Hartpury University undergraduate enrolment guide 2021

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO JOINING THE HARTPURY FAMILY IN SEPTEMBER 2021

#ComingToHartpury2021

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Contents 2 Welcome to Hartpury University 3 Get Prepared 6 Your Virtual Induction Webinar 7 When you get here 9 Your Welcome and Freshers’ Week 11 Your Freshers’ Week 12 Students’ Union welcome 13 Moving in and FAQs 15 Student support 16 Get connected 17 Your degree 18 Campus map

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Curriculum changes We’re continually updating our degrees, to ensure that you graduate with the skills and experience today’s employers are looking for. To check for any changes to your course for September 2021, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/curriculum-changes-2021

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“I love it at Hartpury. The course is industry focused, I have plenty of opportunities to engage with my lecturers and the facilities are amazing.” Whatuni student review, 2020

Welcome to Hartpury

We hope you’re looking forward to joining Hartpury in September 2021.* As national social restrictions continue to ease, we’re planning for teaching to be delivered on campus from September. However, you can be confident that we’re preparing for every scenario in case some restrictions remain in place. We’ll keep you updated as activities progress. While things have been different over the past year, small class sizes and our outdoor learning settings have enabled us to deliver campus-based learning whenever the government has allowed. In fact, our students have been so impressed with our approach that our Students’ Union sent us a thank you letter. You can read more at www.hartpury.ac.uk/covid19 As the world returns to its new normal, your degree will be more important than ever. We’ll support you to develop the expertise you need to stand out in the graduate employment market and make a meaningful contribution to our environment, society and economy. In this enrolment guide, you’ll find your first set of details about enrolment including what you need to do now, kit and book lists, what happens on move-in day, and your Welcome and Freshers’ Week. We’ll see you in your Virtual InductionWebinar in July 2021 (see page 6). If you have any questions, get in touch using the details on the back cover.

Rosie Scott-Ward Pro Vice-Chancellor Hartpury University

Read about the student experience during Covid-19 www.hartpury.ac.uk/covid19 *Subject to meeting offer requirements

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Get prepared to come to Hartpury

An exciting part of preparing for university is getting everythingyou need to beginyour course. Here are some thingsyou need to do beforeyou start. Kit and equipment You may need to buy some essential kit and equipment for your course to keep you safe, whilst making the most of our specialist facilities to develop your expertise. We work with trusted suppliers to provide the highest quality kit. We recommend you buy this in advance if you can, so you have everything you need from day one. Find your kit and equipment list on your Coming to Hartpury 2021 enrolment hub: www.hartpury.ac.uk/enrolment Visit our website to place your order: www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop International students If you’re an international student, you can order this now to be delivered directly to Hartpury, so it’s ready to collect when you arrive. The delivery address is: Student Services, Hartpury University, Gloucester, GL19 3BE – please remember to add your name. 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 If you want to bring your car, buy your parking pass now to collect when you get here – either on Residential Welcome Day; 19 September, or for non- residential students; on 20/21 September. We’ll let you know the date and time for collection, when you get here. You can purchase your pass online at estore.hartpury.ac.uk Select ‘Product Catalogue’, ‘Non-invoiced Student Charges’, ‘Car Parking’. Sports Academymembership In order to be part of the Sports Academy, ensure you pay your £260 membership (includes the yearly gym fee) before you get here. You can pay for your membership online at estore.hartpury.ac.uk Select the ‘Product Catalogue’ followed by ‘Sport’ and then ‘HE Sport Academy Membership Fee’. If you’re not part of the Sports Academy, you can still join the gym. Find out more on page 11. your enrolment hub. Get your car pass

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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. Despite Covid-19, I had a brilliant Freshers’ Week and made friends for life. See you soon!” Andrew Ross, BSc Agriculture student from Zambia

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Have you visited us yet? Book a campus tour with our brilliant student ambassadors, running throughout July* for you and one guest: www.hartpury.ac.uk/book-campus-tour “Hi I’m Emily. If you book a campus tour of Hartpury, it might be with me! I’ll show you around the beautiful rural campus, point out the great facilities, and tell you all about my experience as a Hartpury student. We’ll keep a safe distance as we take a look around.” Emily Packman, BSc Agriculture student Don't worry if you can't make it to campus. Check our virtual tour to explore everything on offer: www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-virtual-tour

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Book and attend your Virtual Induction Webinar Virtual Inductionwill takeplacebetween26-28July2021 You’ll receive an email invitewithmore details, including the date and time foryour course. Your Virtual Induction Webinar is an interactive online session with your programme manager and future classmates. Wherever you are in the world, join us to find out everything you need to know about your course, our plans for teaching if social restrictions are still in place and your first week here. You’ll also get answers to your questions. Book your place now: www.hartpury.ac.uk/book-induction-event Let us know about your support needs Fill in our support form to let us know about any medical or learning support needs you have. Our dedicated team can give you advice and guidance to support your journey, and work with you to ensure that there is support in place (if necessary), ready for when you start. They’ll also let you know about the specialist academic, learning and wellbeing support we offer. Visit: www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-support-form Residential students : You’ll need to complete this as part of your accommodation agreement.

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When you get here

Yourfirstweekwill be packed full of learning and Freshers’ activities to helpyou 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/enrolment Your Welcome and Freshers’ Week

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*Welcome Week starts *Night in Gloucester *Movie and games in Legends

Move into my new room! Freshers’ fun

International students’ arrival and welcome event

welcome party :) Tea and cake in R&B

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*Remember to bring food for BBQ

*As national social restrictions are easing, we're planning to give you an action-packed Freshers' Week with all of the above activities. However, we're also ensuring we're able to adapt our plans as needed (if restrictions are still in place). You’ll have a great schedule of physical and virtual events to help you settle in and make friends.

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activities, enrolment and Freshers’ Week Quiz night *Student night! *Freshers’ Fair *Dogs and donuts in Uni Study Lounge *Wellfest! *Chill in Legends *Clubs and societies events

*Night in Gloucester *Bingo night

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Your Welcome and Freshers’ Week

Here’s a guide to your first week at Hartpury. You’ll find out more at your Virtual Induction Webinar and we’ll be in touch over the coming months with everything you need to know about joining us in September.*

Your online enrolment Wednesday 1 September

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 13 September 2021 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 23 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. International Welcome Event Saturday 18 September (for international students only)

If you’re an international student, this is when you’ll settle into your new home with a day of welcome activities. Meet our international team, hear from our Students’ Union, take a trip into Gloucester and make friends at your welcome party. Residential Welcome Day Sunday 19 September If you’re moving into Hartpury accommodation on campus, this is when you’ll collect your room key and electronic fob to get into your block and start settling

in with your new housemates. Turn to page 13 to find out more. We’ll send your designated move-in time slot in August 2021.

If it’s sunny, we’ll have the BBQs fired up. Remember to bring some tasty food to grill, for a chilled afternoon with your new housemates.

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Your Welcome Week Monday 20 – Friday 24 September 2021

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 during your Virtual Induction Webinar (page 6). Once you’ve completed your academic induction and made your module choices, you’ll receive your personal timetable on Monday 27 September. Your Freshers’ Week Monday 20 – Sunday 26 September 2021 Our Students’ Union is busy planning an action-packed Freshers’ Week to welcome you to Hartpury. We’re also ensuring that our plans can be adapted to any social restrictions that may be in place in September – so you’ll have plenty of great physical and virtual activities to help you settle in and make friends. Find out more on pages 11-12. 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 23 September 2021 at the latest, you’ll get your student loan on Monday 27 September. If you enrol after this date, you’ll receive your loan three business days after enrolling. 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 If you don’t have a laptop, we can loan you one for the duration of your course. Get in touch with us by emailing studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk Financial support We offer a range of bursaries for UK students. Check our website to find out more and apply. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-finance If you have any questions, email our student finance team at studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk Get your student loan (for UK students only) Monday 27 September 2021 (first week of teaching)

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Your Freshers’ Week

Our Students’ Union is busyplanning a fantastic Freshers’ Week to helpyou settle in, make friends and feel at home. As national social restrictions are easing, we’re planning an action-filled Freshers’ Week for you in September. However, we’re also ensuring we’re able to adapt plans, as needed (in case social restrictions are still in place), whilst still supporting you to make friends and settle into Hartpury life. Depending on the situation, you could enjoy parties in Legends SU bar, chilled movie and quiz nights, pub crawls, dogs and donuts, games and crafts, walks around Gloucester, campus tours and more – plus plenty of great virtual events. 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. Visit our website: hsu.unioncloud.org Wednesday 22 September: Join us at your Freshers’ Fair to meet and sign up for 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. HartpuryActive Our Hartpury Active project is open to all students and includes sports teams, casual sports sessions and recreational fitness activities – no membership required. Our students have recently been enjoying spin classes, yoga, basketball, netball, badminton, volleyball and table tennis. - Animal Society - Book Club - Breeding Society - Equestrian Club - Food for Thought Society - Gaming Group - Give it a Go Society - Green Leaders - Hockey - LGBT+ - Polo

FollowHartpuryActive to see what’s on HartpuryActive @puryactive

Join the gym Unlimited access to our on-campus gym, £120 per year. You can pay for your membership online at estore.hartpury.ac.uk Select the ‘Product Catalogue’ followed by ‘Sport’ and then ‘Gym Membership’.

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Welcome from our Students’ Union

Hello fromyour Students’ Union (SU) 2021 – run by students, for students! We’re here to make sure you get the best out of your time here. 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; find us outside the University Learning Centre. We’ll be a friendly face on campus. Come and chat to us anytime for support or guidance.

Download the free Totum card 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 hsu.unioncloud.org

STUDENTS’ UNION

Meet your SU presidents

Ellie-May Taylor, SU President: Opportunities “I can help you to find opportunities, from clubs to volunteering.”

Jade Carter, SU President: Guidance “I’ll support you to stay healthy and happy.”

Joe Goodenough, SU President: Representation “I’m here to make sure your voice is heard.”

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Moving into accommodation Sunday 19 September 2021 YourResidentialWelcomeDay Living on campus –Hartpuryaccommodation

If you’re a UK student, this is when you’ll move in. You’ll have a dedicated time slot for your accommodation block – whichwe’ll send to you in August 2021. 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 Saturday 18 September 2021 – we’ll be in touchwith more details. You should have received an email with your accommodation allocation. If you haven’t, please let us know by emailing accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk YourResidentialWelcomeDayat a glance: Welcome point: Let us know you’re here – follow signs from the car park. Finance: Meet our team for a few quick checks. Keys: Collect your room key and electronic fob for your accommodation block. Car parking: Order your car pass online now and collect when you arrive. Visit estore.hartpury.ac.uk Meet our lecturers: They’ll be on hand to answer any questions. Meet your SU: They’re a friendly face on campus. Block induction: Find out about life in Hartpury accommodation. Campus tour: For students only. We’ll showyou around our beautiful campus. Parent sessions: Running throughout the day to answer your questions. BBQ time: We’ll provide the barbecues, 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. We’ll organise a fun Freshers’ event in Gloucester in the evening – then you’ll join our programme of Freshers’ activities on and off campus for the rest of the week.

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/enrolment What if social distancing is still in place? Don’t worry, our accommodation bubbles worked brilliantly last year, enabling students to make friends quickly and have a ready-made social group. Where can I parkwhen 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 domywashing? 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 will be laundry facilities in the building. Where can I eat? There are so many options on campus, you’ll never go hungry! Graze restaurant serves hot and cold food, while Red & Black café and Legends bar sell 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. Can I order ameal package? Yes. We offer a meal package, which includes five meals a week, to be taken at lunch or dinner, Monday – Sunday. To find out more, email accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk Where can I buymy 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 www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop Select ‘Product Catalogue’ and ‘Non-invoiced Student Charges’. Your Residential Life Programme We’re launching a new Residential Life Programme, to make sure your new home is a caring and supportive place to be. It’s also an opportunity to develop key life skills for the future. We’ll tell you more when you move in.

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

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Supporting you

We’ll support you tomaximise everyopportunityto be the best you can be. Alongsideyour personal tutor and lecturers, you’ll have access to academic, learning and wellbeing specialists, aswell as careers guidance to help you achieveyour goals. Achievement and Success Centre (ASC) Our Achievement and Success Centre will support you with your academic and personal development, as well as providing 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) With one-to-one careers planning sessions, our ICE team can help you to achieve your goals. From CV writing, interview coaching and work placement support, to setting up your own business, there are plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional portfolio with our experts. Wellbeing Centre Our friendly student wellbeing team includes nurses, counsellors, wellbeing officers and a chaplain. They’re here to provide advice on everything to do with your health and happiness, and can refer you to support services in the local area. Drop in for a chat – it’s all completely confidential. Student Services Located in the Student Zone, Student Services is where you’ll send and pick up your post (make sure you have your student ID), purchase personal care essentials and get signposted to different services.

Wellfest in your first week is your one-stop-shop for support at Hartpury. Wednesdays are dedicated to your wellbeing - join a range of mood-boosting activities. Let us know your support needs before you get here: www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-supp ort-form

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Get connected

FromWiFi 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. EduroamWiFi – 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 EduroamWiFi 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.

Top tip 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.

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Your degree is more important than ever

As we start to recover from this Covid-19 pandemic and look at what we want for the future, there’s an exciting opportunity for you to use your degree to shape a new and improved society. The government’s recently announced 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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Do something you love – follow your passion and launch a career you can’t get e nough of. Be happier and healthier – enjoy new experiences and have higher levels of job sa tisfaction. Earn a higher salary – your degree is a good return on investment for higher earn ing power.*

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

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HOME FARM

AGRICULTURE

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EQUINE (EQ) Equine Science Laboratories Equine Therapy Centre Rider Performance Centre Equine Centre and Restaurant Stables Arena

MAIN CAMPUS University Learning Centre (ULC) Mark Davison Teaching Centre Graze Restaurant Red & Black Cafe Hartpury House (A-HH) Student Z one/Innova�on, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) Main Recep �on/Stude nt Services Legends Bar Uni Study Lounge Students’ Union (SU) Achievement and Success Centre Toilets Car parking

UNIVERSITY HALLS Hartpury House New Vicarage Limbury

AGRICULTURE (FM) Dairy Unit

Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre Malcolm Wharton Centre University Agriculture Centre Workshops/Ca �le Units ANIMAL Animal Management Centre (AM) Animal Science Laboratories (AS) Veterinary Nursing Centre (VN) Cotswold Dog Spa (EQ) Walle d Animal Collec�on ( WG) Dog Agility Arena

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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 Learning support learningsupport@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702478 International international@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702344

www.hartpury.ac.uk

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