Congratulations!
You are now a student at The City of Liverpool College! Congratulations! More information is below.
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As a member of our college community, we offer you a fantastic learning experience! You will improve your speaking, reading and writing skills, gain confidence and find it easier to live, work and study in the UK.
Finding Us
To find out which location you’ll be based at, check your timetable further down this guide.
Resources
Timetables
For your timetable, log into your Student Portal. Your log-in details are in the email we sent with your Welcome Pack.
Please note: some timetables are still being developed. Please don’t worry if your timetable is not ready. Check again soon.
ProPortal LoginStudent ID
You need your student ID card to enter college. You must wear your ID card at all times while you’re at College.
You can collect your ID card from reception on your first day.
Financial Support
Some students can receive financial support at college, for example free meals or travel passes.
Click here to apply for financial support.
If you need childcare, click here or email Childcare@liv-coll.ac.uk
Got a question about financial support? Askann@liv-coll.ac.uk.
Student Intranet and Libraries
MyHub is our very own student intranet. You can access MyHub at https://colc.sharepoint.com/sites/MyHub.
To log into MyHub, you’ll need your college email address and password, which you’ll find in the email we sent you with your Welcome Pack.
There is a Learning Resource Centre (library) in each college building. Information on the service, resources and access to the LRCs is available here.
Progress Leader Team
Across all five sites we have a Student Hub which houses Progress Leaders, Work Experience officers, Careers Advice and Guidance and the Welfare and Wellbeing team.
This is a central space for all students to come and request support and discuss opportunities within their student journey. All 14–19-year-old students will be allocated a progress leader within their study programme who will support and challenge them during their time in college, to ensure all students develop into their true potential whilst with us. Make sure you come and find us within your first week so we can introduce ourselves and tell you how we can support you further.
Student support and wellbeing services
As a City of Liverpool College student, you have access to a wide range of welfare and wellbeing services. Our Welfare and Wellbeing Team is here to support every student during your time with us. You can find out more about the support and services we offer by clicking here.
You can also access the Wellbeing Hub on our website, which provides full details of how we can help you.
Your First Week / Transition Week
What is Transition Week?
Transition Week is when all students are welcomed to the College. It ensures you feel safe and comfortable in the environment so you can make the most out of your time here. Transition Week takes place during your first week of college. All students will be invited to attend Transition Week activities from 11th September to 15th September.
This week will give you an opportunity to get familiar with your course and college life. You will meet all your tutors and support staff and receive all the information you need to be successful this year.
What will Transition Week involve?
All students will be invited in during this week to take part in welcome activities. If your first week is different from your normal timetable, we will contact you by email and text.
Activities during this week will include:
- Tour of the college site
- Introduction to your subject tutors, information about your study programme and expectations
- Completion of any initial assessments you might need to take for maths, English, etc
- Introduction to your Personal Development Sessions
- Review of any support you might need outside of your course
- Introduction to the College’s digital systems and completion of a digital survey
- Uniform/PPE/kit allocation (if required)
Get involved
Students’ Union
Get involved!
The City of Liverpool College Students’ Union (CoLCSU) is run by students, for students. It’s a place where individuals connect, have fun, build communities,share experiences and can influence change! Every learner at the College is automatically a member of CoLCSU.
You can also view our enrichment booklet online by clicking here.
Students’ Union roles
Paid positions available for students!
In September we will be holding elections for a President and Vice President of the Students’ Union. Roles are open to all students aged over 16 years.
Positions are part time (approx. 10 hours per week) and paid (£11.18 per hour).
For more information and a list of duties, please download our PDF. If you are interested in running for one of these roles or want to hear more, please complete the expression of interest form and someone will contact you in September.
Policies and feedback
As a student of The City of Liverpool College, it is your responsibility to help us create a safe and supportive environment where everyone can learn and achieve. Before you start college, please read the following documents:
Student Code of Conduct
Click hereIT User Policy
Click hereReport and Support
Please let us know if you have experienced any racist, homophobic, or other discriminatory behaviour in college.Reports can be made anonymously.
Click hereTell us what you think!
Tell us what you think! We want to know what you think about all aspects of college life - good or bad!
Click hereKey Contacts
Have a question? Want to know more? We’re here to help!
Here’s your go-to guide for any support you might need...
- College information team: enquiry@liv-coll.ac.uk / tel: 0151 252 3000
- LRC enquiries: lrc@liv-coll.ac.uk
- VLE and e-Learning enquiries: elearning@liv-coll.ac.uk
- Student finance enquiries: studentfinance@liv-coll.ac.uk
- Childcare and nursery enquiries: childcare@liv-coll.ac.uk
- IT helpdesk support: helpdesk@liv-coll.ac.uk
- Careers Advice and Guidance – email: careersadvice@liv-coll.ac.uk / tel: 0151 252 3607
- There is also key information for students, and access to the VLE and other learning resources via the student intranet: https://my.liv-stu.co.uk/
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