Before you arrive

Before you arrive, there are a few essential things you must do to become a University of Chester student, including completing online enrolment, submitting your photograph and paying your fees.

Arrivals

We welcome students throughout the year. Below, you will find important details regarding your arrival, including when and where to collect your keys and student ID card and complete Stage 2 of enrolment.

After you arrive, it is essential to complete Stage 2 of enrolment and collect your student ID card. This is essential for finalising the enrolment process and officially registering at the University of Chester. Your student ID card provides access to various campus facilities, including the library, halls of residence, and more, and serves as proof of your student status.

For most students, Stage 2 of enrolment, along with the collection of keys and student ID cards, takes place during September Welcome Week. This week is scheduled for the week before your first day of term, allowing you ample time to complete enrolment, attend welcome sessions, and get to know other new students.

Residential Students

If you have secured a room in University-owned accommodation, you will receive an email from the Accommodation Office with instructions on selecting a timeslot to collect your keys on either Saturday 21st September, or Sunday 22nd September.

Please note that collecting your ID card is dependent on completing Stage 1 of online enrolment and submitting a photo. Please ensure these steps are completed before your arrival on campus.

Study Site

Collection Point

Date and Time

Chester (including Exton Park, Queen’s Park, Bache Hall, Creative Kingsway Campus, Wheeler, and Gateway House)

Seaborne Library, Ground Floor, Exton Park

Saturday 21^st September 2024

Sunday 22^nd September 2024

During booked timeslots only

Remember to download the University of Chester App before you arrive. We will need to verify your ID on the app as part of Stage 2 enrolment.

Please note that if you arrive after Sunday 22nd September, you can collect your accommodation keys from the Accommodation Office during office hours. If you arrive in the evening or on the weekend, you can collect your keys from the Security Lodge at Exton Park.

For travel advice, please visit our maps and directions page.

Non-Residential Students

If you are a non-residential student living at home, in private sector housing, or in partnership accommodation, you should complete Stage 2 of enrolment and collect your student ID card during Welcome Week, which is scheduled from Monday 23rd September to Friday 27th September 2024.

Study Site	Collection Point	Date and Time
Chester (including Exton Park, Queen’s Park, Bache Hall, Creative Kingsway Campus, Wheeler, and Gateway House)	Seaborne Library, Ground Floor, Exton Park	Monday 23rd September – Friday 27^th September 2024 9.00am – 5.00pm
University Centre Warrington	Times Square Building, University Centre Warrington	Monday 23rd September – Friday 27^th September 2024 9.00am – 5.00pm
University Centre Birkenhead	Marriss House Library, Marriss House	Monday 23^rd September – Friday 27^th September 9.00am – 5.00pm
Partner Institutions	Students enrolled at partner institutions will directly receive communication from the institution detailing the specifics of their arrival and the process for collecting their ID cards.

Remember to download the University of Chester App before you arrive. We will need to verify your ID on the app as part of Stage 2 enrolment.

For advice on travel, please visit our maps and directions page.

If you arrive after Friday, 27th September 2024, and have completed Stage 1 of online enrolment, you can collect your student ID card from the library at your respective study site during office hours.