Welcome to CU Coventry

We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us, and we can’t wait to get started. You will receive a variety of emails and instructions on how to enrol and access our systems, including your timetable. Below is key information on your enrolment process and what’s on during Welcome Week.

Teaching Block 1 starts on Monday 9 September 2024.

Enrolment and Your Student ID Card

You can find all the information about enrolment and collection of your Student ID card by visiting our enrolment page.

Your online induction

The online induction includes an introduction to the CU Group, hints and tips on student life, and instructions on accessing your course learning materials. You will be able to come back to this online induction at any time.

Online learning is new for many students, so the induction includes IT help to get you started:

How to set up your Microsoft Office 365 account
How to use AULA (Learning Experience Platform)
How to use Wayfinder (Online hub for navigating our services and viewing your timetable)

What’s on during Welcome Week

Grab your welcome bag

Come along to get your welcome bag between 10am - 4pm on Monday 9 September and Tuesday 10 September.

Meet the Student Success Coaches

The Student Success Coaches are here to help you identify and achieve your academic ambitions as well as help you make the most of your experience as a student. You can meet us on Monday 9 September and Tuesday 10 September from 10am - 4pm, to discuss how we can support your student journey. From enrolment to graduation, Student Success Coaches can help you with:

Coaching Sessions: Access 1-1, paired or small group coaching sessions to improve your performance and productivity. No more procrastination!
Success Plans: Develop clear plans that move you towards your definition of success.
Skill Improvement: Book sessions to improve your skills and abilities in line with your goals.
Mentoring: Connect with your peers. There are many ways to do this, including through an app: Vygo. Additionally, we can show you how to become a mentor to other students.
Communication: You talk, we listen. Simply put, we are here for coaching conversations that can make your life easier and more successful.
If you have any questions or just want to find out more about how we can support you, come and find us in the reception area at Mile Lane. We are happy to meet and ready to welcome you.

Meet the Talent Team

Don't miss out on the opportunity to kick-start your career journey with the Talent Team, our dedicated careers service. They will be available on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 September from 10:00 - 11:30am and 12:30 - 2:30pm to discuss how they can support you with everything from finding part-time work to planning your future career.

Explore how the Talent Team can help you with job placements, career advice, and more. Plus, get a live demonstration of Handshake, their powerful online portal. This tool gives you access to a range of career services, including booking 1-1 appointments (virtually or in-person), joining career-focused workshops, attending employer talks, and finding job or work experience opportunities.

Make sure to stop by, activate your Handshake account, and discover how the Talent Team can help you achieve your career goals.

Meet the Welfare and Disability Team

The Welfare and Disability Team will be available Monday 9 September and Tuesday 10 September from 10.30am to 11.30am and from 2pm to 3pm to discuss how they can assist you with any concerns or issues relating to Welfare and Disability.

All students have access to a Welfare Adviser who can offer support by providing a broad range of advice and guidance on personal, practical, and emotional issues.

Meet the Library Team

The CU Coventry Library is located on the ground floor of the Mile Lane Building, just past the cafe.

The Library provides free access to all of your key course reading in print and, where available, as eBooks, collections of leisure reading and graphic novels and laptops for on campus use.

If you are unable to make it to one of the tours you can always visit the Library to meet the team, or try out the Virtual Tour.

All key information, including opening times, the Library catalogue, referencing guides and support can be found on our LibGuides pages.

We recommend that you favourite the LibGuides link, so you can easily access the Library at any time.

Academic Writing Service and English Language Support

During your first few weeks at CU Coventry, you can visit the Library to see how you can get support from our Academic Writing Service and English Language Support Tutor.

Library and Academic Writing staff will be at induction events and available to give you more
information about the services.

You can book 1-1 writing support on LibGuides, or take a look at some of the helpful online writing guides.

If you have any questions, please visit the Library, or email us library@cuc.coventry.ac.uk

Meet Your Students’ Union

Your Students’ Union (SU) is a charity that is dedicated to enhancing the experience of students across the CU Group. The SU is a student-led organisation that puts students at the heart of their decision making. You will be able to meet them throughout welcome week, or at one of their outreach activities or events. Although they are primarily based in the Hub, you can also find them at CU Coventry in the SU area (located in the foyer, near the Customer Service Desk). Here is a list of events happening at CU Coventry:

We are Your Students’ Union – Monday 9 September 2024, 10am to 4pm in the SU area: Explore the resources and support Your Students’ Union offers and learn about the different teams and student representative roles available. We’ll have fun activities, some freebies and a friendly team to answer any questions you may have.

Sports and Societies Fair - Tuesday 10 September 2024, 12:30pm to 2:30pm in the SU area: Join us as we showcase some of the vibrant sports clubs and societies that you can join. You can also visit our website to find out more about them before the event.

Open Mic and Karaoke Night - Thursday 12 September 2024, 6pm to 8pm in the Union Streat Kitchen café: This fun-filled evening is the perfect chance to meet fellow students, showcase your talents, or just enjoy some great performances. Whether you’re a performer or an enthusiastic audience member, come share a laugh, sing your heart out, and connect with new friends.

We will also be delivering additional welcome events and activities in the Hub from Monday 16 September to Friday 23 September. You can find out about them and more on the SU website.

Estate Services

This stand offers advice about sustainable living at the university. The Estate Services offer advice on travel, campus biodiversity, how students can get involved in projects and what they can do as individuals to help the planet.

You can also get informed about the long sustainability targets and strategies the university has in place to achieve net zero by 2030. And how the students play an important role in meeting these environmental targets.

We look forward to seeing you at the Welcome event on Tuesday 10 September 10am – 2pm.