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Congratulations on Your Offer
Now, let's get started
You've chosen to study at a place where amazing things happen. You’ve made a great choice.
One thing that makes the University of Cumbria unique is our locations. Our five campuses are based in Carlisle, at Brampton Road and Fusehill Street, Lancaster, London, and Ambleside, the latter of which is set within the Lake District World Heritage Site. This connects us - and you - to landscapes, culture, and specialist industries no other university can offer.
We are a place that inspires, where you can follow your passions and go on to make a difference. With our focus on people, place, and partnerships, we're here to support you throughout your studies, whether that means connecting you with the right people through our expert academics, teaching you at a location best suited to your course, or finding the right placement to develop your skills.
This is the place where you learn the skills you need to change lives, starting with your own. So, begin your journey by accepting your offer and preparing to join us at the University of Cumbria. Stay focused. Go far.
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Finalise Your Place
You’ve accepted your offer and celebrated your amazing achievement. There are just a couple more things you may need to do before September.
As you prepare for your course, you may be required to undergo additional checks. These may include, 'right to study', criminal background, and medical checks.
Find out what you need to do to before you register at the University of Cumbria.
Find out more
Your Welcome Week
Welcome Week is an exciting time. Your Welcome Week timetable will be packed with activities to help you prepare for your course and get to know your classmates. Meet your tutors and the wider support team, explore the Fresher's Fair, and get involved with the University of Cumbria Students' Union (UCSU).
During Welcome Week, on-campus students will be shown around campus, given your Student ID, and have the opportunity to find the best places to eat, on and off-campus.
We recommend using this time to learn your way around. You'll find information and guidance about welcome week on our New Students pages. Head Start is our suite of online self study courses, designed to give you a Head Start to your learning journey. Following Welcome Week, classes and activities will take place in accordance with your course timetable. Keep an eye on your timetable as it will be updated in the lead-up to your first week.
Advice from our Graduates
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You think you have enough stationery but trust me, you don’t. Buy more, you can never have enough highlighters, pens, post-it notes, files and poly pockets!
Chantel du Randt, PGCE Primary Education with QTS
A parent of two, Chantel took the leap and changed her career by studying a PGCE course.
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Make enough time for yourself to learn. Treat the course as you might a job, come in nice and early and leave at a good time, this structure allows you the most time to interact with tutors and other students which is where you’ll learn the most.
Vincent Walden, Graphic Design
Vincent graduated in 2016 and is now the proud owner of Studio Walden, an eco-friendly and sustainable Graphic Design studio in Cumbria.
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For anyone who is nervous about going away from home for the first time or is worried about coping with university life, this is the place for you. You will be so supported you will settle straight in.
Catherine Hind, Mental Health Nursing
Catherine has gone on to be nominated for the RCNi Andrew Parker award for Student Nurse of the year, as well as the Student Nursing Times Awards 'Most Inspirational Student Nurse of the Year'.
Chat to a Student
Got a few questions? Chat to our current students from across the University. Find out more about your course, how you can get involved at each campus, and get some expert advice from people who have been in your shoes.
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