There's many dates around the start of the new academic year that you may need to be aware of. We've listed the key dates below for you.
You can also view all term dates for the upcoming academic year.
Induction day
Your induction day is the perfect time to explore campus, meet new people, and get to know our community.
In-person enrolment will happen and course introductions will be happening during this week. The day you'll need to be in for induction depends on which campus your degree is taught at:
- Canterbury: Wednesday 21 January, 9am - 4.15pm
- Epsom: Tuesday 20 January, 9am - 4.15pm
- Farnham: Monday 19 January, 9am - 4.15pm
Your full induction timetable can be found below. You’ll get your personalised course timetable (showing only the sessions for the teaching groups you've been assigned to) during Induction Week, which will tell you when and where you need to be when teaching begins.
Please complete the Safer Universities e-learning module as part on your online induction by 13 February.
- 9-10.15am: Visa check & registration
This will include passport, BRP and visa verification, attendance registration, and guidance on follow-up steps if documents are missing or incomplete. - 10.15-10.30am: Welcome talk
This is your official welcome to the UCA and the Canterbury School of Art, Architecture and Design. - 10.30-11.30am: Introduction to student life and academic support
This will include information on accommodation, transport, facilities, the library, wellbeing, health, counselling, support, student clubs and societies, balancing academic and social life, English for academic purposes, and volunteering opportunities. - 11.30am-12.30pm: Subject sessions
A chance to tour the campus and facilities and visit the studios you'll be working in. - 12.30-1.30pm: Lunch
- 1.30-3.30pm: Subject group activities with the course team
This is your chance to meet your Programme Director and learn more about the course.
- 9-10.25am: Visa check & registration
This will include passport, BRP and visa verification, attendance registration, and guidance on follow-up steps if documents are missing or incomplete. - 10.30-10.45am: Welcome talk
This is your official welcome to the UCA and the Epsom School of Creative Business, Fashion and Enterprise. - 11-11.45am: Introduction to student life and academic support
This will include information on accommodation, transport, facilities, the library, wellbeing, health, counselling, support, student clubs and societies, balancing academic and social life, English for academic purposes, and volunteering opportunities. - 12-12.30pm: Visa checks (for anyone who hasn't completed this yet)
- 12.30-1.15pm: Lunch
- 1.15-3.30pm: Subject group activities with the course team
This is your chance to meet your Programme Director and learn more about the course. - 3.30-3.45pm: Closing Q&A
Your chance to ask any questions you may have.
- 9-10.30am: Visa check & registration
This will include passport, BRP and visa verification, attendance registration, and guidance on follow-up steps if documents are missing or incomplete. - 10.30-10.45am: Welcome talk
This is your official welcome to the UCA and the Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries. - 10.45-11.45am: Introduction to student life and academic support
This will include information on accommodation, transport, facilities, the library, wellbeing, health, counselling, support, student clubs and societies, balancing academic and social life, English for academic purposes, and volunteering opportunities. - 11.45am-12.30pm: Subject sessions
A chance to tour the campus and facilities and visit the studios you'll be working in. - 12.30-1.30pm: Lunch
- 1.30-3.30pm: Subject group activities with the course team
This is your chance to meet your Programme Director and learn more about the course.
Teaching Starts: 26 January
The real journey begins on 26 January!
Get ready to meet your classmates, be inspired by your lecturers and use our fantastic industry-standard facilities.
Related information
Make sure to check all the information below to ensure you're ready to begin your UCA adventure: