Before you start: information for offer holders and new students
If you have applied, have an offer to study with us, or are a returning student, this page will provide you with all the information you need before you start your course.
We will also contact you via email with important information.
Course timetables can be found in the drop down below:
Once you have been offered a place, you need to:
Accept your place
Accept your place
Once you receive a conditional or unconditional offer, it's important you accept your place. You can do this either by text or email.
In order to accept or decline your offer by e-mail, please reply to text.ic@uhi.ac.uk
- Please include your name, applicant number, course code and the words 'accept' or 'decline.'
Please ensure that you reply to your offer as soon as possible. This will enable our admissions team to set you up on the Student Hub in UHI Records, where you can enrol online, select your units/modules (HNC/HND/Degree programmes only), and access student support services. You can also apply for funding via the Student Hub and check the progress of your applications.
If you have any other queries regarding your application, please email admissions.ic@uhi.ac.uk quoting your applicant number.
Enrol online
Apply for funding - find out what you are entitled to
Let us know about any additional support needs
Let us know about any additional support needs
If you have a learning difficulty, disability, or a significant health or mental health issue, we encourage you to book a meeting with our education support advisers to discuss your support options ahead of starting your studies.
If you've had support at school or college before and you want this to continue, you'll need to let us know. You may also be exploring support for the first time and have lots of questions about what's on offer.
You can find out more on the Additional Support Needs page and request a meeting via the team's contact us form.
You may also be interested in finding out more about:
Course timetables
Course timetables
Timetables for Academic Year 2024/25
You will receive an email about induction in July. Please follow the instruction below to access your timetable.
Please note, these timetables are subject to change before the start/and during the academic year, however, every attempt will be made to minimise amendments.
Access course timetables (Celcat Calendar)
Once in Celcat Calendar please follow the steps below:
- In TYPE field, from the drop-down arrow select "Groups" to search a course timetable
- You should search by group timetable if you are studying at further education level (SCQF Levels 1-6) or HNC/HND levels (SCQF Levels 7 & 8)
- Retype the full course code eg INMFORCERTF/F1/1A detailed in your induction email ensuring there are no spaces into the “Resource(s)” field. The timetable will open in the current month, please scroll forward if you wish to select an alternative month and your course timetable will be displayed.
Networked Degree Programmes
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Select "Modules" in the TYPE field to search a module timetable on networked degree programmes, delivered across multiple UHI Partners. Enter the module name in the "Resources" field and select the appropriate module
If you have any questions, or are having difficulties identifying your course timetable, please email student.support.ic@uhi.ac.uk for assistance.
Timetables include classes or sessions that you must attend - either face-to-face on campus or remotely, depending on your course. Your timetable may include periods of self-directed learning that you are expected to carry out in your own time. Your programme team will provide you with further guidance on what is expected of you beyond what is timetabled.
Once you are a fully enrolled student, you may access your course timetable via MyDay where the timetable will provide additional information on class location (on campus or remote delivery) and lecturer.
How to access your timetable through your MyDay page
- On the main student MyDay page scroll down and click the “Absence and timetables” tile
- You will be presented with the Absences and Timetables page, from here click the “My Timetable” tile
- You will be presented with a calendar view of your timetable.
Induction and start dates
Induction and start dates
Your start date for the 2024/2025 academic year will depend on the level or type of course you are studying:
Further Education students (SCQF level 1 to 6)
- Induction will take place w/c 19th August 2024
- Classes start w/c 26th August 2024
Higher Education students (SCQF level 7 to 12)
- Induction will take place w/c 26th August 2024
- Classes start w/c 2nd September 2024
Course handbooks (for further education students only, SCQF level 1 to 6)
Course handbooks (for further education students only, SCQF level 1 to 6)
These handbooks are for further education students only, SCQF Level 1 to 6.
Please note there is a Key Information Booklet that should also be reviewed.
Key Information Booklet
Business & Creative Industries
Business & Hospitality
NPA Administration: Office Skills and Service SCQF Level 5
Introduction to Business, Administration and Accounting SCQF Level 5
Professional Cookery SCQF Level 4
Professional Cookery SCQF Level 5
Professional Cookery SCQF Level 6
Hair, Beauty & ESOL
Introduction to Hairdressing SCQF Level 4
SVQ 2 Hairdressing SCQF Level 5
SVQ 3 Hairdressing SCQF Level 6
Introduction to Beauty SCQF Level 4
ESOL Full-Time Level 1 SCQF Level 1
ESOL Full-Time Level 2 SCQF Level 2
Care, Arts, Sport & Humanities
Social Care, Health & Childcare
LEEP Ahead Programme SCQF Level 4
Introduction to Childhood Practice SCQF Level 5
Health & Social Care SCQF Level 6
Childhood Practice SCQF Level 6
Access to Nursing (SWAP) SCQF Level 6
SVQ 2 Social Services and Health Care SCQF Level 6
SVQ 2 Social Services and Health Care MA SCQF Level 6
Art, Drama & Humanities
UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design SCQF Level 5
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design SCQF Level 6
NC Acting & Theatre Performance SCQF Level 6
NC Social Science SCQF Level 6
Sport
Preparation for Uniformed & Emergency Services SCQF Level 4
Construction & Engineering
Construction Craft
NPA Painting & Decorating SCQF Level 5
Construction Technology & Plumbing
CECA Scotland Academy Civil Engineering Operative (NPA) SCQF Level 5
Sustainable Construction SCQF Level 6
Engineering
IMI Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair SCQF Level 4
IMI Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair SCQF Level 5
NC Fabrication & Welding Apprentices SCQF Level 5
NC Engineering Practice SCQF Level 5
SVQ 2 Fabrication & Welding SCQF Level 5
SVQ 2 PEO Fabrication & Welding Apprentices SCQF Level 5
SVQ 2 PEO Mechanical Apprentices SCQF Level 5
NC Mechanical/Electrical Apprentices SCQF Level 6
SVQ 2 PEO (Mechanical/Electrical) Apprentices SCQF Level 6
Scottish School of Forestry
Introduction to the Woodland Environment SCQF Level 4
Forestry and Urban Woodland Operations SCQF Level 6
Science, Computing & Education
Highers & Nationals
Highers & Nationals Programme SCQF Levels 5 & 6
Maths, Science & Computing
NQ Computing with Cyber Security SCQF Level 6
Supported Education
Get tech ready
Get tech ready
You'll be using different technologies as a student. Here's a useful summary of the different services you'll come across and how to get ready.
Module registration (degree students only)
Module registration (degree students only)
All degree/PGT students should make their module choices online each year. The ‘Pick your Modules’ tool will open in your Student Hub account in UHI Records at the same time as online programme enrolment so you can complete both of these important tasks at the same time.
Accommodation
Accommodation
UHI has purpose built student accommodation on Inverness Campus. Find out more about student accommodation.
Childcare
Childcare
The Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) operate a early learning childcare service from our site at Inverness Campus.
CALA offer early learning and childcare from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and throughout the holidays, subject to parental demand.
They also offer 1140 funded hours for eligible 2-year-olds, 3 and 4 year-olds.
For more information, visit: Beechwood Early Learning and Childcare - Care and Learning Alliance
How we will communicate with you
How we will communicate with you
It's important you keep your contact information up to date so we can communicate with you.
Ahead of starting your studies, this will be via email - remember to regularly check your junk folder.
We also encourage you to follow us on social media, where we will be post updates.
You might also find these numbers useful:
Reception, UHI Inverness, 1 Inverness Campus - Email info.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 000.
Student support - Find them in the Student Services Centre, behind reception at UHI Inverness, 1 Inverness Campus - Email student.support.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 208
Learning support - The Bothy, behind the Student Services Centre at UHI Inverness, 1 Inverness Campus. Email additionalsupport.ic@uhi.ac.uk
Wellbeing and counselling - Find them in the Student Services Centre, behind reception at UHI Inverness, 1 Inverness Campus. Email wellbeing.ic@uhi.ac.uk
Admissions - Find them in the Student Services Centre, behind reception at UHI Inverness, 1 Inverness Campus. Email admissions.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 480.
Student funding - Email funding.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 482
Fees - Email credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 344
Student records - Email student.records.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 457
ICT team - Email ict.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 525
Library - Email library.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 248
Highlands and Islands Student's Association - Email HISA.Inverness@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 438