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Welcome to UCSU
Congratulations on starting at UoC. Whether you’re studying on or off campus, we’re your Union — and our services are automatically open to every University of Cumbria student. We’re very excited to have you as part of the team!
This page is your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need in your first few weeks at university. If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, email us at student.union@cumbria.ac.uk and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Get involved
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Groups & societies
One of the best things about university is finding your people. We’ve got a huge number of groups covering a wide range of interests, across every campus.
Browse groupsSupport Team
Things don’t always go to plan. Our free, impartial Support Team can help with appeals, malpractice, extenuating circumstances, complaints, fitness to practise and more.
Get supportStudent Voice
You’re represented by the democratically elected UCSU Executive Team and, at course level, by your class reps — students elected to represent your cohort.
Meet your officersWant to set up your own society? Email studentgroups@cumbria.ac.uk. Got an idea or concern for the Executive Team to tackle? Submit it to the Thought Bubble.
Campus tours
Been a while since you’ve been on campus? Missed your Open Day, or just want to take a peek at your new home? Take a video tour of the main UoC campuses below.
Key info
Key contacts
Below are some of the people and services worth having quick access to as you get to know UoC. If what you need isn’t listed here, email us at student.union@cumbria.ac.uk.
Accommodation Officers
These are your primary contacts for on-campus accommodation. The name and contact details of the Accommodation Officers for your campus will be posted on your accommodation noticeboard and in the accommodation folder in your kitchen.
Money advice
The university runs its own money advice service, which can help with everything from budgeting and student finance applications to additional grants and more.
More informationStudent Finance
Need to make, change or check on an application? Find everything you need to get in touch with Student Finance below.
More informationStudent Support
Support and advice for international students, returners to education, foundation year students, care leavers, estranged students, students with disabilities, parent/carer students and more.
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