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Welcome and Orientation: International Student In-Person Enrolment (Time Square, Warrington)

Start Date: 23 January 2026 10:00 am

End Date: 23 January 2026 3:00 pm

Location: Time Square, Warrington

International students only. Complete your in-person enrolment, and meet other students from your course and across the University. All international students need to attend just one in-person enrolment day once they have arrived in the UK, regardless of their visa status. British citizens who are classed as overseas fee-paying students must also attend a session and bring their British passport with them.

You must book a timeslot to attend the in-person enrolment. Please click here for more information and guidance.

If you do not have a timeslot appointment, you may not be able to complete your enrolment and will be asked to return another day.

If you are an international student with a visa, you will need to bring the following to your enrolment session:

• Your passport (this needs to be the original passport; we cannot accept a copy or a photograph)

• Your e-visa share code (read more about how to access your e-visa and generate a share code on our website: Entering the UK)

• Your flight details (e.g., your boarding pass, travel booking confirmation, or flight ticket).

You’ll receive full details about your enrolment session (including the date, time, and location) from the Study Visa Team by email. Please refer to that message carefully to make sure you attend the correct session.

For any questions about this event, please contact studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

For any questions regarding your visa, please contact studyvisa@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: International Student In-Person Enrolment (Seaborne Library)

Start Date: 28 January 2026 10:00 am

End Date: 28 January 2026 3:00 pm

Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park

International students only. Complete your in-person enrolment, and meet other students from your course and across the University. All international students need to attend just one in-person enrolment day once they have arrived in the UK, regardless of their visa status. British citizens who are classed as overseas fee-paying students must also attend a session and bring their British passport with them.

You must book a timeslot to attend the in-person enrolment. Please click here for more information and guidance.

If you do not have a timeslot appointment, you may not be able to complete your enrolment and will be asked to return another day.

If you are an international student with a visa, you will need to bring the following to your enrolment session:

• Your passport (this needs to be the original passport; we cannot accept a copy or a photograph)

• Your e-visa share code (read more about how to access your e-visa and generate a share code on our website: Entering the UK)

• Your flight details (e.g., your boarding pass, travel booking confirmation, or flight ticket).

You’ll receive full details about your enrolment session (including the date, time, and location) from the Study Visa Team by email. Please refer to that message carefully to make sure you attend the correct session.

For any questions about this event, please contact studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

For any questions regarding your visa, please contact studyvisa@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: International Student In-Person Enrolment (Seaborne Library)

Start Date: 20 January 2026 10:00 am

End Date: 20 January 2026 3:00 pm

Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park

International students only. Complete your in-person enrolment, and meet other students from your course and across the University. All international students need to attend just one in-person enrolment day once they have arrived in the UK, regardless of their visa status. British citizens who are classed as overseas fee-paying students must also attend a session and bring their British passport with them.

You must book a timeslot to attend the in-person enrolment. Please click here for more information and guidance.

If you do not have a timeslot appointment, you may not be able to complete your enrolment and will be asked to return another day.

If you are an international student with a visa, you will need to bring the following to your enrolment session:

• Your passport (this needs to be the original passport; we cannot accept a copy or a photograph)

• Your e-visa share code (read more about how to access your e-visa and generate a share code on our website: Entering the UK)

• Your flight details (e.g., your boarding pass, travel booking confirmation, or flight ticket).

You’ll receive full details about your enrolment session (including the date, time, and location) from the Study Visa Team by email. Please refer to that message carefully to make sure you attend the correct session.

For any questions about this event, please contact studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

For any questions regarding your visa, please contact studyvisa@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: Pre-Arrival Session for International Students

Start Date: 22 January 2026 2:00 pm

End Date: 22 January 2026 3:00 pm

Location: Microsoft Teams

Are you a new international undergraduate or postgraduate student starting this October?

Join our Student Visa and Compliance Team for this essential pre-arrival session, designed to help you understand your Student visa responsibilities and support you in completing your enrolment.

During the session, we will cover key topics including attendance requirements, right to study checks, working in the UK, and the support available to you throughout your time at the University of Chester.

Please click here to join the session on the 22nd January.

While this session is not compulsory, it is highly advised that all new international students attend, as it provides crucial information to help you understand your responsibilities and start your studies with clarity and confidence.

If you have any visa–related questions, please email studyvisa@chester.ac.uk

For questions about this session, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome and Orientation: Pre-Arrival Session for International Students

Start Date: 12 January 2026 2:00 pm

End Date: 12 January 2026 3:00 pm

Location: Microsoft Teams

Are you a new international undergraduate or postgraduate student starting this October?

Join our Student Visa and Compliance Team for this essential pre-arrival session, designed to help you understand your Student visa responsibilities and support you in completing your enrolment.

During the session, we will cover key topics including attendance requirements, right to study checks, working in the UK, and the support available to you throughout your time at the University of Chester.

You only need to attend one session either on the 12th or the 22nd of January.

Please click here to join the session on the 12th January.

While this session is not compulsory, it is highly advised that all new international students attend, as it provides crucial information to help you understand your responsibilities and start your studies with clarity and confidence.

If you have any visa–related questions, please email studyvisa@chester.ac.uk

For questions about this session, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Support Fair – 9th February, Small Hall

Start Date: 9 February 2026 11:00 am

End Date: 9 February 2026 2:00 pm

Location: Small Hall, Exton Park

Join us at our Support Fair on Monday 9th February, from 11:00am–2:00pm in the Small Hall, Exton Park.

This is a great opportunity to meet a wide range of support services and organisations, all in one place!

Stallholders include:

  • NHS services
  • Bank representative
  • Local charities and support providers
  • University of Chester support services

Meet Ollie!

Meet Olllie the therapy dog!

NHS Living Well Bus

The NHS Living Well Bus will also be on campus from 10:00am–4:00pm on Monday 9th February, with NHS nurses offering free health checks.
Blood type testing will also be available at the Support Fair.

Whether you are new to the University or returning, this is a great chance to:

  • Find out what support is available to you
  • Ask questions in person
  • Look after your health and wellbeing

We can’t wait to see you there!

For any questions, please contact: studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome and Orientation: Tours of the Wheeler Library

Start Date: 25 September 2025 9:30 am

End Date: 9 October 2025 2:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Library, Wheeler Building

Come and explore the Wheeler Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies.

If you would like a tour but cannot attend any of the times listed below, please contact the Library team at academiclibrarians@chester.ac.uk.

Dates and Times

  • Thursday 25 September – 9.30–10.00am, 10.00–10.30am, 10.30–11.00am, 11.00–11.30am, 11.30am–12.00pm, 4.00–4.45pm
  • Tuesday 7 October – 10.00–10.30am, 2.00–2.30pm
  • Wednesday 8 October – 10.00–10.30am, 2.00–2.30pm
  • Thursday 9 October – 10.00–10.30am, 2.00–2.30pm

Location: No room booking required – meet at the Wheeler Library.

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Welcome and Orientation: Seaborne Library Tours

Start Date: 7 October 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 7 October 2025 4:30 pm

Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park

Come and explore the Seaborne Library and discover the many ways it can support you and your studies.

Each tour lasts 30 minutes. Times available on Tuesday 7th October are below:

  • 9.00am
  • 1.00pm
  • 2.00pm
  • 3.00pm
  • 4.00pm

For questions about this event, or if you would like a tour but cannot attend any of the scheduled times, please contact the Academic Liaison Librarian team at academiclibrarians@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: Gym Taster Day

Start Date: 6 October 2025 8:00 am

End Date: 6 October 2025 8:00 pm

Location: Gym, Exton Park

Use our gym for free during our Taster Days. Here at GymCHESTER, you get to “try before you buy” so visit us in the Gym at Exton Park where you can also meet our staff. No booking required, just drop by. For questions about this event, please contact sal@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome and Orientation: Speed Friending Badminton

Start Date: 6 October 2025 5:00 pm

End Date: 6 October 2025 7:00 pm

Location: Sports Hall (CND006), Exton Park

Get yourself to the Sports Hall, grab a racket and make friends! Everyone will move between the courts, so this is the perfect event to meet new people. All equipment provided and no prior badminton skills needed. No booking required, just drop by. For questions about this event, please contact sal@chester.ac.uk

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