getting started at edge hill 2013

GETTING STARTED AT EDGE HILL UNIVERSITYSeptember 2013

Before you arrive: ✔

Make sure your funding is in place page 4

Check your enrolment timetable page 6

Start making friends page 7

Confirm your room in our halls of residence page 8

Preparing to arrive: ✔

Download your first week timetable page 12

Checkout your Freshers Week lineup page 13

Once you arrive: ✔

Complete your enrolment and receive your Unicard page 16

Packing List page 23

Find out more about campus life page 32

Attend your First Week sessions

Meet friends at your Freshers’ Week social events

Get to know the campus page 40

Your University Checklist

Getting Started at Edge Hill University

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Welcome

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

This Getting Started Guide will help you prepare for your time at University. Pleaseread all of the sections carefully as they contain important information about yourarrival at Edge Hill. If you have any questions about any of the information withinthis guide, please contact 0800 028 66 77or email [email protected]

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

Contents

Before you Arrive:

Money Matters page 4

Enrolment Timetable page 6

Start Making Friends page 7

Accommodation (Residential undergraduate students only) page 8

Preparing to Arrive:

First Week Timetable page 12

Freshers’ Week page 13

Once you arrive:

Arrival and Enrolment • Residential students page 16• Non-residential students page 30

Campus Life page 32

Student Support page 34

Life in Ormskirk page 36

Term Dates page 37

Useful Contacts page 38

How to find us page 39

Campus Map page 40

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Before you arrive

All students:

Money Matters page 4Check your enrolment timetable page 6Start making friends page 7

Residential students only:

Confirm your accommodation page 8

Money Matters

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

Applying for student financeIf you have not yet applied for student finance, youshould get in touch with the appropriate funding body.Eligible full-time undergraduate and PGCE studentscan apply for support with tuition fees and the costof living during their time at university. Go togov.uk/student-finance to apply.

AssessmentIf you have already completed your application, youshould receive an assessment of the funding availablefor you. This can take up to 8 weeks to be processed. Ifyou have yet to receive your assessment, make surethat you check on the progress of your application assoon as possible.

Return your DeclarationIf you applied online, you will receive a Declarationform in the post. You need to return your signedDeclaration form as soon as possible in order to makesure your funding is released.

If you are self-funding your studies, pleasecontact the Fees, Scholarships and BursariesTeam on [email protected] to enrolment.

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Student Finance: Your next steps

Check your detailsOnce you have received your financial notification, you should check that all ofyour details are correct. This includes:• the University you will be studying at• the course you will be studying• the tuition fee for your course

Inform your Student Finance body of any changes as soon as possible to avoiddelays in releasing your funding.

When will I receive my funding?You need to complete your enrolment to release your student funding. Once youhave enrolled, it can take up to five working days for the money to arrive in youraccount or longer if you applied for funding late.

Make sure that you bring all paperwork and your Student Finance login detailswith you so that any problems can be resolved as quickly as possible.

ScholarshipsIf you are eligible for an Edge Hill Scholarship or a National Scholarship, youwill be contacted directly with further information.

If you have any questions about fees and finance, contact the Financial AdviceTeam on [email protected]

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

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Check your Enrolment timetable

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

Your enrolment timetable is available now at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted.Just select your course from the drop-down menu and click on ‘Enrolment’ toview your timetable.

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Start making friends now

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

Undergraduate students can log into our exclusive Talking Edge applicantforum at community.think.edgehill.ac.uk. You can use the username andpassword you used for your THINK Edge Hill applicant portal to log in.

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

twitter.com/edgehillfacebook.com/edgehilluniversity

Join the conversation and start making friends today.

Confirm your accommodation

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

You should have received an email from our Accommodation Team to confirmyour room and provide you with your Licence Agreement. You must sign yourLicence Agreement and return it to the Accommodation Office as soonas possible to confirm your room. You will also need to pay your £150 depositto secure your room and make arrangements to pay for your accommodation.

You can move into halls on Sunday 22 September 2013, or Welcome Sundayas we call it. You’ll find more information about arrival arrangements for thisday on page 16 but you should put the date in your calendar in the meantime.

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

Your accommodation checklist• Sign and return your Licence Agreement• Pay your £150 deposit to secure your room• Make arrangements to pay for your accommodation• Add Welcome Sunday to your calendar

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Preparing to arrive

11Preparing to arrive

All students:

First Week page 12Freshers’ Week page 13

Get ready for First Week

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

First Week runs from Monday 23 to Friday 27 September 2013.

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

First Week Timetable Your First Week timetable is available from edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted.Select your course from the drop-down menu and click the ‘First Week’ tab todownload and print your individual timetable. Copies will also be available fromthe New Student Desk in the Hub from 8.30am each day during First Week.

Preparing to arrive

13Freshers’ Week

While you’re settling into your new academic life during First Week, the EdgeHill Students’ Union will be keeping you busy with their 2013 Freshers’ Weekprogramme.

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

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

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

Campus Life page 32Student Support page 34Life in Ormskirk page 36

Arrival and Enrolment (Residential Students)

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

Arriving at Edge HillOnce you arrive at Edge Hill, you will be able to enrol for your programme andcollect the keys to your accommodation before settling into your new home andmeeting your flatmates.

Welcome Sunday takes place on Sunday 22 September 2013. Unfortunately,you are not able to arrive on campus any earlier than this date. If you will beunable to arrive until after 6pm on Welcome Sunday or not until the followingweek (First Week), please contact the Accommodation Team [email protected] for advice.

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

i There is more information available about Welcome Sunday at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted under the ‘Arrivals’ tab.

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

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

arrangements (page 18)• Prepare your important documents for enrolment (page 21)• Arrange to pay your accommodation deposit and fees (page 22) • Pack your bags (page 23)

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Surname

Welcome Sunday Arrival Times

Arrival Time

A – B 9.00am - 10.00am

C – D 10.00am - 11.00am

E – G 11.00am – 12.00pm

H – J 12.00pm – 1.00pm

K – L 1.00pm – 2.00pm

M 2.00pm – 3.00pm

N – R 3.00pm – 4.00pm

S – T 4.00pm – 5.00pm

U – Z 5.00pm – 6.00pm

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

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

Arriving by Car

Please note, car parking on campus is limited.

On Welcome Sunday you may bring one car on campus (no vans please) and youwill be directed to a parking space. To avoid traffic congestion, there is a maximum2 hour time limit on parking to allow you to unload your car and unpack.

After this time we request that you move your car to allow other students theopportunity to park and move in. You will be directed to alternative parking innearby Ormskirk town centre and there is a free bus service from Ormskirk BusStation to and from the University running every 15 minutes from 7.30am until6.30pm. You can find a map of Ormskirk with advice on where to park atedgehill.ac.uk/getting started under the ‘Arrivals’ tab.

Please note there are parking restrictions in the area immediately surroundingthe University.

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

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

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

WhichEntranceto use

Car ParkZoneColour

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

1St HelensRoad

Green

Main Building HallsLady Margaret, John Dalton, Clough, Stanley

1St HelensRoad

Green

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

2St HelensRoad

Blue

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

2St HelensRoad

Blue

Graduates CourtAinsworth, Annakin, Maconie, Normanton, Pryce

3Ruff Lane Red

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

3Ruff Lane Red

Please see our Campus Map at the back of this booklet for more details.

Find your Entrance Point

All students and visitors should arrive at the allocated entrance point for yourparticular halls of residence. Entrances 1 and 2 are on St Helens Road andentrance 3 is on Ruff Lane.

The University entrance you must use will depend on which halls of residenceyou are living in:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Enrolment on Welcome SundayYour enrolment timetable is available at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstartedunder your ‘Enrolment’ tab.

What to bring with youYou must bring the following documents with you to enrol:

Please note that original ID must be provided. Copies will not beaccepted.

1The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Swedenand the UK.

UK Students

PassportUK Birth Certificate*

*and Marriage Certificateor change of name Deed Polldocument if applicable

University Payment Advice Notification (from Student Finance)or

NHS Notification of Awards (for NHS-funded students only)or

Self-funded students are required to pay in full or at least one third oftuition with cash (up to £3,000), cheque or debit/credit card.

EEA1 and Switzerland Students

PassportNational ID Card

Non-EEA Students

Passport andevidence of visastatus

Accommodation FeesOnce you have enrolled, there are a few things you need to take care of beforeyou can collect your keys.

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

To make your payment or set up your recurring card payment using a visa debitor credit card visit edgehill.ac.uk/payments. You can pay in one of three ways:

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

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

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

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

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

Three Instalments Seven Instalments

Dates:

Autumn Term –14 October 2013Spring Term – 14 January 2014Summer Term – 6 May 2014

Dates:

14 October 201314 November 201314 December 201314 January 201414 February 201414 March 201414 April 2014

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

Documents to bring with you: ✔

Spare passport photos

Passport or Birth Certificate

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

National Insurance card

Bank details

Confirmation or Clearing letter

Insurance documents

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

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

The Basics:

Toilet roll

Toiletries

Laundry bag

Photos or things that remind you of home

Paper and pens

Files

Things for your room:

Duvet and pillows

Sheets, pillowcases and duvet cover

Towels

Any extra throws, rugs or cushions you’d like

Things for the kitchen:

Cutlery (for yourself)

Crockery (for yourself)

Cooking utensils and saucepans* - you may want to wait andbuy these communally *provided for students living in Founders, Graduates and Chancellors Court.

Recipe books

Mugs, tea bags, coffee, milk, sugar

Bottle/tin opener

Tea towels

Don’t forget to bring:

Mobile and charger

Laptop and charger

Toothbrush and toothpaste

White tack to stick up posters

Sweets and biscuits – good ice breakers for your new housemates

Playing cards – great for games on the first night

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

USB drives

Coat hangers

Desktop mirror

Storage boxes

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

Washing liquid/tablets – not powder

Extension cable

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

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What NOT to bring:

Pets – with the exception of assistance dogs

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

Candles – you cannot burn candles or incense in your room

Car – unless you have special circumstances – see page 32

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

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

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

Meet staff within your DepartmentOnce you have completed your enrolment, you must make your way to thelocation stated below to meet the staff within your Department. This is a greatway to meet your tutors and fellow students on your programme.

Faculty of Education

Immediately afterenrolment and key collection in the Faculty of Health and Social Care

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Immediately afterenrolment and keycollection, students mustmake their way to HaleHall in the Hub, wherestaff will be available tosee you from 11.00amuntil 5.30pm.

Important:If you complete yourenrolment and keycollection earlier than11.00am you must makeyour way over to Hale Hallafter you have moved in.

Faculty of Healthand Social Care

Staff will be available inthe Faculty of Healthand Social Care onthe main receptionfrom 12.00pm until4.00pm.

Important: If you complete yourenrolment and keycollection earlier than12.00pm you mustreturn to the Faculty ofHealth and Social Careafter you have movedin.

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

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

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

It is essential that you attend your Hall Talk, details of which can be found below:

Halls of Residence Time Location

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

7.30pmEducation BuildingLecture theatre

(E1)

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

6.00pmWilson CentreLecture Theatre

(W1)

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

6.45pmWilson CentreLecture Theatre

(W1)

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


(E1)

Founders Court Sarah Yelf and Balfour

6.00pm Main Building(M40)

Founders Court Dewhurst and Holt

6.45pm Main Building(M40)

Forest Court Ash, Beech and Cedar

6.00pmBusiness School Lecture theatre

(B001)

Forest Court Elm, Holly, Larch and Maple

6.45pmBusiness School Lecture theatre

(B001)

Forest Court Oak, Rowan and Willow

7.30 pmBusiness School Lecture theatre

(B001)

Graduates Court Annakin, Maconie, Pryce, Normanton andAinsworth


(E1)

Main Halls John Dalton, Lady Margaret, Stanley andClough

7.30 pmWilson CentreLecture Theatre

(W1)

Frequently Asked Questions about Welcome Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Faculty of Education BuildingWater’s Edge Restaurant 08:30 am – 4:00 pmCafé Rewind 08:00 am – 5:00 pm

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

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

• Job Club• Careers and Volunteering• Chaplaincy• Inclusion Team• Learning Services

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

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

Where can I collect /purchase my NUS Extra card?If you have pre ordered your NUS Extra Student Discount card online thenyou will be able to collect your card from the SU Reception in the Hub. If youhaven’t pre ordered a card you can purchase them on the day or viacards.nusextra.co.uk.

Your enrolment timetable is available now at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted.Select your course and go to the ‘Enrolment’ tab.

Admission and EnrolmentIf you have met all conditions of your offer, your offer status will show asUnconditional (UF) on UCAS or GTTR Track, giving you the green light forenrolment. However, if you still have outstanding conditions to meet you canfind further information on your next steps below.

PGCE students:You need to hold an Unconditional offer of a place to enrol. If you are holding aConditional offer and have outstanding academic conditions (includingProfessional Skills Tests) to meet, you will not be able to enrol until you supplyevidence that these requirements have been met. You can check the status ofyour offer on GTTR Track at any time. If your offer is still Conditional when thetime comes to enrol, you are advised not to travel to enrolment and to seekguidance from the Admissions Team on 0800 028 6677. You should stillattend all of the course-based activities and you will be able to enrol at a laterdate once you have met the academic criteria.

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

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

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What to bring with youYou must bring the following documents with you to enrol:

Please note that original ID must be provided. Copies will not beaccepted.

1The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

and the UK

UK Students

PassportUK Birth Certificate*

*and Marriage Certificateor change of name Deed Polldocument if applicable

University Payment Advice Notification (from Student Finance)or

NHS Notification of Awards (for NHS-funded students only)or

Self-funded students are required to pay in full or at least one third oftuition with cash (up to £3,000), cheque or debit/credit card.

EEA1 and Switzerland Students

PassportNational ID Card

Non-EEA Students

Passport andevidence of visastatus

Campus Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LaunderetteOur on-site launderette houses nineteen automatic washing machines andtwenty dryers. The opening times are 7.30am to 9.00pm every day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

Helpful, specialist staff can provide virtual and personal support for a widevariety of issues. You will find lots of information and help and support via ourwebpages, including our Ask Us question service at askus.edgehill.ac.uk.

In September, Learning Services will offer a selection of sessions and drop-insso that students can get to know the University better and find out where theycan access resources and help and support.

Learning Services will be providing:• Library tours during your first two weeks• Technology roadshows in the student HUB – come along and see us about

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

meet the librarian for your subject

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

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Inclusive ServicesIf you have additional needs, the Inclusive Services teams can provide you withtailored information and support. Both teams – the Inclusion team and theSpLD support team work together to provide students with a supportive servicewhich will enable you to study and live as independently as possible.

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

• Applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)• Dyslexia assessment and study skills support• Equipment, academic and personal support• Transition support

For more information, please contact [email protected],visit edgehill.ac.uk/ls/support/inclusiveservices or come along to meetthe Team at: Inclusive Services, Ground Floor, Student Information Centre (SIC)

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

Council Tax Exemption CertificateCouncil Tax Exemption Certificates will not be available until the first teachingweek of term and this will differ depending on the term dates for yourprogramme. A button to request a Certificate will appear on Student Central,when you login to your Edge Hill IT account during your first week of term. Ifthe button does not appear, and you believe that you are eligible for council taxexemption, please contact the Enrollment Team on [email protected].

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

Life in Ormskirk

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

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

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

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

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

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

chilled meal with friends. The RopersArms on Wigan Road do a weekly pubquiz in support of TeenageCancer Trust. It's a great nightand makes a nice change fromclubbingSophie, BA (Hons) Design for Performance

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

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

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

prices are really cheapJade, Initial Teacher Training student“ ”


37Term Dates

By programme

BA/BSc Programmes and Foundation Degrees

Freshers Week - week beginning 23rd September

Autumn Term All Years 23-09-13 20-12-13

Spring Term All Years 06-01-14 04-04-14

Summer Term All Years 28-04-14 06-06-14

BA/BSc Education Programmes with QTS

Freshers Week - week beginning 23rd September


Spring Term All Years 06-01-14 11-04-14

Summer All Years 28-04-14 27-06-14

BSc Pre-Registration Nursing, Midwifery and PGCE Primary


Spring Term Year 1 06-01-14 11-04-14

Summer Term Year 1 28-04-14 27-06-14

PGCE Secondary


Spring Term Year 1 06-01-14 11-04-14

Summer Term Year 1 28-04-14 20-06-14

Useful Contacts

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

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

Accommodation 01695 [email protected]

Admissions 01695 [email protected]

Inclusive Servicess 01695 [email protected]

International Students (+44) 1695 [email protected]

Scholarships 01695 [email protected]

Student Finance 01695 [email protected]

Student Information Centre 01695 [email protected]

Students’ Union 01695 [email protected]

UCAS Customer Care Centre 0871 468 0 468 or (+44) 871 468 0 468 from outside the UK

Student Finance England 0845 300 50 90www.gov.uk/studentfinance

NHS Bursaries 0300 300 1345


39How to find us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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