As we begin the academic year at Staffordshire University, we understand that it can be both an exciting and overwhelming time. On this page, you will find lots of useful information that will help you get settled into the Staffordshire University family so that you feel #MoreThanWelcome.
At Staffordshire University, we like to give you a big welcome!
There are three main elements to starting a year with us:
Flying Start (2nd - 13 September) are the two weeks prior to Welcome Weekend and give local students the opportunity to come into the Student Hub at our Stoke-on-Trent campus to complete face-to-face enrolment at a time which is convenient to them. We are open 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 5pm on 7 and 8 September at our Stoke campus. At Stafford and Shrewsbury we are available 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
To make the most of this opportunity you will need to book your enrolment slot online, this function will be available shortly and a link to the booking form will be put on this page.
Welcome Weekend (14 - 15 September) is the weekend prior to Welcome Week. Saturday is the chance for students to complete face-to-face enrolment and pick up the keys to their university accommodation, as well as joining in with the welcome activities provided by our Students’ Union. Sunday is the opportunity for students living away from home to get involved with a wide range of social activities, helping them to make friends with their new housemates or likeminded people.
Welcome Week (16 - 20 September) is the first week of the academic year for our new and returning students. It’s packed with activities and is the perfect opportunity to make new lifelong bonds or get together with old friends to gossip about the summer break. You will have an introduction from your school, meet your Students’ Union, get loads of freebies at the commercial fair as well as having a chance to get involved in a wide range of clubs and societies.
The links below will give you a taster of what to expect this year, and give you a few hints and tips on university survival!
We're delighted that you have chosen to study with us. Once you have arrived at the University, you will be able to participate in a range of events and activities designed to help you enrol, settle in, and find your way around.
Preparing for arrival
International orientation
Staffordshire University Welcome Orientation - 11 to 13 September 2019
We are very pleased to welcome you into our academic community and we wish you a happy and successful time with us. The Orientation Programme is designed to help you settle in to Staffordshire and make a positive start to your life as student here at Staffordshire University. Our International Welcome and Orientation programme will begin on Wednesday 11 September with our Airport Meet & Greet service with our activities taking place on 12 and 13 September.
Please note: The International Student Support team reserves the right to change details (e.g. events and locations) of welcome activities should it be necessary. In the event of any change to the advertised format, we will do everything possible to communicate the changes in the most appropriate and timely way including putting a notice on the International Student Support Website.
Enrolment
If you haven't already completed online enrolment, you'll be able to do so when you arrive on campus. You'll need your bank account details and a digital copy of a passport-style photo for this. Don’t worry you can upload your photo when you arrive on campus, but it will be quicker if you do this in advance.
Your Student ID Card
All international students’ cards are valid for one year. In order to renew your card, you are required at the start of each academic year to undertake a right to study check. This involves you bringing your passport and visa to a specified point for verification by our International Student Support team. Once this check has been completed, you will receive your new student card. Please note that this check must be completed within 4 weeks of the start of term.
Getting to know staff and support services
There will be lots of staff from our support teams and academic colleagues available over the weekend to chat to – they will be able to answer your queries and provide you will valuable information about the University, the week ahead and the course you will be studying.
Wi-Fi and digital support
As a registered student, you'll be able to access the campus Wi-Fi using your university log on details - If you have any issues accessing the Wi-Fi, or any other technical issues, our Digital Services team will be around to help (you can spot them in their orange t-shirts).
Even though you might be starting your university career away from campus or at a different point in the year, we're still here to help you get started.
With distance learning course routes often starting at different points throughout the academic year, you'll typically recieve a personal welcome and induction schedule from your course leaders. Once you've enrolled, keep checking your student email for information of any upcoming news and events that may be occuring.
You're a huge part of Staffordshire University, and if you're travelling by, you're more than welcome to join in any of our student events, or use our fantastic facilities to help you on your way!
If you can't find what you need, speak to our enquiries team, call 01782 294400 or email enquiries@staffs.ac.uk or contact us on social media.
Congratulations, you’re now an apprentice at Staffordshire University. Before you start your journey to success, here’s a bit of information to give you a taster of what to expect of life at our University.
As an apprentice, every day will be different - you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn in varied environments, giving you both the practical and theoretical knowledge to become an expert in your field. Typically, your time will be split between studying here on campus with us, logging in remotely via Blackboard (our virtual learning environment), and experiencing paid-work with your employers.
There’s so much more to an apprenticeship than work life and studying. Our campuses are friendly, lively places with lots to offer, including sporting facilities and social spaces.