What academic term is relevant at University of Gloucestershire?

Semester 1 runs from September 21, 2026 through January 15, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the University of Gloucestershire student guide?

The guide includes 11 approved campus terms and 12 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the University of Gloucestershire guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 11 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the University of Gloucestershire student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

University of GloucestershireStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for University of Gloucestershire. Core organization is free for students.

University in Cheltenham, England. Operating on a semester system.

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Cheltenham, England

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Student guide · Semester 1

The semester, explained for University of Gloucestershire

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Semester 1
Campus terms: 11
Local details: 12

Academic calendar

Semester 1 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries

Sep 21Jan 15, 2027
Semester 1Relevant now
Jan 18May 14, 2027
Semester 2
Jan 25May 14, 2027
Semester A (January Start 2027)
May 17Jul 23, 2027
Semester 3
Aug 16Dec 3, 2027
Semester B (January Start 2027)
Sep 20Jan 14, 2028
Semester 1
Jan 17May 12, 2028
Semester 2
May 15Jul 21, 2028
Semester 3

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Campus language

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11 terms

B

Blackfriars: The student accommodation complex located in Gloucester city centre, serving Oxstalls students.
Blue and Blue: The official Wednesday night sports and society socials, typically ending at local nightclubs.

E

Ermin Hall: Student halls located near the Francis Close Hall campus in Cheltenham.

M

Moo: Shorthand for MooMoo, a popular nightclub in Cheltenham that hosts regular student nights.

R

RAG: Raise and Give, the student-led charitable fundraising branch of the Students' Union.

S

SSSC: Student Support and Success Coordinator, staff members assigned to help students with academic and personal issues.

T

The 94: The Stagecoach bus service that frequently runs between Cheltenham and Gloucester campuses.
The Refectory: The primary canteen and dining hall area found at the Park and FCH campuses.
The SU Bar: The student-run bar and social space at Oxstalls and Park campuses, often serving food.
The Village: Pittville Student Village, the largest student accommodation complex in Cheltenham.

U

UoGSU: University of Gloucestershire Students' Union, the representative body for all students.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details

Elwes Building: A primary teaching and administrative building located on the Park campus.
FCH: Francis Close Hall, the historic campus in Cheltenham city centre.
francis_close_hall_fch_refectory: Francis Close Hall (FCH) Refectory
Hardwick: The campus in Cheltenham primarily used for art and design subjects.
Helpzone: The physical one-stop-shop on each campus for all student inquiries, from finance to wellbeing.
Moodle: The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where lecturers post course materials and assignments.
Oxstalls: The Gloucester-based campus, home to sports, business, and health sciences.
oxstalls_campus_refectory: Oxstalls Campus Refectory
park_campus_refectory: Park Campus Refectory
Student Check-In: The digital system/app used by students to record their attendance at lectures and seminars.
The Park: The main Cheltenham campus, set in landscaped parkland.
Unicard: The official student ID card used for building access, library loans, and printing services.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?: Semester 1 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 11 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Cheltenham for University of Gloucestershire Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Cheltenham.

Timezone

Europe/London

City Transportation

Public Transit

Stagecoach West bus services, National Rail services from Cheltenham Spa station

Nearest Airports

Gloucestershire Airport, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Temperate oceanic

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Francis Close Hall (FCH)

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Full day rate is £3.70 (Mon-Fri).

Park Campus

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Full day rate is £3.70 (Mon-Fri).

Oxstalls Campus

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Full day rate is £3.70 (Mon-Fri).

Pittville Student Village

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Campus News

Latest updates from University of Gloucestershire

UoG Ranked First in South West for Teaching Quality

The university was ranked first in the South West for Lecturers and Teaching Quality at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards, based on student reviews.

May 28, 2026

City Campus Wins Top Construction Awards

The transformation of the former Debenhams building into the new City Campus won Building Project of the Year and the Retrofit Award at the Constructing Excellence West Midlands Awards.

May 12, 2026

City Campus Officially Opened by HRH The Princess Royal

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the new City Campus in Gloucester, a key milestone for the regional regeneration project.

Jan 16, 2026

Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Tech Week 2026

October 12, 2026

Multiple venues (including Jet Age Museum)

A five-day event bringing together businesses, innovators, and educators to explore technology and innovation. Themes include Heritage, Resilience, Curiosity, Intelligence, and Opportunity.

Wii Tennis Fundraiser

October 12, 2026

Yates, Cheltenham

A fundraising event hosted by the Students' Union.

Autumn Garland Making

October 13, 2026

The Living Room, Park Campus, Cheltenham

A seasonal craft session organized by the Students' Union.

SU x Golf Rooms

October 14, 2026

The Golf Rooms at Cineworld, Cheltenham

Social event for students at the Golf Rooms.

University of Gloucestershire Open Day

October 17, 2026

All campuses (Cheltenham and Gloucester)

An opportunity to explore courses, meet teaching staff and students, and tour campus facilities and accommodation.

Take Me Out

October 19, 2026

Park Campus, PK-TC-007, Cheltenham

A student social event based on the popular dating show.

Halloween Mask Making

October 20, 2026

The Lounge, Gloucester

A creative Halloween-themed event for students.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Gloucestershire

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

6 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Blackfriars

Room types: En-suite room, Townhouse room, Self-contained studio

Dowty Villa

Capacity: 36

Room types: Bedroom

Grace Villa

Jenner Villa

Pittville Student Village

Capacity: 800

Room types: En-suite room, Studio flat

Tyndale Villa

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@glos.ac.uk

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