LETTERS You can access a letter confirming your student status through the My Letters option in the UCB Portal Menu. You will also be able to view, download, print, or share a Bank Letter for any of the ten city centre banks, plus an International Status letter confirming enrolment status and confirmation of permission to work. The letter is generated automatically. OUR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT The Student Engagement Team are here to support you throughout your studies, ensuring you have a direct point of contact to discuss any challenges you may be facing. We: Organise events to enhance your student experience Offer 1-1 coaching Keep an eye on how well you are engaging with your studies and get in touch if we think you may need some support You can email us at studentengagement@ucb.ac.uk, call us on 0121 604 1000 or book an appointment with us here: studentengagement.simplybook.it/v2/#book FINANCIAL SUPPORT If you find yourself in an emergency financial situation, please contact the financial support team financialsupport@ucb.ac.uk or visit them at The Link on the ground floor inside Student Services. Hired is our impartial careers, employability and placements service for students and alumni at University College Birmingham. Whether it’s guiding you towards your ideal placement, preparing you to stand out in the job market or backing you in setting up your own business, our dedicated team have the specialist knowledge and experience to help craft you into a confident, career-ready graduate. Come and meet us at the start of your studies, don’t leave it until your final year. There is so much one-onone practical advice we can offer throughout your time with us. Careers guidance – advice, tips and support Support finding placements and work experience Employability skills hiredConnect – e-learning and careers resources platform Unitemps – onsite recruitment agency helping students find work on and off campus STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY CAMPUS GUIDES The practical facilities across our campuses – all developed with real industry in mind – are fast-growing, while we have also invested £6.1 million into fresh-thinking learning support spaces, giving you the very best environment to expand your mind. Sustainable and easy to navigate, each campus has its own distinct character and has been designed specifically to enhance the student experience. OUR BUILDINGS INCLUDE: Camden House (CH) James Cond (JC) Moss House (MS) McIntyre House (MH) Summer Row (SR) The Link Tours and more details of our campuses can be found on the website here. STUDENT SERVICES Student Services is based on the ground floor of The Link and is a one stop shop for all students, providing information, advice and guidance on non-academic matters. A range of support is available through the Student Services team and there is no need to arrange an appointment, just drop in and speak to a member of the team. They offer advice on: Accommodation Financial support Health and wellbeing Student engagement 1-1 coaching As soon as you enrol at University College Birmingham, whether you’re a college student or a university student, you automatically become a member of the Guild. Run by students, for students, the Guild is your students’ union and the home of student life at University College Birmingham. To find out more about what the Guild do, their events and the societies you can join, visit their website: www.ucbguild.co.uk Enrolment: 29 January – 1 March 2024 Orientation: 5 – 9 February 2024 Induction: 12 – 16 February 2024 SEMESTER 2 19 February – 24 May 2024 Exam Period: 29 May – 7 June 2024* SEMESTER 1 30 September 2024 – 17 January 2025 Exam Period: 20 – 24 January 2025* TERM AND KEY DATES Our Centre for Academic Skills and English (CASE) offers tailored support to all students at University College Birmingham, enhancing your study experience and helping you achieve your goals. We offer a range of support and resources, while our friendly staff are always available for you to chat to in the strictest confidence. Based within CASE, our Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is open to all our higher and further education students, offering a range of study-based support delivered by our academic development tutors/academic librarians to help you achieve your full potential. You can book 30-minute one-to-one appointments each week at The Link (6th floor). These can be face-to-face, via email, or via video conference. In addition to the ASC, all students have automatic access to high-quality, interactive online resources. HE students are given access to our Assignment Life Cycle resource. The courses have been developed by us and are in our Canvas Virtual Learning Environment. These resources offer a variety of online materials, including videos, fact sheets and quizzes covering an array of subjects. CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC SKILLS AND ENGLISH Note: Term dates for Nursing programmes are different *There may be additional examination periods during the academic year. These will be confirmed during induction. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S GUIDE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM 8 9
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