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Your first guide to joining us in September 2021

We’re really pleased you’ve chosen Hartpury College. As one of the leading specialist institutions in the UK, we can offer you a fantastic student experience and an Ofsted Outstanding education. We can’t wait to see you in September.*

This guide covers everything you need to know about coming to Hartpury – from accommodation and transport (if you’re living at home) to finance, support and your Students’ Union. Check the handy key dates on page 7-8 to see your next steps. It’s the first of three booklets that you’ll get from us between now and when you enrol. We’ve included a timeline on the right to show you what’s included in each. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with us using the contact details on the back cover. We’re here to help you feel confident about coming to Hartpury.*

*Subject to meeting the conditions of your offer

Contents 3. Ofsted Outstanding 5. Hartpury College Certificate 7. Your next steps 9. Life as a Hartpury student 11. Feel supported 12. International and EU students 13. Your finances 15. Living on campus 18. Our accommodation 19. Travelling to and fromHartpury

21. Living in Gloucestershire 23. Join a Sports Academy 24. Bring your horse 25. Get your kit 26. Coming to Hartpury

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STAY CONNECTED #ComingToHartpury2021 #HartpuryFamily

on your offer fromHartpury Congratulations

Your Coming to Hartpury guides

Guide 1 (now) Your Next Steps Packed with important things to do over the next few months.

Guide 2 (April 2021) Your Student Life Insights into student life, field trips and exciting opportunities.

Guide 3 (June 2021) Your Enrolment Pack

Your essential guide includes enrolment dates and kit lists.

We’re Ofsted Outsta in all areas

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You’ve applied to join an Ofsted Outstanding institution. Our A-level and diploma teaching, learning and assessment all received the highest grade possible in 2018. Our student outcomes are rated Ofsted Outstanding A very high proportion of our students progress into university-level study and successful careers. We’ll support you to grow your employability and life skills. Our residential provision is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas (2019) Our students feel safe and supported while living on campus. We’ll help you to develop your confidence, ready for a university degree or job doing what you love.

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“It’s great to see how the college has embraced these challenging times. The split classes and mix of face-to-face and virtual learning is working extremelywell so far - thanks to all involved.” Parent of Hartpury College student

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progression to employment, higher education or further study (Hartpury 2020)

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Transform your qualification with the Hartpury College Certificate. Develop key employability skills, build your career plan and gain real-life experience, ready to launch your dream career. Hartpury College Certificate Hartpury Certificate Plus Alongside the core elements of the certificate on the right-hand page, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in additional CV-boosting activities that suit your career aspirations. Enrichment activities include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, volunteering opportunities, and developing business enterprise skills. Find out what’s on offer when you get here. With support from your teachers and dedicated academic and wellbeing teams, you’ll grow into a confident and resilient young person.

“We've seen our daughter's confidence grow whilst being at Hartpury. She’s looking forward to coming back for her university course.” Parent of Hartpury College student “Hartpury students never cease to amaze me. They're innovative, entrepreneurial and, so importantly, likeable and down to earth.” Simon Reichwald, Strategic Lead for Emerging Talent, MyKindaFuture

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HARTPURY COLLEGE CERTIFICATE

CAREER PLAN Clarify your career goals and how to achieve them

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Gain external experience with one of 2,000 employers CAMPUS ENTERPRISES Enhance your skills through our on-site businesses

EMPLOYABILITY PORTFOLIO Develop your expertise and get real employer endorsements on your CV

MATHS AND ENGLISH Improve your numeracy and literacy skills

LIFE SKILLS Become independent, resilient and confident

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Your next steps

November 2020 onwards - Accept your offer

Stay one step ahead of the game with our handy timeline. Be prepared to arrive on campus in September 2021.

Email admissions@hartpury.ac.uk to accept your offer as soon as possible. You must do this before you can apply for accommodation, transport or livery.

November 2020 onwards - Applyto join our SportsAcademy

If you want to play or train competitively, register your interest on our website at www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-academies . Read more on page 23 .

November 2020 onwards - Transport booking opens

If you live locally, apply for transport to and from campus on our website at www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-transport . Read more on pages 19-20 .

January 2021 - Invitation to your induction arrives

We’ll be in touch to invite you to your induction and let you knowwhat happens next.

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1 April 2021 - Bursary applications open

View our bursaries and scholarships and apply at www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-finance . Read more on pages 13-14 .

19 April 2021 - Accommodation and Livery bookings open

Apply for accommodation (and livery if you want to bring your horse). Your offer does not guarantee your place in accommodation, so it’s important you apply as soon as possible. Read more on pages 15-18 and 24. www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-accommodation www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-livery

August 2021 - Exam results are released – good luck!

We’ll contact you in advance and let you know how to tell us your results – check Your Enrolment Pack for details too.

September 2021 - Enrolment and Welcome Week

Arrive at Hartpury, meet lecturers, support staff and new friends, move into your accommodation and join our #HartpuryFamily.

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Student life at Hartpury College is full of fun. You’ll have opportunities to immerse yourself in clubs, societies, events and activities that will help you to make friends and enjoy student life. Life as a Hartpury student Your Students’ Union Having our own Students’ Union means that there’s always plenty to do outside your learning. Join us for comedy nights, live gigs and quizzes. Your annual Summer and Winter balls are often the highlight of the social calendar – recent acts include Katy B, Chase and Status, Sigma and Labrinth. When it comes to clubs and societies, choose to follow your passion or discover a new hobby. Your Students’ Union is your voice. You’ll elect the officers that will represent you the best. They’ll listen to your feedback and work with us to improve your student experience. Your social spaces Outside of your lectures, you can chill out in Red & Black café or Graze restaurant – or grab something on the go. Heroes Common Room is your go-to space to hang out with friends. “Hartpury student life is brilliant, even during CV19. Students are still out riding, playing sports, volunteering with animals and taking part in practical sessions. Having such a big rural campus means there’s still plenty of space for outdoor activities.” Hartpury College Equine student

Student experience during CV19 Our blended learning approach during this pandemic has been working really well - student and parent feedback has been very positive, as new and existing students have settled into college life this year. We’re very fortunate that our rural campus and outdoor learning environment provides plenty of space for students to learn safely. Small group sessions and practical activities means they still benefit from plenty of face-to-face teaching time.

STUDENTS’ UNION

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Clubs • Breeding Society • Gaming Society • Give it a Go Society • Green Leaders • International • LGBT+ • Media Society • Raise and Give (RAG) • Vet Society • Women’s Campaign

Want to get active? Hartpury is well known for its success within sport. But you

Sport • Basketball • Equestrian • Hockey • Polo • Polocrosse • Volleyball

Working with the Students’ Union, the Hartpury Active programme gives you lots of opportunities to get more physically active on a regular basis. don’t have to be studying sport, or a performance athlete, to want to improve your physical wellbeing.

Our activities include: • Recreational exercise • Casual sports sessions • Non-academy sports teams

Find out more on social Hartpury Active PuryActive

Join our gym Membership is £120 for the year and open to everyone.

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If you need any specialist support or guidance, we’ll make sure you have everything you need. If you haven’t already, your first step is to let us know, so please get in touch as soon as you can. That waywe can start building your tailored support plan, ready for when you get here. Feel supported If you’ve already received extra support during your school exams, for example you’ve had extra time, readers or scribes, ask your school for a copy of your JCQ Form 8 and send this to us. This allows us to start arranging support for when you sit your college exams. If you have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), please make sure you send a copy to us. You may also want to invite us to your EHCP annual review. We would like to have time to get to know you and make sure all the right support is in place before you start here. Get in touch with Student Support using the contact details on the back page.

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Read our Student Support guide www.hartpury.ac.uk/aspire

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The International team are a dedicated support for international and EU students providing guidance on studying and living at Hartpury. You should already be in contact with our team – but if not, please let us know using the contact details on the back page. They’ll make sure your journey to the UK goes as smoothly as possible and will give you all the advice and guidance you need to make the most of student life in the UK, from details on how to get a visa to tips on how to open a bank account. They’ll also support you through your studies. We have a student-led International Society and activities for overseas students, essential for helping you adjust to living in a new country – before you know it, you’ll feel like Hartpury is your home. We reserve rooms on campus for international students, on a first-come first-served basis. Apply for your accommodation from 19 April 2021. International and EU students As an international student holding a Hartpury College offer, you’ll receive our Coming to Hartpury guides (this is your first one), alongside personal communications from our International team.

Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-international

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Your finances There is no charge for tuition if you’re a UK student joining us to study a full- time course and you’re under 19 years of age on 31 August 2021. Registration and examination fees for your main qualification are also free. However, there are other costs associated with going to college, such as transport, equipment and meals. There are a range of financial support packages to help make studying affordable for you and your family. These include: ļ Residential bursaries: means-tested support to help with the cost of living on campus. ļ Learner support: to help with the cost of tuition fees or other college costs. ļ Vulnerable learner bursary: students in one of the defined vulnerable groups (see our finance web page) will be eligible for a £1,200 bursary.

ļ Guyll-Leng bursary: for students studying agriculture, animal and equine courses. ļ Joe Henson bursary: for students in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire or Worcestershire, on agriculture or related courses. ļ Martin Baber award: for international work experience in the agricultural sector. ļ Sports bursaries: for students with the potential to excel in their chosen field of sport, to help cover the cost of residential fees. Apply directly to the appropriate Sports Academy manager. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-academies ļ Advanced Learner Loan: for those aged 19 or over at the start of their course. Visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan Free school meals If you’re aged 16 to 18 you could be eligible for free school meals if your parents or those supporting you receive one of the qualifying benefits. Find out more Visit our website to check you’re eligible and apply www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-finance

Applications for bursaries open 1 April 2021

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Make yourmoney go further • Take a part-time job. Our SU advertises local vacancies and you could also represent us as a student ambassador at events • Get an NUS TOTUM discount card to enjoy over 200 UK student discounts at places such as ASOS, Domino’s and Alton Towers www.totum.com • Check out Student Beans and UNiDAYS for great deals www.studentbeans.com www.myunidays.com International and European Union (EU) Students Hartpury College tuition fees for 2021 international and EU students is £10,000 per year. We understand that financing to study in the UK is a big consideration, that’s why we’re pleased to offer an all-inclusive study fee package for our international and EU college students of £19,500 per year. This includes tuition fees, accommodation, three meals per day/seven days a week, all bed linen (including pillows and duvet), crockery and cutlery pack, gym membership and airport transfers at the start of the year and at term breaks. Our International team can help advise on funding packages available in your own country. Please contact international@hartpury.ac.uk

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Living on campus

If you’re anA-level or Level 3 diploma student, youmay have the option to live on our beautiful campus, especially if you live too far away to travel in each day. Living on campus is a great way to get to gripswith student life. You’ll be part of a ready-made community and live in a secure and vibrant environment. Howwe allocate rooms We welcome applications from all students, but please be aware that our accommodation does get full. To help us allocate rooms, we give priority to the following student groups who: • live too far away from campus to travel in every day. • study agriculture, animal or equine courses. • performwell at their interview. • keep their horse in our livery on campus. • play for one of our Sports Academies. • are international. • are on a recognised two-year course and are returning for year two. For a full list of criteria, please visit our website. When you’ll have your room Your room is your place to call home during term time. You’ll be asked to leave your room and take all of your belongings with you for the Christmas and Easter holidays. If you have any questions, please contact our Accommodation team using the details on the back page. Applications for accommodation open 19 April 2021 www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-accommodation

Living on campus during CV19 Our students are in household bubbles with their halls of residence housemates, which means they can still make friends and socialise with those they live with. This has helped them to form solid bonds with each other in protected spaces, whilst settling into their new college routines.

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You don’t have to give up your home comforts. Our cosy student halls have single and shared rooms with modern facilities.

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Our college rooms are catered. This means you can concentrate on your studies and extra activities, without having to worry about cooking Included in the price of your room are: five breakfasts (Monday to Friday) and five main meals to be taken at lunchtime or in the evening over seven days (Monday to Sunday) All room rates include WiFi and utilities

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While you’re living away at college, your roomwill be your home from home. Whether it’s your first time living away or not, we’re here to help you settle in and support you while you’re with us. Our accommodation We have a range of rooms on campus to suit all needs. You can choose from single-standard or single-large options, or go for a shared room if you’d like to save a few pennies. Living on campus means you’re never more than a fewminutes from your lectures, practical sessions or favourite hang-outs. Here’s a little bit about each of our four blocks: • Rudgeley is set around two pretty quads, perfect for those summer days. • Situated a short walk from our Sports Academy, our Dingle Halls are ideal for our students in our Sports Academies. • Catsbury Hall is close to our student zone. • If you’re over 18 or will turn 18 within your first fewweeks of starting college, New Vicarage is the perfect place for you. To see details and prices for 2021, visit our website at www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-accommodation

“Living in halls makes it easier to get to know everyone. Moving to Hartpury was my first time away from home and I got lots of support.” Hartpury College Sport student

You can see our on-campus accommodation through a virtual tour www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-virtual-tour

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Travelling to and from Hartpury If you live near Hartpury, there are plenty of transport options to and from campus. You may be eligible to travel on a Hartpury bus, if you live on one of our many bus routes.

Byminibus

By public transport

We run daily minibuses that pick students up from across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Routes vary each year depending on demand. Collection points are agreed during the first week of term (September 2021).

During term time, fare-paying public buses stop on or near campus. These buses aren’t included in our zones charges. You can get a ticket on the bus or buy a bus pass from Gloucestershire County Council. You may be eligible for a subsidised bus pass, if you’re aged under 19. Check with your local council.

By coach

- Swanbrook 354 , Gloucester and Churchdown: comes onto campus.

- Stagecoach 351 , Tewkesbury to Gloucester: stops on the A417, near the campus entrance.

We’ll often run coaches on our busiest routes, when we have enough demand. These include: • Cirencester, Stroud, Stonehouse and Quedgeley • Chepstow and the A48 • Ross-on-Wye and Hereford • South Gloucestershire

By car

If you’d like to park on campus, you’ll need to buy a car pass – the cost ranges from free at lower equine to £100 for the main car park. Find out more in Your Enrolment Pack in June 2021.

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Minibus transport is based on three zones. The cost reserves a seat five days aweek during the academic year.

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Apply by 30 June 2021

Apply for your transport now Visit our website for more details, including prices. Download and complete the application forms and email them back to finance@hartpury.ac.uk by 30 June 2021. You can pay for your deposit on our online shop www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop

Find out more Visit our website or get in touch using the contact details on the back page. www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-transport

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Our spectacular 360-hectare campus will be the hub of your student life, but it’s also a launchpad for a bigger adventure. We’re right on the doorstep of some of the best attractions, events and landscapes in the country – there’s plenty to choose from, whatever your passion. Living in Gloucestershire The insider’s guide Best for sports fans

Best for the style conscious With all the high street favourites, as well as independent boutiques and vintage shops, Cheltenham is the place to go. There’s a free shuttle to and from campus at weekends, so you don’t even have to carry all your bags home on the public bus. Best for adrenaline junkies Explore ancient woodland and a dramatic river valley in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Go mountain biking on steep forest tracks, scale rocks or descend into prehistoric caves. If you’re looking for a more relaxing day out, try canoeing down the Wye Valley. Best for festival fun Home to over 45 festivals, you’ll find your passion celebrated somewhere in the county. From Frightmare horrorfest to 2000trees music festival, immerse yourself in the local festival scene. Cheltenham’s annual Literature, Jazz, Science and Music festivals draw stars from around the world.

Take your pick from Cheltenham Racecourse, home of the world- famous Gold Cup, Kingsholm Stadium, the base of Gloucester Rugby, who train at Hartpury, and Cheltenham Town FC. You could watch a different sport almost every weekend, if you like. Best for foodies You’ll never go hungry on campus, but there are plenty of delicious food options in Gloucester Quays for those times when you fancy something a little different. From Nando’s, Five Guys and Zizzi to Wagamama and TGI Friday’s – you’ll be spoilt for choice! Best for a bonkers tradition When it comes to celebrating the weird, Gloucestershire does it best! Cheese Rolling is probably the most famous of our bizarre events. You can watch the bold and the brave hurtle down Coopers Hill in vain pursuit of a huge Double Gloucester each spring bank holiday.

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Our Sports Academies Men’s andWomen’s Football Men’s andWomen’s Rugby Modern Pentathlon

If you’re serious about sport, you’ve come to the right place. We have an outstanding track record for supporting talented athletes. Join a Sports Academy Our dedicated Sports Academies develop raw talent in athletes. We also have an Athlete Performance Academy which offers support in a range of disciplines including athletics, swimming, tennis and weightlifting. Sports Academy membership costs £80 each year and includes: • eligibility to participate in Association of Colleges (AOC) competitions • payment of AOC competition entry fees • transport to fixtures and training, where required • access to kit, equipment and facilities for academy training with qualified coaches • access to our Sports Academy hub – an online resource for our support services

Equine Rowing Golf Netball Athlete Performance

Join one of our Sports Academies Visit our website and fill in our ‘Interested in Sport’ form at www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-academies Find out about funding

We’re an accredited centre for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme via Sport England. We also offer Hartpury Sports Academy scholarships. Read more on page 13 and discuss with your Sports Academy manager. Our world-class sports facilities We’ve invested £8.8 million into our modern sports facilities. You’ll hone your skills using the very latest in sports technology.

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Don’t have a horse? That’s not a problem. Join our Equestrian Society to ride our loan horseswith friends or book discounted lessons.

Bring your horse

Our world-class facilities include: • American-style barns and outdoor stabling, all with rubber mat flooring • two horse walkers • four indoor and two outdoor arenas plus a lunging arena • all-weather, off-road hacking route on campus • limited turnout • access to the Equine Therapy Centre: water treadmill, high-speed treadmill, weighbridge, solarium and our rider performance centre. Livery students have the opportunity to compete at a variety of affiliated and unaffiliated shows run by Hartpury, as well as a number of student-only clinics and competitions throughout the year. There are also a number of livery yards in the area, many of which are smaller and offer additional grazing. This might be an option if our large yard isn’t quite what you’re looking for. Find out more We’re a big equine education centrewith stabling for 230 horses. So ifyouwant to bringyour horse on liverywhileyou studywith us, you can rest assured they’ll be in a safe and secure environment.

View our prices and livery guide at www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-livery Get in touch with our Livery team using the details on the back cover.

Applications for livery open 19 April 2021 www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-livery

Demand is high so apply as soon as you can. We’ll let you know if you’ve a secured a place for September 2021, in line with accommodation. We have a waiting list with stables becoming available throughout the year.

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Get your kit

Depending onwhich course you study, youmay need to buy specific Hartpury kit or equipment.

Our students wear their Hartpury kit with pride. You’ll see lots of them in our iconic Hartpury hoody, even if kit isn’t a compulsory part of their course. It’s all part of belonging to the #HartpuryFamily! If you’re studying on a sports course, you’ll have the option of buying branded kit. You can choose a special student bundle to help keep the cost down. Athletes in our sports academies are required to buy kit packages for their sport.

All kit is available online from the Hartpury shop www.hartpuryshop.com

Your Enrolment Pack , arriving June 2021, will include details of any kit you need for your course.

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Start preparing for Coming to Hartpury

Start preparing now, especially if you’re moving away from home for the first time

Plan your time Think about how you might balance your study and leisure time. What will help you keep your studies on track whilst still enjoying everything else there is to do on campus? Think about creating a timetable with your friends when you get here.

Begin budgeting Make a list of what you might spend while you’re here and how you will ensure that you stay within budget. We find spreadsheets really help our students to keep track of their money. You could always get a part-time job while you’re studying here, or perhaps over the summer months, to give you some pocket money for when you arrive.

Become laundry savvy If you’re moving away for the first time, you might want to get laundry savvy. Offer to do your laundry at home (this will help your family too). You don’t want to be shrinking your best top when you arrive in Freshers’ Week!

Learn to cook If you’re living on campus, you’ll have your meals in our canteen (see page 17) but you might like to make a few simple things in the microwave – how about trying a delicious mug cake or whipping up some cheap but filling scrambled eggs?

We hope this guide has given you plenty of information about your next steps. Get in touch using the contact details on the back page.

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Useful contacts Admissions

admissions@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702244

Accommodation

accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702352

Finance

studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702103

Learning support

learningsupport@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702478

Livery

livery@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702126

International

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

Transport

transport@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702628

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