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.

You will receive an email about induction in July.  Please follow the instruction below to access your timetable.

Course timetables can be found in the drop down below:

Once you have been offered a place, you need to:

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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

Once you accept your place, you will be given an email and password to access your Student Hub account in UHI Records.

Your Student Hub account provides you with an overview of the electronic records we hold on you and your studies. We also use it to communicate with you about your studies, including your results.

You also use the Student Hub to enrol on your course.

enrol online

Apply for funding - find out what you are entitled to

The funding available to you is dependent on your SCQF level of study - whether you are studying at further education level (SCQF level 1 to 6) or higher education level (SCQF level 7-12).

Fees and funding explained

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

Timetables for Academic Year 2026/27

If you have already enrolled, you will be able to look up your timetable using the guidance below. If you have still to enrol then you will receive an email about induction in July. This will include your course code & group (ie INMFORCERTF/F1/1A) which will then allow you to look for your timetable.

We would recommend that you do not search for your course until you have the full course code. Please then 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 use the arrow buttons next to ‘Today’ if you wish to select an alternative month and your course timetable will be displayed.

Networked Degree Programmes

  • 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 info.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 2026/2027 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 17 August 2026
  • Classes start w/c 31 August 2026

Higher Education students (SCQF level 7 to 12)

  • Induction will take place w/c 31 August 2026
  • Classes start w/c 7 September 2026

UHI Inverness Academic Calendar 2026-27

Visit our Induction page to find more more

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

Introduction to Professional Cookery & Hospitality SCQF Level 4

Professional Cookery SCQF Level 5

Professional Cookery SCQF Level 6

Hair, Beauty & ESOL

Introduction to Hairdressing SCQF Level 4

SVQ 2 Barbering SCQF Level 5

SVQ 2 Hairdressing SCQF Level 5

Introduction to Beauty SCQF Level 4

SVQ 2 Beauty SCQF Level 5

SVQ 3 Beauty SCQF Level 6

ESOL Full-Time Level 1 SCQF Level 1

ESOL Full-Time Level 2 SCQF Level 2

ESOL Full-Time SCQF Level 3-4

ESOL Full-Time SCQF Level 5

ESOL SCQF Level 6

Care, Arts, Sport & Humanities

Social Care, Health & Childcare

Step into Care SCQF Level 4

LEEP Ahead Programme SCQF Level 4

Pathways to Care, Health and Society SCQF Level 5

Health & Social Care SCQF Level 6

Childhood Practice SCQF Level 6

Access to Nursing (SWAP) 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 Social Science SCQF Level 6

Sport

Preparation for Uniformed & Emergency Services SCQF Level 4

Sport & Fitness SCQF Level 5

Sports Studies SCQF Level 6

 

Construction & Engineering

Construction Craft

NPA Painting & Decorating SCQF Level 5

Construction Technology & Plumbing

CECA Scotland Academy Civil Engineering Operative (NPA) SCQF Level 5

Modern Apprenticeship: Built Environment SCQF Level 6/7

Engineering

IMI Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair SCQF Level 4

IMI Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair SCQF Level 5

NC Engineering Practice SCQF Level 5

SVQ 2 Fabrication & Welding SCQF Level 5

NC Engineering Systems SCQF Level 6

Science, Computing & Education

Applied Science

Applied Science SCQF Level 5

Applied Science SCQF Level 6

SWAP Access to Science

Computing

NQ Computing with Esports SCQF Level 5

NQ Computing with Cyber Security SCQF Level 6

Forestry

Introduction to the Woodland Environment SCQF Level 4

Woodland Skills SCQF Level 5

Forestry and Urban Woodland Operations SCQF Level 6

Supported Education

Skillsbuilder 2 SCQF Level 2

Skillsbuilder 3 SCQF Level 3

Skills Connect: Create Me SCQF Level 4

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.

Tech 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.

For useful contact information please visit our Contact us page.