Getting Started at Edge Hill UniversityFull-time Undergraduate StudentsSeptember 2015

Your University checklist

Before you arrive: ✔

Go online and complete stage one of enrolment (pg 6)

Make sure your funding is in place (pg 8)

Confirm your room in our halls of residence (pg 10)

Find out when you need to arrive on campus (pg 14 or 20)

Download your First Week timetable (pg 12)

Check out your Freshers’ Week lineup (pg 13)

Find out more about campus life (pg 22)

Find us on Facebook and Twitter and start making friends

Once you arrive: ✔

Complete stage two of the enrolment process and receive your Unicard

Attend your First Week sessions

Meet friends at your Freshers’ Week social events

Get to know the campus (pg 34 )

Getting Started at Edge Hill University

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Congratulations

Well done 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.Please read all of the sections carefully as they contain important informationabout your arrival at Edge Hill. If you have any questions about any of theinformation within this guide, please contact 0800 028 6677 or emailgettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk

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

ContentsKey dates – page 3A helpful list of all the important dates you need to be aware of.

Before you arrive – page 5There are a few important things you need to do before you arrive here in Sep-tember. Find out more about enrolment, how to prepare your finances, how toconfirm your on-campus accommodation, course preparation and activitiestaking place in your First Week.

Arriving at Edge Hill (living on-campus) – page 14Everything you need to know about arriving at Edge Hill University if you’regoing to be living on-campus in halls of residence.

Arriving at Edge Hill (living off-campus) - page 20Everything you need to know about arriving at Edge Hill University if you’regoing to be living off-campus.

University lifeFind out more about life on campus, what student support will be available toyou when you become a student here, what Ormskirk is like and term dates.

ContactsA contact list for any queries you might have before starting your studies.

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Key dates

Thursday 13August

Accommodation decisionsIf you have applied for on-campus accommodation,and have been successful in securing your place atEdge Hill, you will receive a decision by email from ourAccommodation Team.

Thursday 13August

Help Line opensWe will be available to provide guidance on yourresults, changing course, enrolment etc. Call us on0800 028 6677.

Monday 31August

Deadline to satisfy all conditions of offerYou must satisfy all academic and, if applicable,other requirements such as Disclosure and BarringService (DBS) checks, medical clearance or providingproof of qualifications by this date.

Tuesday 8September

Online enrolment opensYou will be enrolling in two stages. Stage one isonline, and you will receive an email with detailedinstructions on what you need to do. Please refer topage 6 for more information.

Thursday 17September

Stage two of enrolment for students living off-campusStage two of the enrolment process for studentswho will be living off-campus. Refer to the Arrivingat Edge Hill (living off-campus) section of this guidefor more information.

Sunday 20September

Welcome SundayThis is the date that students living on-campus willcomplete stage two of enrolment, and move intotheir new home. Refer to the Arriving at Edge Hill(living on-campus) section of this guide for moreinformation.

Monday 21 – Friday 25September

First WeekYour introduction to University begins. Please referto page 12 for more information.

Before you arrive

Enrolment page 6

Preparing your finances page 8

Preparing to live on-campus page 10

Course preparation page 12

Get ready for First Week page 12

Freshers’ Week activities page 13

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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. The enrolment process consists of two stages:

Stage oneThe first stage is online enrolment which will open on Tuesday 8 September.You will receive an email on this day which will include all the information andinstructions you will need to complete the process. To prepare for stage one,visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/online-enrolment-guide and readthe online guide. If you are on a programme within the Faculty of Arts andSciences which has optional modules, you will be required to choose theseduring this stage of enrolment. For more information about the modules offeredon your programme please refer to:edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate/course-preparation

Stage twoAfter you have completed stage one, you will be required to attend stage two ofenrolment to fully enrol and provide the University with proof of your identity.Please note that you must have completed stage one no later than two workingdays before you arrive to complete stage two.

Enrolment

To find out when you are required to attend stage two of enrolment, look at the relevant pages in this guide:

• Students who will be living on-campus, please refer to page 14• Students who will be living off-campus, please refer to page 20

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The following table shows what documents you MUST bring with you to stagetwo of enrolment:

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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.

Please note, you will not be fully enrolled until you have completedboth stages of enrolment.

UK Students

PassportorUK Birth Certificate* orUK Adoption Certificate* *and Marriage Certificateor change of name Deed Polldocument if applicable

University Payment Advice Notification (from Student Finance)or

Self-funded students are required to set up a payment plan or pay in fullon the day of enrolment

orNHS Notification of Award and University Payment Advice Notification

(from Student Finance) (if applicable)

EEA1 and Switzerland Students

Passport orNational ID Card

Non-EEA Students

Passport andEvidence of Visastatus / BiometricResidence Permit

If you intend to get help with paying your tuition fees and living expenses foryour studies, now is the time to make sure that loans and grants are in place.This will ensure that you receive your funding on time and your transition touniversity life runs smoothly.

Applying for student financeIf you have not yet applied for help with financing your studies, you should applyimmediately at www.gov.uk/student-finance. The process can take sometime, so it is important that you do not delay with making your application.Evidence of your application/assessment will be required when you completestage two of enrolment.

Assessment of Funding You must ensure you return your declaration form to Student Finance (this isto confirm you agree to the terms and conditions of the loan). Without this formStudent Finance are unable to complete final checks and approve yourapplication, which will lead to a delay in any funding being paid to you whenyou start your course. Once Student Finance have completed your assessmentthey will send you paperwork showing your entitlement to funding. You can alsocheck on the progress of your application online and see a copy of yourassessment once it is available.

Please ensure that all of your details are correct, including:

• The university you will be studying at• The course you will be studying• The tuition fee for your course.

If any of the above details are incorrect on your student finance paperworkplease contact TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk.

When will I receive my funding?After you have completed stage two of enrolment, your first payment will bereleased. It can take up to five working days for payment to arrive in youraccount, or longer, if you applied for funding late. But remember, this will onlybe paid if your loan declaration has been signed and returned to Student Financeand they have approved your application by completing all verification checks.

Preparing your finances

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Please ensure that you bring your University/College Payment advice (containedin the pack you receive from Student Finance) with you when you come to stagetwo of enrolment. This contains your Student Support Number, which theUniversity needs to identify you with the Student Loans Company and triggeryour first payment.

NHS Funded StudentsIf you are enrolling onto an NHS funded programme, you must apply for an NHSbursary to ensure your tuition fees will be paid and for them to calculate yourbursary entitlement which will be for your living expenses during your studies.Please visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students to begin the application processif you haven’t done so already. Once your application has been approved, youmust bring a copy of your ‘NHS Notification of Award’ to stage two of enrolment.

If you have any questions about fees and finance, contact the Fees, Scholarshipsand Bursaries Team on TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk.

Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate to find out moreabout how you can prepare financially, including opening a student bankaccount and budgeting.

Your checklist• Apply for funding• Sign and return your loan declaration to Student Finance and send any evidence that is required

• Make sure your application details are correct• Bring all of your paperwork with you to enrolment in order to release your funding

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If you are self-funding your studies, please contact the Fees,Scholarships and Bursaries Team by emailing TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk prior to enrolment.

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If you receive a place in our on-campus halls of residence, there are a few thingsyou need to take care of before you can move in. Getting the paperwork andfinancial arrangements out of the way before you arrive will make your arrivalas relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

Licence Agreement and DepositIf successful, on Thursday 13 August you will receive an email from ourAccommodation Team to confirm your room and provide you with your LicenceAgreement. You must e-sign your Licence Agreement as soon as possible toconfirm your room. You will also need to pay your £150 deposit to secure yourroom and make arrangements to pay for your accommodation before you arrive.Otherwise, the Accommodation Team will be unable to issue you with your key.

Paying for your accommodationTo pay your deposit, and to organise your accommodation payments using a visadebit or credit card visit edgehill.ac.uk/payments. You can pay in one ofthree ways:

• In full, with a 5% discount if you pay the full amount before you collect your key

• In three instalments (per term – most students pay in this way as it coincides with student loan payments)

• In seven instalments (monthly)

Paying in instalmentsThe total balance for the duration of your Licence Agreement (40 weeks or agreedfixed term), is divided into three or seven equal instalments and must be repaidby recurring card payments on the listed dates:

Preparing to live on-campus

Three Instalments Seven Instalments

Autumn Term - 13 October 2015Spring Term - 13 January 2016Summer Term - 20 April 2016

22 October 201522 November 201522 December 201522 January 201622 February 201622 March 201622 April 2016

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Accommodation PacksIf you are living on campus then you can take advantage of our range ofaccommodation packs which are available to order online. Packs includebedding, towels, utensils and crockery. Visit store.edgehill.ac.uk and clickon Accommodation in the product catalogue to view the packs and make yourorder. Any items you order will be delivered directly to your room prior to yourarrival, at no extra cost.

Moving InYou can move into halls on Sunday 20 September, or Welcome Sunday aswe call it. You’ll find more information about arrival arrangements for this dayon page 14 but you should put the date in your calendar in the meantime.

Your accommodation checklist• E-sign your Licence Agreement by Friday 4 September• Pay your £150 deposit to secure your room and make arrangementsto pay for your accommodation by Friday 4 September

• Add Welcome Sunday to your calendar• Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduateto see a packing list

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Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate and select ‘Coursepreparation’ to see a course overview, a suggested reading list, coursepreparation and more.

Course Preparation

Starting University is an exciting time. First Week is all about settling in to 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 21 to Friday 25 September.

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 To view and download your First Week timetable, visitedgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate. Select ‘Coursepreparation’ and click on the ‘First Week timetable’ tab to see your First Weektimetable.

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Whilst you’re settling into your new academic life during First Week, the EdgeHill Students’ Union will be keeping you busy with their Freshers’ Weekprogramme. Undoubtedly one of the best weeks of the year, Freshers’ Week runsalongside First Week and is a great opportunity to have fun and make newfriends.

Freshers’ Week activities

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Welcome Sunday takes place on Sunday 20 September and is our designatedday for residential students to arrive on campus, complete stage two enrolmentand move into accommodation. It’s a very busy day on campus so, to ensureyour day runs as smoothly as possible, please follow the instructions outlined inthis section.

Unfortunately, you are not able to arrive on campus any earlier than this date.If you will be unable to arrive until after 4.00pm on Welcome Sunday or notuntil the following week, please contact the Accommodation Team onaccommodation@edgehill.ac.uk 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:

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 CarOn 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 amaximum 2 hour time limit on parking to allow you to unload your car andunpack. After this time we request that you move your car to allow otherstudents the opportunity to park and move in.

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Surname Arrival Time

A – B 9.00am - 10.00am

C – E 10.00am - 11.00am

F – H 11.00am – 12.00pm

I – L 12.00pm – 1.00pm

M – P 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Q – S 2.00pm – 3.00pm

T – Z 3.00pm – 4.00pm

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You will be directed to alternative parking in nearby Ormskirk town centre andthere is a free bus service from Ormskirk Bus Station to and from the Universityrunning every 15 minutes from 7.30am until 6.30pm.

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.

Find your Entrance Point

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

WhichEntranceto use

Car ParkZoneColour

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

2Ruff Lane Red

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

1St HelensRoad

Blue

Chancellors SouthAitken, Jenkins, Laverty, Millins, Welch

1St HelensRoad

Blue

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

1St HelensRoad

Blue

Graduates CourtAinsworth, Annakin, Maconie, Normanton, Pryce

2Ruff Lane Red

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

1St HelensRoad

Blue

Main Building HallsClough, Stanley

1St HelensRoad

Blue

Main Building HallsLady Margaret, John Dalton

2Ruff Lane Red

Palatine CourtCarrington, Glazebrook, Pankhurst, Roscoe

1St HelensRoad

Blue

What happens next?Once you have parked, you must leave your belongings in the car. Parentsand families will be directed to the Family Area in the Hub, Main Building torelax and wait for students to return from enrolment and key collection.Complimentary teas and coffees will be available together with information fromkey University Services, plus the Students’ Union ‘Market Place’.

Students will go to the Faculty of Health and Social Care Building to completethe enrolment and key collection process.

When you have completed this process you will be issued with your ‘Unicard’(student ID card) and you will be directed back to the Hub to meet up with yourparents/family. You can then go and unload your car and move into halls.

If you require assistance or have mobility requirements please contactfmhelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk or 01695 584455 for advice. When you arriveplease go to the nearest Welcome Point, where staff will arrange transport foryou.

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.

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 will be a secure luggage facility for students arriving by publictransport. You are able to leave your bags in this safe spot while you enrol andcollect your room 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.

Completing the enrolment processPrior to stage two, you will have completed stage one of enrolment which is anonline process. Please see page 6 for more details on stage one.

Stage two allows you to complete the enrolment process by providing theUniversity with proof of your identity. Please refer to page 7 to see whatdocuments you must bring with you.

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Accommodation FeesOnce you have completed the enrolment process, there are a few things we willcheck before you can collect your keys. We will check that you have:

1. E-signed your Licence Agreement2. Paid your £150 deposit3. Set up a payment plan for your accommodation fees or paid in full.

Please refer to page 10 for more information on how to make payments.

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 limitations to car parking, 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.

You are advised to pack your belongings in crates and suitcases with wheels andto avoid packing large heavy boxes that you will find difficult to carry. There isa limited supply of trolleys and buggies available to help you transport yourbelongings.

Meet staff within your Department (Welcome Sunday 20 September)Once you have collected your room key and moved your belongings in, you mustattend your compulsory meeting with staff/students from your programmearea, in the Business School, between 11.00am and 5.00pm. This is agreat way to meet your department and fellow students on your programme andto pick up a hard copy of your First Week timetable.

Hall TalksOn Monday 21 September, you are required to attend a compulsory Hall Talk.Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate and select ‘Arrivingat Edge Hill (living on-campus)’ to find out times and locations.

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 followdirections to the Faculty of Health and Social Care building to complete yourenrolment/key collection 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 Hub, Main building with complimentarytea or coffee. Your family are welcome to use this as a meeting point during theday 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 select ‘FM Helpdesk Request’ from the ‘Student Support’section of the GO homepage.

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 8.00am – 9.00pmCoffee Shop 8.00am – 6.00pmGrab & Go 9.00pm – 4.00pm

Faculty of Education BuildingWater’s Edge Restaurant 8:30am – 4.00pm

Students’ Union BarBar (Live Football shown throughout the day) 12.00pm – 9.00pm Nom Takeaway 5.00pm – 2.00am

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Welcome Sunday

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What else can I do on Welcome Sunday?You can also visit the following University services in the Hub:

• Edge Hill Works • Finance online store• Learning Services • Confucius Institute• Chaplaincy • Languages Centre• Health and Wellbeing Centre • Inclusion Team• Edge Hill Sport

In the Hub there will be a ‘Market Place’ selling a range of goods and EndsleighInsurance.

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

Can I bring my car with me to campus during term time?Students who are living in halls of residence are not eligible to park on campus.There are some exceptions for students on placement.

Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate, click on‘Student Support’ and then on the ‘Parking permits’ tab to find out more.

What can my parents do on Welcome Sunday?We are running optional Welcome Talks for parents only throughout WelcomeSunday in room W1, Wilson Centre at 10.00am 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

Year 1 students (studying at the Ormskirk campus)On Thursday 17 September, you will need to come onto campus to completestage two of the enrolment process for your programme.

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:

To help the day to run as smoothly as possible please do not arrive morethan 30 minutes before your scheduled arrival time.

Direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3 Students On Friday 18 September, you will need to come onto campus to complete stagetwo of the enrolment process between 10.30am to 11.00am. On arrival, pleasereport to the Faculty of Health and Social Care.

Year 1 students (studying at Armstrong House, Manchester)On Wednesday, 16 September, you will need to come to Armstrong House,Manchester to complete stage two of the enrolment process for your programme.

In order to reduce congestion, we have staggered student arrival times bycourse. Please try and keep to your scheduled arrival time as much as possibleto avoid congestion on the day:

Arriving at Edge Hill (living off-campus)

Surname Arrival Time

A – B 9.00am - 10.00am

C – E 10.00am - 11.00am

F – H 11.00am – 12.00pm

I – L 12.00pm – 1.00pm

M – P 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Q – S 3.00pm – 4.00pm

T – Z 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Location

Faculty of Health andSocial Care building

Course Arrival Time

Paramedic Practice 10.00am - 11.00am

Paramedic Practice Secondees 11.00am – 12.00pm

Operating Department Practice 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Location

Report to reception

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To help the day to run as smoothly as possible please do not arrive more than30 minutes before your scheduled arrival time.

Travelling to stage two of enrolment at the Ormskirk campusArriving by CarCar parking on campus is limited. For information about how to find us,including driving directions, visit edgehill.ac.uk/location. You need todisplay an official Edge Hill University parking permit on your dashboard whenyou enter the car park, a copy of the permit has been included with this booklet..Arriving by Public TransportYou can find out more about arriving at Edge Hill by public transport, includingdetails about bus or rail travel at edgehill.ac.uk/location. Our Edge Link busruns from Ormskirk bus station to the University from 8.05am to 8.45pm.

If you require assistance or have mobility requirements please contact FacilitiesManagement: fmhelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk or 01695 584455 for advice.

Travelling to stage two of enrolment at Armstrong House,ManchesterThere is no on campus parking available at Armstrong House, but it is easily reachedby foot from Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly train stations.

Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/location/armstrong for further details anddirections.

Completing the enrolment processPrior to stage two, you will have completed stage one of enrolment which is anonline process. Please see page 6 for more details on stage one.

Stage two allows you to complete the enrolment process by providing theUniversity with proof of your identity. Please refer to page 7 to see whatdocuments you must bring with you.

Meet staff within your Department (Ormskirk campus only)Once you have enrolled, you must attend your compulsorymeeting with staff/students from your programme area, in the Business School. This is a greatway to meet your department and fellow students on your programme and topick up a hard copy of your First Week timetable.

You can also visit the following University services in the Hub:

• Edge Hill Works • Finance online store• Learning Services • Confucius Institute• Chaplaincy • Languages Centre• Health and Wellbeing Centre • Inclusion Team• Edge Hill Sport

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/travel.

Parking PermitsCar parking at Edge Hill University is limited and cannot always accommodateall vehicles during peak periods. We therefore recommend, wherever possible,that students use public transport.

Students coming to study at Edge Hill for the first time will need to enrol andreceive a student number before a parking permit application can be made.Students who are living in halls of residence are not eligible to parkon campus. There are some exceptions for students on placement.

The issuing of parking permits is based on clear eligibility criteria, however theprovision of a permit does not guarantee a parking space due to thelimited capacity on campus. Even if you do have a permit, we suggest you buildin sufficient time to park off campus when necessary. Details of alternativeparking provision close to the University can be found on the link below.

Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate, click on‘Student Support’ and then on the ‘Parking permits’ tab to find out more aboutparking on-campus..

PostThe University has a dedicated post room on site and we provide a student maildelivery service to the mail boxes located in all halls of residence. We alsoprovide a parcel collection service where students are notified of a delivery viaemail.

The Post Room is located in The Durning Centre and is open for parcel collections:

Monday to Friday:8.00am – 10.00am12.00pm – 1.00pm5.00pm – 7.00pm

Reduced opening hours may apply out of term time.

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LaunderetteOur on-site launderette houses nineteen automatic washing machines andtwenty dryers. The opening times are 7.30am to 9pm every day, with the lastwash being at 8.00pm.

Payment is made online via a dedicated pre-payment card available to purchaseon-site. For more information visit www.laundryview.com

CateringAll 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 onsite 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 youwill find other shops and amenities. Edge Hill University provides a regular freeEdge Link shuttle bus which connects the campus to Ormskirk town centre. Forfurther information please visit edgehill.ac.uk/travel.

Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduate tofind out more about student life at Edge Hill University.

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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 servicesaimed at ensuring students can focus on their studies and their wellbeing. Theseinclude:

• The Student Information Centre (SIC)• Accommodation• Inclusive Services • 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

The Careers CentreThe Careers Centre can help you to find part-time work, as well as volunteeringopportunities. Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduateand select ‘Student Support’ to find out more.

Student Support

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Learning ServicesLearning Services provide learning resources 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 on our webpages, includingour 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 a part of your first week activities – you will be able to

meet the librarian for your subject• Lots of news, information and tweets about Learning Services

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

Inclusive ServicesIf you have additional needs, the Inclusive Services teams can provide you withtailored information and support. Both the Inclusion team and the SpLD supportteam work together to provide students with a supportive service which willenable you to study and live as independently as possible.

If you require advice and guidance for dyslexia, dyspraxia or other SpLD needscontact SpLD@edgehill.ac.uk or visit edgehill.ac.uk/spld.

The Inclusion team, based in the Student Information Centre provides aprofessional and friendly service to students with a wide range of additionalneeds arising from physical impairments, mental health or complex needs. Youcan contact the team to chat in confidence about:

• Applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)• Equipment, academic and personal support• Reasonable adjustments on placement

For more information, please contact inclusionteam@edgehill.ac.uk, visitedgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/inclusive or come along to meet the teamat: Inclusion Team, 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 area Care Leaver. Help us to help you by informing us that you are a Care Leaverwhen you start at University and that you are happy for us to contact you.

For further information, please visit the Care Leavers page at:edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices.

Council Tax Exemption CertificateYou can request a Council Tax Exemption Certificate online, through StudentCentral. The certificate will be emailed to your Edge Hill email account. This willbe valid for the current academic session only.

Please Note: Council Tax Exemption Certificates will not be available until thefirst teaching week of term and this will differ depending on the term dates foryour programme. A button to request a Certificate will appear on StudentCentral during your first week of term. If the button does not appear, and youbelieve that you are eligible for council tax exemption, please contact theEnrolment Team on enrolment@edgehill.ac.uk.

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Edge Hill Students’ Union is a member-driven organisation, representing allstudents who attend Edge Hill University. Our vision is to be an essential partof Edge Hill University significantly adding value to your student experience.Specifically, we aim to:

• Be recognised by Edge Hill students and the University as the provider of excellent,effective advice and representation on academic and welfare matters

• Provide quality, well-used membership and commercial services for our diverse student body

• Be acknowledged by Edge Hill students as having made a positive difference to their lives

To achieve this we listen to your feedback and ideas, whilst ensuring we offerguidance, support and help if things go wrong.

The Union is run by four elected officers, a President, Vice President Welfare,Vice President Academic Representation and Vice President Activities. TheOfficers’ roles are to represent the student body on a variety of issues that affectyou, our members. We do this by representing your views at a number ofUniversity committees and boards and also run a range of campaigns.

The officer team are supported by a team of full-time and part time staff, as wellas Part-Time Officers, elected to represent; LGBT students, Disabled students,Black students, Part-time/Mature students, Post Graduate students and Womenrespectively. These Officers help to inform projects that the Full-Time Officerswork on, as well as running their own campaigns on behalf of the students theyrepresent.

An essential function of the Union is our representation and as a result of studentfeedback we opened an Advice and Representation Centre and over the last twoyears the service has grown considerably, offering support and guidance in keyareas such as academic issues, welfare benefits, housing, money and debt. TheAdvice and Representation Centre runs drop-in sessions, pre-bookableappointments and phone consultations to help make the service as accessible aspossible for all students. The most important aspect of our service is that we aretotally independent from the University and so our advice is impartial,confidential and free to students.

Course Reps are also an integral part of our democracy and representation,ensuring all students’ voices are being heard, whether on a course level, or rightup to Faculty level. Being a Course Rep is great for employability andtransferable skills, empowering yourself and your peers to make sure you’regetting the best from your course.

Societies are a great way to make friends and learn new skills, and we currentlyhave around 70 active societies. To join a group, or even start your own, the SUcan offer support and guidance, helping you make the most out of your studentexperience.

The Union annually organises a variety of events, starting with Freshers’ Week!Later in the year, EHSU hold the Graduation Ball, as well as a whole programmeof weekly events in the SU Bar and The Quad. The SU Bar also serves a greatrange of handmade burgers and pizza’s every day and our menu is also availableto take away. For your official Edge Hill merchandise, clothing and NUS Cards,The SUShop has regular deals and discounts!

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the services you want andneed, we have over the past couple of years developed and grown to provide youwith the advice centre, bar, shop and a range of activities through our studentled groups and we hope with you as our members we can continue to grow inthe future.

Your officers for 2015/16 arePresident - Steven RoukeVice President Academic Representation - Rosie McKennaVice President Welfare - Lauren BlundellVice President Activities - Patrick Soan

You can also keep in touch with the Students’ Union herew: www.edgehillsu.org.ukT:@edgehillsuF: /edgehillsu

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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.

“I'd definitely recommend visiting Salt and Liquor; their cocktailsare amazing and the food is absolutely to die for!”Sophie Proyer, BA (Hons) English Literature

“Want a Nando’s but don’t want to go to Liverpool? Check outPiri-Piri in town, really tasty food and really good prices!”Caitlin Baker, BA (Hons) Advertising

"Don't judge The Horse Shoe on its appearance– it’s cheap, hasfriendly staff and you'll make tons of memories."Jenny McAlister, BA (Hons) Sociology

Life in Ormskirk

Term Dates

By programme

BA/BSc Programmes

Autumn Term All Years 21/09/15 18/12/15

Spring Term All Years 04/01/16 18/03/16

Summer Term All Years 11/04/16 03/06/16

BA/BSc Education Programmes with QTS

Autumn Term All Years 21/09/15 18/12/15

Spring Term All Years 04/01/16 18/03/16

Summer Term All Years 04/04/16 27/05/16*

* Trainees must be available up to 15/07/16 in order to complete any additional days in school.

Students studying BSc Pre-Registration Nursing, Midwifery, OperatingDepartment Practice and Paramedic Practice should refer to their course specificplans to check term dates. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/undergraduateand click on ‘Course preparation’ for more information.

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General EnquiriesContact our Getting Started Team on 0800 028 6677 or emailgettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk 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 584200accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk

Admissions 01695 650950admissions@edgehill.ac.uk

Enrolment 01695 657600enrolment@edgehill.ac.uk

Finance and Funding Help 01695 657250financialadviceteam@edgehill.ac.uk

Inclusive Services 01695 584372inclusiveservices@edgehill.ac.uk

International Students (+44) 1695 657122international@edgehill.ac.uk

NHS Bursaries 0300 300 1345www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students

Scholarships 01695 657245scholarships@edgehill.ac.uk

Student Finance England 0300 100 0607www.gov.uk/student-finance

Student Information Centre 01695 584554sichelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk

Students’ Union 01695 657301su@edgehill.ac.uk

Tuition Fees tuitionfees@edgehill.ac.uk

UCAS Customer Care Centre 0371 4680 468 www.ucas.com

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