As a new Higher Education student we understand that you may feel you are missing out on information sessions which can be frustrating, you may also be apprehensive about your first day at your chosen College or University but be assured that teams from all our Higher Education partners have been working and preparing responses to any questions you may have, some also have a frequently asked questions section on their websites. These FAQs will be updated on a regular basis and provide a good general source of information
The following links will be useful and keep you informed and updated:
To make a firm choice through UCAS and accept an offer
In order to confirm your selected course after an offer has been made please visit:
Glasgow Caledonian University
If you have applied to Glasgow Caledonian University please use the Universities web page which will help with any questions you may have
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/
University of Glasgow
There are several resources you can access for more information on the University of Glasgow.
For a student-led virtual tour of the campus please see the link below:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visit/
You can also access UniBuddy which is a platform which allows perspective students to speak to current students from a wide range of different subjects, as well as staff members:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/studentlife/askastudent/
This is a great platform for engaging with current students in an informal way but also for speaking to staff. Your Parents/guardians can also use it should they have any questions.
If you have our Summer School as part of your offer from UofG, the programme will be running online this year. You will receive more information about this in due course but if you have any queries please email: wpsummerschool@glasgow.ac.uk
For the most up-to-date information make sure to follow the University and the Widening Participation team on our Twitter and Instagram accounts: @ uofglasgow and @UofGWP. These accounts are updated on a regular basis and include information on our programmes, as well as information on scholarships and provide a great insight into life at UofG!
If you took part in any of our pre-entry programmes (e.g. Top-Up, Reach, Access to a Career, etc.) remember you can email our staff at any point with any questions.
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling’s has a wide range of resources and support available for our applicants.
All of the resources in our Virtual Undergraduate Applicant Day are still available to view online, applicants can also get in contact with any of the academic and student services teams through this site.
Our website is also full of helpful information on all aspects of student life at Stirling, and there is a dedicated webpage of next steps in the application process https://www.stir.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/after-you-apply/.
There is a range of additional support available for widening access students. The team are happy to offer support via email or over the phone, this can be arranged by emailing realiseyourpotential@stir.ac.uk. More information on our widening participation activity can be found on our website https://www.stir.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/widening-participation/.
University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is organising a series of virtual Applicant events that will take place later in April, the University will contact all offer holders to provide further details about what will be on offer and when. The events will enable offer holders to experience a virtual campus tour, and access further information on student life at Strathclyde, including academic programme information, accommodation and life in Glasgow. There will also be an opportunity to chat to academic and support staff and student ambassadors.
For further information and guidance for our offer holders on the current situation please visit
https://www.strath.ac.uk/coronavirus/enquirersapplicantsofferholdersagents/
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
UWS has decided to postpone the Offer Holder Sessions that had been planned over the next few weeks, but will contact students when they are in a position to re-arrange the events. In the meantime, they have launched a dedicated area on the website for offer holders which provides the opportunity to experience a campus experiences, alongside more information on student life at UWS and financial advice. Should you have any specific questions UWS have asked that you please contact UWS at ask@uws.ac.uk or on 0800 027 1000.
The offer holder campus pages are at:
Paisley https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/welcome-to-our-paisley-campus/
Lanarkshire https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/welcome-to-our-lanarkshire-campus/
Ayr https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/welcome-to-our-ayr-campus/
Dumfries https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/welcome-to-our-dumfries-campus/
Clyde College
Conditional Offers
Curriculum Support Administrators (CSA) and Admissions staff will be sending out new updated conditional offers based on information we already have from Senior Lecturers.
Entry Criteria
Admissions have been communicating with Senior Lecturers requesting updates on any applications which require entry requirements to be met. Applicants may have a phone interviews or be given a direct offers if this is required.
Keep Warm messages
We will be sending out messages to applicants at different stages of the application process – with general info to keep them connected with the college and contact details should they have any questions.
Internal Progression
Internal conditional offers will be given for any courses/students where this has not already taken place.
However, If you are aware that there is a particular situation where you know a learner is feeling anxious about their application and doesn’t know where to turn or what to do – please let me know and we can ensure that any anxieties are dealt with.
City of Glasgow College
https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/studying-city/information-new-students
| Information for New Students.
As a new student, this is sure to be an exciting time for you! This Student Induction and Guidance Section will take you through everything you need to know and provide you with some useful information, to help make your start as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. |
https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/studying-city/student-funding
| Student Funding | City of Glasgow College
Funding Explained. If you’re a Scottish student at a further education college in Scotland, you usually don’t pay fees. In addition, you can also receive help with the cost of studying, including living and travel costs, course materials and childcare. |
FOCUS West
For FOCUS West, you can still log on to FOCUS Point web resource, https://www.focuspoint.org.uk/
FOCUS point is being added to daily,
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government have set up a new Student Information website which links to all colleges which may be helpful:
https://www.studentinformation.gov.scot/
Student Awards Agency Scotland SASS –https://www.saas.gov.uk/
This web site gives loads on information on what funding is available to you if you are going to University or to a college to study and HNC or HND – first of all you have to register
- Create an account using SAAS Account Registration.
- Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive an email with a link to activate your account. The link will take you to a page confirming that your account is active with a link to the login page.
- You’ll get the option to apply for funding.
As well as applying for your funding, you can:
- check how your application is doing
- view your award notice
- review or update the details we hold for you by using the services within your online account
You will need to complete an online application by the required deadline with the Student Awards Agency Scotland ( SAAS ). You can make your funding application from April 2020 onwards. We advise you to make your application early and by 30 June 2020 to ensure that your funding is in place for the start of the session
Please get in touch should you require further help or support.
