculty ofHealth and Social Care to complete your enrolment and key collection. Onceyou have completed your enrolment, you will be directed back to the SeniorCommon Room to collect your belongings and move into your new home.

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Enrolment for residential students on Welcome Sunday 21 SeptemberThe enrolment process for new full-time undergraduate studentsconsists of two stages. The first stage is the online enrolment process whichshould be completed seven fays before you attend Stage Two (please see page 4for more details). This is followed by stage two which you will complete in personon Welcome Sunday to fully enrol and provide the University with proof of youridentity (see page 5). You are required to complete stage two of the enrolmentprocess at the time specified on your enrolment timetable which can be foundat edgehill.ac.uk/getingstarted. Please note, you will not be fullyenrolled until you have completed both stages of enrolment.

Please note more information regarding stage one of the enrolment process willbe sent to all new full-time undergraduate students in early September or at thepoint a students’ offer status become unconditional, if this is later.

Accommodation FeesThere are a few things you need to take care of before you can collect your keys.

You must pay your £150 deposit in full and either set up a payment plan for youraccommodation fees or pay in full before arrival on Welcome Sunday.Otherwise, the Accommodation Team will be unable to issue you with yourroom key.

To make your payment or set up your recurring card payment using aVisa/Mastercard® debit or credit card visit edgehill.ac.uk/payments. You canpay in one of three ways:

• In full, with a 5% discount if you pay the full amount before you collect your key• In three instalments (per term)*• In seven instalments (monthly)

*Most students pay in this way as it coincides with student loan payments.

Paying in instalmentsThe total balance for the duration of your Licence Agreement (40 weeks oragreed fixed term), is divided into three or seven equal instalments and must bepaid by recurring card payments on the listed dates.

If you have any queries regarding your payment please contact theAccommodation Team on [email protected] or 01695584557 for advice.

Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstartedand select your course for more informationabout living in Halls of Residence.

Three Instalments Seven Instalments

Dates:

Autumn Term –13 October 2014Spring Term – 13 January 2015Summer Term – 28 April 2015

Dates:

13 October 201413 November 201413 December 201413 January 201513 February 201513 March 201513 April 2015

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What to bring with youYou can use our packing checklist to make sure you arrive prepared to start yourlife at University.

Documents to bring with you: ✔

Spare passport photos

Passport or Birth Certificate (for more information see ID policy on page 5)

Student Finance University or College Payment Advice Notification and NHS Notification of Award – for NHS fundedstudents only

National Insurance card

Bank details

Confirmation or Clearing letter

Insurance documents

CV and references – so that you are ready to apply for a job

Anything your department has sent out such as a reading list, etc.

The Basics:

Toilet roll

Toiletries

Laundry bag

Photos or things that remind you of home

Paper and pens

Files

Things for your room:

Duvet and pillows

Sheets, pillowcases and duvet cover

Towels

Any extra throws, rugs or cushions you’d like

Things for the kitchen:

Cutlery (for yourself)

Crockery (for yourself)

Cooking utensils and saucepans* - you may want to wait andbuy these communally

Recipe books

Mugs, tea bags, coffee, milk, sugar

Bottle/tin opener

Tea towels

Don’t forget to bring:

Mobile and charger

Laptop and charger

Toothbrush and toothpaste

White tack to stick up posters

Sweets and biscuits – good ice breakers for your new housemates

Playing cards – great for games on the first night

DVDs – invite your housemates into your room to watch a movie

USB drives

Coat hangers

Desktop mirror

Storage boxes

TV licence – visit: tvlicencing.co.uk or you can purchase onWelcome Sunday in the Hub

Washing liquid/tablets – not powder

Extension cable

Insurance – check your parent’s policy. It may include yourroom, if not arrange cover in advance or sort this out on Welcome Sunday in the Hub

*provided for students living in Founders, Graduates and Chancellors Court and Graduates South.

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What NOT to bring:

Pets – with the exception of assistance dogs

Food – Bring essentials with you, the University campus iswell located to go food shopping, with Morrisons, Aldi, Tescoand Home Bargains nearby

Candles – you cannot burn candles or incense in your room

Car – unless you have special circumstances – see page 32

Electricals – mini fridge, grill, kettle, bbq, etc.

Moving inOnce you have completed your enrolment and key collection, you will be directedback to your car or the Senior Common Room to collect your belongings andmove into your new accommodation.

Due to car parking limitations, your car must remain in yourdesignated car park. It is not possible to move it closer to your Hallsof Residence to drop off your belongings.

Meet staff within your DepartmentOnce you have collected your room key and moved your belongings in, you mustattend your compulsory meeting with staff from your programme area, in theBusiness School, between 2.00pm and 5.00pm. This is a great way tomeet your tutors and fellow students on your programme and to pick up a copyof your First Week timetable.

There will also be an opportunity during this time to meet the Inclusion team inthe Business School. The team can provide advice on Disabled StudentsAllowance (DSA), Learning Facilitators, reasonable adjustments, examinationmodifications and alternative assessments, adapted rooms on campus and rightsand responsibilities.

Hall Welcome TalksOnce you have settled in and said goodbye to your friends and family, you mustattend your compulsory Hall Welcome Talk. This will give you an introductionto your new home, campus facilities and the rules and regulations for studentsliving on campus.

It is essential that you attend your Hall Talk, details of which can be found onthe following page.

Important: You are advised to pack your belongings in crates andsuitcases with wheels and to avoid packing large heavy boxes that you willfind difficult to carry. There is a limited supply of trolleys and buggiesavailable to help you transport your belongings. Please speak to a memberof staff for assistance.

Please note that you may be required to walk some distance from the carpark to your halls of residence. If you require assistance or have mobilityrequirements please contact [email protected] or 01695584455 for advice. When you arrive please go to the nearest WelcomePoint, where staff will arrange transport for you.

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Halls of Residence Time Location

Back Halls Lady Openshaw, Eleanor Rathbone, KatherineFletcher, E M Butterworth and Margaret Bain

6.45pmEducation BuildingLecture theatre

(E1)

Chancellors Court Byron, Fulton, Pinfold, Lord, Boyce, Millner and Bradshaw

5.15pmWilson CentreLecture Theatre

(W1)

Chancellors Court Tomkins, Wilson, Blake, Binns, Meadon, Boothand Williams


(W1)

Chancellors SouthAitken, Jenkins, Laverty, Millins and Welch 7.30pm

Wilson CentreLecture Theatre

(W1)

Founders Court Crosfield, Matheson, McDairmid, Smith, Sinclair, Fennemore and Feuchsel


(E1)

Founders Court Sarah Yelf and Balfour 5.15pm Main Building

(M40)

Founders Court Dewhurst and Holt 6.00pm Main Building

(M40)

Forest Court Ash, Beech and Cedar 5.15pm

Business School Lecture theatre

(B001)

Forest Court Elm, Holly, Larch and Maple 6.00pm


(B001)

Forest Court Oak, Rowan and Willow 6.45pm


(B001)

Graduates Court Annakin, Maconie, Pryce, Normanton andAinsworth


(E1)

Main Halls John Dalton, Lady Margaret, Stanley andClough


(W1)

Frequently Asked Questions about Welcome Sunday

What happens when I arrive and where do I collect my keys?Once you have parked, you must leave your belongings in the car, or if you aretravelling by public transport, in the Staff Common Room. Please follow directionsto the Faculty of Health and Social Care to complete your enrolment/keycollection process.

When you have completed this process you will be issued with your ‘Unicard’(student ID card) and you will be directed back to unload your car, or collectyour belongings and move in.

Is there anywhere that my family can wait while I enrol?Yes, there will be a Family Area in the Faculty of Health and Social Carewith complimentary tea or coffee and newspapers. Your family are welcome touse this as a meeting point during the day or somewhere to relax.

What should I do if there is a problem with my room?If there is an issue with your room please contact the FM Helpdesk on 01695584455. The FM Helpdesk will be available throughout the day, and duringyour time at University.

The FM Helpdesk is based in the Durning Centre, behind Edge Hill Sport. Toreport a job online visit: go.edgehill.ac.uk/wiki/display/fm/FM+Helpdesk

Is there anywhere I can purchase hot and cold food on Campus?On Welcome Sunday the following outlets will be open, serving a wide range offood and drinks:

The Hub (Main Building)Sages Restaurant 08:00 am – 9:00 pmCoffee Shop 08:00 am – 6:00 pmGrab & Go 09:00 am – 5:00 pm

Faculty of Education BuildingWater’s Edge Restaurant 08:30 am – 4:00 pm

Faculty of Health and Social Care BuildingCafé Rewind 08:00 am – 5:00 pm

Students’ Union BarsBar (Live football shown throughout the day) 12:00 pm – 9:00 pmNom Takeaway 05:00 pm – 2:00am

You can also purchase snacks and refreshments from McColls shop, located inthe Hub, and the University Shop, located near Back Halls.

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What else can I do on Welcome Sunday?Visit the following University Services in the Hub:

• Edge Hill Works• Learning Services• Chaplaincy• Health and Wellbeing Centre• Edge Hill Sport

In the Hub there will be a ‘Market Place’ selling a range of goods, plus TVlicencing and Endsleigh Insurance.

What have the Students’ Union organised for Freshers Week?To find out more information on the events and activities that the SU haveorganised please visit: edgehillsu.org.uk or like the SU on fb.com/edgehillsu.

NUS Cards and University hoodies are available all week from the SU Receptionupstairs in the Hub. You can also order your NUS discount card online atcards.nusextra.co.uk and it will be delivered to an address of your choice.

Can I bring my car with me to campus during term time?No – students living in halls of residence are not permitted to keep a caron campus.

If you need a car to travel to your placement, you can apply for a temporarypermit to cover this period by contacting Facilities Management:[email protected] for advice.

Yes– Blue Badge holders can park on campus without a permit. Disabled studentswithout a Blue Badge who need to keep a car on campus should [email protected] for advice.

Your enrolment timetable is available now at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted.Select your course and go to the ‘Enrolment’ tab. Please note the enrolmentprocess for new full-time undergraduate students consists of twostages. The first stage is the online process, which is followed by stage two whichrequires you to attend in person at the time specified in your enrolmenttimetable. Students should complete the online process at least seven days priorto the time specified in your enrolment timetable.

All students are required to provide proof of identification at enrolment asspecified on page 5 of this booklet.

AdmissionsIf you have met all the academic conditions of your offer, your offer status willshow as Unconditional (UF) on UCAS, giving you the green light for enrolment.However, if you still have outstanding conditions to meet you can find furtherinformation on your next steps below.

All students:If there are other outstanding conditions associated with your offer of a place,such as medical or DBS clearance, you will be able to provisionally enrol andyou should attend your enrolment session and other First Week activities asindicated. However, you will be expected to meet any outstanding requirementspromptly and you could be withdrawn from your course if these conditions arenot satisfied as soon as possible. You will also be unable to undertake anyplacement activity without medical or DBS clearance.

Clearing Students:If you have been made an offer through Clearing you should carefully read theinstructions you have received from Admissions and ensure that you complywith any conditions or deadlines set. Failure to do so could mean that you willbe unable to enrol.

Meet staff within your Department(Applicable to enrolments on Thursday 18 September only)Once you have enrolled, you must attend your compulsorymeeting with stafffrom your programme area, in the Business School. This is a great way to meetyour tutors and fellow students on your programme and to pick up a copy ofyour First Week timetable.

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There will also be an opportunity during this time to meet the Inclusion team inthe Business School. The team can provide advice on Disabled StudentsAllowance (DSA), Learning Facilitators, reasonable adjustments, examinationmodifications and alternative assessments, adapted rooms on campus and rightsand responsibilities.

Travelling to your Enrolment SessionFor information on how to travel to Edge Hill University, our Campus Map anddriving directions, please visit edgehill.ac.uk/location.

If you need to come to your enrolment session by car, a ‘Temporary ParkingPermit’ is available with this booklet. You must display this on your dashboardas you enter the campus via the main entrance. You will be directed to the nearestavailable space, if any are available. We must emphasise that we are not in aposition to guarantee that parking spaces will be available.

For advice on car parking for disabled students please contact the Inclusion Teamon [email protected].

Following enrolment you will be required to apply for an official parking permitonline and further instructions will be provided to you.

What to bring with youYou can use our checklist to make sure you arrive with the relevant documents:

Documents to bring with you: ✔

Spare passport photos

Passport or Birth Certificate (for more information see ID policy on page 5)

Student Finance University or College Payment Advice Notification and NHS Notification of Award – for NHS fundedstudents only

National Insurance card

Bank details

Confirmation or Clearing letter

CV and references – so that you are ready to apply for a job

Anything your department has sent out such as a reading list, etc.

Sustainable TravelEdge Hill University encourages staff, students and visitors to travel here bysustainable means wherever possible and has developed a Travel Plan to includevarious sustainable travel initiatives.

The University provides a free shuttle bus to link the campus to Ormskirk towncentre, where other public transport options are available. For furtherinformation please visit edgehill.ac.uk/travel.

Parking PermitsParking is limited at Edge Hill University and only available to parking permitholders. Eligibility criteria applies for all parking permit applications and fulldetails are available in our Car Parking Policy at: edgehill.ac.uk/travel.

If you are a student coming to study at Edge Hill for the first time, you will needto formally enrol on your course and receive your student number before youcan apply for your official permit. Prior to your enrolment day, you will besupplied with a temporary parking permit to allow you access to the campus tocomplete your enrolment. Following enrolment you will be directed to apply foryour parking permit online.

If you are eligible, a blue student parking permit will be provided which willallow you to park in the Blue Zone i.e. the main car park. Other car parks arereserved for staff and visitors.

Residential students are not permitted to keep their cars on campus unlessstudying on a course which requires them to undertake a placement.

If you require further information or advice please email [email protected].

PostThe University has a dedicated post room on-site which handles all internal andexternal mail, around 800,000 items of post per year.

We provide a student mail delivery service to the mail boxes located in all Hallsof Residence. We also provide a parcel collection service where students arenotified of a delivery via email.

The Post Room is located in The Durning Centre and is open for parcelcollections at the following times: Monday to Thursday: 8.00am – 10.00am,12.00pm – 1.00pm and 5.00pm – 8.00pm. Friday: 8.00am – 10.00am and12.00pm – 1.00pm.

Out of term time, reduced opening hours may apply.

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LaunderetteOur on-site launderette houses nineteen automatic washing machines andtwenty dryers. The opening times are 7.30am to 9.00pm every day, with the lastwash being at 8.00pm.

The cost is £2.20 per wash plus £1 per complete dry and payment is made online viaa dedicated pre-payment card. For more information visit laundryview.com.

CateringWhether it’s a quick coffee and a catch up, lunch between lectures or a late nighttreat, you are sure to find just what your taste buds are looking for from our wideselection of on-site coffee bars, cafés, diner and restaurant.

All dining outlets at Edge Hill University have social spaces in which to eat andstudy as well as free wireless internet access.

If you are living on campus you can also take advantage of the meal plan scheme,or if you are self-catering, the University shops stock all essential items you couldneed.

RetailThere is an on-site McColls convenience store and the University Shop, both ofwhich sell food, drink, stationery and household items to cater for our residentialstudents.

In addition, the University is located close to Ormskirk town centre where you willfind other shops and amenities. Edge Hill University provides a regular free Edge Linkshuttle bus which connects the campus to Ormskirk town centre. For furtherinformation please visit edgehill.ac.uk/travel.

Student ServicesWe all need support and encouragement to succeed. The University providessupport both within faculties and Central Services to help students achieve thebest they can in their academic studies.

Students Services provide a range of centralised, specialist support services aimedat ensuring students can focus on their studies and their wellbeing. These include:

• The Student Information Centre (SIC)• Accommodation• Inclusive Services • Finance and Welfare Rights• Health and Wellbeing Care• Counselling• Support for Care Leavers• General support and guidance

For further information, please visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices

Learning ServicesLearning Services provide learning resource centres and information provision,learning support, ICT user support for learning and teaching, eLearningdevelopment and support, media services, study skills and support for studentswith Specific Learning Difficulties (eg. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia).

Learning Services provide help and support with library and media resources,study spaces and 24/7 IT access as well as a range of guidance and support foracademic and research skills, help with accessing books and journals and alsothe development of Learning Edge, your virtual learning space.

Helpful, specialist staff can provide virtual and personal support for a widevariety of issues. You will find lots of information and help and support via ourwebpages, including our Ask Us question service at askus.edgehill.ac.uk.In September, Learning Services will offer a selection of sessions and drop-insso that students can get to know the University better and find out where theycan access resources and help and support.

Learning Services will be providing:

• Library tours during your first two weeks• Technology roadshows in the student HUB – come along and see us about

using technology at university and the apps you might need.• Help with using wireless whilst on campus• Induction sessions as part of your first week activities – you will be able to

meet the librarian for your subject

Find out more at edgehill.ac.uk/ls.

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Inclusive ServicesIf you have additional needs, the Inclusive Services teams can provide you withtailored information and support. Both the Inclusion Team and the SpecificLearning Difficulties (SpLD) support team work together to provide studentswith a supportive service which will enable you to study and live asindependently as possible.

If you require advice and guidance for dyslexia, dyspraxia or other SpLD needscontact [email protected], visit: edgehill.ac.uk/ls/specific-learning-difficulties or come along to meetthe team at:

First floor, University Library, Ask deskThe Inclusion team, based in the Student Information Centre supports studentswith a wide range of additional needs arising from physical impairments, mentalhealth or complex needs. You can contact the team to chat in confidence about:

• Applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)• Equipment, academic and personal support• Reasonable adjustments on placement

For more information, please contact [email protected], visitedgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/inclusive or come along to meet the team at:

Inclusion Team, Ground Floor, Student Information Centre (SIC)

Are you a Care Leaver?Did you know that you may be entitled to additional financial support if you are aCare Leaver. Help us to help you by informing us that you are a Care Leaver whenyou start at University and that you are happy for us to contact you. For furtherinformation, please visit the Care Leavers page at edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices.

Council Tax Exemption CertificateYou can request a Council Tax Exemption Certificate online, through StudentCentral. The certificate will be emailed to your Edge Hill email account. This willbe valid for the current academic session only.

Please Note: Council Tax Exemption Certificates will not be available until thefirst teaching week of term and this will differ depending on the term dates foryour programme. A button to request a Certificate will appear on StudentCentral during your first week of term. If the button does not appear, and youbelieve that you are eligible for council tax exemption, please contact theEnrolment Team via [email protected].

Students' Union Advice CentreThe SU Advice Centre offers a range of advice services for prospective andcurrent students. Please visit edgehillsu.org.uk for further information andsupport.

Life in Ormskirk

As you can see, there’s a lot going on within the Edge Hill campus. However,there’s even more to enjoy once you step outside.

Antonio’s is a great littleItalian restaurant onBurscough Street- amazingfood and really reasonable

prices and there's a great takeawaycalled Scoozi in the town centre thatserves big portions at cheapprices- they also do delivery Jo, BSc (Hons) Computing

“ ”Nearby:Liverpool ONE is the perfect place totreat yourself, catch a flick or enjoysomething to eat. They even have an iceskating rink as part of their Christmascelebrations.

Southport Beach is a great spot for apicnic and a kick around on a sunnyday.

Disraeli's do great offers onfood and drink. It's a greatplace to book a table forbirthdays or just a nice

chilled meal with friends. The RopersArms on Wigan Road do a weekly pubquiz. It's a great night andmakes a nice change fromclubbingSophie, BA (Hons) Design forPerformance

“ ”Cottage Crafts is a reallynice shop in Ormskirk towncentre. It’s great for pickingup birthday cards

and gifts for friendsRoxanne, BA (Hons) History“ ”

Make sure you try outFiveways Carvery onCounty Road- they make agreat roast dinner and the

prices are really cheapJade, Initial Teacher Training student“ ”


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By programme

BA/BSc Programmes

Autumn Term All Years 22-09-14 19-12-14

Spring Term All Years 05-01-15 27-03-15

Summer Term All Years 20-04-15 05-06-15

BA/BSc Education Programmes with QTS




BSc Pre-Registration Nursing, Midwifery and Operating Department Practice




Term Dates

Useful Contacts

General EnquiriesContact our Getting Started Team on 0800 028 6677 or [email protected] for assistance with general queries andquestions about getting started at Edge Hill University.

For more specialised queries, please find a list of useful contacts below.

Accommodation 01695 [email protected]

Admissions 01695 [email protected]

Enrolment 01695 [email protected]

Inclusive Servicess 01695 [email protected]

International Students (+44) 1695 [email protected]

Scholarships 01695 [email protected]

Finance and Funding Help 01695 [email protected]

Tuition Fees 01695 [email protected]

Student Information Centre 01695 [email protected]

Students’ Union 01695 [email protected]

UCAS Customer Care Centre 0871 4680 468 www.ucas.com

Student Finance England 0300 100 0607www.gov.uk/student-finance

NHS Bursaries 0300 300 1345www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students


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How to find us

Travelling to Edge Hill University by rail, air or road.You can find detailed travel information, driving direction and a campus mapat edgehill.ac.uk/location.

RailFrom Liverpool Central to Ormskirk on Merseyrail's Northern Line service orfrom Preston to Ormskirk on Northern Rail.National Rail nationalrail.co.uk

AirThere are two airports serving the Ormskirk area:Liverpool John Lennon Airport liverpoolairport.comManchester Airport manchesterairport.co.uk

RoadVia the M6 North and South junction 26, then onto the M58, junction 3, takingthe A570 towards Southport and Ormskirk. The Campus can also be reachedfrom Preston or Liverpool via the A59.

If using a satellite navigation system, you can enter L39 4QP as your destinationpostcode for a direct route. Please ensure that your journey will bring you to theUniversity's Main Entrance on St Helens Road.

Edge Link BusThe University operates the free Edge Link bus service between the Campus andOrmskirk bus station every twenty minutes from 8.05am until 8.56pm, Mondayto Friday excluding Bank Holidays, and 8.05am until 5.56pm on Saturdays. Theservice is free on production on a valid Unicard.

Parking on campusThe University recognises the need to reduce pollution and congestion byminimising the reliance on cars and promoting the benefits of sustainable travel.Residential students are not permitted to bring cars on campus unless this isnecessary during placement activities, and commuting students are advised touse public transport whenever possible.

If you do need to use your car, a valid permit must be displayed to park. You willbe able to seek advice and apply for a permit during First Week.

You can find further information on public transport discounts and timetables,cycling and car sharing by visiting edgehill.ac.uk/travel. For journeyplanning, please visit transportdirect.info.

Campus Map

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Faculty of Education B43Faculty of Health and Social Care C54The Arts Centre D65GeoSciences D46Sport and Physical Activity Building (Wilson Centre) F37Psychology and Social Sciences Building (SPS) D48Business School Building E49Learning Innovation Centre (LINC) D410BioSciences D311Student Information Centre E512University Library E413Mathematics and Technology (MATEC) D214Sporting Edge G315Health and Wellbeing Centre, Milton House C116Security and Customer Information Centre F617Street and Venue F418Old Gym E319Durning Centre G220Lodge F721Laurels F222Hargrave A623Swimming Pool E424Creative Edge H425

Main Reception F5Open Day Registration and Information Point

The Hub F4Student Experience information

Faculty of Education B4Initial Teacher Training Degrees, PGCEs, education-related and Professional Development courses, Applyingto Edge Hill advice

Faculty of Health and Social Care C5Health and Social Care courses, Key Information Session, Student Finance Advice, Accommodation Advice, Campus and Accommodation Tours, Inclusion Team

The Arts Centre D6Performing Arts courses, The Rose Theatre

GeoSciences D4Geography, Geology and Environmental Science

Sport and Physical Activity Building (Wilson Centre) F3Sport and Physical Activity Courses, Sporting Edge

Psychology and Social Sciences Building (SPS) D4Psychology courses

Business School Building E4English, Creative Writing, History, Law, Criminology and SocialSciences courses, Business, Accountancy and Marketing courses

Learning Innovation Centre (LINC) D4

BioSciences D3

Student Information Centre E5

University Library E4

Creative Edge H4Computing, IT, Web Development, Animation, Film and TV, Film Studies and Media related courses and specialist facilities

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