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Contents
Pre-Arrival
Welcome by the International Team                          4
What do I do now?                                          6
What about tuition fees?                                   8
What funding is available for me?                         10
Do I need a visa to come to the UK?                       12
Visa and EU Settlement Scheme Information                 14
The Duties of a Student on a Tier 4 Student Visa          15
Immigration Control                                       16
Where is the University of Chichester?                    18
Campus Maps                                               20
Travelling                                                24

Arrival
Arrival                                                   26
Orientation Programme for International and EU Students   28
What about Language Support?                              29
Student Support & Wellbeing                               30
Where will I live?                                        32
What about Money?                                         36
Can I work while I am a student?                          38
What about health care?                                   42
Further information                                       44
What can I do in my spare time?                           50
Is it easy to make friends?                               54
Students' Union Welcome                                   56
Top tips from our international students                  58
Useful contact details                                    60

Checklists
Check lists to help you prepare                           62

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Welcome
Dear International Student,
We are delighted that you are considering the University of Chichester as your
destination for study. We also recognise that moving to a new country and city
to study, far from home, can be a daunting process, especially if you have a lot
of questions to ask. We want your experience of studying in the UK to be an
enjoyable and rewarding one, and by answering as many of your questions as we
can in this helpful guide, we hope that we can help to make the transition to the
University of Chichester, a smooth process.
If you find that some of your questions are not answered by reading this
handbook, you are welcome to contact us directly. We will be happy to
respond to individual queries.
We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Chichester.

The International Team

Key Contact Details
Päivi Leivo and Jane Smith, International Student Advisory Service
Tel: +44 (0)1243 812146
Email: international@chi.ac.uk
www.chi.ac.uk/international

Rachel Enticknap Bickford-Smith, Head of International Recruitment and Relations
Tel: +44 (0)1243 816428
Email: global@chi.ac.uk
www.chi.ac.uk/international

Päivi Leivo           Jane Smith            Rachel Enticknap
                                            Bickford-Smith

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What do I do now?

Your next steps depend on                                Erasmus and International                               Undergraduate and postgraduate
                                                                                                                                                                         We recommend that you give yourself as much time
                                                                                                                                                                         as possible to make sure you receive your visa in time
what type of degree/studies                              Exchange Programmes                                     degree students                                         to travel. You must arrive for the start of your
                                                                                                                                                                         orientation programme/induction week and not
you are coming to do at the                                                                                                                                              later. For further information on visas please visit
                                                        If you are an Erasmus or international exchange         I have a conditional offer – what do I
University of Chichester.                               student you should remain in contact with our
                                                                                                                                                                         the visa information section on our website.
                                                        Exchange and Erasmus Team and your                      need to do next?                                         Some International Applicants (non-UK/non-EU)
Please be assured that whichever category you           programme coordinator at your home institution to                                                                may have a right to “Home Fees” status. To find out
belong to, the International Student Advisory           make sure that everything is in place for your          Having a conditional offer means that the University
                                                                                                                                                                         about the fee status rules please visit the UKCISA
Service can help you if you have any questions          arrival.                                                requires further evidence e.g. you might be asked for
                                                                                                                                                                         website.
about studying and living in the UK and we are                                                                  your previous qualifications, proof of English
happy to provide immigration advice if you require                                                              language level or references.
                                                                                                                                                                         EU/EEA and Swiss Applicants
a visa to come to the UK.                                                                                                                                                If you have been assessed as having “Home Fees”
                                                         Postgraduate research students                         When we have received any requested certificates or
                                                                                                                                                                         status and have received a conditional offer then you
                                                         (MPhil/PhD)                                            references, your place at University of Chichester is
                                                                                                                                                                         need to refer to any instructions mentioned in your
                                                                                                                confirmed. You can then start to organise your
                                                                                                                                                                         offer letter. When we have received any requested
    International Short Programme                                                                               accommodation.
                                                                                                                                                                         certificates or references, your place at University of
                                                        If you are coming to the University as a postgraduate
    Courses                                             research student you should remain in contact with                                                               Chichester is confirmed.
                                                                                                                International Applicants
                                                        our Postgraduate Support Team and your main             If you have been assessed as having “International
If you are coming to the University on a short course   supervisor to make sure that you are making all the     Fees” status and have received a conditional offer for   I have an unconditional offer – what
please remain in contact with the International         necessary arrangements for your time of study.          an undergraduate or postgraduate degree you will         do I need to do next?
Short Programme Unit (ISPU). The staff at                                                                       need to do the following to confirm your place at the
ISPU will make sure that all the arrangements are                                                               University:                                              Having an unconditional offer means that the
made for your arrival. You must check if you need a                                                                                                                      University does not require further evidence from
visa to study in the UK and what type of visa would                                                             • Send any additional certificates/transcripts/          you to prove that you meet the entry criteria. If you
be best for your situation.                                                                                       references as required and stated as conditions in     have not yet done so, you should formally accept
                                                                                                                  your offer letter.                                     your place.
                                                                                                                • Pay a deposit of £2,000 towards tuition fees.
    Pre-Sessional Summer                                                                                                                                                 The Applicant Information Portal on our
                                                                                                                If you need a Tier 4 (General) visa in order to study    website displays all the information that is relevant to
    Programme                                                                                                   in the UK, you will also need a Confirmation of          you. Enter your applicant number and date of birth
                                                                                                                Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from us – You can           and then you can view information about all
All of our Pre-Sessional English programmes are                                                                 receive your CAS once you have met the conditions        correspondence sent to you. Your induction
being delivered online for Summer 2020. If you wish                                                             of your offer and your status is upgraded to             programme & registration timetables etc. will be
to apply for either the 5 or 10 week programme you                                                              unconditional.                                           available on the Portal before the start of the term.
will need to contact Admissions@chi.ac.uk. If                                                                                                                            We suggest you access this portal regularly to help
you have already applied and have a place the IES                                                               The University can issue the CAS up to 3 months          you prepare for your studies at the University of
team will be in contact shortly with enrolment and                                                              before your course starts. The Admissions team           Chichester.
timetable information                                                                                           should automatically start issuing CAS’s in June/July
                                                                                                                for eligible students but if you do not hear from us
                                                                                                                you can contact the Admissions Department.

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What about tuition fees?

                                                         In light of the current Covid 19 situation and the
    How much do I have to pay?                           uncertainty that surrounds it for students planning to
                                                         study abroad in September 2020, we have made
An overview of the fees for all of our degree courses    adjustments to our refund policy.
is available on our website.
                                                         If you accept the offer and pay a tuition fee deposit of
                                                         £2,000 to confirm your place, this deposit is normally
    How is my fee status assessed?                       non-refundable. However, please rest assured that if
                                                         you are unable to take up your place at Chichester due
When you apply to study at the University of             to government restrictions relating to the COVID-19
Chichester the admissions team will assess your fees.    pandemic your deposit will be refunded in full.
You will be assessed as either an international fee
payer or home/EU fee payer. You can find the
assessment criteria on the UKCISA website. If you         How do I pay my tuition fees?
feel that you have been incorrectly assessed, please
contact the International Student Advisory
                                                         Before you start your studies, we will send you an
Service for advice on the national fees regulations
                                                         email asking you to pre-register onto your course. As
and how they might apply to your case.
                                                         part of this process you will be asked to tell us how
                                                         you would like to pay your tuition fees.
    How do I pay my deposit?                             You can choose to pay your fees in 2 instalments and
                                                         a payment plan for this can be set via Chiview
International fee payers must pay a £2000 deposit        (student portal). In order to make a payment plan
before the study offer can be made unconditional         you need to have a debit/credit card.
and before a CAS (for visa application) can be issued.
We recommend that you pay your deposit via our           You can also make payments using the online store
online store or by bank transfer (BACS).                 or bank transfer option before or after your arrival at
                                                         the university (see above table).
Online Store
https://store.chi.ac.uk/product-catalogue/               The first instalment is due once you have enrolled for
international/deposits-and-payments                      your programme, and the second instalment will be
                                                         due at the start of your second semester.
Bank transfer
Account Name:       The University of Chichester         Please note that we cannot accept large cash
Account Number:     12175142                             payments towards tuition or accommodation fees.             Fee Sponsorships                                     Who can I contact regarding my
Sort Code:          40-17-16
Bank Name:          HSBC UK                                                                                                                                               deposit or fee payment?
                                                         For more information please visit our website.             If your tuition fees are being paid by your
Bank Address:       94 East Street, Chichester,
                    West Sussex PO19 1HD                                                                            government, employer, or other sponsoring body,      You can email our finance team if you need
                                                         If you are in receipt of Student Finance England           you must show a formal letter or complete our
IBAN no:            GB10 HBUK 4017 1612 1751 42                                                                                                                          assistance with paying your fees. They can also take
                                                         Funding (EU/EEA & UK students) for undergraduate           Sponsorship Agreement form at course registration.
Swift Code:         HBUKGB4B                                                                                                                                             credit and debit card payments over the phone if you
                                                         studies your fees will be paid directly to the
                                                                                                                                                                         are unable to use the online options.
Please quote your student number as the payment          University.                                                Our finance team can help you with any questions
reference                                                                                                           you may have regarding these documents.

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What funding is available for me?

  Funding for EU/EEA and Swiss                           Funding for US nationals
  students                                               (FAFSA)

 Funding                                                We are recognised by the United States Government
 EU/EEA and Swiss nationals & family members are        for the purposes of Federal Student Loans: US
 normally eligible to apply for UK government funding   national students studying at the University of
 – this can be a tuition fee loan and/or student        Chichester are able to obtain Federal funding for
 support, depending on your circumstances.              their studies. See our Financial Aid section on
                                                        our website for more information on the eligibility
 Student Finance England have confirmed that            criteria and our application process.
 students starting their studies in England in the
 2020/2021 academic year will continue to pay the
 same EU/UK tuition fees and remain eligible for         What about scholarships?
 undergraduate and postgraduate loans for the
 duration of their degree.
                                                        It is not easy to find scholarships, especially for
                                                        undergraduate study, and there is a lot of
 Undergraduate students may be eligible to apply
                                                        competition for funds. You are advised to contact the
 for a UK tuition fee loan. In some cases a loan to
                                                        Ministry of Education or Education Department in
 cover your living costs may also be available.
                                                        your own country first, as they may have details of
 For more information and to check your eligibility
                                                        scholarship opportunities for students who want to
 please visit Student Finance England website.
                                                        study abroad. The British Council also holds
                                                        information about funding and the cost of living in the
 Postgraduate students who meet the criteria are
                                                        UK. The UK Council for International
 eligible to apply for a postgraduate study loan –
                                                        Student Affairs has a lot of useful information on
 Master’s loan or postgraduate doctoral loan. Please
                                                        scholarships and budgeting on their website.
 check Student Finance England for more
 information on these options.
                                                        The University of Chichester offers scholarships for
                                                        gifted athletes. To find out more, please visit the
 For a full overview of the rights for EU/EEA and
                                                        Gifted Athlete section of our website for the
 Swiss students and their family members visit the
                                                        eligibility criteria.
 Student Finance England and UKCISA
 websites.
 If you have applied for a UK student loan, you will
 need to bring evidence of this when you register
 onto your course.

 What support is available in 2021/2022?
 Students starting studies in 2021/2022 should check
 the latest information on the UKCISA website.

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Do I need a visa to come
 to the UK?

  EU/EEA countries and                                    Nationals from all other
  Switzerland                                             countries

 If you are a national from an EU/EEA country or         If you have a permission to remain in the UK for
 Switzerland (or if you are a family member of an        some reason other than being a student (e.g.
 EU/EEA/Swiss national), there are currently no          indefinite leave to remain, dependant visa, refugee
 restrictions on your right to study and work in the     status, work visa…) then you do not need a student
 UK. However, the UK’s exit from the EU on 31st          visa. For details of all immigration categories please
 January 2020 will result in various changes after the   visit the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
 transition period ends on 31st December 2020.           website.

 Students arriving in the UK during the transition       If you do not already have a permission to remain in
 period can apply to the EU settlement scheme in         the UK, you must apply for a Student Visa to study at
 order to remain and access services in the UK.          the University of Chichester. To help you understand
 If you arrive in the UK after the transition period     what type of visa you require, Tier 4 or Short-term
 ends on 31st December 2020, you will need to apply      student visa, please refer to our “Which Visa?”
 for a permission (visa) to enter the UK. More           Flowchart on our website.
 information on this will be available on the UK
 government website.

 We would recommend that you check the UK
 government and the UKCISA websites for the
 latest developments and information on the rights of
 the EU/EEA/Swiss nationals in the UK.

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Visa and EU settlement                                                                      The duties of a student
 scheme information                                                                          on a Tier 4 Student Visa

                                                                                             Students holding a Tier 4 Student Visa are            Report any change of circumstance to the
     Visa information                                                                        required by law to fulfil certain criteria and        Home Office. Changes you should report
                                                        Useful Websites                      have specific duties:                                 are as follows:
 It is important that you understand UK immigration                                          • Provide the University with a copy of your          • Changes to your personal details
 regulations and how they may impact on you. Due to     UKCISA – Student Immigration           current passport and visa/Biometric Residence       • Criminal convictions that you have not
 frequent changes to immigration rules, please our      Information                            Permit. Every time you get a new passport or a        previously told the Home Office about
 visa information webpages for the most up to                                                  visa you must provide copies to the University.     • Changes in your contact details
 date information.                                      UK Visas And Immigration – Student     Without this (or proof that our CAS has been        • Changes in your family members’ details, if they
                                                        Visas                                  used to apply for a visa) you will not be able to     are in the UK as your dependants and
 You can find information on the following topics:      British Council – Visa Information     register on your programme.                         • Any other information you think the Home
                                                                                             • Register / re-register on your programme three        Office should know,
 • Do I need a visa?                                                                           times a year.
 • How to apply for a Tier 4 visa?                                                           • Keep the University updated with your UK            The University also has specific duties in
 • How to apply for a Short-term study visa?                                                   contact details. You will be able to do this via    relation to students on Student Visas that
 • How to extend my Tier 4 visa?                                                               our student portal, Chiview                         they are required by law to fulfil:
 • What to do if my visa is refused?                                                         • Keep the University updated if you decide to        • We are obliged to report to the Home Office
 • Latest immigration news and FAQs                                                            change your course, withdraw or suspend your            any student who either does not enrol or who
 • How do I collect my Biometric Residence Permit                                              studies via the appropriate University processes.       misses 10 expected contacts with tutors or in
   (BRP)?                                                                                    • Study whilst you are in the UK, ensuring that           class.
 • How do I register with the Police?                                                          you meet the progression and attendance             • We also have to report any student who defers
                                                                                               requirements for your course with no                    or leaves a course, or if we stop being the
                                                                                               unauthorised absences.                                  student’s sponsor.
     EU Settlement Scheme                                                                    • Ensure you do not breach the conditions of          If you have any questions regarding any of the
                                                                                               your visa:                                          above points you are welcome to contact the
 If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or a relevant                                        • Do not work more hours than you should.             International Student Advisory Service.
 family member and you are already in the UK (or will                                          Students studying at degree level or above are
 be here by 31st December 2020) and you wish to                                                allowed to work 20 h/week during term time
 stay in the UK after the transition period ends– you                                          and full time during vacations. Students studying
 and your family members will need to apply to the
 EU Settlement Scheme. The deadline for application
                                                                                               at below degree level are allowed to work 10 h/
                                                                                               week during term time and full time during
                                                                                                                                                      Useful Websites
 is 30th June 2021. If you arrive in the UK after the                                          vacations.
 transition period ends, you will need to apply for a                                        • Make sure you register with the Police, if             How to report change of circumstance
 visa to study in the UK (see above links for                                                  required, and update your Police Registration          to the Home Office
 information).                                                                                 Certificate within 7 days of any change to your        Tier 4 conditions explained
                                                                                               circumstances. Your visa/Biometric Residence
 Please check our website for more information on                                              Permit will state if this is required.                 Work and Tier 4 Students
 the settlement scheme and the application process.                                          • Do not claim public funds. This means that you         Police Registration in Sussex
                                                                                               cannot claim certain welfare benefits and local
                                                                                               authority housing.

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Immigration control
                                                        Next you pass through customs control. There are
  What happens at immigration                           three channels to choose from:
  control at the airport?
                                                                     Blue: Arrivals from the European
                                                           Blue      Union (EU) with nothing to declare.
 When you arrive in Britain, you will first pass
 through immigration control. The Immigration
 Officer will check your passport and your                           Green: if you have nothing to
                                                          Green
 permission to enter the UK.                                         declare (no more than the permitted
                                                                     duty-free or tax-free allowances).
 If you are from outside the EEA you should be
 prepared to show evidence of your studies,                          Red: if you have goods to declare
 finances and where you are going to stay. If you are      Red       (over the permitted duty free or tax
 refused entry, or given a very short period of                      free allowance).
 temporary admission, you should get help
 immediately from, the International Student            Please check with the British Embassy if you are
 advisers at the University, or the Immigration         not sure what goods you can bring to the UK.
 Advisory Service. For telephone numbers, see the       Some food items may be prohibited.
 list at the back of this handbook.

 UK airports are in a process of introducing eGates
 at immigration control. These can be used by
 citizens of Australia, Canada, Japan USA, New
 Zealand, Singapore and South Korea. If you are a
 non-visa national (e.g. USA, Japan, Canada…) and
 are planning to apply for a short-term student
 permission on arrival, please avoid eGates as you
 will need to speak to Border Officer to get a
 correct Short-term Student stamp in your
 passport.

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Where is the University
 of Chichester?

The University of Chichester is situated on the south coast of England, in the county of
West Sussex. It is based on two sites, one in Bognor Regis and one in Chichester,
about 7 miles (11 km) apart.

The University is 90 minutes by train from London and one hour from Gatwick airport.
Set in an area of natural beauty, the location provides opportunities for sea, sport                                                  Edinburgh
and leisure activities.
                                                                                                                         Glasgow
Both campuses are within easy walking distance of the train stations. There is also
transport between the two sites, with buses running regular intervals. The journey
between the two sites takes approximately 20 minutes.
                                                                                                            Belfast

                                                                                                                                      Manchester

                                                                     Central London
                                                                                                                                Liverpool

                                                                Heathrow Airport                                                            Birmingham
                                                                   M25

                                 M3
                                                                                                                            Cardiff                    London

                                                                    Gatwick Airport                                                                                 Dover
                                                                                                                                      Chichester
                                                                                                                                                                         Calais
                                                                                                                             Southampton                      Brighton
                   Southampton Airport            A286     A272                                                                   Portsmouth           Bognor Regis
                                                             A29          A23
                M27                      A3

                              M27     A3(M)       Chichester
          Southampton                                     A27
                                                                                                                                                                Le Havre
                                                                                Brighton                                                    Cherbourg
                                 Portsmouth                                                                                                                               Paris
                                                     Bognor Regis

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Campus maps                                                                                                                                P
                                                                                                                                                                                           Car Park
                                                                                                                                                                                           Entrance

 Bognor Regis Campus PO21 1HR

Car Park
Entrance

           P              D                3
                                                                    2             1
                                                                                                                        P                                                                  D

                                                                                                                                                                                   10
                                                                                      7             8
                                                                                                                                                     9

                               4                   5
                                                                              6

                                                                                                                                or Road
                                                                                                                      Upper Bogn
                                                                                          11

           1   Learning Resource Centre, Support and Information Zone (SIZ)                    7        Students' Union (The Hub)
                                                                                                                                                                       P    Parking
           2   Student Support Services                                                        8        Otters Restaurant (Dining Hall)                                D    Disabled Parking
           3   John Parry Centre                                                               9        Barbara Smith Halls/Accommodation Reception
           4   Assembly Theatre                                                                10       Tech Park
           5   The Dome                                                                        11       Bus stop
           6   Music and Dance Studio (St Michaels' House)

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Campus maps
                                                                                                             Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
                                                                                                             PO19 6PE

                                                                                                             1    Learning Resource Centre, Support and Information Zone (SIZ)
                                                                                                             2    Bus stop
     P                                                                                                       3    Academic Building
              17                                                  15                                         4    Cloisters Lawn
                                                                                                             5    Cloisters Corridor
          D
                                                                                                             6    Students’ Union Shop
                                                                                   13
                                                                                                             7    Dance Studios
                                              16
                                                                                                             8    Theatre Studios

                                                         14                                                  9    The ShowRoom
                                                                                                             10   Otters Restaurant
                                               11                                                            11   The Chapel
                                                                                                             12   Tudor Hale Centre for Sport
                                                                                                             13   Sports Dome
                                                                             12                              14   New Hall
                               8                                                                                  Music
         18                         9              10                                                        15
                                                                                                             16   Accommodation Office
                               7                                                                             17   artOne
                                     6                                                                       18   Students’ Union and Zee Bar
                       P
                                                              5
                                    3                                                                        P    Parking
                                                                       4                                          Disabled Parking
                                                                                                             D
                   1                      2
                           D

                                                                  Pedestrian entrance
                                         Main entrance

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Travelling
If you are buying a return travel ticket to the UK, do   Travelling from Heathrow                              Travelling from Gatwick                                COACH
not plan to return home before the end of exams.
You may have an exam on the last day of the              Airport                                               Airport                                                Chichester: The National Express coach takes
semester or a resit exam, so check the semester                                                                                                                       about 1 hour and 20 minutes. You can get a taxi
dates on our website before booking your flights.        TRAIN                                                 TRAIN                                                  from Chichester train station to your final
                                                                                                                                                                      destination in the city.
                                                         Chichester: you will need to take either the          Chichester: There is a direct train to Chichester
                                                                                                                                                                      Bognor Regis: There are no direct coaches to
 How do I travel to the                                  underground (Piccadilly line and then change to       from the airport. The journey takes about 1 hour.
                                                         Victoria line) or Heathrow express train into         You can get a taxi from Chichester train station to    Bognor Regis from Gatwick airport.
 University of Chichester?
                                                         central London. Trains to Chichester depart from      your final destination in the city.
                                                         London Victoria Station and take about 1 h 30                                                                TAXI
The University of Chichester has two campuses:           minutes. You can get a taxi from Chichester train     Bognor Regis: There is a direct train to Bognor        Do not take an airport taxi as this could cost more
Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester and Bognor             station to your final destination in the city.        Regis from the airport. The journey is about 1 hour    than £200. If you decide to take a taxi, we
Regis Campus. You should make sure you know                                                                    and 15 minutes long. You can get a taxi from           recommend you contact a local taxi company in
which campus you will based at.                          Bognor Regis: you will need to take either the        Bognor Regis train station to your final destination   advance, to avoid expensive taxis from the airport.
                                                         underground (Piccadilly line and then change to       in the town.
Information on both campuses is available on our         Victoria line) or Heathrow express train into
website.                                                 central London. Trains to Bognor Regis depart
                                                         from London Victoria Station and take about 2
London has two main airports – Gatwick and               hours. You can get a taxi from Bognor Regis train
Heathrow – both have coach and train stations.           station to your final destination in the town.
Gatwick has direct trains to Bognor Regis and
Chichester and it is closer to the South Coast than      COACH
Heathrow, so if you have a choice, it will be more
convenient for you to fly to Gatwick.                    Chichester: National Express coaches take about
                                                         3hours 30 minutes and you will probably have to
Both airports have information desks, where you          change coach at Gatwick Airport or Portsmouth.
can ask for travel information and directions to
trains and bus stops.                                    Bognor Regis: There are no direct coaches to
                                                         Bognor Regis from Heathrow airport. From
If you are coming to Chichester or Bognor Regis          Heathrow it is best to go to Gatwick airport by
through an airport other than Heathrow and               coach and then take the train from Gatwick to
Gatwick please get in touch with us if you need          Bognor Regis.
information on how to travel to the University.
                                                         TAXI
                                                         Do not take an airport taxi as this could cost over
                                                         £200. If you decide to take a taxi, we recommend
                                                         you contact a local taxi company in advance, to
                                                         avoid expensive taxis from the airport.

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Arrival

 What do I do when I first arrive?                                                                        What if I don’t know
                                                        Useful Websites                                   where to go?                                              Top Tip
First of all, you will want to find your
                                                                                                                                                                    It is important that you tell us your arrival
accommodation, so that you can settle in. Make          Applicant Portal
                                                                                                         If you are not sure where to go on your first day,         details, so that we know when to expect
sure that you know where to go and at what time
                                                        International Orientation 2020/2021              please go to the man reception at our Learning             you and can support you in case of any
you can arrive, so that someone is expecting you.
                                                                                                         Resource Centre. The staff at the Support and              difficulties. Please complete our
                                                        Information for Pre-sessional                    Information Zone (SIZ) will be able to assist              International Arrivals’ form online. You can
We recommend that you arrive during the arrivals’       Students 2020/2021                               you. You can find the SIZ opening hours and                find it on our website under Orientation
weekend organised by the University and the
                                                                                                         contact details our website.                               information.
Students’ Union in September. If you start your
studies before or after the September arrivals’
weekend, you should plan to arrive on a working
day during normal office hours.                      You should also find out which campus you need to    Pre-registration & registration
                                                     go to: Bognor Regis or Bishop Otter
It is a good idea to move into your accommodation    (Chichester) Campus.
a day or two before your programme starts, so                                                            Before you start your studies, we will send you an
that you can have some rest before you attend        If you are an International top-up student,         email asking you to pre-register onto your course.
your orientation and induction events. Our           MA/MSc, PhD/MPhil or an exchange/study              You will need to complete this online process
accommodation team would be happy to amend           abroad student and due to start your programme      before we can fully register you in- person.
your accommodation booking dates if you wish to      at a different point of the year e.g. end of
arrive a couple of days before your                  September, October, January or February, make       Your Orientation or Induction Programme will tell
accommodation contract is due to start.              sure you check your offer and welcome letters for   you where you need to go to register in-person
                                                     information on the induction, orientation and       and what documents to bring with you. You will
                                                     welcome arrangements.                               receive your Student card at the registration event.
 What happens when I arrive at                                                                           You MUST bring the following documents
 the University?                                                                                         with you:
                                                                                                         • International students: Your passport, visa and
Make sure you know when your Orientation,                                                                   visa decision letter (if you have one)
Induction or Registration Programme starts so that                                                       • EU/EEA students: EU ID card or passport
you can plan your arrival. You can check your                                                            • Your original qualifications you used to obtain
Induction programme details via the applicant                                                               your offer to study at Chichester (Tier 4
portal and International Orientation information                                                            students can find a list of qualification on their
can be accessed on our website.                                                                             CAS “evidence used to obtain offer” section on
                                                                                                            page 2)
                                                                                                         • Evidence of how you are going to pay your fees
                                                                                                            (SFE loan letter, US loan confirmation etc.)

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Orientation programme for                                                                                      What about language
 international and EU students                                                                                  support?

 We have a special Orientation                            We plan to provide you opportunities to:              All International students are able to enrol on our
                                                                                                                International Academic & Language support
 Programme for all new                                    • Get to know other international and EU students;    (IALs).
                                                          • Get to know key University members of staff;
 International and EU students.                           • Learn more about the structure of the University    This package of support will help you adapt to life in
                                                            and your Programme;                                 a new country, ease the transition into UK Higher
 This programme can take place before the subject         • Learn about our dedicated support for               Education, offer academic and language support (if
 inductions or it can be integrated into your induction     international and EU students;                      English is not your first language) and help you
 programme.                                               • Ask any questions you have about academic life as   achieve your best throughout your course.
                                                            well as social and everyday life at Chichester.
 All international and EU students should attend the                                                            Specifically, and at no extra cost, the package offers
 Orientation events/activities as they are designed to    Check our Orientation website for more                you:
 help you settle into your new life and studies in the    information on the different Orientation events and
 UK.                                                      activities in 2020/2021.                              • Tutorial support of up to 3 hours per student per
                                                                                                                  semester, to help you improve your academic
                                                                                                                  English and other academic skills and to help you
                                                                                                                  plan, carry out and check your coursework;
                                                                                                                • Weekly classes in English Language Studies
                                                                                                                • Additional time and the use of bilingual
                                                                                                                  dictionaries in seen examinations;
                                                                                                                • A point of contact if you need advice or are not
                                                                                                                  sure where to go;
                                                                                                                • On-going contact and social opportunities with
                                                                                                                  other international and EU students;
                                                                                                                • Access to dedicated Moodle resources

                                                                                                                Academic Skills Advisor
                                                                                                                In addition to IALs support, you will also be able to
                                                                                                                attend workshops on different aspects of study skills
                                                                                                                such as improving your reading, writing and exam
                                                                                                                preparation skills. This support is open to all students
                                                                                                                through our Academic Skills Advisor.

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Student Support & Wellbeing

                                                           helping with your immigration queries or dealing with
     Where can I get help?                                 personal problems. Visit the International
                                                           Student Support section on our website to find
 The Support and Information Zone (SIZ)                    out more.
 located at the Learning Resource Centres at both
 campuses, is your first point of contact for all your     You can also contact UK Council for
 questions and concerns. The SIZ team will do their        International Student Affairs (UKCISA) for a
 best to assist you or they can refer you to the correct   range of advice including immigration, Brexit, fees
 service.                                                  and wellbeing.

 Personal tutors                                            What should I do if I have a
 As a student at the University, you will have your         disability or an additional
 own personal tutor to advise you on academic
 matters relating to your course. Your tutor will be        learning requirement?
 allocated to you during your first week of studies.

 Student Support & Wellbeing                               We are committed to providing facilities and services
                                                           to meet the requirements of students with a wide
 The Student Support & Wellbeing                           range of needs. Here are some examples: dyslexia,
 department is available to support you throughout         visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments,
 your studies at Chichester. Services offered include      mental health issues, Asperger’s syndrome, chronic
 general/personal advice, support for different faiths     medical conditions e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma.
 (religion), counselling, disability support, mental
 health advice and general health and academic skills      We strongly recommend that you contact the
 advice.                                                   Disability Support Team to discuss what support
                                                           you might need. All personal information will be
 •    Student Health                                       treated as strictly confidential and will not affect the
 •    Uinmind – Mental Health Advice Service               decision about your eligibility for the course.
 •    UTalk – Counselling Service
 •    Student Wellbeing Adviser Team                       If you have a disability or any additional need for
 •    Chaplaincy                                           which you require support or special arrangements
 •    Disability Support Team                              please let us know in advance, so that we can help
 •    Student Money Advice                                 you plan your time here with us.

 International Student Advisers (ISAs)
 Päivi Leivo and Jane Smith, are part of the Student
 Support & Wellbeing department and are here to
 help international and EU students settle into life in
 the UK. You will meet us at the orientation event or
 your induction event at the beginning of your studies.

 We can assist you with a range of matters including
 practical advice on any aspect of living in the UK to

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Where will I live?

 It is essential that you feel happy                       have washing and toilet facilities along the corridor.
                                                           Living in halls of residence during term-time can be
 and comfortable wherever you                              fun if you want to integrate with other students.
                                                           Please be aware, however, that since the
 are living, as this will affect your                      accommodation is shared blocks with other students,
 ability to study and enjoy your                           it is not always quiet.

 time in England.                                          Most halls of residence are catered, which means
                                                           that you have a daily credit of around £8 a day
 You should remember that accommodation in the             (Monday to Friday) and £4 a day (Saturday and
 UK might be different from what you are used to and       Sunday) to spend in the restaurants and cafes at both
 it might take a little time for you to adjust. The type   campuses. Small kitchens are available for making
 of accommodation you are offered will depend on           drinks and snacks. Bishop Otter Campus has some
 the length and type of course you are doing.              accommodation options with self-catering (e.g.
                                                           Stockbridge & Fishbourne, Havenstoke). Every room
 If you are coming to the university on a pre-sessional    comes with internet connection and you can connect
 course in June or August you should see our               to the University Wi-Fi (eduroam) on campus.
 pre-sessional accommodation information
 for full details on your options for the duration this    Cost: approx. £118.23 – £177.17 per week.
 course.
                                                           The contract must be signed for the full academic
                                                           year. However, exchange students staying for one
  Halls of residence on campus                             semester are able to sign a contract to cover a
  (university accommodation)                               shorter period.

                                                           Check our website for more information on the
 Each student has a study bedroom with a single bed,       different halls of residence options available.
 desk and wardrobe space. Some rooms have their
 own toilet/shower room (en-suite). Standard rooms

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Contact the accommodation team before your
 Renting privately                                           Which option should I choose?                            arrival to request a pack for your room.

Private home                                                Choosing your accommodation can be a difficult task       If you are due to start your studies in January or if
Living in a private home means that you live in             especially if you are outside the UK. In general, we      you are an exchange or study abroad student, you
somebody’s home but on a more independent basis.            would recommend university-owned, or private              should email our accommodation team directly to
This option is mainly available in the Bognor Regis         home accommodation initially (when you first              enquire about the application process.
area with a very limited availability in Chichester. This   arrive).
is usually under a self-catering arrangement which
means you would be given access to the kitchen to           You can find more information on things to consider        Electrical equipment
prepare your own meals.                                     when choosing on your accommodation option on
                                                            the International Student Support section on              In the UK, electrical appliances run on 240 volts, 50
Cost: approx. £80 – £110 per week without meals.            our website. Topics include: UK-based guarantors,         Hz AC. If you want to bring electrical equipment,
                                                            right-to-rent checks, contract lengths, council tax       please check to make sure that it is compatible. If you
Shared housing                                              exemptions etc.                                           need an adapter, it is best to buy it before you leave
Another option for off-campus accommodation is                                                                        home, if you buy some electrical appliances once you
living in a shared house with other students.               If you are not certain which type of accommodation        have arrived in the UK, then you will not need an
We have a dedicated website that allows you to look         would be best for you, please contact the                 adapter to run them. If you are bringing a computer
for university-accredited private accommodation in          Accommodation Office. They can help you                   and would like to make sure your equipment is
Chichester and Bognor Regis. Our Private Sector             choose the option most suited to your needs.              compatible, please email the helpdesk. Please note
Housing Officer can provide advice on housing and                                                                     that any heat emitting electrical appliances such as
accessing this website. You need to contact the                                                                       rice cookers, hairdryers and hair straighteners should
owner yourself and make your own arrangements                When and how do I apply for
                                                                                                                      not be used with adapters.
with them. Normally, you would have to sign a 12-            halls of residence
month contract and will be required to provide a UK-
                                                             accommodation?
based guarantor. Usually, you would share the house
with other students and be responsible for your own
bills. However, some landlords will include the bills in    If you have accepted your study offer at the
the rent.                                                   University of Chichester, you will be contacted
                                                            around May with information on how to apply for               Top Tip:
The University cannot accept any responsibility for         university accommodation via the accommodation
any legal contracts you enter into, so be careful           portal. Check our website for more information                Yumika, BA in Tourism Management, Japan
before signing any agreements with private landlords        on the application process.                                   Consider of your accommodation options
and seek advice if you have any queries.                                                                                  carefully! There is a free intersite campus
                                                            As an international student you are guaranteed a              bus between the two campuses, so you can                Useful Websites
Cost: approx. £70 – £110 per week (plus bills) for a        room in the halls of residence, as long as you apply          choose to live in Chichester and study in
single room in a shared house.                              for a room by 1st August and you firmly accept your           Bognor Regis or vice versa. For me it was               University of Chichester
                                                            study place at the University.                                important to be able to cook my own food,               Accommodation options
For advice on finding a private home or shared                                                                            so I chose to live in one of the off-campus
                                                            You will also be entitled to a free bedding pack, which                                                               UK Council for International
housing, please contact the Accommodation                                                                                 (self-catered) halls of residence options in
                                                            includes pillows, a duvet, sheets, pillowcases, duvet                                                                 Student Affairs
Office.                                                                                                                   Chichester and travel to Bognor Regis
                                                            cover and towels.                                             Campus for my lectures.                                 Education UK

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What about money?

                                                           (ISAs). You can request this letter via the ISAs
  Living expenses                                          Moodle pages once you have fully registered onto
                                                           your course. In addition to the letter you will need       Top Tips for managing
 You are likely to need around £250 per week for           your passport or EU identity card and your visa (if
                                                           you have one).
                                                                                                                      your money:
 living costs (including rent and food). How much you
 actually spend will depend on your needs and                                                                         Apply for a NUS/TOTUM student
 personal lifestyle. You can find more information on      It is a good idea to do some research on UK banks
                                                           before committing to opening an account with one           discount card to receive student discounts
 additional costs and living expenses on our                                                                          at shops, restaurants, cinemas etc.
 website.                                                  of them. Some banks offer good deals while others
                                                           charge high fees for international students. You           Download the MyUniDAys app to find
 If you are a Tier 4 student, the UK Visas and             should also consider how easy it is for you to visit the   more student discounts.
 Immigration expect you to have £1,015 per month           bank, what services they offer in the branch or online
                                                           and whether there are any monthly or overdraft             Walk, cycle or use the free intersite
 for living costs.
                                                           charges you should be aware of.                            campus bus U7/U8 for travel.
                                                                                                                      Prepare your own packed lunch. You can
                                                           Here is a list of the major UK banks in the local area:
  What about cash?                                                                                                    use the microwaves on campus to heat your
                                                           Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds, Santander,
                                                                                                                      food.
                                                           Natwest, The Royal Bank of Scotland,
 We recommend that you have approximately £400-            Nationwide                                                 Bring your own water bottle and refill it up
 £450 (GBP) cash on arrival to the UK. Do not carry                                                                   using the water fountains on campus.
 more as it may get lost or stolen. It is best to open a
 UK bank account as soon as possible and transfer
 more funds electronically at a later date.
                                                            Online bank account

 It might be a good idea to bring any other money in       It is also possible to open an online bank account         Useful Websites
 the form of pre-paid travel cards, currency cards or      with some specialist international student bank
 traveller’s cheques.                                      account providers e.g. the Aspire account with             Student budget planner – Planning
                                                           Uni Zest. This type of bank account is fully online        Your Budget whilst at University
 If you are planning on using a non-UK debit or credit     and you will need to pay a monthly management fee.
                                                           If you do not qualify for a standard bank account          Money Advice Service – Budget
 card, please contact your bank in advance to make
                                                           because your course is less than 6 months long, this       Planner
 sure you find out whether it is possible and if there
 are any additional charges to be considered.              type of account might be a good option for you.            UKCISA – Bringing Money to the UK
                                                                                                                      British Council – Money and budgeting
                                                            Student Money Advice
  Can I open a bank account?
                                                           If you need any help with managing your money
 If you are in the UK for longer than 6 months, it is      while studying in the UK our Money advisers are
 possible for you to open a bank account. Money can        here to guide you. They can help you with budget
 then be transferred to your UK bank account from          planning and money management and can explain
 your home country.                                        what financial help might be available to you.

 To open a bank account, you will need a letter of
 introduction from the International Student Advisers

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Can I work while I am a student?

                                                                                                                  If you are a dependant of a Tier 4 students who            The NI number application is simple. You need to call
  Who can I talk to about                                  Can I work while I am a student?                       studying at the University of Chichester, you are          the National Insurance Number helpline once
  finding work in the UK?                                                                                         allowed to work.                                           you are in the UK. They will ask you some questions
                                                          EU/EEA + Swiss nationals and family                                                                                about your personal circumstances and you will
 The Careers and Employability Team can help with         members                                                 If you are in the UK on a short-term study visa, you       either be invited to an interview or you will be asked
 finding work or postgraduate study, developing           If you are in the UK by 31st December 2020, you will    are not allowed to work, volunteer or take part in         to post some documents to verify your identity. If
 connections and skills, going freelance or starting a    not face any restrictions on your right to reside,      work placements.                                           you need any help with this the International Student
 business. We’ll assist with searching for jobs,          work, study or access health care in the UK. In order                                                              Advisers can assist you.
 choosing a career, completing and sharpening an          to keep these rights an application under the EU        What if I am not sure if I am allowed to
 application form or CV.                                  settlement scheme must be made.                         work?
                                                                                                                  If you are not sure if you are allowed to work, please
 Whether you’re seeking part time work, are               If you arrive in the UK after 31st December 2020,       contact the International Student Advisers and we
 interested in volunteering or looking to brush up        you will need to apply for an immigration permission    can advise you. It is better to be certain of your right
 your skillset, our Careers and Employability team        and we assume that the permission will include work     to work as it is a criminal offence to work if you do
 have all the resources you need. Visit us at the         restrictions similar Tier 4 visa holders. For more      not have permission, or to work for more hours than
 Careers Centre in Chichester, at the Careers Desk in     information on this visa route please visit the UK      those authorised by the government.
 Bognor Regis and look out for our events on              Visas and Immigration website.
 campus.
                                                                                                                   What is the minimum wage
                                                          Tier 4 (General) visa holders
 Careers guidance                                         Tier 4 students studying at degree level or above can    in the UK?
 Professionally trained Careers Consultants can           work up to 20 hours per week during term-time and
 discuss any aspect of your career decisions, and work    full-time during vacations.                             The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on
 with you to understand your ideas and develop your                                                               your age. You can see the regulations and current
 skills to help you plan for your future.                 Tier 4 Students on courses below degree level (e.g.     minimum wage rates on the UK government
                                                          Pre-Sessional course) can work up to 10 hours per       website.
 Job hunting support                                      week during term-time and full-time during vacations.
 Our south coast location makes it ideal to find work,
 either full or part-time and we have the connections     If you have been issued a CAS for a part-time degree     How do I apply for a National
 to help you. Our job-hunting service provides:           at level RQF 7 or above, you are not allowed to          Insurance Number?
 • Finding part-time work and placements                  work, volunteer or take part in work placements.
 • Checking and updating your CV
                                                                                                                  Your National Insurance (NI) number is your own
 • Searching for graduate roles and schemes               There are some restrictions in terms of what kind of
                                                                                                                  personal account number. It is unique to you and you
 • Booking a Careers Guidance appointment                 work you can do as a Tier 4 student. Please check
                                                                                                                  keep the same one all your life. It makes sure that the
                                                          our website for more information on Tier 4 visa
                                                                                                                  NI contributions and tax you pay are properly
 Whether you know exactly what you’d like to do           and employment.
                                                                                                                  recorded against your name.
 after university, or really don’t know where to start,
 we are here to help you. For more information,           Others, e.g. PBS dependants, ILR, Short-
                                                                                                                  Every person who works in the UK is assessed for
 please visit the Careers and Employability               term students, etc…
                                                                                                                  the amount of NI they have to pay. The amount
 webpages.                                                Your vignette/Biometric Residence Permit will tell
                                                                                                                  depends on how much you earn. If you are an
                                                          you if you are allowed to work or not.
                                                                                                                  international student and you have the right to work
                                                                                                                  in the UK you will need a National Insurance number
                                                                                                                  so that you can be assessed correctly.

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What about Income Tax?
Income tax is deducted from your pay by your
employer. Each employee has a personal allowance
which tells you how much you can earn before paying
tax. If your earnings are below your personal
allowance then you do not pay any tax. For more
information on income tax please visit the UK
government website. UKCISA also has a lot of
useful information on tax and NI.

 Can I work in the UK after
 my studies?

EU/EEA and Swiss students (and family members)
who have applied for a pre-settled or settled status
can continue to live and work in the UK without
restrictions. If you arrive in the UK after 31st
December 2020, you will need a permission to work.
Information regarding this will be available on the UK
Visas and Immigration website in due course.

If you are a Tier 4 student you can have a look at the
following options for staying in the UK to work:
• Post-study work visa option due to be
    introduced in 2021.
• Tier 2 visa
• Tier 5 youth mobility visa
• Doctorate Extension Scheme (available for              Useful Websites
    Phd students)
                                                         UKCISA student blog ‘ A working
There may be other immigration routes available to       definition’
your depending on your circumstances. You can
                                                         UKCISA – Tier 4 & work
contact the International Student Advisers for more
information. We can also refer you to an external        Tier 4 Policy Guidance
immigration adviser in the local area. For more
information on working after your studies please visit   Employer’s guide to right to work
the UKCISA website                                       checks
                                                         Preventing illegal working

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What about health care?

                                                            with a bilateral healthcare agreement with the UK are
  Nurse Health Advisers                                     entitled to free National Health Service (NHS)
                                                            treatment until the transition period ends on 31st
 While you are studying in the UK it is very important      December 2020. EU/EEA nationals must apply for
 to look after your health. The University has a            an EHIC card before leaving home. For more
 student Health Centre on both campuses where you           information please visit the European
 can access information. You can visit the Nurse            Commission website.
 Health Advisers there if you have any health
 concerns.                                                  If you are an EU/EEA national (or a family member)
                                                            and have applied to stay in the UK under the EU
 You can find the Nurse Health Advisers’ contact            Settlement Scheme you will continue to have free
 details and other useful information on our website.       access to the NHS services.

 Please inform the Nurse Health Advisers if you have        Do I need private medical/travel insurance?
 any pre-existing health problems or take regular           Even if you can be treated by the NHS for most
 medication that you will need during your stay (for        health needs, the NHS does not cover all risks. You
 example epilepsy or diabetes).                             should consider taking out a travel/medical insurance
                                                            before leaving your country of residence. Additional
 On arrival in the UK it is important that you register     insurance cover can be helpful in many situations e.g.
 with a doctors’ (GP) practice. The Nurse Health            if you fall ill and want to transported home for
 Advisers can give advice and information of doctors        treatment or if you want a family member to stay in
 and surgeries near to your UK address.                     the UK to look after you. For example, Endsleigh
                                                            and Cover 4 Insurance offer specialist insurances
                                                            for international students in the UK.
  Do I need medical insurance?

 For students staying less than 6 months                       Useful Websites
 If your course lasts less than six months, you should
 take out medical insurance from a reputable                   THE UK COUNCIL FOR
 company before leaving your country. Although                 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
 emergencies will be dealt with, no other treatment is         AFFAIRS (UKCISA) WEBSITE
 available to you unless you have insurance or can pay
 for the treatment yourself.                                   NURSE HEALTH ADVISERS’ –
                                                               STUDENT HEALTH WEBSITE
 For students staying 6 months and over                        UK GOVERNMENT WEBSITE –
 If you are applying for a visa to study in the UK for         HEALTH SURCHARGE
 more than 6 months you will pay a health surcharge
 fee as part of your visa application process. The fee is      UK GOVERNMENT WEBSITE – EU
 currently £300 per year. By paying this fee you will          SETTLEMENT SCHEME – YOUR
 have access to the National Health Service (NHS).             RIGHTS WITH PRE-SETTLED AND
                                                               SETTLED STATUS
 Exception: Students from the EU/EEA or countries

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Further information

                                                                                                                                                                               The most popular and the cheapest ways to
  Do I need to register with                                                                                           What about religious needs?
  the police?
                                                                Useful Websites                                                                                                communicate with family and friends is to use various
                                                                                                                                                                               apps such as Whatsap, Wechat, Snapcat, Instagram,
                                                                                                                      The University of Chichester is an international place   Skype, Line, Facetime, Messenger etc. whilst
                                                                Sussex Police Nationality Unit – Police                                                                        connected to free Wifi!
 All relevant foreign nationals are required to                                                                       of education where you will find people of most
                                                                Registration Information
 register with Sussex Police Nationality Unit. If you                                                                 faiths and also those of none. We try in many ways
 are unsure, you will need to check your visa which             International Student Advisers – Visas                to meet your particular needs in all areas of life,      To find out about on campus Wifi and internet
 will clearly show this registration as a condition of          and Immigration section                               including religious belief and special dietary           access (and IT in general) please visit our
 your stay if it is required.                                                                                         requirements due to religious beliefs. We have a         help pages.
                                                                                                                      chapel of worship and also rooms for individual
 Police Registration is by appointment only, and                                                                      prayer and meditation which are open to people of
 organised centrally by Sussex Police Nationality Unit.                                                               all faiths. Please get in touch with our Chaplain who     Will I get a student ID card?
 Do not try to register at the local Police Station in the    Which Campus will I be based at
                                                                                                                      would be happy to hear from you if you need
 area where you are living. Please do not worry if you        for my studies?                                         someone to talk to or if you would like to find out      All registered students receive a student ID card,
 can’t register within 7 days of arrival – the                                                                        more about local faith communities.                      which can be used to prove that you are a student.
 department responsible for registration are very busy       Knowing which campus your lectures and workshops                                                                  The same ID card can be used to borrow books
 and realise that this may be impossible.                    are based at is important when planning your travel                                                               from the library, access university buildings and travel
                                                             and booking your accommodation. The two                   How do I keep in contact with                           on the free U7/U8 bus service.
 Please note that you need to update your Police             campuses are about 7 miles apart and a free intersite
                                                                                                                       friends and family ?
 Registration Certificate every time your                    (U7/U8) campus bus can be used to travel between
 circumstances change e.g. your address changes. This        the sites.
                                                                                                                      If you are planning to bring your mobile phone with       What is a TOTUM card?
 can be done at the nearest Police Station in
 Chichester or Bognor Regis.                                 SUBJECT AREAS BASED ON OUR                               you, make sure it can be used in the UK. If you
                                                             CHICHESTER (BISHOP OTTER) CAMPUS                         continue to use your non-UK SIM card you should          In order to benefit from a range of discounts you can
                                                                                                                      find out what extra charges your phone company           receive as a full-time student, you should apply for a
                                                             SUBJECT AREAS BASED ON OUR                               might make for using your data abroad. Some              TOTUM card. This card can be used in various
                                                                                                                      companies can charge a lot of money for                  shops, restaurants, cinemas etc. to get a student
     Top Tip:                                                BOGNOR REGIS CAMPUS
                                                                                                                      international calls and data usage.                      discount on products and services.
     Let the International Student Advisers –
                                                                                                                      Getting a UK phone contract/SIM card is simple. You
     Paivi Leivo and Jane Smith know that you                 How many students are there?                            can either find a phone shop in town or apply online
     need to register for the first time so they                                                                                                                                What about safety?
                                                                                                                      via any of the popular phone companies. If you have
     can help you book an appointment on your                The University has the high academic standards of a      not lived in the UK before you might be limited in
     behalf.                                                 large institution, but the total number of students is                                                            To make sure that your time in the UK is safe and
                                                                                                                      terms of your options – Pay-as-you-go contract/SIM
                                                             small when compared with large city universities. We     only contract might be the only option available to      enjoyable please download the British Council’s
                                                             combine excellent academic facilities with a friendly,   you. Have a look at the Money Saving Expert’s            Personal Safety Guide. It is rare that one of our
                                                             personal approach that is only possible in smaller       advice on mobile phone contracts.                        students experience a dangerous situation, but it may
                                                             universities.                                                                                                     be useful to have some information on what to do,
                                                                                                                      You will have access to free Wifi on campus and in       just in case you need it. The Personal Safety Guide is
                                                             During normal academic year (September to May)           the halls of residence. You will also be able to         a good place to start. The International Student
                                                             there are approximately 5000 students at the             connect to free Wifi in various locations in             Advisers will hand out more safety information
                                                             University and about 3% of those are international       Chichester and Bognor Regis.                             including important telephone numbers at the
                                                             students.                                                                                                         international orientation events and talks.

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