Information for partner students

Please note that you are required to enrol at both your college/institution and the University of Central Lancashire.

All students need to complete the registration process.

You’ll receive an email from us containing your student details: username, University email address, and guidance on how to create your password. You can then use your student account details to log onto the University network.

Firstly, you’ll need to enrol and then show a valid form of identification (such as a passport or driving licence) at your institution. Then, go to our UK partner enrolment pages to check what you need to do to enrol with UCLan. This is a dedicated enrolment webpage for partner students which explains each step of the process so you can ensure you have fully completed what is required.

If you don’t fully complete the registration process, then you won’t become an official university student and you may not be paid any student finance you were expecting or be eligible for your award.

With your student account details you can:

• Log on to your student portal
• Access your University email account
• Access the University’s library catalogue and e-resources
• Reset your password if you need to

To access any University facilities on the Preston Campus you’ll need a valid student card. You need to apply for your card online and upload a digital, passport-style photo. You’ll need your student registration number, which is a letter (normally a G) followed by an eight digit number.

Your student card will be posted out to your institution as soon as your student record has been activated.

If you have any questions about how to obtain your student card please contact the Library and Information Service on 01772 895355.

We want you to make the most of your time as a partner student, which is why The UK Partnerships Team organise a variety of activities that run alongside our welcome week and throughout September. These aim to provide you with information about studying at UCLan and the resources available for you.

What you will take part in depends on what your Partner institution has booked, but activities and events include:

• Visiting your Partner institution to undertake our Partner student 'Welcome' orientation presentation, either as part of a wider induction event or as a separate session.
• Inviting Partner's and their students to UCLan's Preston campus during our September Welcome Week, to take part in Partner student specific activities, alongside the wider UCLan activities. 
  • In 2024, Welcome Week takes place during 23-27 September, and the UK Partnerships Team will have a stand in UCLan's Student Centre.
• Specific induction and academic introduction sessions at the UCLan campus.
• Online induction sessions.

You can access our library induction on the Student Hub. You will need your student login to access this.

As well as having access to the library at your partner institution, you’re also entitled to full membership of the library at our Preston Campus. This includes: 

• Book loans
• Access to over 503,200 e-books
• Articles from over 118,700 e-journals
• Specialist online subject resources
• Currently 20,600 online training courses from Linkedln Learning
• Access to the computer network and internet
• Support desks
• Booking study spaces
• Laptops available to use inside the library
• Various software available to access
• IT/AV equipment loans from the LIS Equipment Hub

The library is open 24/7 during term time. View full information about our library resources and facilities.

You can arrange to have books delivered from the Preston Campus library to your own library or home address. If you’re a student at a further education college this is done through the VALNOW service, and books will get sent out to your college library. If you’re not based in a college then this is done through the online learning service and books will get sent out to an address of your choice.

For more details:

Visit our library webpage or, email the Library Team.

You may receive important messages from the library or other parts of the University to your University email address. Access your emails here. You can set up an auto-forward to your college or home address if you prefer.

For information about any of the resources or services mentioned above, please contact our LIS Customer Services Team.

As soon as you enrol onto a course at the University of Central Lancashire, you’re automatically a member of UCLan Students’ Union. It doesn’t matter if you’re not based at the Preston Campus, because you’re still a part of your Union.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation which is run independently from the University and we exist to make life better for students and we will always put students at the heart of the Union. The core focus of our work is to represent and empower students as well as be there to support you every step of your student journey.

Our Advice Service is a free, confidential, independent and experienced service available to UCLan students, providing advice on academic issues such as Academic Appeals, Mitigating Circumstances, Fitness to Practice, Academic Misconduct and complaints.

Our representation team can provide training and support if you decide to become a Course Rep.

To find out more visit the Students' Union website.

UCLan partner students have their awards accredited by UCLan, and due to this all work completed is governed by the University regulations and assessments. Read all the relevant regulations and policies.

As well as visiting the careers team at your institution, you have free use of the University’s CareerEDGE system for quick and easy access to the latest jobs, CareerEDGE development tools and much more:

• Build your CV and CV checks
• Take an online mock interview
• Search for vacancies
• Find out about Careers Fairs
• Career e-learning, self-assessments, aptitude tests, employability awards, industry reports and more

You can find more information on our careers webpages. You can also contact the Careers Team by email or telephone 01772 895858.

Once you graduate, you’re entitled to join the University’s Alumni Network. The network provides continued access to CareerEDGE resources, business start-up support and advice for two years after graduation, and keeps you up to date with the latest University news. As one of our alumni, you’ll be part of a global family of around 200,000 people. To join the Alumni Network after you graduate you need to opt in.

Go to our alumni page and click on the ‘join us’ link or telephone 01772 892344.

Many of the University courses run by our UK Partners provide opportunities to top up your qualification at the University of Central Lancashire, or to study for a higher qualification, subject to meeting the entry criteria. . Further information can be found on our moving on webpage.

UK Partner students who wish to progress from a level 5 qualification at a UCLan UK partner to a level 6 qualification at a UCLan campus will be eligible for a £250 Partnership Progression Travel Bursary. This bursary will be available from September 2025, for more information including eligibility and how to apply, please visit the bursaries webpage.

As a graduate from a Partner College you are entitled to 20% Alumni Discount on postgraduate degrees at one of our campuses (Preston, Burnley or Westlakes).

The University of Central Lancashire is in Preston. You can find details on how to find us on our Preston Campus webpage. Your student card will give you access to certain buildings on campus such as the library.

Preston is a lively and modern multicultural city based in North West England. You’ll find shops, places to eat and drink, culture and green spaces to explore within this dynamic student city. Want to find out more about the city of Preston? Explore our life in Preston page.

We have a multi-faith and spirituality centre located on campus which welcomes and provides support to those of all faiths.

Facilities at Oasis

• Library with books on spirituality and self-development
• Multi-faith prayer rooms
• Ablution facilities for the Muslim community
• Meditation rooms
• Rooftop terrace
• Function room for events

Discover more about the Oasis Faith and Spirituality Centre.