University of Strathclyde are pleased to be able to offer you a range of virtual presentations that you can access from home. These include a programme of presentations for students considering Higher Education on topics such as:
• Choosing a course and a University
• UCAS and the personal statement
• Transition to University and Student Finance
Details of virtual presentations that you can access from home from @UniStrathclyde
These include a programme of presentations for students considering Higher Education
• Choosing a course and a University
• UCAS and the personal statement
• Transition to University and Student Finance
Many dates in June to choose from!
Thursday 11th June, 2pm-3pm: Applying through UCAS and the Personal Statement
Tuesday 16th June, 2pm-3pm: Choosing a course and a university
Tuesday 23rd June, 2pm-3pm: Transition from school to university and student finance
Wednesday 1st July, 2pm-3pm: Applying through UCAS and the Personal Statement
Thursday 9th July, 2pm-3pm: Choosing a course and a university
Monday 13th July , 2pm-3pm: Transition from school to university and student finance
Wednesday 22nd July, 2pm-3pm: Applying through UCAS and the Personal Statement
Thursday 30th July, 2pm-3pm: Choosing a course and a university
Contact ugenquiries@strath.ac.uk or use the following link to book a place
Updated UCAS information 24/04/2020
We are sure by now you will have received an email from the colleges or universities that you have applied too.
This email will give you an update as to wither you have an unconditional offer or you have to make a condition of entry.
The next phase will be that most Higher Education Institutes move to applicant events which are more subject specific as a way of getting you to pick your firm and insurance offers you must also ensure that you also confirm with UCAS https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply/types-offer/replying-your-ucas-undergraduate-offers
We have also added in a link to Scottish Awards Agency Scotland – SASS to ensure you apply for funding – information at the bottom of the page .
Either way 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
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
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.
