Offer Holders' Residential 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 5.00pm
Residential Start Date: Saturday 28th March 2026
Offer Holders' Residential | University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone holding either a conditional or unconditional offer to an undergraduate degree programme at the Unversity of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus. This is a two-day on-campus event on 28th and 29th March 2026 in the town of Dumfries. Accommodation will be provided; priority is given to those joining us from outside of the region of Dumfries and Galloway but all are welcome to request a room.
Who is this Residential for?
This Residential is for anyone who holds an offer to join the University of Glasgow's Dumfries Campus as part of either the Environmental Science & Sustainability, Primary Education with Teaching Qualification, or Global Sustainable Development programmes. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore Dumfries and the Campus, and meet fellow students in your classes for September 2026.
Please note that you do not have to have accepted your offer to attend this Residential. You may hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer.
What does it cost?
This Residential is free. It includes accommodation and meals; there is no cost for this to you. The only thing we expect our attendees to arrange themselves is transport to Dumfries, arriving by 11am on Saturday 28th March, and transport back home from Dumfries, returning from 2.30pm on Sunday 29th March.
Accommodation
Accommodation for the night of Saturday 28th March is allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis and is arranged for you by the University of Glasgow. Spaces for accommodation are limited so please apply as soon as possible to secure your place.
Attendees will be staying in single-occupancy rooms at the Holiday Inn Dumfries on the Crichton Campus, a short 5-minute walk from our University buildings. Breakfast will be included in this package.
The programme includes:
- Offer Holder Open Day at Dumfries Campus, open to all offer holders from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 28th March
- An introduction to university-level study in a supportive, friendly environment, with opportunities to ask questions and meet staff and students
- Experience of academic study skills, lectures and seminars
- Experiential fieldtrip and research work
- An introduction to important research being conducted at our campus, and its relevance to you as future students on these programmes
- Social activities and opportunties to meet Student Ambassadors, and build relationships with other students
- Tour the campus and find out more about the facilities we have here
Entry Requirements
All applications are considered on an individual basis. Applicants are expected to hold a current conditional or unconditional offer for joining the University of Glasgow in September 2026 on one of our undergraduate programmes. Spaces are limited so apply early to secure your place.
How to apply
General Enquiries can be made to Amy at:
+44 (0) 1387 702001
General Enquiries can be made to Amy at: dumfries-comms@glasgow.ac.uk
See the links below to find out more about our Undergraduate programmes, and life at Dumfries Campus:
Residential Structure and Schedule
The below is a proposed schedule for information only and is subject to change or amendment.
Saturday 28th March 2026
11.00 - 11.30: Welcome Session
We will meet all attendees at the Rutherford McCowan Building for a brief welcome session with our Residential staff and Student Ambassadors. There will be a secure location to store any luggage you have throughout the day.
11.30 - 12.00: Head of School Welcome, Student Experience Talk, and Student Q&A
We invite you along with your parents, guradians or guests to our Welcome to UofG talk for a warm welcome by our Head of School, followed by a walkthrough of student events and activities. We will then have a short Q&A session with some of our current students.
12.00 - 14.00: Subject Taster Lectures and Activities
You will be spilt up into your programme cohorts for a bespoke taster session and activity with teaching staff and students from your programme. During this time, we invite parents, guardians and other accompanying guests to join a campus tour, and an information session featuring Accommodation and Finance & Funding staff.
14.00 - 15.00: Time to Explore
Take some time to explore our beautiful campus, join a campus tour, or maybe even tour one of our Halls of Residence. You will also have the opportunity to visit subject and service stands, chat with our student union, GUDU, and chat with our staff and Student Ambassadors.
15.00 - 15.30: Check in at Hotel
We will make the short journey over to the Holiday Inn Dumfries to check in and get settled into your rooms.
15.30 - 16.30: University Skills Session
A short introductory session to learn a little more about what to expect at University, and how to best prepare.
17.00 - 21.00: Games and Pizza Night with Student Ambassadors
Take some time to relax and get to know your fellow offer holders and our current students.
Sunday 29th March 2026
08.30 - 09.30: Breakfast and Travel to Campus
Breakfast will be provided for you at the hotel, and our Campus Mini-Bus will collect you in the morning to bring you and your luggage to the Maxwell House Building.
09.30 - 14.00: Fieldtrip
We will head out in the University bus for some fieldwork, including activities from across our Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, and Primary Education programmes. We will provide you with a packed lunch. Please bring suitable outdoor clothes and footwear for all weather!
14.00 - 14.30: Final Q&A Session
Our last session to answer any further questions you may have about University life.
14.30: End of Residential
Time to head home!
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