New Students FAQs
18 January 2024 2024-01-19 12:10New Students FAQs
Updated 23 November 2023
Advice for new applicants and offer holders
You will be able to view your timetable shortly. You will also need to have registered with UEA before you can access your timetable – you’ll receive an email from registration@caspianschool.ac.uk 30 days before the start of your course. Once you have your UEA login details and your timetable has been published, you can log into My CSA and access your timetable via your personal dashboard.
Your CSA student experience also supports your personal development and wellbeing, ensuring you are well prepared for life beyond graduation.
Alongside teaching and private study, there will be time for you to develop your professional and personal skills. You’ll be able to choose from a range of different opportunities, such as becoming a student rep; attending study skills, wellbeing, or careers workshops; doing work experience or volunteering; running a student society or sports club; becoming a peer learning mentor. You can even gain recognition for your skills and achievements through the CSA Award scheme.
UEA(SU) run a wide range of events and activities for students, and you can find the current list of clubs and societies on their website.
CSA is committed to supporting all students to help them succeed in their studies. We provide a wide range of support, including:
- Mental health/wellbeing – in combination with the Wellbeing team in Student Services and access to Health Assured, all students have health and wellbeing support 24/7, 365 days a year
- Finances – students can get help with budgeting, financial support and impartial advice from our experienced Student Life Advisers
- Residential life – 24/7 support for students in CSA Accommodation from our Residential Life Team
- Disability – support for all students with a disability (physical, mental or Specific Learning Difficulty), long and short term and acute medical conditions
- Study support – Our Learning Enhancement Team can help students study more effectively and improve their work
- International student support – help with settling into life in the UK, visa and immigration advice, and general advice (such as how to open a UK bank account)
- CareerCentral – your dedicated Student Careers Service and their team of friendly advisors can help you find jobs and work experience
- The Student Information Zone (SIZ) is your one stop shop for information, advice and guidance about being a student at CSA, SIZ Advisers are here to help you with a wide range of topics including course queries, timetables, submissions, wellbeing, learning, finance payments and much more. SIZ Advisers can also show you how to find the information you need online and support you with making a referral to a specialist service if you need to.
Our advised Spring 2024 arrivals dates correspond to arrivals activities and support:
Tuesday 23 January: Arrivals Day
Wednesday 24 January – Friday 26 January: International Orientation Activity
All new students need to complete a two-part registration process.
1) Online registration: you will receive an email inviting you to complete an online registration task. This will create your CSA email account and also give you access to the CSA Portal, where you will find lots of helpful information for new starters. These emails will start to be sent out 30 days before your course start date.
2)In-person registration: new students should also register in person at the Student Information Zone, you will receive more information by email a few weeks before you arrive.