New students and arrivals
Before you arrive
- Take a look at our welcome pages, including information on how to register and what to bring.
- Complete the Constantine pre-arrival survey. We will email your University account with the survey a few weeks before you arrive.
Keeping up to date
As we get closer to the start of the semester, we'll email your University of York email account with information and advice on how to prepare. Catch up on any messages you've missed below:
When to arrive
New undergraduates are asked to arrive into Constantine College on Saturday 14 September 2024.
Accommodation Services will email your University of York email account with a link to the induction module and ask you to book a one-hour arrival slot.
Arrivals day
1. Getting here
You can find travel information on the maps, directions and parking web pages.
As we have limited car parking spaces, we ask that you follow this process to help minimise congestion.
2. Meet STYCs and collect keys
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our Second and Third Year Contacts (STYCs), identifiable by their Constantine t-shirts. They’ll direct you where to go. Don't be afraid to ask them for help!
Your STYC will show you where to pick up your key card and student ID, and be welcomed by Constantine College staff. Don’t forget to bring some photo ID with you.
If you’re arriving after 5pm, you’ll need to collect your keycard from the Campus East reception (located in the Ron Cooke Hub).
3. Move into your room
Once you have your key card, a STYC or STYM (student mentor) will guide you to your accommodation if needed.
If you’ve arrived by car, you’ll be directed from the car park to nearer your accommodation, where you can unload your belongings. To help ease traffic congestion, please unload all of your luggage into your room and then return your car to the car park before unpacking fully.
4. Say hi to your flatmates
Once you’ve sorted out your stuff and have got an idea of your surroundings, you might want to say hi to your new flatmates. Your kitchen is a great place to do so.
Your flat’s STYMs will be in touch soon, to let you know what will happen in the week ahead.
5. Think about dinner
Whether you are moving into catered or self-catered accommodation, you'll need to think about food for your first evening.
Depending on when you arrive, our on-campus outlets may be closed, and if you are moving into catered accommodation, please be aware your meals will only be available on weekdays during the semester.
Your room number
Accommodation services will email you your room code in September, which includes your room number and block/flat. If you have any questions, speak to the Accommodation team.
- The letters at the start tell you which building the room is in
- The next letter is your block/court
- The number is your room number
- The first digit of your room number is your floor: (0 is Ground Floor, 1 is First Floor etc.)
For example: COHE/A1/104 is Constantine College, Block A1, First Floor, Room Number 104.
Your first weeks
During your first week, Constantine and our Students’ Union will host a programme of welcome activities, led by the student committees, to welcome you to our college, introduce you to your new flatmates and begin your university journey.
