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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO JOINING THE HARTPURY FAMILY IN SEPTEMBER 2025

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Contents 2 Welcome to Hartpury 3 Get prepared 4 Your induction video 5 Visit our campus 6 International students 7 When you get here 9 Your Welcome and Freshers’ Week

11 Moving in and FAQs 13 Your Freshers’ Week 14 Students’ Union welcome 15 Student support 16 Get connected

17 Your degree 18 Campus map

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“Everyone is so welcoming and supportive. The facilities are incredible and the course prepares you for a variety of jobs. It won’t take long to feel at home. There’s no place I’d rather be than Hartpury!” Whatuni student review,

Welcome to Hartpury

On behalf of everyone here at Hartpury, we wish you a warm welcome into the Hartpury family. We’re a place for passionate people. Being surrounded by like-minded people, you’ll make lifelong friendships and have incredible experiences – inside and outside the classroom. You’ll need plenty of motivation and dedication for your degree; and the more you put in, the more you’ll get out. We’ll be here every step of the way, to support you to be the best you can be. Find out how on page 15. Throughout your course, you’ll develop the expertise to stand out in the graduate employment market and make a meaningful contribution to our environment, society and economy. Read more on page 17. In this guide, you’ll find key details about enrolment. This includes things to do now, your kit list and recommended reading, moving-in and packing list, what happens during your Welcome and Freshers’ Week, and more. If you have any questions, please get in touch using the details on the back cover. We look forward to seeing you in September 2025.*

Rosie Scott-Ward Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Hartpury University

*Subject to meeting offer requirements

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Get prepared to come to Hartpury

Getting to campus Car: There is ample free parking on campus, but all students bringing a car must register it online during enrolment. This includes those living on campus and those traveling in and using the car parks. Train: The nearest train station to campus is Gloucester, 15 minutes away. Bus: Most students travelling to Hartpury via bus come via Gloucester, available via the following: Hartpury Shuttle: This Hartpury specific service is operated by Zeelo for our students and staff. - Weekdays – The service going from Brunswick Road and Blackfriars Gloucester directly to Hartpury and back operates between 6.30am and 10pm during term time. - Saturdays – A free minibus service runs from Westgate Street and St Oswalds Retail Park to Hartpury and back between 6.35am and 5.30pm. - Sundays – A free minibus service from Hartpury to Westgate Street and St Oswalds Retail Park and back to campus is available from 12.15pm until 5.50pm. If you’re likely to be using the service regularly, we recommend buying an annual pass, also available via Zeelo. Visit our website for more information. www.hartpury.ac.uk/transport Public transport: The Stagecoach 351 service operates from Gloucester. This service has a bus stop on the A417 just outside the boundary of the Hartpury campus. Tickets are available via Stagecoach. To plan your journey to Hartpury via Stagecoach, visit www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey. Public Taxi: There are several taxi firms in Gloucester. Our recommended firm is Andy Cars. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-hub-travel for more information on all of the above, and links to Zeelo. Financial support We offer a range of bursaries to support you with the cost of studying. To find out more and apply, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-funding Sports Academy membership Sports Academy membership is split into two performance-based tiers, giving you access to the right level of support and services for your sport and performance goals. The Hartpury Sports Academy Membership is inclusive of gym membership fees, however, non-Academy students wishing to join the gym can purchase a separate gym membership. www.hartpury.ac.uk/academies

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Visit your enrolment hub

Your hub will be updated regularly as you move closer to your enrolment and include more details on what to expect before and after you arrive on campus. Keep checking your hub for the latest information. www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-hub - More information about your course and timetable. - Details on what to look forward to during Welcome and Freshers’ Week. - Any kit and equipment you’ll need, including delivery information for international students. - Recommended reading lists to familiarise yourself with key themes. - An induction video from your Programme Manager.

Bring your laptop You’ll need a laptop for your studies. If you have one, we recommend you bring it with you. Please make sure it meets our laptop minimum specification guidance. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/laptop-guidance

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Visit us this summer Whether you’ve visited us before or not, we’ll be running tours of our campus across the summer. These have been carefully designed for you to have your questions answered, get to know us better, and explore our facilities and accommodation options. We’re looking forward to welcoming you!

Wednesday 2 July Wednesday 16 July Wednesday 30 July Wednesday 6 August Friday 15 August Saturday 16 August Friday 22 August Wednesday 27 August www.hartpury.ac.uk/summer-tours

Don’t worry if you can’t visit us. Take our virtual tour to explore our campus, facilities and accommodation: www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-virtual-tour

Coming soon Look out for your exclusive VIP invitation to join us at The NAF Five Star Hartpury Horse Trials on Sunday 10 August 2025. We’ll be serving refreshments and you’ll have the chance to meet staff, students, and fellow offer-holders.

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“Hartpury was great at sending me everything I needed to know before I started. My advice is to get your kit now, ready to enjoy your first week. I had a brilliant Freshers’ Week and made friends for life. See you soon!” Andrew Ross, BSc Agriculture student from Zambia

International students Book your pre-departure briefing webinar 24 July, 2pm (UK time). Join our friendly International team to find out how to prepare to travel to the UK – from planning your journey and important documents, to packing and your first week at Hartpury. We hope it’ll help you to feel confident and ready for your next steps. Book your place: www.hartpury.ac.uk/pre-departurebriefing

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When you get here

Your first week will be packed full of learning and Freshers’ activities to help you settle into student life. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ve got to look forward to.* We’ve included more details over the next two pages. Keep an eye on your Enrolment Hub and inbox for details and more updates over the coming months: www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-hub Your Welcome and Freshers’ Week

September 2025 Fri 12

Mon 15

Sun 14

Sat 13

Movie night Glowga Silent disco

Move into my new room!

International students’ orientation

Welcome Party in Legends bar :)

International students’ move-in day

Meet Ralph, the therapy dog

Bring drinks, snacks and blankets!

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Fri 19

Thurs 18

Weds 17

Tue 16

WellFest!

Night in Legends bar with housemates!

Freshers’ fair Student night! Glos Vegas pub crawl Dogs and donuts

Quiz night Games on the lawn

Raveminton

Board game night in SU Loft

Firepit night

Course activities, enrolment and Freshers’ Week

You’ll have lots of academic induction activities running this week too (15 - 19 September), inside and outside the classroom. In July, you’ll receive an induction video from your Programme Manager with more details.

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Your Welcome and Freshers’ Week

If you’re joining us on the first year of your degree, or for a Foundation Year, here’s an overview of your first week. We’ll be in touch with more details via email.

Your online enrolment Tuesday 2 September 2025

You’ll receive an email with your Hartpury network user credentials and access to library resources. This means you can start some of your recommended reading – check page 3 for details. Week commencing 8 September 2025 We’ll send you an email inviting you to enrol online on Tuesday 10 September. Students are invited at different times of the day by course and the email could arrive any time up until 4.30pm. It’s important you complete this to ensure everything goes smoothly when you arrive. Make sure you do this by 5pm on 18 September to receive your student loan on time (for UK students only) – read more on the next page. Please note: As part of your online enrolment, you’ll let us know how you’re funding your course. If you’re self-funding, you’ll need to set up a recurring card payment, so make sure you have your payment card ready. International Orientation (for international students only) Friday 12 September 2025 Move in to your new room and enjoy a pub quiz and food in the evening. Saturday 13 September 2025 Meet our support teams and join a trip to our local city, Gloucester. Sunday 14 September 2025 Join in with Residential Welcome Day (see details below). If you’re moving into Hartpury accommodation on campus, this is when you’ll collect your room key and get your student ID card, which will give you access to your accommodation hall (see pages 11-12 for details). We’ll send your accommodation allocation on 25 June 2025 and let you know your dedicated move-in time slot. See page 11 for more on moving into Hartpury Campus Halls or Hartpury Gloucester accommodation (Blackfriars) Residential Welcome Day Sunday 14 September 2025

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Your Welcome Week Monday 15 - Friday 19 September 2025

You’ll have your academic induction with your Programme Manager, meet your classmates and take part in subject sessions. This will include practical activities, so make sure you bring your kit and equipment (page 3). Find out more about your first week by watching your induction video (page 4). Once you’ve completed your academic induction and made your module choices, you’ll receive your personal timetable by Friday 19 September 2025. Top-up students If you’re joining us for your top-up year, or the second or third year of a degree, you’ll come on site for an induction day with your Programme Manager and classmates during the first half of Welcome Week (15-19 September 2025), in addition to online sessions. We’ll send details via email in July.

Your Freshers’ Week Monday 15 - Friday 19 September 2025

Our Student Experience team is busy planning your Freshers’ Week to help you settle in, make friends and feel at home. Whether you love parties and pub crawls or prefer movie nights and quizzes, we’ve got you covered with a great line-up of events and activities to suit everyone. Find out more on pages 13-14.

Get your student loan (for UK students only) Monday 22 September 2025 (first week of teaching)

Providing you’ve applied for your loan, the Student Loan Company have approved your application and you’ve successfully completed your online enrolment before 5pm on Thursday 18 September 2025 at the latest, you’ll get your student loan on 22 September 2025. If you enrol after this date, you’ll receive your loan three business days after enrolling. Enrolling online also gives access to course specific information, council tax exception certificates and proof of enrolment for your student bank account, so we recommend you do this as soon as you receive your invitation. Your social spaces When you’re not taking part in course activities or Freshers’ events, there are plenty of spaces to relax. Grab lunch in our new SU Loft, Graze student centre, chill out in Legends student bar – which also serves Starbucks – or unwind in cosy cabins in the University Study Lounge.

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Moving into accommodation

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Hartpury House accommodation

Blackfriars accommodation

Sunday 14 September 2025 Your Residential Welcome Day University Study Lounge Hartpury Campus Halls

If you’re a UK student, this is when you’ll move in. You’ll have a dedicated time slot for your accommodation hall – which we’ll send to you on 25 June 2025 This means you’ll move in at the same time as your housemates, so you can settle in together and make friends. International students: You’ll move in on Friday 12 Septmber 2025. See page 9 for details. We’ll be in touch with more information via email. You should have received an email with your accommodation allocation. If you haven’t, please let us know by emailing accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk Your Residential Welcome Day at a glance: Welcome Hub: Meet staff from our dedicated support teams, including Admissions, Finance, Transport, Careers, IT, Students’ Union, Student Advisors, as well as Wellbeing, Academic, and Learning Support. This is where you’ll collect your student ID card. Registry: Meet our team for a few enrolment checks. Keys: Collect your room key and accommodation pack. Your student ID card will give you access to your accommodation hall. Meet your SU: They’re a friendly face on campus. Accommodation hall induction: Find out about Hartpury accommodation. Campus tour: For students only. We’ll show you around our beautiful campus. Parent/carer sessions: Throughout the day to answer your questions. Hartpury Gloucester accommodation (Blackfriars) You’ll receive details about moving into Blackfriars directly from Cityheart, who manage our City of Gloucester accommodation. A member of the Hartpury team will be there on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September to answer any questions you may have. Join our programme of Freshers’ activities on and off campus for the rest of the week to start making friends.

We’ll throw fun freshers’ events on Sunday evening to help you settle in. We’ll be in touch before you arrive.

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Accommodation FAQs What should I pack? Find your packing lists (and what not to bring!) on your Enrolment Hub and start getting prepared. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-hub Where can I park when I arrive? You’ll be directed to the car park closest to your accommodation.* Here you’ll be able to unload your things and move into your new room. There’s a pay and display car park opposite the building. Cityheart will be in touch with all the details you need. Where can I do my washing? You’ll have access to our campus laundrette, next to Limbury 12 halls, and use an app to pay for your washing. There are laundry facilities in the building. Where can I eat? Our Graze restaurant serves hot and cold food, and Legends bar also sells snacks and Starbucks Coffee.There’s a café at our Equine Centre and a snack truck at the farm. You’ll have plenty of cafés, shops and restaurants to choose from in nearby Gloucester Quays and the city centre. Where can I buy my household items? If you’re moving into our self-catered accommodation, our linen and cutlery starter kit might come in handy. You can buy this online at estore.hartpury.ac.uk Select Product Catalogue and Non-invoiced Student Charges. Where do I pick up my post? Located in the Student Zone, Student Services is where you’ll send and pick up your post (make sure you have your student ID). Amazon lockers are also available on campus in the Student Zone. I’m a top-up student, where can I live? Whilst we don’t offer Hartpury accommodation for top-up students (unless you’re an international student), there are plenty of great options nearby, if you decide to relocate for your studies.

Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk/top-up-accommodation

Read international equine student Eliza’s blog to discover her packing essentials. www.hartpury.ac.uk/eliza-on-packing

*We recommended the use of folding camping trolleys to assist you. However, we unfortunately cannot supply these.

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Your Freshers’ Week

Our Student Experience team is busy planning Freshers’ Week to help you settle in, make friends and feel at home. We’ll start the week with a welcome event in Legends bar on Sunday evening, with live music and some great drinks deals. It’s the perfect way to relax and get to know your housemates. For the rest of the week, get involved in an outdoor cinema and movie nights, the big freshers’ quiz, Glos Vegas bar crawl in nearby Gloucester, freshers’ fair, and dogs and donuts – who doesn’t love the idea of eating cake and meeting our lovable therapy dog, Ralph? Clubs and societies Whether you want to carry on doing something you love or try something different, joining a club is a great way to meet people and have new experiences. Visit our website: hartpurysu.co.uk

- Agriculture Society - Cheer Society - Christian Union - Clay Shooting Society

- Equestrian club - Hockey - LGBTQ+ Society - Polo Club

Wednesday 17 September 2025: Get along to our freshers’ fair to meet the members and join our clubs and societies. Can’t find the club you’re looking for? We’ll support you to set one up! Simply let us know.

Hartpury Active Our Hartpury Active project is open to all students and includes non-academy sports teams, casual sports sessions and recreational fitness activities – no membership required. Our students have recently been enjoying spin classes, yoga, basketball, cricket, badminton and outdoor table tennis.

Find out more hartpuryactive@hartpury.ac.uk

Join the gym You can confirm costs and pay for your membership online at estore.hartpury.ac.uk Select Product Catalogue, Sport, Gym Membership.

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Welcome from our Students’ Union

Hartpury_su @Hartpury_SU hartpurysu.co.uk

Hello from Hartpury Students’ Union (HSU) – run by students, for students!

We’re here to make sure you get the best out of your time at Hartpury. We’ll provide lots of social opportunities and represent you in the things that matter to you most, to ensure your Hartpury experience is as good as it can be. Your student voice

Being your student voice is a big part of why we’re here. Share your views with your student course reps and we’ll make sure your views are heard – you could even stand to be a student rep. Support and guidance We’ll help you to settle in and make friends during your first week; you’ll find us in our new building, Home of Hartpury SU, above Legends bar, your on-site space to eat, drink and relax. We’ll be a friendly face on campus. Come and chat to us anytime for support or guidance.

STUDENTS’ UNION

Meet your SU officers

RJ Byrne, Wellbeing and Inclusivity Officer

Hannah Shirley, Clubs and Societies Officer

Andrew Shattock, President

Daniel Garton, Engagement Officer

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Supporting you

We’ll support you to achieve your best and reach your career goals with access to academic, learning, wellbeing, and careers specialists. Achievement and Success Centre (ASC) Our Achievement and Success Centre will support you with your academic and personal progression, as well as providing disability, wellness development and learning support. Our specialist staff offer workshops and resources on a wide range of topics, from academic writing, presentation skills and resilience, to understanding research and data, making the most of feedback, and more. asc@hartpury.ac.uk Employability Skills & Careers Achieve your goals with support from our team. Through one-to-one meetings with qualified careers consultants and professional workshops, you’ll gain all the career planning tools you need to be the best you can be. From work placement support to advice on setting up your own business, our expert team can help you to enhance your professional portfolio. enterprise@hartpury.ac.uk Wellbeing Centre Our dedicated Wellbeing team is here to help you stay happy, healthy, and safe during your time here. You’ll have access to counsellors, nurses, wellbeing support, and a chaplain, who can offer advice and guidance on a range of issues. Come along to one of our drop-in clinics, held every weekday at 11.30am and 3.30pm, to meet our friendly staff and find out more. WellFest Join our one-day student wellbeing festival and discover more about student support at Hartpury. You’ll meet over 50 local health and wellbeing providers, engage in discussions on a range of important student topics – from mental health, positive relationships and consent, to body image, gender identity, drink/ drug driving – and get to have a go on the climbing wall and obstacle course.

Share your support needs Let us know about any disability, medical, or learning support needs now via our form. Our dedicated team will work with you to ensure support is in place (if necessary) ready for when you start. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-support-form

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Get connected

From WiFi access to IT packages and technical support, here’s everything you need to know about staying connected at Hartpury. Stay connected You’ll have access to WiFi in all campus buildings; including the library, study areas, your accommodation and classrooms. Eduroam WiFi – This is what you’ll use on campus. On your enrolment day, we’ll set you up with WiFi access through your student account. Guest access – During Enrolment there will be a WIFi available called Enrolment2025. You can use this to until you have Eduroam or Res-Wifi working. All students also have access to Res-Wifi. Res-Wifi will allow you to connect your devices that don’t support Eduroam. Chromebooks, Kindles etc and in Accommodation your Xbox, PlayStation, Roku, Alexa, Smart TVs. Don’t forget to switch over to Eduroam WiFi or Res-Wifi when you’re all set up with your student account. If you’re connecting on an Android phone, you’ll need these details: phase 1; PEAP, phase 2; MSCHAPv2, certificate; do not validate. IT packages As a Hartpury student, you’ll have access to the following services for free: - Microsoft Office 365 subscription on your laptop - SPSS statistical programme (used for dissertations and research projects) - Use of all computers on campus - Use of OneDrive, providing protection for your ongoing projects and work Need help? Our friendly IT team are here to help you with any technical problems. Visit the IT Help Desk in the Student Zone near Student Services. Check the map location on page 18.

We have an EE mast on site. If you’re looking at updating your phone contract before you get here, this could give you a strong signal. TOP TIP

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Your degree is more important than ever

Looking after people, our planet, and the species we share it with are a key priority. There’s an exciting opportunity for you to use your degree to shape a new and improved society for a healthy and sustainable future. The government’s levelling up initiative is a clear commitment to its investment in the skills of young people, like yourself, to drive our related industries into a more sustainable and prosperous future. Your degree is arguably more valuable than ever. We need skilled specialists to improve best practice and make discoveries that help us to understand the world around us. As a graduate, you’ll be able to add real value to a planet that needs you – from sustainable farming and conservation, to human and animal health and welfare.

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The world needs you – use your expertise to make a difference to people and animals.

Earn a higher salary – Working-age graduates earn an average salary of £40,000.*

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Be happier and healthier – enjoy new experiences and have higher levels of job satisfaction.

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Do something you love – follow your passion and launch a career you can’t get enough of.

Become more employable – gain skills and expertise for the future, on and off campus.

*Graduate Labour Market Statistics (2024)

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HOME FARM

AGRICULTURE

Home Farm and Agri-Tech Centre

Main campus

SPORTS

Sports Academy Car park

Home Farm and Agri-Tech Centre

Main campus

A417

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Equine drive

Main car park

MAIN CAMPUS

Equine car park

Equine car park

ANIMAL

EQUINE

EQUINE (EQ) Equine Science Laboratories Equine Therapy Centre Rider Performance Centre Equine Centre and Restaurant Stables Arena Equine and Animal Assisted Activity Area Hydrotherapy Centre for Excellence SPORTS (SA) Sports Academy Performance gym Hartpury University RFC Clubhouse Golf Driving Range Rugby and Football Pitches

MAIN CAMPUS College Learning Centre (CLC) Achievement and Success Centre University Learning Hub (ULH) Mark Davison Teaching Centre Graze Restaurant Hartpury House Student Z one/Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) Main Recep tion/Stude nt Services Legends Bar/Students' Union Uni Study Lounge Toilets Car parking

HALLS Catsbury (FE) Dingle (FE) Limbury (HE) New Vicarage (FE*/HE) Rudgeley (FE) Hartpury House (HE)

AGRICULTURE (FM) Dairy Unit

Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre Malcolm Wharton Centre University Agriculture Centre Workshops/Ca ttle Units Tech Box Park ANIMAL Animal Management Centre (AM) Animal Science Laboratories (AS) Empowered Canine Physio Walled Animal Garden (WG) Dog Agility Arena Veterinary Nursing and Technical Skills Centre

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Contact us

If you have any questions, get in touch – we’re here to help. Check your email for updates and news about your application. Accommodation accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702352 Admissions admissions@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702333 Student finance studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702697 Achievement and Success Centre

asc@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702416 International international@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702344

This document was produced in May 2025. The information reflects the provision as it is at this time. Check our website for the most up to date and detailed information.

www.hartpury.ac.uk

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