Postgraduate Arrivals

Welcome! The White Horse on the hill

This page provides important information for all arriving Postgraduate students. Please read it through carefully to ensure you are prepared for the start of your Cranfield University course.

Upcoming arrival dates - taught postgraduate students

3 September 2012 - full-time and part-time students

 

 Joining Instructions and Registration

On your Arrival Day you will be introduced to the School, your course, complete the enrolment process and embark on your first module, unless otherwise advised. Please read your joining instructions, registration timetable and notes which you will find on the following link. Joining Instructions Letter, Registration Timetable and Notes

On arrival at the Main Gate Reception you will be required to produce photographic ID and your offer letter from Academic Registry. You will be issued with a temporary vehicle pass and a personal pass (UK military students require a vehicle pass only) to allow you to access the site. Please note it can take up to 30 minutes to complete formalities at the Main Gate on the first day of term.

Please remember to bring the following documentation with you, where required.

Please also bring photocopies for administration purposes.

  • degree certificates (all students, if applicable)
  • passport (non military students)
  • any other documentation required to fulfil your conditions of offer, eg IELTS results for international students

 

*DEFENCE ACADEMY IT ACCOUNT*
The Defence Academy IT account allows you to log onto the Defence Academy network from the majority of computers on the campus.  The network is owned by the Ministry of Defence and subject to MOD controls so before accessing the network it is essential that you read:

1 - User Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs) for workstations connected to the network
http://www.da.mod.uk/downloads/defence-academy-user-syops.pdf

2 - Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for IT and Telephones
http://www.da.mod.uk/downloads/defence-academy-aup-it-comms.pdf

Please sign the Account acceptance form http://www.da.mod.uk/downloads/defence-academy-account-acceptance-form.pdf indicating that you agree to abide by the requirements of the SyOPs and AUP. Hand the completed form to the appropriate Registration staff on duty on 9th January who will allocate your IT account as per the Arrivals timetable.

 

Students' Information booklet

On the following link you will find 'A Students' Guide to Shrivenham'. This booklet provides information that you will find useful prior to and after arrival on Campus. You will receive a printed copy at Registration and find it on the 'Virtual Learning Environment' (VLE) after your IT induction (see page 44). 'A Students' Guide to Shrivenham'

 

Late arrivals due to unavoidable delay can seek advice, if required, from Faculty Services Reception, tel 01793 78 5810.

How to find us - detailed instructions on how to get here

Postgraduate Student Handbook

 

Accommodation

It is ESSENTIAL that all students arrange accommodation prior to arrival in Shrivenham. 

Military and MOD Civil Servants: Single room accommodation may be available in the Mess (Mess Rules).

Full Time Civilian Students: Information on external rented accommodation is available from our Accommodation Officer.

Further details on accommodation at Shrivenham - for both military and civilian students.

Part Time Civilian Students: Accommodation is not always available in the Officers' Mess but details of external accommodation can be supplied by your course administrator whose contact details can be found on the following link: MSc Administrators. Students need to arrange this accommodation themselves.

Students are also recommended to get Insurance.

Facilities

All students have access to the Library, please adhere to the Library Regulations.

There are also computing facilities available on site.   Guide for students purchasing their own equipment.

For further details on where to live, where to go and what to do, as well as details of the services we provide to help you throughout your study please see the Student life at Shrivenham section.

All registered students are also members of the Cranfield Students' Association, and are entitled to have an NUS Card.

General Community Information

HIVE offer excellent support for all students, especially those moving to the Shrivenham area.  Further information on the following topics is available in the links below.

Welfare & Community Support : Doctors & Dentists : Travel : Hairdressers : Libraries : Religion : Sport & Recreation for Adults and Children : Day Trips and Places to visit : Supermarkets & Shopping : Hospitals : Health & Wellbeing : Restaurants & Pubs : Station Information

HIVE - Information Sheet 1a for FamiliesHIVE - Information Request FormHIVE - Welcome Letter
HIVE - Information for unaccompanied personnel

 

Overseas Military Students

If there are any immediate concerns or questions please e-mail International Defence Training (Army) 3 on idta3-ops@artd.mod.uk.

 

Plagiarism

Plagiarism - the University’s policy for dealing with suspected cases.

Dress: Military Students: Uniform working dress. Civilian Students: Smart casual. If you intend to visit the Mess please refer to the dress code in 'Mess Rules' above.

 

Finally, we hope your time with us is a great experience, both academically and personally.  If you have any problems or questions please get in touch with - List of contacts at Cranfield Defence and Security.

 MOD Police Post 01793 785611

 Military Students - for general training enquiries: 

Mrs Olivia Davies, tel 01793 785922 or Mandy Bailey, tel 01793 785053

 Designated Mess:
Mountbatten House (Reception) 01793 785548
Kitchener Hall (Porters Lodge) 01793 785542

 Your address whilst attending a full-time course:
“Course Title”
Cranfield University
Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
Shrivenham
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN6 8LA