Enrolment and Induction
We are thrilled to welcome you to University Studies at West Suffolk College! Your decision to join us marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and we can't wait to get to know you over the coming academic year.
At University Studies, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit community dedicated to your learning and growth. Our goal is to support you as you embark on this new chapter, guiding you towards achieving your academic and personal aspirations.
This induction page is designed to help you navigate the initial stages of your university experience, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable transition into student life. Here, you'll find essential information and resources to help you settle in and make the most of your time with us.
Enrolment Day
Enrolment and registration are completed in person to ensure the enrolment progresses smoothly.
We will be holding an Enrolment Day on Tuesday 3 September 2024, where we will complete all the essential checks necessary to complete your enrolment and to give you access to facilities and services and an ID card. We can also help you with the online enrolment form if you have been unable to complete this prior to the enrolment day. If you are unable to attend the enrolment day, please contact us using the following email: universitystudiesadmissions@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
Members of the Admissions and Student Support team will be on hand to help you with all enrolment queries.
Please ensure to bring your:
ID (passport or driving license)
Student Finance confirmation (if applicable)
Relevant certificates (if not already checked and confirmed by Admissions)
At University Studies, your well-being is our priority. We offer a range of support services to ensure your personal and academic success. The support staff will be on hand on enrolment day to ensure that you understand your support needs and are aware of all the support you can access.
Date: Tuesday 3 September 2024
Location: University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 3TB
Contact: universitystudiesadmissions@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Time: Time slots have been allocated by area to ensure we can manage enrolment.
9:30am - 10:30am:
Interactive and Immersive Technology
Commercial Music Production
Video Games Design
Business and Management
Construction and the Built Environment
Engineering
11:00am - 12:30pm:
Sociology and Criminology
Psychology
Psychology and Criminology
Early Childhood Studies
English and History
Counselling (Integrative)
Sport
Induction
Induction for all new students will take place on Tuesday 10 September 2024. Registration for the day will start at 8.30 and the sessions will run from 9.00 to 16.00, including a range of informative sessions, and activities to help you get acquainted with the site, your academic course, and your fellow students.
Induction Schedule 2024
8.30 - Registration
9.30 - Welcome to University Studies
9.45 - How to make the change – transition to HE
10.15 - Who you need to know and where to go for student support
10.45 - Break
11.15 - What you need to know to support your studies
11.55 - Student Voice
12.15 - Lunch
13.15 - Where to find your learning resources – the Virtual Learning Environment
13.30 - Course introduction
16.00 - Finish
Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024
Location: University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 3TB
Contact: universitystudies@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Teaching
Teaching commences the week beginning Monday 16 September 2024 for all courses. The Academic Calendar provides you with the main dates for teaching and learning throughout the year. Your teaching days and times for your course will be provided in your timetable. For new students and continuing students, your full timetables will be made available from your Course Leader. But we can provide you with the days that your course will run on the Term Dates page of this website.
We look forward to welcoming you to enrolment on Tuesday 3 September 2024.