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 (Quad)
    Opening talk with a warm welcome from staff and student reps.  Introduction to student life, health and safety and life on campus.
  • 10.30-11am: Refreshment Break
  • 11am-12pm: Introduction to UCA systems
    Getting on wifi, email and single sign on to get support throughout your UCA experience.
  • 12-1pm: Campus Tours
    Team-based exploration of campus spaces, resources, and services, including the Wells for postgraduate students.
  • 1-2pm: Lunch Break
  • 2-3pm: Campus Q&A and Library Onboarding
    Ambassadors share practical tips and answer student questions in canteen. 
  • 3-3.30pm: Direct Entry Students (Years 2/3)
    Meet Programme Directors and peers, with guidance on joining midway through the programme.
  • 3.30-4.30pm: International Student Briefing
    Visa support, cultural integration and living in the UK.

Tuesday 16 September: Course Discovery & Academic Integration

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

  • 9.30-11am: Meet the Programme Team
    Informal introductions to academic staff and course structure. This session will introduce discipline-specific workshops and your creative challenge
  • 11-11.30am: Break
  • 11.30am-1pm: Discipline-Specific Workshops
  • 1-2pm: Lunch Break
  • 2-3pm: Student Showcases
    Staff presentation showing work from current students and alumni.
  • 3-4.30pm: Discipline-Specific Workshops
    Continuation of creative project work and idea development.  

Wednesday 17 September Social Life & Local Exploration

Wednesday is all about building connections and exploring the area.

  • 11am-3pm: Freshers’ Fair
    Discover clubs, societies, support services, and local businesses.
  • 1-4.30pm: International Student Visa Checks
    Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.
  • 5.30-7.30pm: Guided Town Tours
    Explore local highlights with SU and student guides.

Thursday 18 September: Creative Expression & Performance

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

  • 9.30-11am: Creative Challenge Workshop
    Led by Academics and Technicians - fun, engaging, and collaborative.
  • 11-11.30am: Break
  • 11.30am-1pm: Student Showcases
    Staff presentation showing work from current students and alumni.
  • 1-2pm: Lunch Break
  • 1-4.30pm: International Student Visa Checks
    Students to bring requested documentation to authenticate study visas.
  • 2-2.30pm: Continue with Creative Challenge.
    2-4.30pm: Final Showcase & Closing Celebration
    Students present their work and visit each other’s exhibits to wrap up the week and welcome students fully into UCA life.

Friday 19 September: Settling In

A free day for settling into campus life. 

  • 10am-1pm: Student support will be available for students throughout the morning in the gallery.