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HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT GUIDE 2018/19
CONTENTS 01 — WELCOME FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR 03 — STARTING AT WRITTLE 04 — REGISTRATION – BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS 06 — WHERE 07 — LOCAL AREA 08 — THE CAMPUS 10 — INDUCTION WEEK 11 — FRESHERS’ WEEK 13 — ARRIVAL 16 — POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS 18 — INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 20 — ON CAMPUS 22 — OFF CAMPUS 24 — STUDENTS’ UNION 26 — HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT CHARTER 28 — CAREERS 30 — INFORMATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T) 32 — THE HE STUDY HUB 34 — THE LIBRARY 36 — STUDENT SUPPORT 38 — SAFETY, SECURITY & PERSONAL CONDUCT 40 — EATING IN OR OUT 41 — SHOPPING 42 — CONTACTS 44 — NOTES 46 — INDUCTION WEEK TIMETABLE Welcome
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT GUIDE 2018/19
“A very warm welcome to Writtle
University College. We are delighted you
have chosen Writtle for the next stage of
your academic journey.
We want to help you to settle into student
life as smoothly as possible and our staff
and Students’ Union will be doing all we
can to make your transition into Higher
Education an enjoyable one.
This student guide is designed to provide
you with the information you need to help
you find your way around the campus as
well as contact details for key services in
the local area. We hope that you will find
the answers in the following pages to the
many questions that are sure to spring to
mind when you arrive on campus.
One of the reasons students choose
Writtle University College is that, in
addition to our academic reputation,
we are also known for our friendly and
caring approach. So, if you need more
information on anything covered in this
guide or you have any questions to help
you settle in, please get in touch.
We wish you every success in your
studies.”
Professor Tim Middleton
Vice-Chancellor
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HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT GUIDE 2018/19
STARTING
AT WRITTLE
Writtle Main Campus
Thank you for choosing to study at Writtle University College.
Upon your arrival at the 220 hectare estate in rural Essex, you
will be joining a community of around 1,000 undergraduate and
postgraduate students.
This book is yours to keep and aims If you have any further questions
to guide you through your first year that you would like answering before
as a student at Writtle. This is your you arrive and are not covered by
opportunity to find out more about this guide, please feel free to refer to
the campus and student life – from the useful contacts section on page
what to expect on your arrival to 42. Please get in touch – everyone
essential information on where to at Writtle appreciates the volume of
eat, finance and where the different preparation that you will have to go
departments are located. The guide through before getting here and we
also includes notes pages for any will be willing to help as best we can.
handy hints, tips and useful dates
which you may need to write down!
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WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
REGISTRATION
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS
Online What if I can’t complete
my online registration from
The office is open:
Monday 10am to 4pm
registration home? Tuesday 10am to 4pm
opens from If you experience difficulty using Wednesday 11am to 4pm
the online registration system Thursday 10am to 4pm
mid-August. please contact our Registration Friday 10am to 4pm
Support Team at The following methods for payment
registration.support@writtle.ac.uk. of fees are offered:
— The online registration process
is fast and simple and should The team will guide and support — Credit/Debit card in person or by
only take approximately you through the process. telephone (excluding American
15 minutes to complete. Express and Electron).
All students are required to What should I do if I don’t
— Bank transfer:
register with the University have internet access?
– Quoting Barclays Bank
College on an annual basis. If you are unable to access the
Chelmsford
— You may access the online internet, you can register when you
arrive at the Registration Support – Sort Code 20-20-35
registration system at
student.writtle.ac.uk. Centre, Room L41a, not far from – Account Number 50936146
Main Reception. We will provide
You will be asked for your – Swift Code BARC GB 22
access to a computer and support
student username and password. you through the process. – IBAN No.
— Your login (username) is your GB19BARC20203550936146
eight digit Writtle University What do I have to do before Please ensure that your
College student number I arrive on campus? student ID number or name is
98****** (found at the top of quoted when processing the
Firstly, it is important that you fully
your original offer letter and all transaction.
complete your online registration.
correspondence). — Cash at the Finance Office, L08.
You must also register the details
— Your password is your date of of any vehicle you intend to bring — Cheques payable to Writtle
birth preceded by Wuc in the to the University College. A vehicle University College.
format WucDDMMYYYY. For parking permit will be generated — Telephone payments may also be
continuing students, this will be for you to display in the vehicle. made Monday-Friday between
the same as the one you use to Next, you should ensure that you 8.45am and 4.45pm. Direct line
log onto networked computers regularly check our website at for cashier: +44 (0)1245 424207.
on campus and for email. writtle.ac.uk/registration for arrival,
It is your responsibility to ensure
You will be asked to: induction information and draft
that invoices and fees are paid
— Check/amend your personal course timetables.
promptly by the date due.
details, including home, term-
time and emergency contacts. Why should I register before
Student Loan
I arrive?
— Check your academic record If you are a home student and
e.g. your course. Registering before you arrive
have applied for a student loan the
gives you early access to your
— Check/amend your funding University College needs to inform
student email account. If you have
source. the Student Loans Company (SLC)
registered a vehicle, your vehicle
that you have completed your
parking permit will be available to
registration and are in attendance
download and print.
before they release the first part of
your loan to your bank account via
How can I pay?
the BACS payment system.
To pay tuition and on-site
accommodation fees, please find the
Finance Office window, Room L08,
which is located in the Main Building.
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HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT GUIDE 2018/19
When you have completed your
online registration, provided the
University College has all the
required information, an automated
message will be sent to the SLC
informing them that you have
registered as a student. Please
note that student loans will only
be released by the SLC after the
official start of the semester,
which is 17 September 2018. Loans
normally take three to five working
days to reach your bank account.
This could take longer if the SLC
have not completed your loan
assessment.
When you arrive at the University
College please provide Registry
with a copy of your ‘University or
College Payment Advice’ form from
the SLC.
Should you have any concerns or
require any assistance in relation
to your loans, please email
student.support@writtle.ac.uk
Higher Education Regulations
and Policies
By registering as a student of
Writtle University College you are
agreeing to abide by and accept
Higher Education Regulations and
Policies.
W writtle.ac.uk/HE-Regulations-&-
Policies
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WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
WHERE
Writtle University By rail The service operating times are
Monday to Friday 8.15am to 9.15am;
The train journey from London
College is Liverpool Street Station to
2pm to 4.15pm (limited service)
and 4.15pm to 5.15pm during
64km/40 miles Chelmsford takes about 35 minutes,
Further Education term times.
with three to four trains running
north-east of per hour. You can then get a taxi or
By bus
central London. catch a bus.
First Buses numbers 45 and 32 take
You can also travel from Stansted
Our attractive 220 Airport, Clacton, Ipswich,
you to Writtle Village Green which
is approximately 10 minutes’ walk
hectare estate Colchester, Braintree, Brentwood,
from the main campus.
and Southend to Chelmsford by
is in the historic train. First Bus number 46 stops right
village of Writtle, For a full route map, visit
outside the campus.
For a full route map, go to
situated 3km/2 miles greateranglia.co.uk/travel-
information/journey-planning/ firstgroup.com/essex/routes-and-
west of the city network-map maps
of Chelmsford By car
By shuttle bus
in Essex. Writtle University College currently We are 25 minutes’ drive from
operates a shuttle bus service the M25 with ample free parking
from and to Chelmsford Railway/ on-site for students and visitors.
Bus Station area on a first come Download the most appropriate
first served basis during Further version of a detailed route map
Education term dates only. from writtle.ac.uk/contact-us.
The shuttle buses stop in Coval
Lane, Chelmsford (by the City By air
Council offices). No fee or prior London Stansted is only a
booking is necessary. 35 minute drive from Writtle
with flights to many EU
destinations. London Southend
WRITTLE FROM FROM Airport is around a 45 minute
A130
DUNMOW COLCHESTER
UNIVERSITY (Cambridge) drive from Writtle with some
COLLEGE (Braintree via A131)
EU destinations.
FROM
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LOCAL AREA
Writtle village Southend-on-Sea
Want some hints and tips
Writtle has all the elements A traditional seaside resort with
on places to go or things to
associated with a traditional a theme park and entertainment
do? See what the Students’
English countryside village, all along the seafront. The town is
Union recommends on
lovingly maintained Tudor houses, 40 minutes away by car and can be
pages 20-23.
an ancient Church, a Village Green reached from Chelmsford via train.
and a duck pond, as well as a good To find out more about what to
selection of traditional English see and do in Essex go to:
pubs. There is a supermarket, visitessex.com.
restaurants and tearooms. On the
outskirts of Writtle is Hylands Park London
which is famous nationally for
Only a 35 minute train journey away
hosting the RiZE Festival (formerly
from Chelmsford Train Station, the
the V Festival).
capital city has so much to see and
Chelmsford do! Don’t forget to ask for a travel
card from the train station to include
Chelmsford is a vibrant and exciting all your tube and bus journeys
place to live, work and relax. Writtle around the city. visitlondon.com
University College is just 3km (2
miles) from the only city in Essex.
Buses from Writtle village run
regularly into Chelmsford. The city
has an impressive 15th Century
cathedral – where we hold our
graduation ceremonies – bustling
shopping centres, attractive parks
and gardens, theatres, sports and
leisure facilities, including Essex
County Cricket Ground and an ice
rink. The city and the surrounding
areas offer an exciting and varied
scene every night of the week.
There are nightclubs, including
Evoke where WUC students aged
over 18 can enjoy free entry to its
Wild Life! events before 10.30pm
on Wednesdays and to its Saturday
Club. There are also a variety of
restaurants, pubs and bars.
Colchester
Britain’s oldest town has a colourful
history, exciting museums, beautiful
buildings and Colchester Zoo. The
town is just 30 minutes away by
car or a short train journey from
Chelmsford.
Writtle
London
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Writtle Village
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Sports Pavilion
THE CAMPUS
Here’s a campus map to help you
find your way.
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Cycle Track
to Cow
Watering
Campus:
Equine Training
20
& Development
Centre and
Lordships Stud Pathway to
21 the Titchmarsh
Centre for
P Animal Studies
and Canine Therapy
8 Centre
22 19 7
18
9 Sturgeons Farm
17 10 Cow Watering
15 6 Campus:
Equine Training
16 12 5 & Development
14 13 Centre and
4 Lordships Stud
11 T
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1 — Main Entrance 13 — Landscaped Gardens 26 — Post Harvest Technology
and Reception 14 — Design Studio 1 27 — Short Courses/Design Studio 3
2 — Main Building 15 — Multi Faith Room 28 — Lordship Science Centre
3 — Library 16 — Recreation & Fitness Centre 29 — Northumberland Building
4 — The Garden Room 17 — Student Baa 30 — Sports Science Centre
5 — HE Study Hub 18 — Design Studio 2 31 — Lordship Tea Room
6 — Maddison Halls 19 — Stoneyshotts 32 — Turner Building
7 — Tabor Halls 20 — Allotments 33 — Research Glasshouse
8 — Hamilton Halls 21 — Amenity Landscape 34 — Children’s Day Nursery
9 — Harvey Halls – Launderette 22 — Willmott Building P — Parking
10 — Strutt Halls 23 — Moat T — Tennis Courts
11 — Gill Halls 24 — Baroness Platt Building
12 — Dent Halls 25 — Tithe Barn
09WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
INDUCTION
WEEK
Induction Week Induction aims Your induction may also include
tours of the campus and Library
will give you Writtle University College’s aim is
to ensure that you receive induction
and an introduction to the Virtual
an introduction information prior to arrival. This will
Learning Environment and email.
enable you to begin to familiarise The timetable at the back of this
to your course yourself with the campus. When Guide provides you with the key
and academic you arrive, we will ensure you’re dates for induction.
aware of the induction activities
study here. during your first week. There Registration
will be a whole series of fun and To obtain your student ID card,
informative events, workshops and please visit the Registration
presentations to help you get off to Support Centre, Room L41a.
a good start.
Opening times:
The academic induction is
— Sunday 9 September 11am
compulsory. Each Course Scheme
to 4pm (resident students only)
has its own induction programme,
depending on the nature of the — Monday 10 September
course, but generally there are to Friday 14 September
common themes. Course induction from 8.30am to 5pm
is designed to: Please note that the Registration
— Introduce you to your Course Support Centre will be busy and
Manager there may be variable waiting times.
— Provide you with an overview
of your course See the Induction timetable on
— Provide you with an pages 46 to 51 of this Guide
understanding of your course
timetable
— Give you an opportunity
to make new friends
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FRESHERS’ WEEK
Freshers’ Week is
designed to
introduce you to
the social life at
Writtle University
College!
Freshers’ Week to find out more about the sports
We organise all the social clubs and societies the Students’
Freshers’ Week is at the beginning
events in Freshers’ Week. Union offers, University College
of the academic year and is
Look out for the Freshers’ departments and resources such
dedicated to introducing you to
Week timetable around the as the Library, the gym and other
the social life at Writtle University
University College! sports facilities, and things you can
College, enabling you to enjoy time
Keep up-to-date with what be involved in locally.
with your friends and to make new
we’re doing! ones. The Freshers’ Ball on Friday 14
September marks the end of your
@WUCSU_Academic We work hard to ensure that we
first week here.
run a variety of events so there is
WrittleSU something to interest everyone! The
How to get involved
highlights are the Freshers’ Fair and
WUCSU
the Freshers’ Ball. The best way to get involved is
WUCSU to buy a wristband from the SU,
The Freshers’ Fair is on Wednesday
giving you entry to all social events
12 September and is held in the
during Freshers’ Week, including
E studentunion@writtle.ac.uk Sports Hall and Baa. Come along
the Freshers’ Ball.
T 01245 422752
Find our office on the ground
floor in the Main Building
Writtle University Freshers 2018/19
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ARRIVAL
INFORMATION
FOR STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS
Move in date First steps Guests
Sunday 9 September If you are living on campus, visit L41 During arrivals weekend we ask
Main Hall (follow signs) on Sunday 9 that no guests remain on campus
Move in time September between 11am to 4pm. after 4pm. Guests are permitted for
11am to 4pm Induction Week (10 – 14 September
— You will be given keys and shown 2018) but must be authorised.
Keys collected from to your Hall/room. (Please note
L41 Main Hall (follow signs) A guest form will need to be
that keys will not be available for completed by you every time you
collection before this time). have a guest to stay.
— You can register with the local The form can be found on the
doctors’ surgery. University College’s intranet
— You can register as a student system, Moodle.
and collect your student ID card
(residents need their ID card to Welcome meeting
access their meal allowance and main A Residents’ Welcome Meeting
campus buildings, including Halls). will be held at 4pm on Sunday
— You can register your vehicle 9 September in the Northumberland
to gain access to the student Lecture Theatre, which all students
parking areas. staying in Halls must attend. This
— You will be able to purchase will be followed by an evening meal
Freshers’ Week wristbands and an event in the Student Baa
and NUS extra cards. which will give you the opportunity
to meet members of your Students’
Moving into halls — arrivals Union.
and parking
Late arrivals — Halls
Move in day can be very busy –
please drive slowly and carefully on Writtle does not offer a 24/7 arrival
campus and ensure you observe all service, therefore we ask that every
one-way systems and speed limits. effort is made to arrive on the date
Signs direct you to the appropriate and between the times shown. If for
areas for key collection and any reason this is not possible, in
unloading. exceptional circumstances we may
be able to arrange a later arrival
You are most welcome to bring day/time. Please ensure that this is
along family and friends to assist agreed with the Accommodation
you with moving in, however, Office in advance so that we can
please note that the number of give you the appropriate contact
vehicles brought to campus should details. In any case, arrivals will not
be kept to a minimum. Once you be accepted between 11pm and
have arrived on campus and have 8am. If your arrival is likely to be
unloaded your belongings please during this time, we recommend
ensure you move your car to the that you make alternative overnight
student car park in order to give arrangements and come to the
other new arrivals space to unload. campus the next day. If you are
arriving late or over the weekend
or holiday periods, you may wish
to bring some food and drink
provisions with you as the on-site
restaurants may be closed.
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There is a supermarket, restaurants
and takeaways in Writtle village, Residential Student
10 minutes’ walk away. A local Support Officers,
petrol station (five minutes’ walk) Hall Wardens and
has basic provisions. There are Representatives
also larger supermarkets available We have two Residential
five minutes’ drive away (see page Student Support Officers
41 for more information including (RSSO) on-site throughout
opening times). the night to help you with any
wellbeing issues or problems
What to bring if you are you may have.
living on campus
Each Hall also has a Student
You should bring along all personal
Hall Representative (usually
items such as clothing, DVDs etc.
a 2nd or 3rd year student)
as well as bedding, crockery and
and/or a University College
cutlery and cooking utensils for
Warden who live on-site. Hall
use on a hob and in a microwave/
Wardens and Representatives
combi microwave. You may bring
will help you to settle into
a small ‘desk top’ sized fridge for
Halls, ensuring you get the
use in your bedroom only. If you
best out of living on campus.
decide to do this, please inform the
Accommodation Office. Duty Warden
Not all Halls have TV aerial sockets (emergencies and out of
in the bedrooms (the quality of office hours only):
signal cannot be guaranteed) T 07880 557796
and students often prefer not to
bring their own TV and watch Senior Warden and Tabor
programmes via the internet. Warden
For full details and up-to-date Lives in Strutt House
information about TV Licences, Tracey Coop
please go to tvlicensing.co.uk
Harvey Warden
Security Lives in Harvey 2 Flat
Roy Browne
Although we have very few
incidents of theft or damage, we Hamilton and Gill Warden
are currently installing security Lives in Hamilton 1 Flat
cameras across the campus, Sarah Guffogg
including the entry doors of Halls,
to ensure a safer environment Maddison Warden
for everyone. There is a door Lives in Strutt North Flat
access system to all main campus Hannah Scott-Browne
entrance doors, including Halls.
Remember that if you leave front Strutt Warden
doors or corridor doors wedged Lives in Strutt South Flat
open, this is an open invitation for Jaime Finch
an opportunist thief. You should
not allow food delivery or other
delivery people to enter the Halls.
Please arrange to collect any
deliveries at the Hall entrance.
Don’t leave money or credit cards
lying around; all bedrooms have
a safe. Be vigilant and report any
suspicious activity or people to a
member of staff.
Contact us:
T +44 (0)1245 424200
Ext 25616
E accommodation@writtle.ac.uk
Further information, including links
to the Accommodation Guide and
Residents’ Guide, is available on our
website.
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ARRIVAL
INFORMATION
FOR ALL STUDENTS
Where can I get help after I will be arriving late, what do third parties without your consent.
arrival? I do? When you register or re-register
online you will be asked to read a
The Registration Support Centre If you know in advance that you will
declaration about the methods we
will be based in Room L41a, not be arriving later than the published
use to store and communicate your
far from the Main Reception. The arrival dates you should email your
data when required. You must read
Registration Support Team will Course Manager to make them
this declaration carefully.
be available to help with your aware of your late arrival. This
registration queries, produce will ensure that your registration
What is a student status
student ID cards and for general remains active and provisional.
letter?
student information. When you arrive, please make your
way to the Registry Office – Room During your studies you may be
If you get lost when you arrive,
L67 on the ground floor of the Main required to provide information
please make your way to the
Building. The Registry Office is to confirm your student status.
Registration Support Centre, and
open from 8.30am to 5pm. If you need a student status letter
staff will be happy to guide you in
or a letter for your bank, please
the right direction.
How do I find my way around contact Registry. These letters
How do I get my student the campus? include your course start and end
dates, registration status, mode
identity card? You will find yourself in friendly,
of attendance, your name, address
You will be issued with a student welcoming and attractive
and date of birth. Please contact
ID card once you have arrived on surroundings. To find your way
or visit the Registry Office
campus. Your ID card serves as around the campus please view
(Main Building – Room L67):
your Library card, identifies you the map on pages 8 – 9 of this
admissions@writtle.ac.uk
as a student at Writtle University guide. The interactive map can be
College and allows you to borrow found at writtle.ac.uk/contact-us
books from the Library, access or contact any member of staff for
buildings, prove your identity in assistance.
exams and much more. If you
are a resident, you will also need How do I update my personal
your ID card to access your meal details?
allowance and Halls. Your ID card If you change your term-time
is operational once you have fully or home address, or your name,
registered as a student, and must telephone number or other
be worn on your lanyard at all times personal details, you must inform
whilst on campus. the University College. You will
To obtain your student ID card, be able to update your personal
please visit the Registration details at the Registry Office.
Support Centre, Room L41a, Main Please bring with you some
Building. identification. Writtle University
College is not responsible if you
Opening times: do not receive correspondence
— Sunday 9 September because you did not update your
11am to 4pm contact details.
(resident students only)
— Monday 10 September How will my personal data
to Friday 14 September be used and protected?
from 8.30am to 5pm The information that you provide
If you lose your ID card, you will be during the admissions and
charged for a replacement. Please registration process will be held
note that the Registration Support electronically and maintained
Centre will be busy and you may in accordance with the Data
have to wait. Protection Act. We ensure data is
held securely and not disclosed to
15WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
POSTGRADUATE
STUDENTS
As a small and Online registration is available for
home/EU postgraduate students
The first full week of teaching
for your course will be the week
specialist institution, from mid-August. We advise you to beginning Monday 17 September
complete these formalities prior to (Friday 14 September for MSc
we can give you an your arrival and before your course Veterinary Physiotherapy students).
advanced level of start date. Your Course Scheme Manager will
give you more details, together
support, starting Please remember to bring your
eight-digit student number, found with your timetable, at Induction.
with dedicated on your offer letter, with you when If you are an international student,
induction activities you come to Writtle University
College for your first week.
you should keep Registry and
Accommodation informed of
in your first week. If you are a taught postgraduate your intended date of arrival prior
and do not live on campus, you will to departure from your home
need to report to L41a in the Main country and read the information
Building of the campus at 9am on in this booklet. On arrival, please
Friday 14 September to complete follow the advice for international
your registration. The final part students in this guide and ensure
of the registration procedure will you comply with the Tier 4
allow you to obtain your Writtle regulations by reporting to Registry
ID card which gives you access to and International Admissions in
University College facilities such as Room L67 (between 9am and 5pm
the Library. Monday 10 September to Friday
14 September).
If you want to pay your fees in
person, please visit the Finance There is a full programme of events
Office window, Room L08 in the planned for Freshers’ Week and
Main Building. you will find out more about the
activities on offer when you arrive.
The first full day of your course International students and other
will be Friday 14 September. This taught postgraduate students living
will start with a welcome from the on campus will be able to access
Vice-Chancellor of the University the introductory academic sessions
College at 10am in the Main Hall in being held in Induction Week.
the Main Building. From 10.15am,
there will be a course-specific If you require any further advice or
induction for taught postgraduates, information, please do not hesitate
giving you the opportunity to meet to contact Registry at
your Course Scheme Manager, admissions@writtle.ac.uk.
members of the teaching team,
other postgraduate students
and incorporating a general
introduction to what is expected at
postgraduate level. An important
part of your postgraduate career
at Writtle is skills development and
the day will highlight the career
and professional development
opportunities we offer during your
studies. This induction will have a
full programme and will finish at
approximately 4.15pm.
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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
When you study at When you arrive: — Once the University College has
taken copies of these documents
Arrival day is Sunday 9 September
Writtle University between 11am and 4pm. If you
you can then attend the
Registration Support Centre in the
College you have difficultly arranging a flight
Main Hall, Room L41a, opposite
to arrive on this day please let the
become part of a Accommodation Office know so we
reception in the Main Building
small and friendly can make suitable arrangements All students must enrol by 5pm
on Friday 14 September. If you do
for your accommodation and the
community. We collection of your keys prior to not enrol or contact the University
have International the 9 September. Please email
accommodation@writtle.ac.uk
College we are obliged to inform
the UKVI that you have not arrived
Staff to help you There is a welcome meeting on
and your leave to remain in the UK
may be stopped.
through your first Sunday 9 September at 4pm in
the Northumberland Lecture If you have any questions
days, settling into Theatre, which all resident about enrolment please email
student life and your students must attend. international@writtle.ac.uk or once
you arrive please visit Registry, in
next steps after In your first week: the Main Building Room L67. If you
need advice about collecting your
graduation. 1. Enrol at Writtle University Biometric Residence Permit from
College a local Post Office please visit the
You must enrol each academic Welfare Adviser (International) in
year to gain access to your the Main Building.
University College email address,
the Library and free WiFi. 2. Register with the Police
— If you haven’t already paid the — If you have a visa which is
second installment of your stamped with “Must register with
tuition fees please do so at the the police within seven days of
Finance Office window in the arrival in the UK” please follow
Main Building, Room L08 the instructions
— If you are a Tier 4 visa holder, — You must go to Chelmsford
please report to the Registry Police Station, New Street,
Support Centre (Room L41a) Chelmsford, CM1 1NF to register
between 11am and 4pm on — To register with the police you
Sunday 9 September, or to must make an appointment.
Registry (Room L67) beween 9am Appointments are available
and 5pm Monday 10 September Monday to Thursday
to Friday 14 September, with the — The Welfare Adviser
following documents: (International) can make an
– Your passport appointment for you or you can
– Your visa or immigration phone 101 and ext. 420003 to
status document showing your make an appointment yourself
permission to stay in the UK — You will need to obtain a Police
– Your Biometric Residence Registration Letter from the
Permit (if you have one) Welfare Adviser (International)
and this must be taken to your
– Your original academic appointment. You will be asked to
qualifications and certificates hand over your documents and
wait within the Police Station for
approximately 45 minutes whilst
the registration is processed
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— Please see our website for
information about what you need
to take to the registration and
how much it will cost you
writtle.ac.uk/arrive-in-the-uk
3. Opening a UK bank account
Accessing money abroad can
be an expensive, complicated
and lengthy process so many
international students choose
to open a UK bank account.
To open a UK bank account you will
need:
— Your student status letter,
which you can request from the
Welfare Adviser (International)
— Your passport
— Your visa
— OR your national photo ID card,
if you are from an EU country
For more information please see
our link to the British Bankers 5. International Student
Association on our website Support Key contacts and for
writtle.ac.uk/arrive-in-the-uk
As well as the rewards and further information:
pleasures associated with studying
4. Keep in touch with friends Welfare Adviser
in the UK, there are particular
and family back home (International)
demands and challenges that face
To buy a UK SIM card for your T +44 (0)1245 424200
young people, especially those
phone or to sign up for a UK mobile Ext 25566
coming to the UK for the first time.
phone contract you can go into any We recognise this and we take International Registry
mobile phone shop. There are lots the welfare of our students very Office
of mobile phone shops situated in seriously. Non-academic support E international@writtle.ac.uk
Chelmsford High Street and it can can be accessed via the Learning
usually be sorted out while you wait. Support office in the Main Building. Accommodation Office
Things to take with you: Here you can speak in confidence accommodation@writtle.
E
to our dedicated and experienced ac.uk
— Your student status letter
Welfare Adviser (International).
— Your passport Meet the International
Team
If you want to make an international writtle.ac.uk/international-
call, it is generally cheaper to use team
an internet-based service or app,
such as Skype, Messenger or Viber. Further information
Speaking to people who are on on processes
the same service is usually free writtle.ac.uk/arrive-in-the-uk
and you can send photos and videos
too. With WiFi access around the General information
campus and free use of computers, about studying in the UK
it is easy to keep in touch with educationuk.org
friends and family at home. ukcisa.org.uk
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ON CAMPUS
We have a number Wellbeing Societies
The University College actively We have a number of Clubs and
of sports clubs and promotes health and wellbeing Societies already running on-
recently-upgraded to students and has a close campus and the SU is always keen
relationship with the Active to hear from students who would
sports facilities, Chelmsford Sports Development like to see a new Society at Writtle.
events and societies Group and Active Essex. The Contact the SU if you want to join
University College promotes any of these Societies and we can
so you can have fun cycling as a form of transport give you the details!
at WUC! through its work with Cycle
Chelmsford and supports the
— Christian Union
— Equine Society
Chelmsford Youth Cycling Club. — Gin Society
Recreation and Fitness Centre The Sports Department also offers — Green Impact Society
As part of Writtle’s Enrichment state-of-the-art physiological — LGBTQIA+ Society
Contribution, all students are testing services to local athletes, — Music Society
automatically enrolled as members professional sports people and
of the Recreation and Fitness teams.
Centre and can use the on-site
gym free of charge. Our facilities Students’ Union (SU) events
include a fully equipped gym with The Students’ Union organises
resistance machines, cardiovascular social events throughout the year,
machines, a free weights area and a including party nights, barbecues, a
functional training area. In addition beer and cider festival, and sports
to the gym, there is a Sports Hall events. We also have Sober Socials,
available for badminton, five-a-side which run most weekends in the
football, fitness classes and other daytime. There are three student
related activities with a viewing Balls a year:
area upstairs, one squash court — Freshers’ Ball – the finale of your
and a sports pavilion with cricket, first week at Writtle and also the
football and rugby pitches as well first formal dress event of the
as netball and tennis courts. year.
Fitness Classes and On-Site — The Christmas Ball – the festive
Sports Clubs spirit will be in full flow with a
mix of fancy dress and smart
The Recreation and Fitness Centre dress.
hosts an array of fitness classes
for both students and staff to — The Summer Ball – the main
participate in during lunch and formal event of the year
evening hours. providing a last hurrah in the
social calendar, with live music
We are well represented in team (previously Jaguar Skills,
sports, with the teams playing in Chappers & Dave, Chase & Status
the British University and College and Rickie & Melvin have played
Sport (BUCS) leagues and mini here).
tournaments.
We have RAG (Raise and Give)
If you want to set up a new team events for our chosen charities.
all you need to do is speak to the The events include Moulshams 11,
Sports Development Officer or a traditional pub crawl in Moulsham
the Sports Representatives in the Street in Chelmsford city centre.
Students’ Union! For more information about the SU,
go to pages 24 – 25.
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Colour run at WUC!
WUC student Sheena Nobili won BUCS boxing gold in 2018!
21WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
OFF CAMPUS
There is plenty to …further afield!
— Abberton Reservoir, near
do in the City of Colchester
Chelmsford as well — Colchester Castle
as further afield — Colchester Zoo
in Essex. Here are — Punting in Dedham
— London! Only 35 minutes away
some of the SU’s from Chelmsford
top picks… — Maldon Prom Park
— Shopping at Braintree Freeport
…in Chelmsford! for outlet shops, Westfield in
Stratford, Lakeside in Thurrock
— Chelmsford Canoe Club
and Bluewater just over the
— Chelmsford City Racecourse Dartford crossing in Kent
— Chelmsford Museum — Southend beach and Adventure
— Park Runs Island theme park
— City Bowl — Southend Pier
— Cream tea at the Lordships Café — Top Golf in Chigwell
(Tiptee Tearooms) on campus
— Everyman and Odeon Cinemas
— Fling Festival
— Hylands Park and House
— Jump Street trampoline park
— Off-site sport clubs and classes
include zumba, pilates, boxercise,
circuit training, dance and tennis
– to name but a few!
— Q-ball snooker and pool club
— Restaurants, bars, pubs and
nightclubs – lots to take your
pick from
— RiZE Festival at Hylands Park
— Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre
– go ice skating, swimming or
catch an ice hockey game
— Shopping – Meadows, High
Chelmer and Bond Street
— Theatre – Civic, Cramphorn and
Old Theatre
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Hylands House
Chelmsford High Street Market Chelmsford High Street
Bond Street, Chelmsford
23WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
STUDENTS’
UNION (SU)
The Students’ What the SU can do for you Who we are
— We represent students on any
Union Council is a matter or issues brought to our
Emma-Jane Murray
passionate group attention. President
of people, elected — We sit on all the appropriate
boards and meetings to help
Dannii Carr
by the students, initiate change from within the Academic Sabbatical Officer
University College.
who are dedicated Abi Knowles
— We help organise social events,
to improving your clubs and societies (for more Support Officer
experience at Writtle information see page 20).
— We give academic, welfare and Dannielle Watkinson
University College. general advice & support. Vice President Engagement
Here’s some more — We campaign with the National
Matthew Long
information about Union of Students (NUS) to
help improve the experience of Higher Education Officer
who we are and students across the country.
what we do. Chelsea Robertson & Kia
Newbould-Mcfarlane
Raise and Give Officers
Sam Oliver & Varian Maude
Social Officers
Ben White
Marketing Officer
We also have a Vice President for
Welfare but they will be appointed
in September.
Merchandise
One campus tradition is
the hoodie! If you want to
organise course hoodies,
Hall hoodies (if you live on
campus), personal hoodies,
or tops such as polo/rugby
shirts, please contact the SU
office for more details on
design and price!
24HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT GUIDE 2018/19
NUS discount card
Fancy making the most of being
a student at Writtle?
Then why not treat yourself to an
NUS Extra Card to get between
10% – 20% discount in a range of
shops and restaurants, online and
on the high street.
Simply pop into the Students’
Union office or order online
at nus.org.uk
We organise all the social
events in Freshers’ Week.
Look out for the Freshers’
Week timetable around the
University College!
Keep up-to-date with what
we’re doing!
@WUCSU_Academic
WrittleSU
WUCSU
WUCSU
E studentunion@writtle.ac.uk
T 01245 422752
Find our office on the ground
floor in the Main Building
Post
Post is available to pick up from
the Students’ Union office. Letters
are placed in the top two rows in
the red filing cabinet and parcels
in the bottom two rows. All post
is organised alphabetically by last
name.
Any signed for post is written in
the red book on the top of the
filing cabinet and kept in a locked
cupboard for safekeeping. You
need to sign for these items.
The SU office is closed at
weekends.
25WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
HIGHER
EDUCATION
STUDENT
CHARTER
Writtle University College
recognises the value of the
partnership that exists between the
Students’ Union and the University
College. We have developed the
HE Student Charter which details
how we work together to enhance
your learning environment and
experience of Writtle University
College.
The Charter is not a contract but
aims to set out what you can
expect from us, the Students’ Union
and what we expect from you. We
are committed to transforming
lives and the environment through
inspiring education, and our aim
is to ensure that your experience
is one of personal growth and
development.
The Charter outlines how you
and the University College can
expect to work together so you
can get the best from your student
experience. It is not intended to
be a legally binding document,
but acts as a summary which can
point you in the right direction if
you require more information about
a particular matter. Additional
information and links to other
policies and further guidance are
available from the Charter.
You can view a full copy at:
writtle.ac.uk/charter
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HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT GUIDE 2018/19
CAREERS
We are here to help you decide about your options for the future,
whether further study or deciding on which career to pursue.
Come and talk through your ideas, or lack of ideas and we will
help you decide.
It may be that you have chosen to a number of books and leaflets to Accreditation
attend Writtle University College help with your job search, as well
The Writtle Careers Advisory
because you have a specific as online resources, which can be
Service has been reaccredited
career in mind. Alternatively, you accessed via writtle.ac.uk/careers.
with the Matrix quality standard,
may not have any concrete ideas The Careers Advisory Service so you can be assured that the
about your future career but have aims to answer all your career- information we give you is up-
selected your degree subject to related questions, and, if we do to-date, impartial and delivered
reflect your interests. Either way, not readily have the answer, we in a professional manner. The
the Careers Advisory Service at can consult with our professional Careers Adviser also belongs
Writtle can help you. organisation, the Association to AGCAS, the professional
It is never too soon to start of Graduate Careers Advisory association for Higher Education
researching the areas and Services (AGCAS). careers practitioners and, through
potential employers you are AGCAS, continually updates his
interested in joining after Online vacancy pages own professional training in order
graduation – see how they operate Once an employer has given a to provide students with the best
now and how they intend to vacancy to the Careers Advisory possible service.
develop in the future and start Service, details are posted on
building your skill set to match the Virtual Careers Notice Board Links with employers and
their requirements. writtle.ac.uk/virtual-careers- employer events
It is now widely recognised that noticeboard. Links developed with employers
many companies select employees play a crucial part in helping you
who have work experience in their CV preparation and advice into employment. Therefore the
industry. Numerous employers Your CV is a very important Careers Advisory Service takes
contact us with holiday and document and should represent every opportunity to forge strong
part-time jobs which will add you, your qualifications, skills and working relationships with relevant
value and impact to your CV. attributes in a professional and employers. After initial contact,
Your employability skills can accessible manner. CVs are not employers frequently come back
be developed, extended and ‘stagnant’ documents which are to the service with subsequent
evidenced throughout your time at written once only, they should vacancies which are advertised on
Writtle University College, through be up-to-date and always reflect our Virtual Careers Notice Board.
paid work or volunteering. your relevant current and past
achievements, employment E careers@writtle.ac.uk
Help with job hunting and qualifications, and be
The Careers Advisory Service written specifically for each job @WrittleCareers
can give you as much help as you application.
need with job hunting. Individual A number of CV templates and WrittleCareers
guidance interviews are available. advice on writing your CV is
Please contact the Careers available via
Advisory Service: prospects.ac.uk/cvs_and_cover_
T +44 (0)1245 424257 letters.htm
(24 hour answering machine)
or +44 (0)1245 424200
E careers@writtle.ac.uk
The Careers Advisory Service has
29WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
INFORMATION
SERVICES &
TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)
Here’s a bit of Getting started Using your own computer
Each student receives their own You can bring your own computer
information about network account and email onto campus. You should ensure you
the computer address. Your user ID is your have adequate anti-virus protection
student number, and initially your and all updates to the operating
facilities – you’ll password will be your date of system, applications etc. have been
need these for birth in WucDDMMYYYY format applied. The IS&T Support Desk can
(e.g. 15 December 2000 would be assist in troubleshooting problems
your assignments Wuc15122000). You are advised to on personal PCs. This service is free
(not just for social change this password as soon as
possible to prevent unauthorised
and as such is limited in terms of
the amount of time spent on each
networking!) access to your account – log onto a individual problem – you may be
campus PC, press Control-Alt-Delete referred to an external company for
and select the change password assistance.
option. Some software is available for use
Writtle University College has on your own PC. Your lecturers will
produced short videos which inform you when a specific piece of
introduce the IS&T facilities. These software is required and whether it
can be accessed both on and off is available to you. Media/licensing
campus via the following site: information can be obtained from
writtle.ac.uk/ITInduction the Library.
These videos cover a range of topics
including: Induction Week
—N
etwork account IS&T will hold drop-in sessions
during Induction Week where you
—E
mail account can have your wireless connection
— Printing configured and discuss any IS&T-
—S
upport Desk/INSERT system related queries you may have.
—W
ebsites (Moodle, MyWi)
— IS&T Usage Policy
Further IS&T Training can be found
on Moodle at:
writtle.ac.uk/ITTraining
or by clicking Support – Information
Services & Technology.
Support
During the rest of your time
at Writtle, please feel free to
contact the Support Desk
(U51 in the Main Building) with
any issues or queries you may
have between 9am and 5pm
Monday to Friday.
T 01245 424211 or ext 25632
E supportdesk@writtle.ac.uk
W insert.writtle.ac.uk
30WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
THE HE
STUDY HUB
The Higher Exclusively for the use of Higher
Education students, the building is
Education Study equipped with a range of modern
equipment and resources. The layout
Hub is the newest features a mix of quiet study areas
facility on campus! and more social learning spaces for
group study available on each floor.
Opening hours* The building is a bright and dedicated
space for students and features
Weekdays 8am to 11pm contemporary study furniture
Weekends 8am to 7pm alongside acoustically-treated
pods with screens for students to
practise presentations and work
collaboratively.
*Opening hours are subject to change. Please see the Hub for the most up-to-date information.
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THE
LIBRARY
The Library, which All students are automatically
members of the Library, but you will
Making the most of the Library
You will receive an introduction
is in the Main need your student ID card with you to
to the Library as part of your
borrow items.
Building, has an University College induction, but
here are our top tips for making the
extensive collection Resources
most of the Library:
of books, journals The Library has an extensive
collection of books, journals and
—F
amiliarise yourself with the
sections of the Library where
and magazines magazines to support your studies
the books most relevant to your
as well as providing access to
to support online materials such as e-journals
course are
your studies. and e-books. —L
earn how to search the Library
catalogue effectively
Facilities —F
amiliarise yourself with how
Opening hours* to borrow, return, renew and
The Library offers plenty of study
Term-time space, including two bookable reserve items
Weekdays 8am to midnight study rooms. You may bring your —M
ake use of the Library’s social
Weekends 12pm to 8pm own laptop to use in the Library or media outlets, Facebook and
borrow one. Twitter
If you need advice about finding —U
se your course representatives
information either in the Library or to provide feedback on Library
online, please ask a member of staff resources and facilities
at the Library counter.
We also recommend that you
The Careers Adviser, the English explore the Library Moodle page
Language Co-Ordinator – who also for full details of all our resources
provides academic writing support and services, including subject
– and the IT Trainer are based on guides relevant to each course area
the first floor of the Library. and a range of ‘how to’ leaflets and
videos.
@WrittleLibrary
WrittleUniversityCollegeLibrary
*Opening hours are subject to change. Please visit the Library, our social media channels or Moodle for the most up-to-date information.
35WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
STUDENT
SUPPORT
Writtle University We can provide individually-
tailored study support if you have a
The intention is that these
arrangements should enable you
College offers a disability, specific learning difficulty to meet the expected learning
or medical condition(s) and have a outcomes and compensate for the
range of support Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) restriction imposed by any learning
services from grant. We also hold drop-in sessions difficulty/disability/condition
if you just need some help with without affecting the validity of the
financial hardship study skills, such as researching and examination.
assistance* through organising assignments. You will need to have completed
to welfare support Learning support
an assessment to confirm your
learning difficulty/disability/
and counselling. We welcome students who have a condition, which enables you to
disability, specific learning difficulty apply for DSA. You will then receive
or medical/mental health condition a report confirming the access
and actively encourage you to arrangements you need. Learning
contact us early so we can discuss Support will invite you for an
your individual needs. appointment to fill in an application
The aim of any learning support form for access arrangements.
and/or reasonable adjustment is to The deadline for completing this
enable equal access to curriculum application form is three weeks
and University College life. before your first exam. Assessment
coversheets are also available
If you have qualified for DSA, please
for HE students with dyslexia to
contact the Learning Support team
hand in with written work to alert
during Induction Week to ensure
markers to difficulties with written
your support can be planned and
assignments.
organised. If you feel you would
benefit from support and need help Counselling and welfare
with the process of applying for a
DSA then please come and speak to If you are feeling unsettled, unsure
Learning Support. or are having personal difficulties
either in your home life or on
We can assist you with an campus then our Student Welfare
application for DSA that can help Adviser is available at any point
fund individual support, such as during your studies to provide you
specialist equipment or individual with support.
support.
The counselling service at the
Access arrangements/ University College offers a
special exam considerations confidential non-judgemental
space where you can talk about
Access arrangements can vary
any emotional and psychological
depending on your requirements
problems which may be affecting
but can include:
your ability to study.
— Additional time
Through counselling, you can
— Use of a computer talk about your problems and
How to contact us
—U
se of a scribe, reader or worries and find alternative ways
If you would like any more of moving forward in life. The role
prompter
information about our of our Counsellor is not to tell you
services, please contact us or —E
xam papers in suitable formats
what to do, but to give you the
visit us in the Main Building. (e.g. large print, coloured paper)
opportunity to talk about the issues
E student.support@writtle.ac.uk — Separate or individual room you are facing and help you to find
T 01245 424254
— Rest breaks potential solutions.
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Financial support*
Financial assistance is available
to help you if you are finding it
difficult to continue your studies
due to financial hardship. If you
have a low household income and/
or are facing financial difficulties
and meet residency requirements
you can make an application.
Levels of support vary according to
individual circumstances and each
application is individually assessed.
Assistance is not an entitlement and
is subject to the availability of funds.
To apply for support through
the Higher Education Hardship
Fund* you must have a Student
Loan. You will need to complete
and submit an application form
to Student Finance, along with
evidence of income or any benefits
received and an academic staff
recommendation.
International students
If you are an international student
and need advice regarding
opening a bank account, gaining
employment, registering with a
Doctor or general help with issues
related to living in the UK, then
please see our Welfare Adviser
(International) or email
student.support@writtle.ac.uk
More information is available on
pages 18 – 19.
Doctors’ surgery
If you are a residential student
and live in Halls you must be
registered with the Writtle Surgery
on Lordship Road. You can register
upon arrival in L41 Main Hall in the
Main Building. The Writtle Surgery
number is +44 (0)1245 421205.
Induction Week
Support Services are open all week
or come to our drop-in sessions on
Thursday and Friday. Please see
the timetable on pages 46 – 51 for
further details.
*subject to the availability of funding.
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