Services for new students
Get the most out of life as a student at UC. Here you will find information to help you settle in, and find your way around the essential services on offer.

Mentoring programmes
Get a UC mentor and benefit from advice, support with your studies, new connections and information about life at UC.

UC Pathways
UC Pathways is a developmental programme designed to assist your transition to degree study.

UniLife
Uni can be daunting. UniLife is a year-long programme run by students for first-year students.

Email and IT services
Students receive free email accounts and associated email storage quota, accessible on the web or with a mobile device.

Student ID card
Your student ID card, known at UC as your Canterbury Card, is your formal identification for around campus.

Check your timetable with My Timetable
Using UC’s web app, Allocate+, you can check for clashes and select your preferred lecture and tutorial times.

Health services
A range of high quality health services are available for advice and consultation to ensure you stay in the best possible shape.

Tūpono | Insider's Guide - Blog for students, by students
Keep up with what’s happening on campus – Tūpono | Insider’s Guide has all the latest news, competitions, upcoming events and student stories.

Clubs and associations
More than 100 student-run clubs and organisations support the varied intellectual, artistic, cultural, social, and recreational pursuits of the UC community.

Cycling, driving and public transport
It is easy to get to campus from most parts of Christchurch by cycling, a short drive or regular bus services.

Fitness and leisure
Maintain a healthy work-life balance with free membership at UC’s RecCentre.

Students with disabilities
Get practical support and advice to help you succeed at UC.