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Welcome and Orientation: CSU Welcome Fair

Start Date: 8 October 2025 11:00 am

End Date: 8 October 2025 3:00 pm

Location: Downes Sports Hall, Exton Park

Save the date for the biggest event of Welcome Week! Chester Students’ Union is excited to host the Welcome Fair on Wednesday 8th October, from 11am to 3pm in the Downes Sports Hall, University of Chester’s Exton Park Campus. The fair is free to attend for all University of Chester students! 

Welcome Fair is a great way to kickstart university life and explore what Chester has to offer. It’s the perfect chance to connect with CSU, local businesses, discover amazing food vendors, and explore drinks venues. And the best part? You’ll bag the biggest range of freebies and exclusive student discounts!

Whether you’re searching for pizza, travel deals, volunteering opportunities, or even a part-time job, this fair has got you covered. Don’t miss out on the most exciting event of the year – your university experience starts here!

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Welcome and Orientation: Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) Meetings for New Undergraduate Students

Start Date: 6 October 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 10 October 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Locations will vary depending on your start date and course. You can find details of your assigned PAT, along with your meeting time and location, on your timetable via the University App and on Moodle.

Before you arrive, you will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) who will be a member of staff in your Division. Your PAT will provide you with academic advice and guidance, will be your formal attendance contact, and will monitor your academic progress for the duration of your course. 

For most students, the first PAT meeting will take place on Monday 6th October. However, some divisions may have scheduled meetings at different times during Welcome Week. Attendance is expected.

You can find details of your assigned PAT, along with your meeting time and location, on your timetable just before Welcome Week via the University App and on Moodle. Please note that you must complete your online enrolment before you can access Moodle.

For more information about the role of a PAT, visit our website https://www.chester.ac.uk/welcome/prepare-to-study/pat/

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: Postgraduate Research (PGR) Academic Induction

Start Date: 14 October 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 15 October 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Details of academic sessions vary. Please refer to your timetable via the University App for full information.

Starting university is an exciting new chapter.  Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors, and feel confident as you begin your studies.

These important sessions will take place during your first week, and we expect all new students to attend. They will help you:

  • Understand your course structure and what’s expected of you
  • Meet your academic tutors and support staff
  • Connect with your classmates and begin building your student community
  • Get to know the systems, spaces, and resources you’ll use throughout your degree

Academic Induction sessions for PGR students are scheduled on the 14th and 15th October in Chester. Further details, including a full itinerary, will be sent to your student email address.

For further instructions on accessing your timetable, visit our welcome pages at chester.ac.uk/welcome/prepare-to-study.

For questions about Academic Induction Sessions, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research Students

Start Date: 13 October 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 17 October 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Locations will vary depending on your start date and course. Please visit this webpage for full details https://www.chester.ac.uk/welcome/after-you-arrive/student-id/

Are you a new Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research student starting in October?  Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University of Chester Student ID card from a designated collection point.

Your Student ID card is essential – it grants access to key university facilities (including the library and halls of residence) and acts as your official proof of student status. You’ll also be given a lanyard when you collect it.

Please note: All students must wear their ID card while on university sites.

For more information on when and where to collect your student ID Card, please visit this page.

If you have any questions about collecting your Student ID card, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New PG Dip. Nutrition and Dietetics Students

Start Date: 6 October 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 10 October 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Locations will vary depending on your start date and course. Please visit this webpage for full details https://www.chester.ac.uk/welcome/after-you-arrive/student-id/

Are you a new PG Dip. Nutrition and Dietetics student starting in October?  Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University of Chester Student ID card from a designated collection point.

Your Student ID card is essential – it grants access to key university facilities (including the library and halls of residence) and acts as your official proof of student status. You’ll also be given a lanyard when you collect it.

Please note: All students must wear their ID card while on university sites.

For more information on when and where to collect your student ID Card, please visit this page.

If you have any questions about collecting your Student ID card, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New MSc Nutrition and Dietetics Students

Start Date: 6 October 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 10 October 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Locations will vary depending on your start date and course. Please visit this webpage for full details https://www.chester.ac.uk/welcome/after-you-arrive/student-id/

Are you a new MSc Nutrition and Dietetics student starting in October?  Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University of Chester Student ID card from a designated collection point.

Your Student ID card is essential – it grants access to key university facilities (including the library and halls of residence) and acts as your official proof of student status. You’ll also be given a lanyard when you collect it.

Please note: All students must wear their ID card while on university sites.

For more information on when and where to collect your student ID Card, please visit this page.

If you have any questions about collecting your Student ID card, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: MSc Nutrition and Dietetics Academic Induction

Start Date: 8 October 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 10 October 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Details of academic sessions vary. Please refer to your timetable via the University App for full information.

Starting university is an exciting new chapter.  Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and feel confident as you begin your studies.

These important sessions will take place during your first week, and we expect all new students to attend. They will help you:

  • Understand your course structure and what’s expected of you
  • Meet your academic tutors, support staff, and your Connect Hub team
  • Connect with your classmates and begin building your student community
  • Get to know the systems, spaces, and resources you’ll use throughout your degree

Academic Induction sessions for new MSc Nutrition and Dietetics students are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 6 October 2025. Please note that academic induction session dates, times, and locations vary by course. To find out when your academic induction sessions are scheduled, please view your timetable via the University of Chester App.

For further instructions on accessing your timetable, visit our welcome pages at chester.ac.uk/welcome/prepare-to-study.

For questions about Academic Induction Sessions, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: Stage 2 Enrolment, ID Card & Key Collection for New Residential Students

Start Date: 4 October 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 4 October 2025 5:30 pm

Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park

Are you a new student living in university-owned accommodation and starting your course in October? Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on move-in day (Saturday 4 October), you’ll be able to collect your University of Chester Student ID card and accommodation keys from a designated collection point. Residential students will receive information in advance on how to book an arrival timeslot for Saturday 4 October.

Your Student ID card is essential – it grants access to key university facilities (including the library and halls of residence) and acts as your official proof of student status. You’ll also be given a lanyard when you collect it.

Please note: All students must wear their ID card while on university sites.

For more information on what to expect, please visit this page.

If you have any questions about Stage 2 enrolment, collecting your Student ID card or keys, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: MA Clinical Counselling Academic Induction

Start Date: 22 September 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 26 September 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Details of academic sessions vary. Please refer to your timetable via the University App for full information.

Starting university is an exciting new chapter.  Your Academic Induction is designed to help you settle in, connect with your tutors and classmates, and feel confident as you begin your studies.

These important sessions will take place during your first week, and we expect all new students to attend. They will help you:

  • Understand your course structure and what’s expected of you
  • Meet your academic tutors, support staff, and your Connect Hub team
  • Connect with your classmates and begin building your student community
  • Get to know the systems, spaces, and resources you’ll use throughout your degree

Academic Induction sessions for new MA Clinical Counselling students are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 22nd September 2025. Please note that academic induction session dates, times, and locations vary by course. To find out when your academic induction sessions are scheduled, please view your timetable via the University of Chester App.

For further instructions on accessing your timetable, visit our welcome pages at chester.ac.uk/welcome/prepare-to-study.

For questions about Academic Induction Sessions, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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Welcome and Orientation: ID Card Collection for New MA Clinical Counselling Students

Start Date: 23 September 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 30 September 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Locations will vary depending on your start date and course. Please visit this webpage for full details https://www.chester.ac.uk/welcome/after-you-arrive/student-id/

Are you a new MA Clinical Counselling student starting in September?  Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University of Chester Student ID card from a designated collection point.

Your Student ID card is essential – it grants access to key university facilities (including the library and halls of residence) and acts as your official proof of student status. You’ll also be given a lanyard when you collect it.

Please note: All students must wear their ID card while on university sites.

For more information on when and where to collect your student ID Card, please visit this page.

If you have any questions about collecting your Student ID card, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

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