Information for Partner Students

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

The deadline has now passed for enrolment 2022/23. If you have any questions regarding your enrolment, please contact the AR Partnerships Team.

We want you to make the most of your time as a partner student, which is why we organise a variety of activities that run alongside our Freshers' week. These events will provide you with information about studying at UCLan and the resources available for you. This year we provided an opportunity for our Partner Students to attend both virtually and on campus.

We will provide more details for Welcome Week 2023/24; however, we will most likely include the option to:

• Visit UCLan Preston Campus
• Receive Campus Tours and Library Tours
• A chance for you to ask any questions with our UK Partnership team
• Virtual Induction welcoming you to the Partnership and the benefits of being a UK Partner Student

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

• Book loans
• Access to over 150,000 e-books
• Articles from over 38,000 e-journals
• Specialist online subject resources
• Over 6,000 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 University 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 Distance Learning Service and books will get sent out to an address of your choice.

For more details:

Visit our Library webpage or, email LISCustomerServices@uclan.ac.uk

You may receive important messages from the Library or other parts of the University to your University email address.

To access your emails, go to uclan.ac.uk/mail. 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 your Students’ Union. It doesn’t matter if you’re not based at the Preston Campus, because you’re still one of us.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation which runs independently from the Universit. Our mission is to ‘make life better for students'. At the heart of our work are four key aims, which are:
To represent, support, inspire and connect you. And to ensure you get the most out of your student adventure.

Our Advice Centre offers over-the phone and online advice on issues relating to:

• Your course
• Money
• Welfare benefits
• Housing and more.

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

To find out more visit uclansu.co.uk

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.

 Many courses run by our UK Partners provide opportunities for ‘Moving On’ to UCLan to complete your programme of study. Or to study for a higher qualification, subject to meeting the entry criteria. 

For more details visit Moving on.

Once you graduate, you’re entitled to join the University’s Alumni Network. The network provide careers guidance, business start-up support and advice, and keep 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 uclan.ac.uk/alumni and click on the ‘join us’ link or telephone 01772 892344

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

• Search for vacancies
• Build your CV and CV checks
• Ask a question
• Career events (Careers fairs, employer presentations and workshops)
• Career e-learning, self-assessments, aptitude tests, employability, industry reports and more

Visit uclan.ac.uk/careeredge to access.

For more information you can contact Careers by email careers@uclan.ac.uk or telephone 01772 895858.

The University of Central Lancashire is in Preston, you can find details on how to find us through this link. Your UCLan 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/drink, culture and green spaces to explore within this dynamic student city. Want to find out more about the city of Preston? Explore our Discover Preston page.

The university has 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 & Spirituality Centre.