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The University of Wolverhampton is a leading modern university with a tradition of providing opportunity and academic excellence dating back nearly 190 years.
The early years (1827-1899)
The roots of the University of Wolverhampton lie in the 19th century growth of Mechanics Institutes, which provided vocational and general education for working men. The Wolverhampton Free Library also developed technical, scientific, commercial and general classes.
Teaching first began in 1851 at the School of Art, and the study of art became a key focus – with new buildings, and a new name for the Municipal School of Art in 1885.
Early 20th century (1900-1944)
By 1903, an educational foundation had firmly been established with over 1,300 students studying courses including coach building, house painting and pattern making. In 1905, the first student scholarships were awarded.
As student numbers continued to grow, expansion became necessary. In 1920, the original Deanery House was demolished, making way for the iconic Wulfruna building you see today in Wulfruna Street.
The foundation stone was laid by HRH Prince George in 1932 and in 1933 the Wolverhampton and Staffordshire Technical College was born. With further education traditionally accessible only to the wealthy, the College vowed to ensure that even the most under-privileged men and women would have the opportunity to study a higher education – an ethos nurtured and sustained to the present day.
Courses included science and engineering, and with the creation of a Women’s Department, over a third of the College’s students were women, bucking the traditional all-male trend typical of higher education establishments. Research was also on the increase, with the College welcoming graduates from universities as honorary members.
The post-war years (1945-1968)
The post-war ‘boom’ in education led to a growing demand for a variety of subject areas and in 1945 a music department opened, enrolling an unprecedented 135 students in the first year. In 1957, the College was awarded one of the earliest digital computers in the UK. Renamed WITCH – Wolverhampton Instrument for Teaching Computation from Harwell – it was the first computer to ever be used at the College and remained a central teaching tool until 1973.
By 1966, with student numbers at over 6,000, the College began to provide Bachelor’s degrees with options in English, Geography, History, Music, Economics and Computer Technology and the first ever degree ceremony was held.
Nearby, at Walsall, a new West Midlands College of Education was created in 1963. The College was linked to the Walsall local education authority but had a governing body nominated by a cluster of local authorities. It quickly expanded from its first four-story teaching block and student residences to a site with a substantial number of buildings, including a study block, library, hostels, refectory, physical education facilities and music centre, and over 1,000 teacher trainees by the early 1970s.
Wolverhampton Polytechnic (1969-1991)
On 1 September 1969, the College was officially designated a Polytechnic. Comprising five Faculties: Applied Science, Art and Design, Arts, Engineering, and Social Sciences, a further Faculty of Education was established in 1977.
The seventies also saw Wolverhampton develop into a truly international community with students from Iran, Malaysia, and Nigeria, and the delivery of Wolverhampton courses internationally beginning to flourish.
In 1983, a second Royal visit, this time from HRH The Duke of Kent, officially opened Wolverhampton Polytechnic as a stage VIII Polytechnic institution, and this was followed by a period of rapid expansion over the next ten years. A merger with the West Midlands College of Education in 1991 led to the creation of what is now Walsall Campus, and further mergers with Teacher Training Colleges in Wolverhampton and Dudley led to the construction of an ambitious third campus in Telford.
The University of Wolverhampton (1992-present)
In 1992, Wolverhampton Polytechnic was granted university status and became the University of Wolverhampton. Today our four Faculties offer courses in over 70 different subjects and over 4,000 students graduate from Wolverhampton each year.
We continue to invest in our students, staff, alumni and in the local and international community. We have invested more than £125 million on campus developments and teaching facilities, including £50 million on improving our facilities at Walsall Campus; the innovative Performance Hub; new and refurbished Students’ Unions and further modernisation of our Learning Centres.
Our Ambitious Investments
Having invested considerably in campus developments in the past 25 years, the University’s £250 million “Our Vision, Your Opportunity” investment generation programme made a positive impact on the student experience through investment in buildings, facilities, teaching, research and skills training.
The ambitious plans to invest in education, training and economic growth in the region have included the Rosamund Franklin building which focuses on the teaching of science, constructing a new Business School building, refurbishing engineering facilities at the Telford Campus, committing to the regeneration of Springfield Brewery, creating an international campus hub for construction excellence, and the Science, Technology and Prototyping Centre at the Science Park. This centre has been shortlisted and won a number of awards since opening, including winning the Best Large Commercial Project at the LABC regional awards and also being a national finalist in the same category.
- INSIDER Property Awards 2018 – Construction Project of the Year - West Midlands Regional Finalist
- RICS Awards 2018 - Design Through Innovation – Finalist
- RICS Awards 2018 - Best Regeneration Project – Finalist
Telford Campus
The purpose-built Telford Campus benefited from a £10 million investment in advanced, new engineering facilities and enhanced courses – a response to the regional and national shortage of qualified engineering graduates, providing students with access to technology at the forefront of engineering developments.
Wolverhampton City Campus
Following on from more than 80 years of providing business education in the city, the University’s new £18 million flagship building for University of Wolverhampton Business School, the in Wolverhampton’s University Quarter, opened its doors in November 2015.
The Lord Swraj Paul Building is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café, and for a regeneration award in this year’s West Midlands Regional RICS Awards 2017.
A £4 million investment to redevelop the food court at Millennium City Building saw improvements made to the main courtyard area, with catering facilities extended and refurbished, and the entrance to the building improved.
An investment of £21 million in the Rosalind Franklin Science Building in the University Quarter provided students with a range of new laboratories which include laminar flow cabinets, micro-biological safety cabinets and fume cupboards. At the heart of the building is the Outreach Laboratory which provides flexible resources for both local and worldwide schools via internet video links.
Walsall Campus
The University invested £17 million in a new three-storey Performance Hub in 2011, enhancing its growing Performing Arts reputation and providing state-of-the-art teaching and performance space for dance, drama and music students.
The new building was built on a former teaching tower and Halls of Residence, and offers dance and drama rehearsal spaces as well as music practice rooms, recording studios and music technology suites. There is also a theatre space with dressing and changing rooms, a green room and additional performance spaces.
University of Wolverhampton Science Park
Built on land at the Science Park, the University has invested £10 million in a new Science, Technology and Prototyping Centre – with a £4.8 million grant from the Growth Deal through the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership. The three-storey development will feature high quality offices, labs and workshops.
Springfield Campus
The new Springfield Campus is the culmination of the most ambitious aspect of the University of Wolverhampton’s Our Vision, Your Opportunity programme.
The site of the former Springfield brewery has been transformed into Europe’s largest specialist construction and built environment campus, bringing together businesses and the education sector to maximise impact on the economy.
Since its purchase in 2014, the derelict site has been rejuvenated into a centre of excellence for construction and the built environment, delivering an unbeatable skills pathway for construction education and training from the age of 14 to senior professionals.
As the home of the Thomas Telford University Technical College, the University’s School of Architecture and Built Environment, and the Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills, it’s central to our vision of enhancing the student experience and supporting business growth.
The £120 million development is acting as the catalyst for economic and social regeneration, tailored to creating jobs and delivering the technical and professional experts required by the industry.
National Brownfield
The University’s plans to develop a National Brownfield Institute (NBI) is to receive £14.9 million of funding from the Government’s Get Building Fund, which is aimed at projects that could be started within 18 months, create jobs, and generate investment to aid the economic recovery from COVID-19.
This new £17.5 million NBI will research and develop new construction methods and ways of regenerating contaminated land.
The NBI will be a world-class institute providing the facility to develop advanced skills, technologies and methodologies through innovation and partnership with the construction industry; focuses on the practical application of future brownfield regeneration through the work of research teams; and leads policy development, research and innovation, and commercial services for brownfield regeneration.
Combined with the 12-acre Springfield Campus, the NBI will lay the foundation for the delivery of a National Centre for Sustainable Construction and Circular Economy, which will focus on sustainability and the climate change emergency.
Enhanced health facilities
In January 2020, the University opened its new £4.8 million health facilities, which includes a two-storey extension to existing facilities in the Institute of Health. Students became able to practice skills in a safe environment with a fully enabled Panopto facility. This allows for the filming of sessions to give students the ability to review their progress and see their work from the perspective of a patient.
The clinical skills facilities include practice labs, which enable students to practice everything from cannulating a patient’s vein to inserting a catheter, all the way to running full-scale patient procedure scenarios such as dealing with sepsis or cardiac chest pain. There are also facilities for midwives dealing with mothers and new-born babies, children’s nursing facilities, and learning disability facilities. There is also an anatomage table: a digital table that allows students to virtually dissect anatomy.
Courses
Admission
Admissions - About us, Policies, T&C's
Admissions are responsible for processing your application once it has been submitted to the University and will guide you through the process from point of application to enrolment.
We are also often the first point of contact applicants have with the University before they apply offering excellent levels of customer service and advice regarding the application process, including both Full Time Undergraduate UCAS applications and direct applications for part-time and postgraduate study.
We have extensive experience dealing with a broad range of qualifications to ensure applicants meet the published entry requirements for their chosen courses. We can offer beneficial advice before you apply to ensure your qualifications meet our requirements.
Once you have applied admissions will shortlist your application against the set entry criteria for the course you have applied for and if successful make you an offer. Some courses require additional pre-requisite requirements such as tests, interviews, auditions and portfolio reviews. Admissions will contact you regarding these if relevant to your application.
Admissions will clearly state in your offer what is required in order to meet your offer conditions, it is then up to you to provide admissions with the required documents in order to secure your Unconditional offer at the University of Wolverhampton.
Accommodation
Accommodation Payment for international students
“If you are an International Student arriving to take up occupancy of an accommodation room, please ensure that you book and pay your Advance Rent payment prior to you arriving at University Accommodation, if you do arrive on Campus and have not pre-booked your University Accommodation, please be advised that you are not able to make any cash payments on Campus. We also recommend that you do not walk around the Campuses with large amounts of cash on your person.”
Important Information
Where you live will be one of the most important factors for a good experience whilst you are in the UK. Make sure you have made all of your arrangements and booked your accommodation before you travel.
You can live within University managed accommodation at the City, Walsall or Telford Campus with the option of either ensuite or standard (shared bathrooms) accommodation. When you are given an unconditional offer from the University book your accommodation straight away to make sure you can be allocated your first preference.
The Students Union run a selection of social events, trips and activities which will enable you to visit places within the UK and engage with other students on Campus to enhance your experience whilst residing within the University accommodation.
How to apply
Students from outside the European Union can apply for accommodation once they receive an Unconditional Firm course offer (ie when the University have offered a place but without the need to achieve certain grades).
You can apply for accommodation via our e:Vision system, instructions on applying for accommodation, are below.
Applying for accommodation through e:Vision
- If this is the first time you have used e:Vision, follow the instructions below.
- Log in to e:Vision (opens in a new window). Your username is your student number. On first log in, your password is an individually generated number sent to you by the University.
- Once you're in e:Vision, go to the navigation bar and click on My Tasks.
- Follow the instructions on how to apply for accommodation; this is where you will have the chance to choose your university accommodation.
- Students should apply for the Campus closest to where they will be studying.
- When completing the application form, it is essential that you supply us with your main email address, as this is where we will send any future correspondence.
- If you do not have the option to 'Apply for Accommodation' then you must contact your admissions unit to check your student status.
What happens next?
- The Accommodation Hub will processes your request and we will try to ensure you get the room you want – please note this is on a first-come-first-served basis.
- When we have received your application for accommodation we will send you an email explaining how to confirm that you want to take up the room.
- You will have five (5) days to confirm that the room you have been offered is acceptable by replying using the link included within the offer of accommodation email.
- You will then have to pay your accommodation advanced rent payment, agree to the licence agreement, and – if you want – set up a Direct Debit to pay your accommodation fees.
- If you do not accept your offer of accommodation within five (5) days, we will cancel your current offer and you will be required to start the process again. We will confirm this cancellation via email.
- Once you have confirmed the acceptance of the accommodation, the licence agreement and the deposit, we will confirm the booking via email.
If you are paying your accommodation deposit by Bank Transfer, then please note that this process can take some time. It is imperative that you make us aware of when the payment was made and in whose name the transfer was made in.
Further Information on Accepting your Offer of Accommodation
Even if you have completed your accommodation preference form either manually or on-line, you will be able to complete the licence agreement via the web by either, copying and pasting the link.
If you originally applied for a place using the manual application process, then when accepting your licence agreement online, you will be asked firstly to set up an account to verify your student details and to create a password.
To complete the offer process, you will be required to undertake the following (PLEASE NOTE; you must use the mouse to click on the correct option button, DO NOT PRESS RETURN ON YOUR KEYBOARD);
Log in (student Number & Password)
Select Residential Year
Accept / Reject Accommodation Offer
Pay accommodation advanced rent payment and Read & accept Accommodation Tenancy Agreement.
You will have 5 days to complete the agreement before the offer of accommodation is withdrawn.
The University reserves the right not to accept late or incomplete documentation. Rooms are available subject to the terms of the University Licence Agreement, which is enclosed with this offer letter.
If you return the correctly completed documentation and the University accept your application for accommodation, The Accommodation Hub will date and sign the Licence Agreement. However, the contract for accommodation between you and the University will not come into existence unless and / or until you return the completed documentation and the University confirms the allocation of the room to you by either email or post.
Unable to accept your Offer Online?
If you are unable to apply online, you will need to contact The Accommodation Hub and a manual application pack will be sent to you.
Any problems?
If you have any queries while applying for accommodation, please contact The Accommodation Hub and we will do all we can to help you accept your offer of accommodation
Accommodation Advanced Rent Payment
To make sure your name is down for the halls you want to live in, you will need to make an advanced rent payment of £300, this works a little bit like a deposit and will be deducted from your final instalment of accommodation fees.
Accommodation Fees and How to Pay
Accommodation Hub Services
The Facilities Information Hub manage the student accommodation at all campuses across the University. We will assist you if you have any problems in the accommodation or if you are experiencing any difficulties with the people you live with. We will also help you if you want to change rooms or if you have any invoice queries
Due dates for your payments will be set out with your contract, so make sure you write them in your diary and better still budget for them!
Accommodation fees are due for payment either:
- In advance of arrival
- On arrival
- On receipt of an invoice. (The dates for payments will be stated on the invoice)
Admin Fees
Here is all the legal information that you will need to know about your £300 advanced rent payment, it might seem a bit lengthy but have a read through as you don’t want to find yourself in a sticky situation…
In conjunction with the terms of the Accommodation Licence Agreement, deductions can be taken from the advanced rent payment.
This is with reference to clauses;
7.3 This Licence Agreement may be terminated by You if:
a) the University is in serious breach of its obligations under this Licence Agreement and/or Your student contract for study at the University;
b) You have medical welfare grounds for terminating (details of which can be found in the
c) You have academic grounds for termination (details of which can be found in the
d) You no longer wish to study at the University.
7.4 Where You wish to terminate as a result of an issue arising under clause 7.3 above, You will no longer be obliged to make further payments of the Licence Fee. The provision of clause 8 apply to Your departure from the University Accommodation.
7.5 You may only otherwise terminate this Licence Agreement during the Residential Year having received the University’s written consent to do so. To make an application to terminate under this clause 7.5, you will need to submit a completed Request for Cancellation of Accommodation form to the Accommodation Office which will then be considered by the University.
7.6 If You are terminating because You are withdrawing / taking a leave of absence or transferring courses, then written confirmation of this from the appropriate school must be provided to Accommodation Hub Office before they can consider any refund or cancellation of payment obligations.
7.7 In all cases, where You wish to exercise Your right to terminate, You acknowledge that, save where You are terminating for reasons specified in clause 7.3(a) and (b), You will continue to be liable for the full Licence Fee unless the University or You are/are able to find a replacement person to take on the outstanding liability for these amounts.
7.8 You will remain responsible for complying with this Agreement until terminated.
With the exception of visa refusals or you not obtaining a place on a course at the University of Wolverhampton you will not receive a full refund of your Licence Fee. (Written confirmation of this refusal will be required from UCAS or the University of Wolverhampton.)
There are a number of scenarios that can lead to amounts being deducted from the Accommodation advanced rent payment;
What Happens If The University Does Not Offer You A Place On A Course?
If you apply for accommodation, and then accept a place within the University Accommodation, but then the University of Wolverhampton decide not to offer you a place on a course, the whole advanced rent payment of £300.00 will be returned to you, as per clause 4.4.
4.4 If You do not obtain a place on a course at the University of Wolverhampton, this Licence Agreement will automatically terminate, and You will receive a full refund of any Licence Fee and/or advanced rent payment fee You have paid. (Written confirmation of this refusal will be required from UCAS or the University of Wolverhampton.).
The Accommodation Hub will only refund the advanced rent payment upon written confirmation from the Admissions Unit that you have not been offered a place on a course.
|
Month |
Administration Fee Charge To be Deducted from the Accommodation Advanced Rent Payment |
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September |
£200.00 |
|
October |
£200.00 |
|
November |
£150.00 |
|
December |
£150.00 |
|
January |
£100.00 |
|
February |
£75.00 |
|
March |
£75.00 |
|
April |
£50.00 |
|
May |
£50.00 |
Students Who Have Signed A Standard Semester 1 Licence
|
Month |
Administration Fee Charge To be Deducted from the Accommodation Advanced Rent Payment |
|
September |
£200.00 |
|
October |
£200.00 |
|
November |
£150.00 |
|
December |
£150.00 |
|
January |
£100.00 |
Students Who Have Signed A Standard Semester 2 Licence
|
Month |
Administration Fee Charge To be Deducted from the Accommodation Advanced Rent Payment |
|
January |
£200.00 |
|
February |
£200.00 |
|
March |
£150.00 |
|
April |
£150.00 |
|
May |
£100.00 |
Students Who Have Signed A Standard 52 Week Licence
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Month |
Administration Fee Charge To be Deducted from the Accommodation Advanced Rent Payment |
|
September |
£200.00 |
|
October |
£200.00 |
|
November |
£150.00 |
|
December |
£150.00 |
|
January |
£100.00 |
|
February |
£75.00 |
|
March |
£75.00 |
|
April |
£50.00 |
|
May |
£50.00 |
|
June |
£50.00 |
|
July |
£50.00 |
|
August |
£25.00 |
|
September |
£25.00 |
Cancellation Rights and Information
Once you have applied for your accommodation (via post, email or online) and your application has been approved, you enter into a licence agreement with the University. This means that a room has been reserved for you.
If your visa is refused and you are not able to take your place in University Accommodation, your advanced rent payment of £300 will be refunded to you. Your accommodation hub will require a copy of the Visa Refusal letter.
Settling In
Your first few weeks living away from home in University Accommodation will be an exciting time, with new places to discover, new people to meet and a new culture to explore. As well as excitement, if you have not spent a lot of time in the UK before, it is natural to experience culture shock as you adapt to the differences from your home country.
After the initial exhilaration of your arrival, you may at times feel homesick, anxious, or crave familiar surroundings. Understanding that you may experience these feelings will help you to overcome them and adapt to life in Wolverhampton.
Once you’ve arrived, the more you join in with University life, the more at home you are likely to feel. Here are some suggestions for settling in successfully:
- Orientation sessions in January and September, offering a range of events to help you settle in and meet other new students, it including tours of the campus and city, and a range of social events.
- Remember that you are not alone. Everyone living in University accommodation will be going through similar experiences, and talking to other students will help you to adjust. It is important to take regular time out from your studies to do something social, perhaps a sport or an activity such as debating.
- Joining student societies can help you meet people who share you interests; There will be a Welcome Fair soon after the start of term at which you can sign up for societies, or you can contact them by email for more information on how to join.
- Integration is an on-going process, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself during your first few days following your arrival. It is never too late to get involved in societies, social events, volunteering or almost anything else you would like to try!
Your Accommodation
Your Bedroom
During your time within the accommodation, your bedroom is your responsibility. Whilst members of staff will have access to your bedroom, it will only be for the following reasons, with at least 24 hours’ notice given where possible.
- Mid term inspections
- Maintenance Inspections
- Routine maintenance or repairs
Should you report a maintenance problem within your bedroom through the HRAMS Reporting system this gives members of staff permission to access your bedroom without providing 24 hours’ notice or you being present. In case of emergency, members of staff may need to gain access to your bedroom immediately. In these instances, 24 hours’ notice cannot be given. This also refers to checks in the event of fire alarm activation.
Within your bedroom you will find the following;
- Desk
- Chair
- Wardrobe, including drawers
- Bed Base
- Mattress
- Shelving
- Sink (within standard accommodation)
- Carpet
- Curtains/Blinds
Bedroom & En suite
As an occupant, you will be responsible for cleaning your bedroom and en-suite (if applicable). The cleaners will not do this for you. Hoovers are available and each kitchen has a mop and bucket.
Communal Bathrooms
Occupants must ensure that the communal bathrooms are in an acceptable condition at all times. Excessive mess or uncleanliness will be reported to Campus Operations and may not be cleaned by the staff.
Cleaning Services
Work on all sites generally between the hours of 8am & 3pm. They will visit all areas sporadically to ensure that they are clean and hygienic. The Cleaning Services staff have a weekly rota for their activities and perform tasks in your kitchens, communal bathrooms and corridors. Staff will visit the bathrooms almost daily to checks its condition.
Condensation and Damp - Damp and Mould information
Banned Items
Students wishing to bring additional electrical cooking items (i.e. rice cookers, juicers, smoothie makers, sandwich toasters) should ensure that those items conform to current EU standards. Items that do not conform to these standards will be confiscated.
- If any student does not decide to brink any electrical equipment into accommodation, it is advised that they are PAT test for safety. You can arrange this by contacting your Accommodation hub. There will be a small cost for this service if provided.
- If items are deemed a risk to health, safety, welfare, or in conductive to communal living, they will be confiscated without notice and this will be construed as an automatic breach of the Licence Agreement. Any Student(s) found using banned items may be subject to disciplinary action.
This may include loud stereo systems, speakers, television equipment and musical instruments. This list is not exhaustive and items may be added to at the management’s discretion.
Items that are banned in accommodation & kitchen/communal areas are:
- Cooking appliances that do not conform to EU standards
- Kettles
- Candles, Joss Sticks & Oil Burners
- Smoking Equipment (such as bongs, sheesha, ashtrays, e-ciggarettes etc.)
- Ceremonial knives
- Electric & Halogen Heaters/Fans For safety reasons, portable Heaters and Fans are prohibited from use within the accommodation
- Mini Fridges/Freezers (unless for medical reasons, but a Doctors letter must be provided for proof of requirement).
Items that are banned in kitchen/communal areas are:
- Deep-Fat Fryers
- Chip Pans
Students are also not permitted to have posters in the corridors or on the front of bedroom doors. This is a fire risk and any items will be removed by members of staff where necessary.
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Heating & Hot Water
Hot Water
The hot water is on 24 hours a day, every day. Please be careful when using as it can be very hot.
Heating
You can adjust the temperature in your rooms by turning the valve on the side of the radiator. If you cannot do this please contact the Campus reception.
The central heating pipes that run through most bedrooms are also very hot. Be careful when you are near them.
The University complies with all Electricity and Gas Safety regulations and obtains the necessary certification on an annual basis.
Room heating operates from October until the spring. The set times of the heating are:
Monday – Friday
6.30am - 9.30am
12.30pm - 1.30pm
4.00pm - 11.00pm
Saturday and Sunday
6.30am - 11.00am
12.30pm - 1.30pm
4.00pm - 11.00pm
The University aims to provide a minimum temperature of 19 deg C and a maximum temperature of 21 deg C. Please remember the external temperature will also affect the timing of the heating. If you feel your room is below this temperature you will need to contact the Campus Operations team. They will arrange for a member of staff to check the temperature of your room and if it is below 19 deg C, this will be reported and rectified within the University set time scales.
Internet & Freewire TV
The University provides networks for you to connect your own computer or other mobile devices to the internet.
- The bedrooms at City, Walsall and Telford campuses have both wired Ethernet outlets and wireless available within the kitchens.
- Wireless coverage and speed will vary.
- These networks are available to use free of charge to students and are supported on a best effort basis.
- Please note that home broadband routers do not work on either the wired or wireless networks.
What you need:
Your computer can run Windows, Mac or Linux. Games consoles and mobile phones can also be connected.
- If you have a Windows computer, it is essential that your copy of Windows is Genuine and that it is kept up to date with Microsoft security patches, in order to comply with the security system that protects the University network.
- You will need Antivirus software with a valid subscription in order to receive updates. You will also need a firewall installed.
The University investigate copyright violations involving the distribution of software and films using Bit Torrent and other peer to peer products. The downloading of media of this kind is illegal and a serious breach of copyright laws, in addition to being a violation of the terms and conditions of use. Such activity is easy to monitor and trace and we warn those students engaged in it that the University will suspend IT access and pursue any infringements through the University disciplinary process.
Still need help?
You will receive a detailed guide in order to assist you in connecting to the network when you move into the accommodation.
For more information call 01902 321268 or see our halls network pages
Freewire TV
The University provide a television service for students living within their accommodation, available via the wired internet connection on their PC or MAC. This service provides a number of Freeview channels. However, occupants will require a TV Licence to use this service legally.
Insurance
Basic Contents insurance is included in your accommodation fees. Please check that all of your possessions are adequately covered by this Policy. Also note that in general, cover is only provided for losses occurring from your bedroom - if you lost something out in town, it would not be covered.
Additional insurance is available for items that are not covered by the basic insurance. Further information is available within the insurance leaflets at your reception or you can log onto the Endsleigh website.
Lost Property
If you find any lost property, this should be handed in to a member of staff at your Campus Reception.
Consequently if you have misplaced anything in or around the accommodation please contact a member of staff at your Campus Reception to check if the item has been handed in.
Post
Post is delivered to the postal boxes.
- At City Campus they are located at the entrance of each accommodation block.
- At Walsall Campus they are located in WA Building.
- At Telford Campus they are located in Main Reception SA Building.
- Registered letters and packages will only be given to the addressee on production of their University ID card and can be collected from the designated points.
Collection Times – Parcel and Packages only
- City Campus MX Building Postal Room North Road - Monday - Friday - 9.00am-5.00pm
- Walsall Campus Walsall Reception - Monday - Friday - 10.00am-1.15pm
- Telford Campus Telford Reception - Monday - Friday - 10.00am-3.30pm
*These details are subject to change
British Culture
You may find UK culture very different to your home country. Some of the key features of British society you will encounter at University include:
- Men and women have equal rights in the UK.
- It is illegal to discriminate against anyone according to race, gender, age, class, sexual orientation or disability.
- The UK has a relatively liberal attitude towards alcohol, gambling and clothing style but everyone in the UK is free to live by their own beliefs and you should not feel under pressure to adopt the behaviour or morals of UK students. It is common to order non-alcoholic drinks in a pub or bar.
- Punctuality is important in the UK and you will be expected to be on time for lectures and seminars. If you cannot arrive on time for an appointment (e.g. doctor’s visit, meetings), let the people you are meeting with know as soon as you can.
- You will be expected to read the written information you receive from the University, for example how to register and choose course units. It will not always be repeated face-to-face, so if there is ever anything you are not sure about, make sure to ask a member of staff.
Where to buy food and essential items
The cost of living in Wolverhampton is similar to most cities in the UK – apart from London which is a bit more expensive. As a student you will get to know where to shop and how to budget.
Prices are very different depending on where you shop and what products you buy. Supermarkets often have ‘own-label’ brands which are cheaper than more recognised brands. The shopping list below should give you an approximate idea of the cost of basic products in the UK from a supermarket.
Wolverhampton has a variety of major supermarkets including ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Tesco, cheaper supermarkets including Lidl and Aldi and premium supermarkets such as Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.
Here is an example of what a basic week's shopping will cost:
|
Item |
Cost |
Item |
Cost |
|
2.5kg potatoes |
£1.00 |
Sunflower spread |
£0.84 |
|
1kg onions |
£0.67 |
4pt Milk |
£1.09 |
|
Beef Mince 500g |
£1.59 |
6 medium eggs |
£0.80 |
|
Supermarket own Brand Corn Flakes 450g |
£0.77 |
5 pk Bananas |
£0.90
|
|
Apples 500g |
£0.69 |
Pasta 500g |
£0.58 |
|
Tin of baked beans |
£0.32 |
Tin of sweetcorn |
£0.50 |
|
Tin of tomato soup |
£0.45 |
1kg long grain rice |
£1.28 |
|
Bolognese pasta sauce |
£0.39 |
900g frozen peas |
£1.35 |
|
Cheddar cheese 180g |
£1.50 |
Pk 20 sausages |
£0.91
|
|
Fish Fingers |
£1.00 |
Loaf of bread |
55p |
|
20 chicken nuggets |
£0.82 |
1 packet of digestive biscuits |
60p |
|
80 teabags |
50p |
200g coffee |
1.79p |
|
1 litre of orange juice |
69p |
2 litres of cola |
53p |
|
Meat Feast pizza |
£0.95 |
4 toilet rolls |
£1.75 |
Total = £31.31 (average cost of weekly shop purchasing supermarkets own brand)
Things you may buy monthly.
|
Item |
Cost |
Item |
Cost |
|
Washing powder 23 washes |
£2.50 |
500ml washing-up liquid |
£0.50 |
|
Shampoo |
80p |
Deodorant |
£1.00 |
|
Handwash |
55p |
Shower gel |
55p |
|
X4 bars of soap |
£1.20 |
Toothpaste |
£1.00 |
Meat fruit and vegetables can also be purchased from local council run markets. All Campuses have well known supermarkets convenientley located close by.
Other Purchases
The Accommodation Hub offer you the opportunity to purchase various items such as Bed Linen, towels and kitchen utensils via the Accommodation Online Shop. This will save room in your case’s for other items and will be in your room on arrival.
General Information
This section is designed to answer your questions about the practicalities of living away from home.
You can find out more about life in the UK by getting in touch through our social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Council Tax
Council Tax is a local government tax to pay for public services (such as street lighting) and the amount charged is determined by the value of your home. The majority of students will not need to pay council tax.
Full-time students registered for more than six months are exempt from Council Tax, as are students living in University Accommodation.
Electricity
British electricity works on 230 volts and most sockets take 13 amp fused plugs, with three square pins. If you will be bringing your own electrical equipment with you, make sure that it can be used safely on this voltage and find out whether you will need a UK adaptor.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed in enclosed public spaces like restaurants, lecture theatres, public transport and all University accommodation, as well as some outdoor public spaces, such as bus stops and train stations. You may be fined if you smoke in these places, or anywhere else displaying a ‘No Smoking’ sign.
Television Licence
In the UK all televisions must be licensed. There are various ways to purchase a license and the cost is £145.50 a year for a colour TV or £49.00 a year for a black and white TV. If you have a TV in your own room in accommodation you will have to purchase your own separate licence. Please consult the Television Licensing website for further information.
Toilets
British toilets are the flushing, pedestal type. Toilet paper should be flushed away after use. Separate facilities are usually available for disabled persons and for baby changing.
Weather
British weather has a bit of a reputation, but we do enjoy a good summer over here! Wolverhampton has a temperate climate, with few extremes. Average summer temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and winter temperatures of 4°C(39°F) are occasionally raised or lowered for a week or two.
Light rain falls on around half of the days of the year, which can make it feel colder in winter. Despite this, British weather can be unpredictable, and a rainy morning often turns in a beautiful, clear blue day. For accurate weather information please refer to the Met Office
Electoral Registration
Occupants are expected to make their own arrangements to register for voting purposes. An electoral role form can be collected from your campus’s main reception – don’t lose you’re right to vote!!
Litter
You can be fined on the spot if you are caught littering in public areas; this includes any type of material that you would normally consider as litter such as cig butts and cans but may also include urinating and spitting. You could be fined £75 for such an act and if you do not pay this you could end up in Court and be faced with a conviction and fine that could cost you up to £2,500.
Immigration
Please check your immigration documents carefully to make sure they are valid for study in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure you are studying at University legally, but the International Office can help you.
Your Passport and ID card
Most International students will have a visa printed in their passport. You will be given an ID card if you choose to extend your stay in the UK. Your visa will say how long you are allowed to stay for, if you are allowed to work and when. If you are required to report to the police it will be stated here.
If you lose your passport or ID card you should report it to the police immediately.
- They will give you a crime reference number
- You must also report a lost or stolen ID card to the UK Border Agency by calling 0300 123 2412 and apply for a replacement within three months.
If you lose your passport, or if it expires while you are in the UK, you must tell your country’s embassy. They will be able to arrange for it to be renewed or replaced. A list of embassies is on the International Student Intranet.
Extending your visa
You may need to extend your visa because you have completed one course and want to start a new one, or because you have been unable to finish your present course for different reasons. Information on how to extend your visa is e-mailed regularly to all International students and is on the International Student Intranet.
Registering with the police
Not all International students need to register with the police. If you do it will say in your passport or ID card (if you have one). It currently costs £34.00 to register with the police. The police will need to keep your passport in order to register you. You will be given a receipt and allowed access to your documents should you need them. However, please register with a bank before registering with the police. Once you have registered with the police, always let the police know about any changes to your circumstances.
Student Centre
Your Student Centre offers advice, information and support for many of your queries, questions and concerns. We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment and module registration; assignment submission; assessment and result queries; right through to Graduation. You can also come to talk to us if things are starting to go wrong and you are not sure who else to talk to.
The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. Each year, approximately 7000 students join this University and each of them will be going through the same anxieties and concerns as you. We are here to ensure that your transition into higher education is as smooth as possible. If in doubt, ask – no question is too small or too silly (and you probably won’t be the first to ask it).
Student Centres can be found in the following locations:
MX Building, City Campus
- All Student Office services for students from University Wolverhampton Business School; School of Art & Design; and School of Health and Wellbeing
- All finance enquiries: financial support, cashier’s office, Access to Learning Fund enquiries.
- All International Student Support enquiries; advice and information for current international students – including visa and immigration advice
MI Building, City Campus
- All Student Office services for students from School of Science and Engineering; and School of Law, Social Sciences & Communications
- All enquiries and support from the Student Enabling Centre (for students with sensory, physical or specific learning difficulties.
WA Building, Walsall Campus
- All Student Office services for students from School for Education Futures; School of Sports, Performing Arts and Leisure; and School of Health and Wellbeing
Prayer Mats
The University will be supplying prayer mats for newly arrived quarantining students. Anyone attending a mosque now must take their own mat. We will only be supplying mats to international students so UK students must have access to their own. Anyone who has been going to the mosque but has to now self-isolate will be able to request a prayer mat.
Scholarships
Currently there are no scholarships available.
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