Registration

To become a fully registered student of the University, you must register online:

  • You will do this every year before the start of your programme of study
  • You will use MyCampus - the University's student information system
  • You will receive full details of how to log into MyCampus by email

Registration is in 2 parts: Academic and Financial.

  • You must complete both parts
  • If you are an international student, you also must attend visa registration
  • You should aim to complete registration before your course begins 

You can complete enrolment on courses & classes at any time after you have academically registered. Find out more about enrolment

Access to registration

Registration will be available for eligible students on a phased basis. You will receive an email to register through MyCampus once access is granted.

You will receive the email if you have :

  • Met all the conditions of offer
  • Formally accepted the offer
  • Met the requirements for progression

Timetable for issuing "Access Your Student Account" emails:

'Access Your Student Account' emails will be issued from 2 December to students beginning a new programme in January 2020.

Continuing students

To check whether you have met requirements for progression to the next year of study, look at your ‘Academic Standing’ in your MyCampus Student Center. You will see one of the codes listed in the Academic Standing table below.

Debt on your account

If you have a debt remaining on your account you will not be able to register until this debt is cleared. Find more information about debts

Academic Standing table

Academic Standing Action

Description

Meaning

Able to progress?

AWPD

Awaiting Progression Decision

Progression has failed and the Adviser needs to update the record.

No
PROG

Progress

Student has satisfied Program and Plan requirements for their current year and can continue without further intervention.

Yes

CONT

Continue

Student has satisfied the requirements to enable them to continue their program of study (normally only used for PGT students).

Yes

PEND

Pending

Automatically assigned to students on a year-out (Exchange, Work Placement etc.) where the year is part of the student's plan.

Yes

RVPL

Review - Plan Fail

Student has failed to satisfy Plan Requirements for the year and needs to meet with their Adviser to discuss options.

No

RVPR

Review -  Normal Progression

Student has failed to satisfy Normal Requirements for Progress in the current year and needs to meet with their Adviser to discuss options.

No

COMM

Progress Committee

Student has failed to meet minimum progress requirements and will be referred to a Progress Committee.

No

GRAD

Graduation

Student is on the final year of their programme and has satisfied all requirements. A final award result/classification will be recorded.

N/A
Academic Standing actions for PGR career only:
PCHM Progress but Change Mode

Student has satisfied the College/Graduate School requirements for their current year of study and can continue to next term. The Student will also have a change to their Approved Academic Load. (Full-time, Part-time or Thesis Pending).

 Yes
PRGS Progress

Student has satisfied the College/Graduate School requirements for their current year of study and can continue to next term.

 Yes
RWDW Required to Withdraw

Student has failed to satisfy the College/Graduate School requirements for their degree and should be Withdrawn from their studies. Withdrawal forms go to Registry IT Section. Student should not continue to next term.

 No
TRFM Transfer to Masters Student has failed to satisfy the College/Graduate School requirements for their current degree and will continue to next term on a PGR Masters Program/Plan.  Yes

Step 1: Check Email

Check if you received an "Access to your Student Account" email.

This provides:

  • Details of how to access your student account,
  • Links to support & guidance materials and contacts.

For new students it also includes:

  • Your Glasgow Unique Identifier (GUID),
  • The format of your temporary password.

We issue these emails in advance of your program start date, once you are eligible to register. For more information on eligibility see "Access to registration".

Need help?

If you have not received this 2 weeks before your agreed start date, please raise a UofG Helpdesk request.


Step 2: Access MyCampus

  1. Check your 'Access Your Student Account' email for your log in details
  2. Log in to the MyGlasgow Student Portal via MyGlasgow Students
  3. Under the MyCampus heading, select: My Registration

Step 3: Academic Registration

  • Check your degree programme and plan details are correct
  • Contact your Adviser if your degree programme or plan details need to be amended (see your Adviser contact details in MyCampus Student Center)
  • Update personal information, including Glasgow City Council Tax exemption
  • Upload a digital passport-style photograph to be used on your Campus Card (new students only). Find out about passport photograph guidelines

You can complete financial registration and enrol for classes online, now.

New International Students:

You are not fully registered until you present your passport and a valid visa, or evidence of making an in-time visa application. See step 5.

Need help?


Step 4: Financial Registration

Pay your fees or tell us how they are being paid. Find more information on payment methods

If you are paying your own fees:

You can pay online by:

  • Completing a Direct Debit agreement to pay in instalments, or
  • In full by credit or debit card
Watch the how-to videos:

Other accepted methods of payment are:

Cheque or bank draft

Watch the how-to video:

Please note: We do not accept cash payments for tuition fees.

Part-time students: If you have not yet enrolled in courses a minimum fee will show on your account.

If your fees are being paid for you:

Provide details of an external sponsor or scholarship (including SAAS or SLC) who will pay fees on your behalf. You may be required to upload a digital copy of your sponsor's award letter into MyCampus or to enter your SAAS/SLC reference number.

View more information about external sponsorship

Please note:

  • If you have not yet applied for your fee sponsorship, you will not be able to complete the financial registration process
  • If you are in receipt of a Postgraduate Loan from Student Finance England or Wales, you will be classed as self-funding and not sponsored.

Apply for funding as soon as possible.

Watch the how-to videos:

Need more help?

Browse the MyCampus how-to guides


Step 5: Student Visa Registration (New International Students Only)

If you are an international student you will need to register your visa with the University before you can be fully registered. If you are collecting a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) from the University, you will need to book an appointment (you will receive an email with instructions on booking after we receive your BRP). You can collect your BRP and complete Visa Registration at the same time.

Find out more about Student Visa Registration

Continuing International Students:

You do not need to re-register your visa details at the start of every academic year to complete registration, but if you have a Tier 4 visa you will need to attend a visa check-in after the beginning of Semester 1.

View more about Student Visa Check-ins


Step 6: Collect Campus Card (New Students Only)

In order to collect your Campus Card, you must:

The Campus Card grants you access to University facilities such as the library and sports facilities, and will entitle you to student discounts in a wide variety of shops, bars, cinemas and online.

Joining the University at the beginning of Semester 2 (January 2020)

• Home/EU Students: Monday 13th January 2020

Venue: Level 1 Fraser Building
Opening hours: 0900 - 1630

• International Students: Monday 13th January 2020

Venue: McMillan Reading Room
Opening hours: 0900 - 1630

After Monday 13th January 2020, cards will be available for collection from the Student Services Desk on Level 2 Fraser Building.

Joining the University at other times

If you are joining the University at another time during the year, your Campus Card will be available for collection from the Student Services Enquiry Team on Level 2 of the Fraser Building.

We will only be able to issue you with your card if you have completed registration in MyCampus.

Exceptions

  • Students based at Dumfries Campus - your cards will be available for collection from Dumfries Campus.
  • Pre-Sessional English Students - the English for Academic Study unit will advise you about card collection arrangements.
  • Online Learning programmes - Campus Cards will be posted to you directly.

If you did not upload an image to MyCampus

If you completed registration but did not upload an image for your Campus Card, we will be able to take your photograph and produce your Campus Card.

Alternatively, if you have a suitable digital image file you can upload it through Student Self Service in MyCampus. If you choose this option please wait at least five working days before you come to collect your card.

Replacement Campus Cards

Find out how to get a replacement Campus Card


Further guidance:

See also: