As a current UC student, this is your resource hub. Find the relevant, up-to-date information about your studies at UC.
Welcome to UC. These are the essentials when preparing for your first week at UC.
Uni has started, and we’ve got you covered. Here are some helpful resources for a successful first week.
Classes have begun and you’re now in motion. Here’s everything you need to know for week 2.
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Needing to add or drop courses? Check when you can submit a Change of Enrolment in myUC, and what you need to consider before making the change.
UC has three libraries with friendly expert staff to help with finding resources, referencing, and more.
Information and advice around the use of generative AI or Gen-AI tools in your study at UC.
UC is a community of people committed to creating a campus culture of belonging, understanding, inclusiveness and caring. Ākonga Tū, Ākonga Ora. Make sure you read and understand our Student Code of Conduct. You will need to comply with it during your time with us.
Each year university students around New Zealand are charged a Student Services Levy (SSL) in addition to their tuition fees. Find out about SSL costs and see what the money collected is used for.
Te Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise student achievement at all levels from first year through to PhD.
Hangarau Āheinga | Assistive Technology (HA|AT) is a term used for computer software to specialist equipment that allows you to improve, maintain, or increase the quality and consistency of your work. It can help you with tools for accessing information, creating and presenting content, and undertaking research.
UC is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our students and takes practical action towards this goal with a range of policies, processes and support services designed to foster positive experiences and outcomes for all. Find out more about UC's responsibilities to ensure the care and support of students.
UC offers a range of scholarships every year to help fund our students' study. Some recognise academic excellence and sporting achievements, while others focus on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of hardship. Search the scholarships available and apply online.
The UC Health Centre recommends you make sure your childhood vaccines are complete. We offer missing meningococcal and Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccines. Learn more about these vaccinations.
For emergency services (police, fire, and ambulance) call 111 from any phone. If you need general support, support for families, or support for specific needs, you can access a range of dedicated phone helplines.
UC's friendly team of Rainbow Advisors are here to support you throughout your time with us. Whether you need help with a specific issue, feel like you're falling behind, or need a supportive person to talk to, we can help with a wide range of challenges. Meet our rainbow student advisors and get in touch straight away if you need support.
UC understands that students might choose to engage in drinking alcohol, smoking, vaping, or recreational drugs during their studies. Without casting judgment, this page provides some key information so our students can make more informed decisions about alcohol, drugs, smoking, vaping, and gaming.
Need to talk? Falling behind in your studies? Feeling like it's all a bit of a struggle? Student Care Advisors are your support team. The service is free to access and available to all students at the University of Canterbury, including off campus (distance) students. Please note, bookings are made under your enrolled name. Please contact us if you would like to be booked under your preferred name.
Te Pātaka is the first place to visit if you’ve got a question or need help with something while you’re studying at UC. Check out our Student Services Hub.
UC's Health Centre provides quality, affordable healthcare on campus. From services to appointments, find out about the UC Health Centre.
UC's Accommodation Services team provides independent accommodation advice on halls of residence, homestays, and renting privately. See where we are on campus and get in touch if you need advice.
UC's IT Service Desk is your first point of contact for all IT-related services. The team answers requests, resolves issues, and provides IT support. Contact our IT Service Desk.
The UC RecCentre is your free gym on campus. We have weights, cardio gear, group fitness classes, personal trainers, courts and a climbing wall. Come check us out.
You can voice a concern, complaint, grievance, or appeal a decision, without fear of disadvantage. UC has a clear, fair and transparent resolution process. Find out how to raise a concern or make a formal complaint.
UC's Health and Safety team makes sure UC meets its obligations with all occupational safety and health statutes and regulations. Meet our Health and Safety Team and get in touch if you would like to report any health or safety incidents or concerns
The UC Sustainability Office is a hub on campus for individuals and groups keen to create positive change and promote sustainable practices at and in the wider community. Meet the team at our Sustainability Office.
UC has a comprehensive emergency management policy, protocols and structure in place to ensure the university is well prepared to respond and recover should a natural disaster or other critical event occur
We're all about thriving in a safe and healthy environment here at the University of Canterbury.
Assura is our new and easy to use health and safety system. Reporting through Assura will increase the visibility over what is affecting you, so we can correct issues and share safety successes. Health and safety is all of our responsibility, and by working together we can protect our community.
UC Māori provides support for all ākonga Māori studying at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Whether you need academic or financial support, guidance or social connection, we've got you covered. And once you enrol, a Kaiurungi will check in to make sure you're settling in well and have all the information you need. Check out what's available at UC Māori!
The UC Pacific Development Team is fostering a supportive community environment where all of our Pacific students can study and grow. We have special support for first-year students as well as scholarships, mentoring programmes and lots of social events.
Check out the range of programmes and services available!
UC celebrates and respects our Rainbow ākonga | students and aims to foster an inclusive and affirming environment. Check out our Rainbow support options, student clubs, events and spaces.
At UC, we celebrate disabled people as a valued part of our diverse community. We value lived experience of disability and the expertise that it brings. We are committed to improving the experience of students who are disabled by the environment.
UC defines adult students as those starting university study for the very first time and who are aged 20 years of age and over. We offer a range of support to help you get started and study alongside your other commitments, and stay connected with other adult students.
To park on campus staff, students, and visitors need to purchase and display a parking permit. For more details on the permits, including payment options, please see the Parking Permits page. Contact Security Services if you have any comments or questions relating to parking at UC.
UC provides various print and copying services to our students and staff. These are mainly available via Follow-You printing. Find out about printing and copying at UC.
See our campus maps and get familiar with where things are.
UC has a range of spaces for learning. From lecture theatres and study spaces to library spaces and computer workrooms, check out our learning spaces.
UC has three early childhood learning centres available. UC students and staff take priority for these centres but they are open to parents in the wider community. Find out about our early childhood learning centres.
UC has a food court, pharmacy, bookshop, and ATMs. Check out the businesses on campus.
UC has a range of rooms you can book for discussions. Find out about our room bookings.
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