Pre-start and Funding drop-ins

Getting ready to start your studies? We’re here to help!

Whether you need support with your funding application, timetable, tech setup, or enrolment, our friendly staff - including the Funding Team - will be on campus to guide you.

Don’t miss our Pre-Start Workshops!
They’re designed to help you feel confident and prepared, whether you’re coming straight from school or returning to education after a break.

Funding and Enrolment Drop-in Sessions

Starting your studies this year? Our Admissions and Funding teams will be available throughout August to help you get ready for the start of term.

Whether you are studying at further education or higher education level, our staff can help guide you through the next steps before your course begins

Drop in to receive advice and support with; enrolling online, applying for funding, tuition fees and SAAS guidance, accepting your offer and general questions about becoming a student at UHI Inverness.

Monday 10 August: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday 11 August: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday 12 August: 10:00am -12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 13 August: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Monday 17 August: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday 18 August: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday 19 August: 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 20 August: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Summer Club

Dates:

Tuesday July 7, 14, 21, 28 from 12-2pm
Tuesday August 4, 11, 18, 25 from 12-2pm

Our Summer Club welcomes both new and continuing students who would benefit from enhanced transitional support, including students from extra consideration groups such as neurodivergent, disabled and care experienced. Through this fun and friendly social opportunity, we aim to offer some structure, routine, and regular contact with our wellbeing staff, to reduce feelings of anxiety and isolation prior to participants commencing their college course.

This drop-in club will run every Tuesday throughout the summer, 12pm to 2pm, within The Bothy, our student support venue on campus. Every week, it will provide structured wellbeing activities, gaming, arts and crafts and a social opportunity for students.

The aims for the club are:

To help foster a sense of community amongst participants.
To help foster a sense of belonging to the college campus.
To provide structure to participants over the summer holiday break when normal routine is lost.
To upskill participants with mental wellbeing self-management skills.
To direct participants into additional support services when identified.
To signpost participants to community support and social opportunities within the local area.

There's no need to book, just come along to our main UHI Inverness campus and ask for The Bothy at reception.

For more information or any queries please email: wellbeing.ic@uhi.ac.uk

Preparing to Study Workshop

This 60-minute group workshop is packed with useful, must-know tips and tricks to kickstart your learning journey. With advice on how to manage your time, guidance on academic writing, and information on effective note-taking, this workshop will set you up with the skills required to be successful in your studies. This workshop will be available to attend either online or face-to-face in The Bothy on campus.

To book, please email thebothy.ic@uhi.ac.uk stating which date you would like to attend.

Dates:

Monday 17 August, 11am
Tuesday 18 August, 10am online
Wednesday 19 August, 2pm
Thursday 20 August, 1pm online

Further Education = courses at SQCF level 1 to 6
Higher Education = courses at SCQF level 7 to 12

Preparing to Study 1-1 Session

This 45-minute 1-1 session will set you up with the skills required to be successful in your studies. The session can be personalised to focus on particular study skills, or a general session will provide advice on how to manage your time, academic writing, and effective note-taking. Sessions are available online or in person in July and August. To book, please email thebothy.ic@uhi.ac.uk

Mentally Preparing for College 1-2-1

This 45-minute personalised and private session will introduce you to different tools and techniques that you can use to look after yourself, stay mentally healthy during your studies, and make the most of your time as a student. Choose to do it online or in person at a mutually suitable time in July or August with our Wellbeing Officer, Claire Kilburn-Young.

Please use the link below to book or to find out more:

BOOK NOW

More information on preparing for student life can be found at Student Minds

IT Information Desk - Pop-Up

IT Pop Up desk

Starting from the week commencing 24 August, our ICT team will be located in the atrium of our main Inverness campus, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4.00pm, for three weeks.

Need Wi-Fi help, password changes, digital laptop support, multi-factor authentication (MFA) setup, or have any IT questions? We've got you covered.
Our team will be able to assist with all tech-related queries and concerns.

You can find them next to our Lochan cafe on the following dates:

Week commencing 24 August: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.00pm
Week commencing 31 August: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.00pm
Week commencing 7 September: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.00pm

For all IT information, check out our dedicated landing page here: Tech Ready