Starting your course

Visit e:Vision, then select 'My Studies' and your timetable will appear on the right-hand side of the home screen.

The timetable defaults to the current week, so don't worry if your timetable is blank at first. This is probably because teaching hasn’t begun yet. You can select the week you wish to view, or you can choose to view your timetable by trimester.

If your classes change a lot from week to week, you might find it easier to view one week at a time. If your timetable is the same most weeks, you’ll find the Trimester view easiest. However, even if your timetable seems to be the same most weeks, make sure you check it at the start of each week just in case any of your classes have changed.

If you are a student at ARU in Writtle, please visit the Writtle Online Timetable and login using your ARU login credentials. You can view your timetable by week or by trimester. Please use the drop-down menu within the online timetable to identify your course by Department, Course Name and Year of study ie 1,2,3,4.

If your classes change a lot from week to week, you might find it easier to view one week at a time. If your timetable is the same most weeks, you’ll find the Trimester view easiest. Check it at the start of each week just in case any of your classes have changed.

You can view your timetable in the app. The app only displays the next three months of your timetable, so if you need to look further ahead, please view your timetable in e:Vision.

If you are a student at ARU in Writtle, you can view your timetable in the app by clicking the timetable button on the home screen, this will then take you to the Writtle Online Timetable.

Information about the ARU app can be found below.

Attend your course induction

Your course induction takes place before teaching starts. It’s important you attend as you’ll learn about your timetable, course materials and assessments, collect your ID card, meet your classmates and course tutors, and meet the teams who are dedicated to supporting you throughout your studies.

Find your Course Induction and Welcome Week timetable

1. Check your Joining Email sent by [email protected] for your course title.
2. Visit the Timetabling web pages and click 'Course Induction Welcome Week'.
3. Select your course from the drop-down menu and select the week your course starts (most sessions will take place the week commencing 13 January).
4. Select 'View Timetable'

If you’ve studied with us before and are returning to study a new course, you’ll have a new student record. It takes up to five working days to create your timetable for your new course once your new student record is available.

You’ll have the same student number, but you’ll have a new record for your new course. When you log into e:Vision, on the home screen you’ll see a light blue box displaying your name, email and course name. If your most current course isn’t listed, please select the ‘change your current course session’ box. This will allow you to change your view, so you can see the record for your new course.

If you’ve studied with Writtle University College before and are returning to study your course, you’ll have a new student record, student email and ID card with ARU once you’ve successfully registered on e.Vision. This will replace your old Writtle credentials and records.

You will access all ARU campus areas, services and systems with your new ID card and login credentials and will need to wear your student lanyard on campus to help keep everyone safe. You are free to keep your previous Writtle ID card for personal use, but it will not be functional on campus.

Want access to your emails, timetable, maps and much more when you're on the go?

Our handy app will give you all the information you need to make yourself at home at ARU. You can download it on your smartphone and tablet, so you'll always have access.

Re-developed and re-launched in 2024, using student feedback, the app has all the functions you'll use most often. 

Key features:

• view your personalised teaching timetable
• discover your next timetabled class on your personalised home screen
• check your student email account at the tap of a tile
• read headline news and articles related to your campus, faculty and year of study
• access online information and activities relating to your studies through Canvas
• view your library loans and search for books on your Reading List
• ask questions through ‘Ask ARU’
• log in to e:Vision
• view your Print Credit balance and add credit to your account
• keep up to date with the university alert banner
• find your way with the interactive campus maps
• access help and support.

Download the app now from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. If you have a Windows phone, or you'd like to view the app on your desktop, then please use the web version.

Visit the ARU App page on My ARU for more information (current students, login required).

Canvas is ARU’s learning management system. You can use it to access information and activities relating to your studies, including module details, assessments and lecture notes.

You'll find your tutors using Canvas to share lecture videos, quizzes, worksheets, screencasts, discussions and interactive whiteboard notes.

You’ll also submit your coursework in Canvas, where required to do so and you will be able to access your grades and feedback once your module leader has completed the marking. You can access Canvas from anywhere by visiting canvas.anglia.ac.uk.

For students returning to ARU in Writtle, all your new course modules, notes and lecture materials will now be accessed via Canvas. You will still have access to your previous learning system, Moodle, for the duration of your course so you can view previous teaching materials if required.

My ARU is your student intranet and the go-to place for everything you need to know about student life at ARU.

You should check My ARU regularly to keep up to date with important news and upcoming events. It’s also filled with information to support your studies, including advice about how to get a head start on your career, important information about learning and assessments, how to access and use learning tools, guidance on student finance and ways to get the most out of student life during your time with us. There’s also a specific area tailored to international students.

Most importantly, there’s a help and support hub, so if you’re facing any issues or have any concerns, you can reach out and access support from our dedicated student services.

If you’re prompted to log into My ARU, use your username: [[email protected]] and your ARU password.

If you’re already a student at ARU you can ask questions online at Ask ARU. It’s your way to access loads of information about university life. You’ll find helpful information about funding, managing your deadlines, your course, and lots more. You can also drop in and see us on campus at our iCentre (or the Student and Library Helpdesk at the Writtle campus) and we’ll help you find the answers to your questions.

You can also contact us by email at [email protected] with your question. If you would like to arrange an appointment with an adviser, please call +44 (0)1245 686700 (Monday–Friday 10am–4pm, excluding bank holidays).

The step up to university study can feel daunting so make the step with confidence with Study Skills Plus.

Study Skills Plus is here for all students to provide advice and guidance on researching, writing, referencing, maths and lots more. Everything is available to all students, no matter what or where you're studying.

Once you've registered with us, you can select from a wide variety of Study Skills Plus resources as well as one-to-one appointments to help you enhance your chances of success.

Visit Study Skills Plus on My ARU

At ARU we aim to provide a fully inclusive learning environment for all. The Disability and Dyslexia Support team offer a range of online and in-person welcome events designed to support your transition to university. We will give you an opportunity to meet our advisers, get to know more about your study support options, and meet other new students.

If you disclosed a disability, learning difference, medical condition, or mental health condition on your application form, we will contact you directly. If you're not sure or haven't yet disclosed, you can contact the team at [email protected]. If you haven't yet told us about any study support needs you may have, we strongly encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to prevent delays to your support. We look forward to meeting you.

Find out more about Disability Support

If English is not your first language, we can help. English Language Fix is a free service from the ARU Language Centre to support you while you study. We offer a range of academic English classes and one-to-one academic language consultations.

Develop your language skills with English Language Fix

If you’re moving to live on campus or in the city, make sure you register with a doctor when you arrive. You can find out about medical services on or near our campuses on the Campus Medical Services page on My ARU.

If you need urgent attention, please see our emergency help and crisis support page.

There are some illnesses which students can be more prone to, including meningitis and mumps. Cases are relatively uncommon but it’s important you know what to do if you’re worried.

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and mumps, and to know what action to take if you, or someone you know, is showing any signs of the illness.

Meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the lining of the brain. Bacterial meningitis is quite rare but can be very serious and needs urgent treatment. You need to get a MenACWY vaccination if you haven’t already had it.

Have you had your meningitis jab?

Before starting ARU, make sure you’ve had the MenW vaccination from your GP to protect yourself and others. Students up to the age of 25 can get the vaccine for free, just speak to your doctor.

Meningitis advice

• Get vaccinated before you set off for university or as soon as you arrive. Read this leaflet to find out more.
• Be aware of the symptoms. Check out The Meningitis Research Foundation website and Meningitis Now.
• Know who to contact in an emergency.

Emergency contacts for meningitis sufferers

If you think that you or someone you know may have meningitis:

• call 111 or your local GP
• go to your nearest Accident and Emergency centre
• call 999 for an ambulance.

Describe the symptoms carefully and say that you think it could be meningitis.

Mumps

Mumps is a viral infection. It mainly affects the salivary glands, but sometimes other parts of the body are affected. Mumps normally affects children, but can occur at any age. Mumps is normally a mild illness, but complications sometimes occur. This is why immunisation is important.

What are the usual symptoms of mumps?

There may be no symptoms, or only very minor ones. The immune system makes antibodies during the infection. These fight off the virus and then provide lifelong immunity. It is therefore very rare to have more than one episode of mumps.

What to do if you have mumps

Mumps is contagious. We advise you to not attend University for one week after you had the initial symptoms. Please do not attend social events or classes and remain isolated as far as practically possible if you think you have mumps. Please contact your GP surgery if you believe you have mumps.

If you fall ill with mumps, you will need to visit a doctor quickly. If you need medical advice but it is not an emergency, you can call the NHS by dialling 111.

More information about mumps can be found on the NHS website.

It’s easy to get caught up in your studies, but you also need to make time for self-care and prioritise your mental and physical health. From Wellbeing Workshops to positive mental training apps and free counselling, you have access to lots of resources that will help you maintain a positive outlook during your time here.

Visit our Health and Wellbeing hub to find more details about the support on offer to you.

Your safety is a priority of ours and while Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle are generally safe places, it’s important that you’re always aware of your surroundings and report any concerns that you have.

For quick and easy access to ARU security and first aid, you can download the SafeZone app. Visit our Safety page to find out more about how you can keep safe at ARU.

Incidents of harassment

We’re committed to making sure all students and staff are treated with dignity and respect, but if you do find yourself in a situation where you need to report an incident of harassment, whether it involves another member of the ARU community or not, you can use our Unsilenced tool.

Find out more about Unsilenced.