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Welcome Week
The Welcome Event marks the start of your academic year and is our opportunity to help you prepare for your studies. We hope that by the end of the planed information sessions, events and activities you feel confident and prepared to navigate university life.
Your January Welcome Event will be scheduled on (dependent on your course) Monday (20-01-2025), Tuesday (21-01-2025) or Thursday (23-01-2025). Please see ‘Welcome Event Schedule’ below.
Brendan Flood
Chief Executive Officer of UCFB and Chairman of UCFB Holdings Ltd
All you need to know
January Welcome Week Information
If you have any issues with regards to Enrolment for the 2024-25 academic year, please visit our Enrolment web page. You can also email our Enrolment Team enrol@ucfb.com who will be happy to support.
Your Welcome Event will be scheduled on (dependent on your course) Monday (20-01-2025), Tuesday (21-01-2025) or Thursday (23-01-2025).
The sessions will cover introductions to your academic course leaders and provide you with an overview of what to expect from the coming year.
In the weeks leading up to starting with us, you will be sent an enrolment invite with detailed information about how to enrol by both UCFB (Part 1 of Enrolment) and our validating partner University East London (UEL) (Part 2 of Enrolment) – please keep checking your inbox and ensure you have provided the correct email address with your application.
Enrolment is crucial, it entitles you to one or all of the following below.
Once you have fully enrolled with Student Finance England (SFE) will release your maintenance loan for when term starts.
Your course timetable will be made available to all enrolled students by Welcome Week.
Once enrolled, you will be able to get your UCFB student ID, allowing you access to teaching facilities.
Access all of your course materials and JobTeaser.
If you are yet to finalise your student finance, don’t forget its University of East London (UEL) as your university provider.
Here at UCFB, if you have a diagnosed learning difficulty, long-term health condition, mental health difficulties, autism spectrum disorders and sensory difficulties, we can support you. It is essential that you inform us as soon as possible so that we can work on any requirements you may be entitled to. Once you have informed us we will continue to support you with any requirements throughout your studies.
With proof of a confirmed diagnosis, we are able to put in reasonable adjustments on an individual basis. For example, we can ensure slides are provided in advance, arrange regular check-in meetings and put exam adjustments in place. However, if you do not have evidence, we can advise you on how to obtain this.
If you are a UK student you can also apply for additional support for your studies, through the Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA). You can get the allowances to cover the cost of the additional support, on top of your other student finance. This allowance does not depend on your household income, it is dependent on your needs and you don’t have to pay these back. For more information on DSA.
You can find out more information about learning support at on our Student Support page.
Please contact learningsupport@ucfb.com if you have any further questions or would like to register to the service.
Throughout your time at UCFB you will get the opportunity to connect with global sports organisations and individuals to support your next steps in the industry. Our dedicated Employability and Careers Planning team will provide incredible opportunities for you to access for each year that you are with us.
Gain real-world experience through internships and placements empowering you with practical skills and confidence. Our JobTeaser platform is the place to go for the latest placement opportunities.
Unlock your full potential with LinkedIn Learning – the ultimate platform for professional and personal development. Students have access to over 16,000 expert led courses, you can learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. From in-demand employability skills to Office Suite software and interview techniques, the diverse library caters to all interests and career aspirations. You can access LinkedIn learning using your UEL email address and password.
The UCFB Employability Engagement Award is an achievement award supporting your career and personal development by officially recognising the extra-curricular activities you take part in whilst at UCFB. The UCFB Employability Engagement Award is designed to help you gain experience, confidence and skills, whilst exploring different career options!
The Employability and Career Planning team use the JobTeaser platform to promote all events and resources during the academic year. JobTeaser allows students to:
- View and sign up to a wide range of ECP events, such as workshops, conferences, careers fairs, networking opportunities & industry insights trips!
- Book 1:1 appointment with a careers coach, to discuss your ambitions and navigate the sports industry!
- Access exclusive job opportunities, student work placements, industry projects & access to volunteer at major sporting events!
You can create an account HERE
Watch this short video to help you HERE
Make sure you are prepared ahead of starting your studies, whether you are preparing to study at one of our iconic campuses, or flexibly on one of our distance or distance with attendance courses.
Teaching starts week commencing 27th January 2025.
Your individual course timetable, will be available to view on our Learner Portal in January 2025. This will only be visible once you have completed your enrolment with UEL.
Please note: timetables are provisional and may change throughout the semester, so we advise you check your live timetable regularly as this will be the most up-to-date version
A Welcome Event otherwise known as orientation or induction is one of the most important events in the academic calendar. It is designed to give you the best possible start to your academic journey, providing you with information to help you navigate university life.
Welcoming students, providing you with an opportunity to meet your fellow students as well as academic and support staff, and learn all about the activities that will be happening when you start your course. We’ll prepare you with the necessary information to hit the ground running when teaching starts and also how to access the information in the future.
Your academic induction explains the expectations and standards of your course, helping you become familiar with the requirements, as well as getting you used to using some of our key systems.
The event will include on-campus and virtual events and activities designed to help students familiarise themselves with the campus, systems and key staff as well as making connections with the students on your course.
From early January, your Welcome Event schedules will be made available. You’ll be able to explore all of the induction activities and welcome events on offer to start your student journey.
The sessions will cover introductions to your academic course leaders and provide you with an overview of what to expect from the coming academic year. You will be able to meet with our academic and support staff and hear about the fantastic opportunities available to UCFB students.
For all new students, there are several compulsory informative sessions organised by the university to prepare you with the necessary information for the start of your course.
All other events are optional although we very much encourage you to come along/join in to make the most of meeting your fellow students and to get to know your campus. Please note that formal teaching commences from Monday 27th January 2025.
How to
Find Your Location
For on-campus students, your Welcome Week Events will take place at UCFB Arch View House, part of the UCFB Wembley Campus.
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