HARTPURY_UNIVERSITY_ENROLMENT_GUIDE_2023

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO JOINING THE HARTPURY FAMILY IN SEPTEMBER 2023

#ComingToHartpury2023

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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

(2022, mainstream universities)

Curriculum changes We’re continually updating our degrees to ensure that you graduate with the skills and experience that today’s employers are looking for. To check for any changes to your course for September 2023, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-cc-2023 1

“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, 2023

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 2023.*

Rosie Scott-Ward Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Hartpury University

*Subject to meeting offer requirements

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Get prepared to come to Hartpury

An exciting part of preparing for university is getting everything you need to begin your course. Here are some things you need to do before you start. Kit and equipment You may need to buy some essential kit and equipment to keep you safe during practical sessions using our specialist facilities. Buy this online now and you’ll have everything you need from day one. International students: Get your kit delivered directly to Hartpury using the address below and it’ll be here when you arrive. Your name, Student Services, Hartpury University, Gloucester, GL19 3BE. 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 Recommended reading You don’t need to buy any books before you get here. However, if you want to familiarise yourself with the key themes, your recommended reading list is on your Enrolment Hub. Getting to campus If you’re not living on site, you can get here by car or public transport. Car: There are free and paid parking areas available with the pass, which is available online now to collect when you arrive. Public transport: Our nearest train station is Gloucester, which visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-hub-travel Sports Academy membership If you’re joining one of our Sports Academies, pay your £300 membership (includes the yearly gym fee) before you get here. To pay for your membership, visit estore.hartpury.ac.uk and select Product Catalogue, Sport, University Sport Academy Membership Fee. is 15-minutes away by public bus (Swanbrook) or taxi. To get your pass and find out more about getting here, Find your kit and reading list on your enrolment hub www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-hub-enrolment

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Your induction video is coming soon

You’re no doubt starting to get excited about the start of your course and may be starting to wonder what your first week will be like. In July, you’ll receive an induction video from your Programme Manager, welcoming you onto your course and sharing some of the exciting things they’ve got planned. Keep an eye on your inbox. We’ll send you more information soon. Watch your video to find out more about: - Your first week (Welcome and Freshers’ Week): Hear about the academic activities you’ll be taking part in with your new classmates. - Your kit and book list: Check these on your Enrolment Hub before you get here. - Your course: Details about what you’ll be studying and how you’ll be supported. - Your next steps: What you can expect to receive between now and when you start. - Your enrolment date and time: This will be added to your enrolment webpage alongside your video. We’ll let you know via email when it’s ready.

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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Have you visited us yet? Book a campus tour with our brilliant student ambassadors, running throughout July and August*, to

discover everything Hartpury has to offer: www.hartpury.ac.uk/book-campus-tour

“Hi I’m Martyna. If you book a campus tour, it might be with me. I’ll take you around our beautiful campus, show you our great facilities, and tell you all about my four years of experience as a Hartpury student. I’ll be able to answer questions you might have and point out where you can get further information. I hope to meet you soon.” Martyna Iruretagoyena, MSci Equitation Science student Don’t worry if you can’t visit us. Check our virtual tour to explore our campus, facilities and accommodation: www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-virtual-tour

*Places fill up fast and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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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 27 July 2023, 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 updates over the coming months: www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-hub Your Welcome and Freshers’ Week

September 2023 Fri 15

Mon 18

Sun 17

Sat 16

Beer pong in Legends bar Outdoor cinema Bring drinks, snacks and blankets!

Move into my new room!

International students’ welcome day

Welcome Party in Legends bar :)

International students’ move-in day

Meet Ralph, the therapy dog

Remember to bring food for BBQ

*Subject to meeting offer requirements

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Fri 22

Thurs 21

Weds 20

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Night in Legends bar with housemates!

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

WellFest!

Quiz night

Cinema night

Course activities, enrolment and Freshers’ Week

You’ll have lots of academic induction activities running this week too (18 22 September), inside and outside the classroom. In July, you’ll receive an induction video from your Programme Manager with for 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 Friday 1 September 2023

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 11 September 2023 We’ll send you an email inviting you to enrol online. It’s important you complete this to ensure everything goes smoothly when you arrive. Make sure you do this by 5pm on 21 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 15 September 2023 Move in to your new room and enjoy a pub quiz and food in the evening. Saturday 16 September 2023 Meet our support teams and join a trip to our local city, Gloucester. Sunday 17 September 2023 Join in with Residential Welcome Day (see details below).

Residential Welcome Day Sunday 17 September 2023

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 28 June 2023 and let you know your dedicated move-in time slot.

If the weather’s dry, we’ll have the BBQs fired up from late afternoon. Bring your own tasty food to grill as you get to know your new housemates.

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Your Welcome Week Monday 18 – Friday 22 September 2023

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 Monday 25 September 2023. Top-up students If you’re joining us for your top-up year, or the second of 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 (18-22 September 2023), in addition to online sessions. We’ll send details via email in July.

Your Freshers’ Week Monday 18 – Friday 22 September 2023

Our Student Experience team is busy planning an action-packed 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 25 September 2023 (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 as soon as possible, before 5pm on Thursday 21 September 2023 at the latest, you’ll get your student loan on Monday 25 September 2023. If you enrol after this date, you’ll receive your loan three business days after enrolling. 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 Graze student centre, chill out in Legends student bar – which also serves Costa Coffee – or unwind in cosy cabins in the University Study Lounge.

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Moving into accommodation Sunday 17 September 2023 Your Residential Welcome Day University Study Lounge Living on campus – Hartpury accommodation

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 28 June 2023. 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 15 September 2023. 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 and car parking pass. Registry: Meet our team for a few enrolment checks. Keys: Collect your room key and accommodation pack. Your student ID card 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. BBQ time: We’ll provide the barbecues and charcoal, you bring the food! Living off campus – Blackfriars halls of residence You’ll receive details about moving into Blackfriars directly from Cityheart, who manage the building. Join our action-packed programme of Freshers’ activities on and off campus for the rest of the week to start making friends. will give you access to your accommodation hall. Meet your SU: They’re a friendly face on campus.

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? If you’re moving on to campus, you’ll park in the main car park. Here you’ll be able to unload your things and move into your new room. If you’re moving into Blackfriars halls off campus, 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. If you’re moving into Blackfriars there are laundry facilities in the building. Where can I eat? There are so many options on campus, you’ll never go hungry! Our Graze restaurant serves hot and cold food, and Legends bar also sells snacks and Costa Coffee. There’s a café at our Equine Centre and a snack truck at the farm. If you’re living off site in Blackfriars halls, 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

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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, a trip to IKEA Bristol to pick up those student essentials, and dogs and donuts – who doesn’t love the idea of eating cake and meeting our lovable therapy dog, Ralph? Check your calendar on pages 7-8. We’ll let you know more before you arrive. 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.

- Agricultural Society - Book Society - Breeding Society - Christian Union - Equestrian Club

- Gaming Group - Green Leaders - Hartpury Cares - International Society - Hockey Club

- LGBTQ+ - Polo - Vaulting Society - Vet Society

Visit our website: hartpurysu.co.uk Wednesday 20 September 2023: 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.

Follow Hartpury Active to see what’s on Hartpury Active @puryactive

Join the gym Unlimited access to our on-campus gym is just £120 per year. You can 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

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 yourself. Support and guidance We’ll help you to settle in and make friends during your first week; you’ll find us in 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.

Download the free Totum app for access to great student discounts. Buy the card to unlock extra rewards – it’s also official proof of ID. Visit totum.com Hartpury Students’ Union – HSU @Hartpury_SU hartpurysu.co.uk

STUDENTS’ UNION

Meet your SU presidents

Lara Jones, SU President: Opportunities “I’m a team player and want to bring out the best in everyone.”

Morgan Hanif, SU President: Guidance “Everyone has a right to the same opportunities. I’ll help you.”

Sascha Bruce, SU President: Representation “I’m passionate about ensuring your voice is heard.”

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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. Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) Achieve your goals with support from our ICE 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 ICE team can help you to enhance your professional portfolio. 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 2023 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 – If you need to access the WiFi before you’re set up, you can connect to ‘_The Cloud’ WiFi on campus as a guest. Once you’ve connected, you’ll need to go to a webpage on your browser and create an account or log into an existing one. Don’t forget to switch over to Eduroam 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. Your on-campus accommodation – You’ll have a wired network point for internet access in your room. If you need to get an Ethernet cable, pop into Student Services. 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 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 – your degree is a good return on investment for higher earning power.*

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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 (2019)

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HOME FARM

AGRICULTURE

Home Farm and Agri-Tech Centre

Main campus

SPORTS

Home Farm and Agri-Tech Centre Car park

Main campus

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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 Ac�vity Area Hydrotherapy Centre for Excellence

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 / Innova�on, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) Main Recep �on / 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 �le Units Tech Box Park ANIMAL Animal Management Centre (AM) Animal Science Laboratories (AS) Veterinary Nursing Centre (VN) Cotswold Dog Spa (EQ) Walled Animal Garden (WG) Dog Agility Arena

SPORTS (SA) Sports Academy Performance gym

Hartpury University RFC Clubhouse Modern Penta thlon Shoo�ng Ran ge Golf Driving Range Rugby and Football Pitches

*Over 18s only

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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

www.hartpury.ac.uk

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