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Need to know Chelsea

Last updated:
23 July 2026

A black and white photo of a College building with arches and stone decoration in the sunshine. Surrounded by Welcome Campaign decorative border of a black background with white, hand drawn stars
Chelsea College of Arts campus, 2022 | Photograph: UAL | Campaign design direction: Creative, UAL

Welcome to Chelsea

Here at Chelsea, we’re proud to have a worldwide reputation for producing some of the leading artists and designers of the day. We're focused on inspiring our graduates to apply art practice to the social, cultural and political effects of globalisation. We’ll provide you with a stimulating and supportive environment, so that you can test ideas and break new creative ground.

Your College is 1 of 3 Colleges that work very closely together: Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon. Each of our 3 art Colleges has its own special character with an international network of partners and alumni. Together we have a shared desire to explore the possibilities of our disciplines and to help you build your career as a creative professional.

Located by the canteen in A block, the Student Contact Desk can help you with:

  • student status confirmation (for example, a letter proving that you have enrolled as a student)
  • council tax exemption letters
  • supporting letters for bank account applications
  • supporting letters for Schengen visa applications
  • student ID cards and card replacement
  • updating personal details
  • transcripts
  • verifying TfL Student Oyster (Under18) and Student Railcards and enquiries
  • advice on funding, immigration and visas
  • health and mental health advice, disability and dyslexia support,talk with a counsellor or a chaplain
  • accommodation services
  • general enquires.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm. These may be subject to change. Please email contactdeskCCW@arts.ac.uk for up-to-date opening times and with any enquiries.

When you enrol, you’ll be given an ID card. This will give you access to your College building and the specific areas relating to your course. You'll also need your card to use the printers.

The Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon student newsletter is sent out on a triweekly basis and includes:

  • Key information and updates, such as opening times for the College buildings, health and safety protocols, etc.
  • Internal events open to students.
  • External UAL community events and opportunities open to the public.
  • Local area updates from our cultural neighbours.
  • Success stories, media coverage and videos from our student, staff and alumni communities.

How to submit content

If you would like to share an update with other students at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon, please ensure you have prepared the following details:

  • A brief summary of the information or update
  • Which College the information is relevant to
  • What action you want to happen as a result of sharing this information - i.e. book onto an event, get in contact, fill out a form
  • Any key dates or deadlines

Each newsletter section can only hold 3-4 lines of copy, so please provide a web link to further information where relevant. Please send your submission requests to ccw.ic@arts.ac.uk.

A visitor is an external guest or guest lecturer who is coming onsite to observe or participate in College activity. Visitors must:

  • be signed in at Reception, but don't require a site induction.
  • Any requests from students must be authorised by course staff, who should send an email to the relevant College reception.

Student helper

An external guest who is assisting a student with their work in a voluntary capacity.

Student helpers must:

  • have a site induction
  • give minimum 24 hours' notice to College reception
  • the request must be authorised by course staff, who should send an email to the relevant College reception.

Contractor

An external guest who is working at Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon, directly with College staff and is being paid for their time.

Contractors must:

  • sign in at the College reception
  • have a site induction
  • give minimum 24 hours' notice to College reception
  • Any requests from students must be authorised by course staff, who should send an email to the relevant College reception.

How to book in your visitor

If you are bringing visitors to the College, please email the College reception (copying in Facilities if notifying of contractors):

Chelsea: reception@chelsea.arts.ac.uk

You must provide the following information:

  • Full name(s) of visitor(s)
  • Date and time of arrival
  • Staff contact
  • Where the visitor will be going to in the building.

Chelsea is your home library. The collections reflect the teaching and research interests of the College. As well as books, DVDs and journals, you can access extensive online resources both on and off-site.

As a UAL student, you have access to books from all 6 College libraries. Just use your ID card to borrow books and other items from your main College library, or search the online catalogue and have books sent to your library from some of the other Colleges. Use the libraries website to use our click and collect service or find online resources.

Library staff are here to help and your Librarian will work with you and your course team. You can also find out who your Academic Support Librarian is. They deliver online sessions about finding and managing information, and you can book a one-to-one tutorial with them, or attend an online drop-in session. These sessions can be booked through Academic Support Online.

You can check library opening days and times.

Please note, these may be subject to change and holiday opening hours may vary.

See the Library FAQs for more information or ASK us a question.

You’ll find Multi-Function Device (MFD) printers in the library and around the College.

To use an MFD printer, you need to get some print credits. You can top-up print credits online, on the free MyUAL app or at the machines located outside the art shop and in the library. You can then use your ID card on the printer to log in and print.

CCW Print Services

The print service for Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon, known as CCW Print Services, is based in room DG01-9 in D Block at Chelsea and is available to all students.

Printing and finishing are by appointment only, so please contact the team prior to sending in your artwork. Drop in, email or call the team to book an appointment or to discuss your printing requirements: ccw.printservices@arts.ac.uk

Food and drink

With a focus on health and sustainability, the Chelsea canteen offers meals cooked with local ingredients. You can also visit the café for a selection of hot drinks, light lunches and snacks

  • Canteen (Block A) term time opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 7pm.
  • Café (Parade Ground) term time opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8am – 3.45pm.

Find out more about UAL Canteens including changes to opening hours.

Loan store

At Chelsea, the Central Loan Store is located in CLG10. This is where you can borrow a range of audio visual, IT, photographic and lighting equipment, as well as hand and power tools. Equipment can be borrowed on a short-term basis and free of charge – subject to availability.

Access your College’s online booking system.

Arts shop

Your College arts shop offers specialist art and design tools and materials. Chelsea’s shop is located next to Reception in A Block.

Find your arts shop’s opening hours.

Accessible and all-gender toilets

Accessible toilets are located at:

  • A Block: Lower Ground Floor and Floor 1
  • B Block: Floor 2
  • C Block: All floors
  • D Block: Floor 1 and Floor 3

All-gender toilets at Chelsea are located at:

  • A Block: Floor 1 and Floor 2
  • B Block: Lower Ground Floor, Floor 1, Floor 2 and Floor 3
  • C Block: All floors
  • D Block: All floors

Quiet spaces

Quiet Spaces on each site are designed to support the emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing of our students, staff and visitors.

Wellbeing Room - CLG23

Use the door code C2684X to enter the space. If the code has changed, contact the Student Contact Desk for the access code via contactdesk@chelsea.arts.ac.uk

Multi-Faith Room - B231a 

Please look at our Quiet Spaces User Guide (PDF 73KB) to ensure these spaces remain safe and tidy for all UAL staff and students.

Bike storage

Bike racks at Chelsea are located opposite Tate Britain at the edge of the Parade Ground on Atterbury Street.

The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment and aspires to achieve a positive health and safety culture. Find out more about health and safety procedures at UAL and download any forms you might need via the health and safety for students page.