Induction Check List Sept 2013
ENROLMENT
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HAVE YOU ENROLLED?
If you have not already enrolled before you arrived at UCLan, you need to
enrol online at www.uclan.ac.uk/enrol. Online Enrolment for new students is
available from 2nd September 2013.
If in doubt contact your School Office or at Burnley campus the Campus
Administration Office (C 106 tel 01772 896056).
Unsure which School you belong to? Visit the following link:
www.uclan.ac.uk/information/departments/index.php
If you are a Tier 4 Visa holder please contact PBSHelp@uclan.ac.uk.
2.
CHECK THE TIME OF THE COURSE BRIEFING FOR YOUR PROGRAMME
3.
HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR UCLAN CORPORATE CARD YET?
Most courses have induction and/or Course briefings. Check when your briefing is being held at
this website: www.uclan.ac.uk/induction_timetables
Students at Burnley contact the Campus Administration Office (C 106 tel 01772 896056).
If you have not received your UCLan Corporate Card, you should obtain one as
soon as possible. To get a Corporate Card you need to upload a passport style
photograph via the following link http://photo.uclan.ac.uk. If you have problems
uploading a photograph contact Learning & Information Services (LIS) Customer
Support & Technical Services on 01772 895355. Your Corporate
Card will then be posted to your home address (or can be collected from the
Library after 16th September if you are already on Campus).
4.
YOUR STUDENT PROFILE
5.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR 6 STANDARD MODULES OF STUDY?
6.
DO YOU NEED AN ELECTIVE IN YOUR PROGRAMME OF STUDY?
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You can obtain a copy of your Student Profile, listing the modules you have registered, from your
School Office, by visiting www.uclan.ac.uk/myuclan or by clicking the myUCLan link on your
personalised page of the Student Portal.
If you are a full-time undergraduate student check your module totals and
ensure that you have the equivalent of 6 standard size modules, inclusive of an
Elective (see below). If not, complete the Module Registration Form in your
Student Organiser or visit your School Office. Part time or Postgraduate
students - please check with your School Office.
Free-Choice Electives information and registration, including Languages, is available on line at
www.uclan.ac.uk/electives. If unsure check with your School.
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WOULD YOU BENEFIT FROM STUDY SKILLS SUPPORT?
Walk-In Study Enhancement through Review (WISER) is UCLan’s Study Skills
Service. Workshops and tutorials are run throughout the year and the schedule
can be viewed at www.uclan.ac.uk/wiser.
There is no need to register. Just turn up – first come first served.
The WISER eLearn are also allows you to check your current skills. Follow the
instructions provided on the WISER website above.
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MONEY
8.
HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR/RECEIVED YOUR STUDENT LOAN?
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HAS YOUR STUDENT LOAN NOT ARRIVED OR YOU ARE IN NEED OF EXTRA HELP?
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If not you should contact Student Finance England www.gov.uk/studentfinance
- England (0845 300 50 90)
- Wales (0845 602 8845)
Northern Ireland (0845 600 0662)
Scotland (0300 555 0505)
In certain circumstances help is available for costs or exceptional costs. If your loan has not been
paid into your bank account or you are in financial difficulty you may be able to get an
emergency loan for a short period of time.
Information is available from The Student Financial Support Team in Foster Building. Email –
SFSTeam@uclan.ac.uk or Tel: 01772 892583. You can also visit the website at
www.uclan.ac.uk/sfsteam. Alternatively go and visit the Student Union Advice Centre where
Advisors and Money Buddies are on hand to help you with any problems you may have.
IS THERE A BENEFIT IN OPENING A STUDENT BANK ACCOUNT?
Open a Student Bank account so your loan is paid direct into your account and take
advantage of incentives such as an interest free overdraft. Shop around as banks
may offer different introductory packages. Choose one that suits you.
HAVE YOU HAD THE FIRST PAYMENT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CREDITS?
If you are eligible to receive financial credits you should receive your first payment of £500 by
the 20th September 2013. If you are eligible and not yet received this you should contact
tuitionfeeteam@uclan.ac.uk
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COMPUTERS AND THE LIBRARY
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HAVE YOU LOGGED ON TO THE UNIVERSITY COMPUTER NETWORK?
Your UCLan Corporate Card shows your username and your password. The
password is the number under the barcode, unless you have already changed it.
[You may also have received an email showing your username, password and
student ID number for uploading a photograph in order to obtain a Corporate
Card]. You can link to the Student Portal via the “Student” button on the top
right of the www.uclan.ac.uk web page.
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HAVE YOU VISITED THE IT INFORMATION PAGES YET?
The IT Information pages are there to help and support you with all computer, network and
technical issues. They can help you locate PCs on campus, print off work and troubleshoot any
problems you may have logging on. For all IT related queries you can telephone or e-mail the
Learning and Information Services (LIS) Customer Support & Technical Services.
Tel: 01772 895355 or visit the website at www.uclan.ac.uk/it
e-mail: liscustomersupport@uclan.ac.uk
HAVE YOU VISITED THE LIBRARY WEB PAGES YET?
You will find a wide range of resources specially selected to help you with your subject. There are
online resources to search the library catalogue, opening hours and help to familiarise you with
the Library and its services.
Visit the website at www.uclan.ac.uk/library (Preston)
www.uclan.ac.uk/students/library/burnley_campus_library.php Burnley)
Tel: 01772 895355
e-mail: liscustomersupport@uclan.ac.uk
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STUDENT LIFE
15.
HAVE YOU GOT COPIES OF:
16.
WOULD YOU LIKE A STUDENT MENTOR?
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a) Student Organiser
Obtainable from the ID checking event, your School Office or Burnley Campus Admin Office
b) Course Handbook
Obtainable from your Course Induction, School Office or Burnley Campus Admin Office
c) Student Guide
Obtain when collecting keys for UCLan accommodation or from the Students’ Union Reception.
M and M Peer Mentoring co-ordinates trained student mentors who are
matched up with new students (mentees).
Email - peermentoring@uclan.ac.uk, Tel: 01772 895012
or visit the website at www.uclan.ac.uk/mandm
READ THE UCLAN STUDENT CHARTER
The UCLan Student Charter is a two-way commitment between the University
and the Students' Union to make sure students get the most out of their time
at UCLan. It can be viewed at www.uclan.ac.uk/studentcharter.
18.
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH ACCOMMODATION?
19.
ARE YOU AWARE OF THE ADVICE, BENEFITS, ENTERTAINMENT AND SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE STUDENTS’ UNION?
Contact the Accommodation Service. Tel: 01772 892529 or visit the website at
www.uclan.ac.uk/accommodation
For housing advice and benefits contact the Advice Centre based in the Students’ Union.
The Students' Union reception or the Opportunities Centre can offer more information on the
services they provide. You can also get your NUS extra Card which offers a massive selection of
discount & offers. You can buy your card online at http://cards.nus.org.uk/buy
Take a look at events organised over Freshers week by visiting www.uclansu.co.uk or the
Facebook group www.facebook.com/uclanfreshers13. You can contact the SU on 01772 893000.
20.
WANT TO MEET FELLOW STUDENTS?
21.
WANT TO GET UP TO THE MINUTE STUDENT INFORMATION?
22.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED WITH A DOCTOR AND UPDATED VACCINATIONS?
23.
STILL NOT SURE WHERE TO GO OR WHAT TO DO NEXT?
Check out any UCLan social networks - get to know your flatmates or classmates
(Facebook, The Student Room). Visit the Students’ Union official Freshers’ Facebook
group www.facebook.com/uclanfreshers13.
Check out your personalised home page on the Student Portal https://portal.uclan.ac.uk and sign up to our Twitter accounts for
Preston www.twitter.com/theiuclan And Burnley www.twitter.com/theiburnley
There is a medical centre based on campus in Foster Building. Don't wait until you need to visit register now with a local GP or at the UCLan Medical Centre.
Tel: 01772 892598 or visit the website at www.uclan.ac.uk/medical_centre
If you study at the Burnley Campus, you can find your nearest GP at www.nhs.uk
Contact The 'i' – Student Information Centre. Located in The Library
(Preston Campus) or First Floor (Burnley Campus). It acts as the first point
of contact for all enquiries particularly if you are unsure what to do next.
Preston - Tel: 01772 895000 or visit the website at www.uclan.ac.uk/the-i
Burnley - Tel: 01282 733400
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