To help you on your journey to becoming a CCCU student, you can refer to this step-by-step guide which takes you through your essential tasks.
Step one: getting ready
- Meet the conditions of your offer: to become a fully registered student at CCCU and begin your studies with us there may be some academic conditions and clearance checks that you will need to meet and complete.
- Apply for funding and plan your finances
- Register with the Student Wellbeing Service: if you need disability or mental health support, make sure you register before your studies start.
- Apply for your accommodation or plan your commute
- Join the Facebook Group 2024/25 to keep up to date and start making connections.
Are you a partner student? Check out your dedicated partner Course Essentials.
Are you an international student? Make sure you look through the information on this page for details on immigration, your journey to campus, your mandatory in-person document checks with the Compliance team, support with your English, and much more.
Are you a KMMS student? Make sure you explore this digital welcome pack which tells you everything you need to know about the Kent and Medway Medical School - including what to do before you arrive, how to register, placement planning, and much more.
Step two: before you arrive
- Complete online registration: you need to complete your registration in order to officially become a CCCU student and start your studies. If you are on a Student Route visa, an EU student with Pre-Settled or Settled status or have a non British passport, you must attend an in-person appointment with our Compliance team to become fully registered.
- Create your CCCU computer account: You will be invited to do this at the point of registration and you will need your account to access your student digital services.
- Check your course essentials and welcome schedule for useful information to help you prepare for your studies - available in June.
- Make sure your vaccinations are up to date: we want you to stay healthy and well, so we advise you to check what vaccines you feel you may need before you arrive and make sure you register with a local GP once here.
- Check your key dates - find out when you will be able to access your teaching timetable and how to do so
You may also want to:
- Connect to a peer mentor: a student mentor can offer you support, advice and guidance from the benefit of their experience
- Explore this list of useful resources to help develop the academic skills you'll need to thrive at university
If you’re studying a course that has uniform and occupational health vaccination requirements, please ensure you refer to the A-to-Z Course Essentials listing for full details and to access the schedules to determine your appointment time during Welcome Week.
Step three: your first week
- Attend your academic course welcome sessions - this is an essential induction and orientation to your course to ensure you get your studies off to a good start. Your Welcome Schedules will be available in mid-August.
- Check your access to Blackboard: Blackboard is the University’s Virtual Learning Environment providing you with access to your learning materials, resources and services to support your studies. You will need to set up your CCCU computer account to access Blackboard.
- Set up your IT by connecting to Wifi and downloading your free software
- Get your Student ID Card: You will need your Student ID Card to tap into lessons in order to register your attendance, access certain buildings and lots more.
- Check our Student Code of Conduct: So you can see what behaviour we expect and how we provide students a safe and supportive environment, free from discrimination,
- International students: You must attend an in-person appointment with our Compliance team so we can verify your identity and qualifications once you arrive in the UK. You must do this within two weeks of your arrival.
You may also want to:
- Bookmark the online Campus Map: to help you find your rooms and way around campus.
- Check out the Student Events Hub for all the activities you can get involved in.
Expect Respect
All students are expected to complete the short Expect Respect Module every year. This is to support your role at CCCU as a leader of change, an ally, and an active member of our supportive community. Plus, you'll have the chance to win amazing prizes to boost your wellbeing and belonging!
Step four: settling in
- Connect with your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT): your Personal Academic Tutor is here to help you to develop, grow and succeed in your studies and research
- Tap into your lessons with your Student ID Card: It’s important for us to know if you’ve attended lectures, seminars or classes in person or online so we can support you in your studies.
- Register with a GP and to vote: we want you to be safe and well while at university.
- Download the Safezone App: so you can alert university security if you ever need urgent assistance while on campus.
- Discover your Students’ Union: a chance to make friends, get involved and have your voice heard.
- Bookmark your student webpages: your student webpages are full of all the information you need as a student at CCCU
- Regularly check your university email: as part of your registration, you’ll be given a computing account so you can access your canterbury.ac.uk email address
You may also want to:
- Keep up to date through social media and our student news site
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