Whether you have just got your results or known for a while that you are coming to CCCU – it is not long now!
We want your first days as a student to go as smoothly as possible and hope this “Countdown to Your Arrivals” is a handy reminder of things you need to do or you may want to think about before you arrive.
If you just do the following six things you are sure to feel prepared!
Whether you are coming straight from school or returning to education after a break studying, university may be different from what you have experienced before.
But don’t worry – we have pulled together 7 hints and tips to make sure you can hit the ground running…
We know that university isn’t all about hitting the books! Along with taking advantage of the numerous learning opportunities that are available to you, enrich your student life by getting involved with all that is on offer.
Taking up new opportunities, beyond your programme, is a great way to gain new experiences and skills, meet new people and help make the most of your time at Christ Church.
The Student Portal will be updated from 9 August until 15 August PM.
This is because many CCCU prospective students will be receiving their results during this time and the system needs to be updated (along with UCAS), so everyone can see the right information relevant to them.
All new students will have their timetable on the first day of teaching.
We are also pleased to announce that the academic timetable is now available via OnTime. This will give you an indication of where and when your lectures and seminars will take place to help you plan ahead.
From Wake Up Wednesdays to Becky’s Medway Drop-Ins and Summer in the City to our Student Vlogs, here’s what’s happening this August!
We are pleased to announce that the academic timetable is now available via OnTime.
This will give you an indication of where and when your lectures and seminars will take place to help you plan ahead.
For help and guidance on how to use OnTime please click here.
One of the great things about our Medway campus is that there are lots of different ways to get here. So if you’re beginning to think about the day-to-day aspects of being a student, it’s worth planning your travel to and from the Medway campus.
In order to continue to improve your digital experience you will notice some changes when you return to CCCU after the summer holidays.
From the introduction of ReCap a new way for recording lectures to faster Wifi in certain areas on campus and new iBorrows there is lots to look out for…
Young people are the second most at risk group of contracting meningitis and septicaemia. If you haven’t had your Men ACWY vaccine before coming to University we recommend that you get in touch with your GP and ask for the vaccine.
If you just got an offer for CCCU Accommodation you have made a good choice. Many feature communal living and dining areas, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make new friends. They also include 24 hours security, internet access and utility bills making it easier for you to budget!
Medway i-zone closes on 30 July 2019 at 2.30pm and reopens on 2 September 2019 at 8.30am.
Blackboard will be unavailable on Tuesday 6 August whilst the system is updated. Work will commence at 6am and will be back online later that day.
Whether you find the thought of cooking for yourself for the first time a bit daunting or want to learn some new recipes to impress your housemates we have some great tips for you.
Research shows that cooking from fresh makes you healthier and happier as well as being good for your budget! So we have teamed up with our Student Sustainable Green Office to share some of their recipes from their Cooking Goes Green Cookbook for Students.
Trevor Wilson, a Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring graduate shares his experiences as a mature student.
There’s no reason why having dyslexia should hold you back from succeeding at CCCU. In fact we have many dyslexic students achieving a first class honours The most important thing is to let us know, as that way we can ensure you have the support you need to succeed.
The CCCU research team have launched free online training in Assistive Technology (AT) for CCCU students and staff.
The training is suitable for those who currently work with AT, those who may work with AT in the future, or those who have an interest in the use of AT in healthcare. On completion of the training unit, learners will be issued with a certificate of completion, which can be added to study portfolios and used to demonstrate CPD. The online module takes about 1 hour and you can do it in stages, completing it in your own time.
On Friday 12 July we’ll be releasing our first student vlog from our CCCU Student Vlogging Community! And to give you a little taster, we’re sharing a teaser trailer with you…
Our postgraduate students are very important to us, and we have been listening to your feedback, including improving the physical spaces you use.
From September 2019, the University will launch a new Graduate College, which will enhance the student experience for all postgraduate students.
As a new or current student you may be able to have access to a peer mentor, who is that little bit further on in their studies, and can provide you with help and support by sharing their experiences to assist you during your time at the University. We are meeting some of our wonderful peer mentors in this blog- so read on to find out who they are!
