These Pre-Arrival sessions have everything you need to feel prepared, connected, and excited to begin!
Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation Sessions 2025
Are you a new student starting at the University of Chester this autumn?
Join our Pre-Arrival Welcome and Orientation Sessions to learn more about university life, feel prepared for your arrival, and start your University of Chester journey with confidence. These free online events are designed especially for all new undergraduate and postgraduate students.
You’ll get to know the university, explore the wide range of support available, and find out what to expect in your first few weeks. Each session also gives you the chance to connect with staff and other students, ask questions, and discover how to make the most of your time at Chester.
The sessions provide a complete introduction to university life, covering everything you need to know before you arrive. You’ll hear from Chester Students’ Union (CSU), learn how to access the library (LIS) and academic support, find out how to get involved in sports and societies, hear from Residential Life, and discover practical tips for managing your money, and get advice on finding part-time work.
If you are living in University of Chester owned accommodation, the Kitchen Chat sessions offer a chance to hear what it’s like to live in university-owned halls, from what to pack and how to settle in to meeting your housemates, finding support, asking questions, and feeling more confident about starting university life.
For any questions about the Pre-Arrival sessions, please get in touch with the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.