Before you start: information for offer holders and new students

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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.

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

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WATCH: Welcome from Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA) Inverness President content

WATCH: Welcome from Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA) Inverness President

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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.'

In order to accept or decline your offer by text, please reply to 07860097407.

  • Please reply OFFER followed by a space (this is essential) then 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.

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Enrol online

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. Online enrolment for the 2022/23 academic year opens in July 2022.

The Student hub explained

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Apply for funding - find out what you are entitled to

Applying for financial support can seem daunting but please don’t worry. 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

Watch this video from Caroline in our Student Support Team, which explains the funding available to you as a student at UHI Inverness:

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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.

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You may also be interested in finding out more about:

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Course timetables

Course timetables

Timetables for Session 2022/23 are now available

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. 

The following link will also provide you with access to your course timetable, which will include day(s), time(s) and module(s).  

Access course timetables (Celcat Calendar)

Once in Celcat Calendar please follow the steps below:

  • In TYPE field, select "Groups" to search a course timetable
  • You should search by course timetable if you are studying at further education level (SCQF Levels 1-6) or HNC/HND levels (SCQF Levels 7 & 8)
  • Copy the full course code (eg INM5FORCERTF/F1/1A) detailed in your induction email and paste this into the "Resources" field. Scroll forward to September and your course timetable will be displayed.
  • 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.

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. It’s also worth noting the method of accessing services such as Celcat Calendar is also subject to change. (Usually as a result of improvement suggestions from students and staff where technology allows).

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.

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Induction and start dates

Induction and start dates

Your start date for the 2022/2023 academic year will depend on the level or type of course you're studying:

Further education students (SCQF level 1 to 6)

  • Induction will take place w/c 22nd August 2022 
  • Classes start w/c 29th August 2022 

Higher education students (SCQF level 7 to 12)

  • Induction will take place w/c 29th August 2022 
  • Classes start w/c 5th September 2022 

View our 2022-2023 academic calendar.

Course handbooks (for further education students only, SCQF level 1 to 6) content

Course handbooks (for further education students only, SCQF level 1 to 6)

Course handbooks (for further education students only, SCQF level 1 to 6)

Business, Computing & Hospitality

NQ Administration SCQF Level 5

NQ Business & Accounting SCQF Level 5

NQ Computing with Web Design SCQF Level 5

NQ Computing with Cyber Security SCQF Level 6

Professional Cookery SCQF Level 4

Professional Cookery SCQF Level 5

Professional Cookery SCQF Level 6

Care, Health & Wellbeing

Step into Care SCQF Level 4

Introduction to Childhood Practice SCQF Level 5

Childhood Practice SCQF Level 6

Introduction to Health & Social Care SCQF Level 5

Health & Social Care SCQF Level 6

Access to Nursing (SWAP) SCQF Level 6

Preparation for Uniformed & Emergency Services SCQF Level 4

NC Outdoor Pursuits SCQF Level 5

Sport & Fitness SCQF Level 5

Sports Studies - Sport & Fitness route SCQF Level 6

Sports Studies - Outdoor route SCQF Level 6 

Construction & Built Environment

NPA Construction Craft and Technician SCQF Level 4

NPA Construction Skills SCQF Level 5

NC Built Environment SCQF Level 6

Creative Arts

ESOL Full-Time Level 1 SCQF Level 1

ESOL Full-Time Level 2 SCQF Level 2

ESOL SCQF Level 3-4

ESOL SCQF Level 5

ESOL SCQF Level 6

Introduction to Beauty SCQF Level 4

NC Beauty Care SCQF Level 5

NC Beauty Care SCQF Level 6

Introduction to Hairdressing SCQF Level 4

Create Me: Hair & Beauty in a Digital World SCQF Level 5

SVQ 2 Barbering SCQF Level 5

SVQ 2 Hairdressing SCQF Level 5

SVQ 3 Hairdressing SCQF Level 6

Foundation to Art & Design SCQF Level 4

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design SCQF Level 5

NC Art & Design SCQF Level 6

NQ Art & Photography SCQF Level 6

NC Acting & Performance SCQF Level 6

NC Social Science SCQF Level 5

NC Social Science SCQF Level 6

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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.

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Accommodation

Accommodation

UHI has purpose built student accommodation on Inverness Campus. Find out more about student accommodation.

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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

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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 keep 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.

Reception, Scottish School of Forestry, Balloch - 01463 273 600.

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 counsellor.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 273 476

Student records - Email student.records.ic@uhi.ac.uk | 01463 273 456

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