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New students

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New Students Hub

All the information you need to prepare for your journey to University on our New Students Hub

We are delighted you have chosen to study at the University of Glasgow, and we can’t wait to welcome you in September.  

We are here to support you and want to make sure your journey to Glasgow is as smooth as possible.  

Our New Students Hub will include all the information you need to help you prepare to start university.  

University is a life-changing experience, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.  

If you want to speak to someone before you start your course, then please email Student Support:

socsci-studentsupport@glasgow.ac.uk

New students

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Get ready

Students studying at Dumfries Campus

Registration & Enrolment

One of the first things you must do as a new student is to register with us and enrol for your classes. You will not be entitled to use any facilities or attend lectures without doing so.

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Induction

Get ready for university life with our induction programme to help you get the most out of your time with us and learn about all the services and support available to you.   

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Session dates

The academic year will run from 11 September 2023 until 6 September 2024. View the session dates calendar to find out about session dates, examination periods, graduations and vacations. 

Glasgow Essentials

New University of Glasgow students

Explore the University’s new student web pages for valuable information on getting started or sign up to our Online Welcome and Induction platform Glasgow Essentials to find out what day-to-day life at the University is like. 

Joining from overseas

Undergraduate students

For undergraduate students joining Accountancy & Finance, Business & Management, Business Economics, Economics or Finance.

Course information

 

Learning and teaching

 

Your student experience

Leave with much more than a degree. Discover all the opportunities you will have to enhance your undergraduate student experience.

Postgraduate taught students

Programme information

Important information about your programme to help you prepare for your studies, including timetables and handbooks.

Your student experience

Leave with much more than a degree and discover all the opportunities you'll have to enhance your postgraduate student experience.

Postgraduate research

PhD students

Starting October 2023 

Information for new postgraduate research (PhD) students studying Accounting & Finance, Economics and Management. 

Useful links

Find your way

Download University Apps

View and download a range of University apps to stay up to date with your timetable, coursework and more!