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Your University Experience

From Discovery to Graduation

Whether you discovered the University of Cumbria online, at a UCAS fair, or at a school event, we want to make your experience as accessible as possible. That includes supporting you throughout the application process and into your studies, right up until you graduate and achieve your full potential.

Online

Once you begin exploring your subject and our campuses online, you will have access to a menu of accessibility tools. These include: adjustable contrast and saturation settings, dyslexia friendly and larger font, highlighted links, reading guides, and more. This toolkit is available across the website, however if you require further tools, like screen reading and capturing technology, please visit our Accessibility Tools webpage, which features recommended apps, browser extensions, software, and more to help tailor your experience. 

Additionally, during the application process, you may wish to attend online taster sessions and masterclasses hosted by academics in partnership with our Outreach team. Should you require any adjustments to attend these sessions, please email the Outreach team in advance: outreach@cumbria.ac.uk

On Campus

We host a number of events on campus throughout the year that you may wish to attend. These include Open Days, Campus Tours, Public Lecturers and Taster Sessions. All of our events take place in fully accessible buildings. However, should you require other adjustments, such as a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter, please contact us at least 10 working days before the event so we can discuss your needs and arrange support. 

For information about specific events, like Open Days, Interview Days, and Application Visit Days, please read below.

 

Step by Step Guide to Starting University

Step 1: Making an Application

Step 2: Finding out more

Step 3: Finding the Right Accommodation

Step 4: Commencing Your Studies

 

Here to Help

We are on hand to ensure you have the best university experience possible. If you have any questions, or would like further information, please get in touch by Email or via the Student Enquiry Point