Canterbury Induction Timetable | University for the Creative Arts

Monday 15 September: Welcome & Campus Orientation

Monday is all about getting familiar with UCA and starting to build a student community.

9.30-10.30am: Welcome Ceremony (Kirk Lecture Theatre)
Inspiring opening talk with a warm welcome from staff and student reps.
10.30-11am: Refreshment Break (the Nook)
11am-12.30pm: Campus Top Trumps Hunt (all over campus)
12.30-1.30pm: Lunch Break
1.30-2.15pm: Week-Long Project Briefing by Programme Director
2.15-3pm:— Campus Q&A (Canteen)
Ambassadors share practical tips and answer student questions.
3.30-4.30pm: Update International Students (A1: 02)
Learn about visa support, cultural integration, and living in the UK.
3.30-4.30pm: Direct Entry Students (Year 2/3)
Meet Programme Directors and peers, with guidance on joining midway through the programme.

Tuesday will focus on your immersion into creative disciplines and course structure.

9.30-11am: Discipline Specific Workshops
Hands-on creative session introducing subject-specific practices.
11-11.30am: Break
11.30am-1pm: Discipline-Specific Workshops
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-3pm: Meet the Programme Team
Informal introductions to academic staff and course structure.
3-4.30pm: Discipline-Specific Workshops

Wednesday is all about building connections and exploring the area.

11am-3pm: Freshers’ Fair (Campus Green)
Discover clubs, societies, support services, and local businesses.
1-4.30pm: 16.30 International Student Visa Checks (Kirk Lecture Theatre)
Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.
5.30-7.30pm: Town Tour Bingo (Meeting point: the Nook)

On Thursday we'll be celebrating creativity and student talents.

9.30am-2pm: Programme Area Workshops
This will include showcases of student and alumni work
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-4.30pm: Campus Collaborative Project (Herbert Read Gallery)
1-4.30pm: International Student Visa Checks (Kirk Lecture Theatre)
Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.

Friday will bring the week together through creativity and connection.

9.30am-1pm: Campus Collaborative Project (Herbert Read Gallery)
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-4.30pm: Final Showcase
Students present their week-long work and visit each other’s exhibits – including the Campus Collaborative Project.
1-4.30pm: International Student Visa Checks (Kirk Lecture Theatre)
Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.

Make sure to check all the information below to ensure you're ready to begin your UCA adventure:

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