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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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 by email.

In order to accept or decline your offer by email, please reply to your offer email or contact us at admissions.moray@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. If it’s an unconditional offer acceptance, 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 (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.moray@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. Online enrolment opens in July.

Your Student Hub account also provides you with an overview of the electronic records we hold on you and your studies.

Online Enrolment FAQs

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Apply for funding - find out what you are entitled to

Apply for funding - find out what you are entitled to

Funding your studies 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 to 12). 

Students on some courses, such as health and social care, are required to apply for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. Find out more about the PVG scheme here.

 View our comprehensive guide to funding for study at UHI Moray: Fees and funding

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Let us know about any additional support needs

We recognise that all our students benefit from some kind of support, and that different people need to be supported in different ways. Our Inclusive Learning Team will support you to achieve your qualifications.

If you have a learning difficulty, disability, or a significant health or mental health issue, we encourage you to book a meeting with our  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.

  • Supporting students with disabilities. If you need additional support because of a disability, contact our team to find out about the help we can offer. 
  • Study support. The Study Bar is here to help with skills like planning your work, researching, writing assignments, referencing and proofreading guidance. Get in touch.
  • Student mental health and wellbeing. Looking after your health and wellbeing will help you study better, and when you’re happy and full of energy you’ll have more fun, and make the most of your student experience with us. Get in touch.

Watch the video below to meet our Inclusive Learning Team:

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You may also be interested in finding out more about:

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Our Policies

Our Policies

All of our current policies are available on our policies section. They include the following:

Academic Quality Policy

The Academic Quality Policy describes the key activities we will carry out to make sure the quality of services meets the necessary standards.

Attendance/Absence Procedure

UHI Moray expect that students aim to attend 100% of scheduled classes. There are some instances where this may not be possible. This document defines where students could be permitted to drop below 100%, when the appropriate evidence supports their absences.

Student Conduct Policy

This policy sets out how we aim to promote a positive learning environment for all students. It includes the Student Code of Conduct and describes what should happen if a student’s behaviour falls outside of this code.

Student Confidentiality Policy

During your time as a student at UHI Moray we will handle a range of personal information about you. We will do this in line with appropriate regulations including the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). During your studies we will share your data with a range of organisations. We will only share data when we need to and we will do this in line with the law.

Complaints and Suggestions

You have a right to make a complaint if you are not happy with any aspect of your student experience. The Complaints and Suggestions for Improvement Handling Procedure gives details of how you can complain or submit a suggestion for improvement

 

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Course timetables

Course timetables

Course timetables for the academic year will be available on the first day of your induction.

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.

Every attempt will be made to minimise alterations to timetables, however, in some circumstances, changes may be unavoidable.

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Start dates

Start dates

Further education students (SCQF level 1 to 6)

  • Induction will take place w/c 21st August 2023
  • Classes start w/c 28th August 2023

Higher education students (SCQF level 7 to 12)

  • Induction will take place w/c 21st or 28th August 2023
  • Classes start w/c 4th September 2023

View our Academic Calendar

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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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Student services and support

Our Student Services Centre is your one-stop shop to help guide you through your time with us, from that initial enquiry phone call through to registration, graduation and beyond. We aim to make your life easier, take away the potential minefield of queries, worries and concerns you may have, and give you all the support and advice you many need.

All full-time further education students (SCQF Levels 1 to 6) are allocated a Learning Development Worker (LDW) who will talk you through your goals and clarify what you hope to achieve. Higher education students (SCQF Level 7 to 12) will have a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT). You’ll be able to talk to your LDW/PAT throughout your course and they’ll be the first person you can turn to if you have any personal or academic concerns. 

Find out more here.

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Accommodation

Accommodation

We have purpose built student accommodation in Elgin. Find out more here.

Check out our checklist of things to remember if you are living away from home for the first time.

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Childcare at our Nursery

Childcare at our Nursery

The UHI Moray Nursery is based in the grounds of our Moray Street campus and provides both education and care for children between 6 weeks and 5 years. We offer places to our students, staff and the general public. Find out more here. 

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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.

We try to keep jargon to a minimum, but here's some common terms you may come across at the start of your studies.

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Useful contacts

Useful contacts

UHI Moray Reception

  • Moray Street Campus – 01343 576000
  • Reception can direct all enquiries

Student Support including careers and guidance

Study Support including disability and wellbeing

Student Funding and Finance

Student Records (Enrolment/ID cards/SQA certification)

IT Team

  • UHI Servicedesk Self-Service Portal: uhi.unidesk.ac.uk
  • Find us in Room B006 for more urgent IT requests

The Nursery

The Study Bar

Library

Highlands and Islands Students' Association