What happens next by Edge Hill University

What Happens Next 2013

Contents 02

Welcome

Key Dates

Conditional Insurance Offers

08 10

Next Steps Conditional Firm Offers Unconditional Offers

Sending us your results

Frequently Asked Questions

12 15

Clearing

Student Support Directory Open Days

Talking Edge

Welcome

We are delighted that you have accepted the offer of a place at Edge Hill University as either your Firm or Insurance choice.

This handbook gives you all of the information you need as an applicant to one of our courses including what happens next, things you need to do, important deadlines and how to find out more.

We will also be sending the latest course news, upcoming deadlines and important information directly to you using the email address from your UCAS application. Make sure you check this account regularly for updates. If you change your email address, please inform UCAS and our Admissions Team on admissions@edgehill.ac.uk as soon as possible to ensure that you do not miss any vital information.

Whatever you need to know, at any stage of the application process, our support teams are available to help. Please go to page 15 for contact details or email gettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk.

If you are taking exams or awaiting results over the coming months, we wish you the best of luck and look forward to welcoming you on campus this September.

Next steps

Now that you have accepted an offer from Edge Hill, there are several things to bear in mind over the next few months.

Your offer will be Unconditional if you are not awaiting any examination results or Conditional if you are waiting for your results or to satisfy any other conditions of your offer. The following information will help you to identify what happens with each type of offer during the next stage of the application process. You will also need to think about applying for student finance (if you have not already done so), accommodation and scholarships as well as preparing for university life. Check out our Key Dates timeline on page 6 for full details. Thinking and planning ahead will help you to enjoy a stress-free summer before beginning your degree this September.

Key Dates 15 August 2013 –

A level results day If you have been successful in meeting the conditions of your offer, you will receive a letter confirming your place along with a Confirmation Checklist on A level results day. You will also be able to check the status of your offer on UCAS Track.

Accommodation decisions If you have applied for on-campus accommodation, you will receive a decision from our Accommodation Team following A Level results day. Clearing commences Our Clearing Help Line opens. See page 12 for more information and how to contact our Clearing Help Line.

31 August 2013 - Deadline to satisfy all conditions of offer You must satisfy all academic and, if applicable, other requirements such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical clearance or providing proof of qualifications by this date.

3 September 2013 - Receive Getting Started Guide You can expect your Getting Started Guide 2013 to arrive at the address registered with your UCAS application. The Guide will tell you everything you need to know about beginning University this September.

From 16 September 2013 – Enrolment You can find out the date and time to enrol on your course at: edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted

22 September 2013 – Welcome Sunday Move in date for students living in on-campus Halls of Residence.

23-27 September 2013 – First Week and Freshers Week Your academic and social introduction to university life.

CF Offer

Understanding your Conditional Firm (CF) offer If you have accepted a conditional offer from Edge Hill as your Firm choice you will need to wait until your results are published for your place at the University to be confirmed.

For many of you, this will mean waiting until A level results day on Thursday 15 August 2013. However, if you are taking a BTEC, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate or an Access to HE Diploma, your results may be published slightly earlier.

If you receive results that satisfy the conditions of your offer your place at Edge Hill will be confirmed. You will be able to login to UCAS Track to make sure that your place has been confirmed. The status you are looking for is UF (Unconditional Firm), indicating that you have now met all academic conditions of your offer.

In some circumstances, if your results do not quite meet the conditions of your offer, you may still be offered a place on your chosen degree or we may be able to consider you for an alternative course. You are advised to check the status of your application on UCAS Track as soon as possible and contact our dedicated Confirmation and Clearing Help Line during August if you have any queries. Go to page 12 for more information.

Please note that the final deadline to satisfy all conditions of your offer is 31 August 2013. Some courses may also call for specific requirements that will have earlier deadlines. If applicable, you will have been advised of these by our Admissions Team.

CI Offer

Understanding your Conditional Insurance (CI) offer If you meet the conditions of the Firm (CF) offer you are holding at another University, your place at that choice will be automatically confirmed. You should check your status on UCAS Track upon receipt of your results.

If you do not meet the conditions of your CF offer, your Firm choice may still be able to offer you a place on either your chosen or an alternative course. Again, you should check your status on UCAS Track, and contact your Firm choice if you have any queries about your status with them.

If you have not met the conditions of your CF choice, but have met the requirements of your Insurance (CI) offer at Edge Hill, we will automatically confirm your place. Should your CF choice not be able to confirm your place, your CI choice with us would then become Unconditional Firm (UF). You must remember to contact Student Finance to inform them of your changed circumstances in order for your funding to be released.

However, you should be aware that even if you have met the academic criteria, you may still need to fulfil some other requirements depending on your chosen course. These may include Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical clearance or providing proof of your qualifications. If these requirements apply to you, our Admissions Team will send you the relevant information. Please note that the final deadline to satisfy all conditions of your offer is 31 August 2013. Some courses may also call for specific requirements that will have earlier deadlines. If applicable, you will have been advised of these by our Admissions Team.

UF Offer

Understanding your Unconditional Firm (UF) offer If you have accepted an unconditional offer from Edge Hill as your Firm choice, you have already met the academic requirements and do not need to notify us of any further results you may be expecting this summer.

UI Offer

Understanding your Unconditional Insurance (UI) Offer If you have already met our entry requirements and have been made an Unconditional Offer (UI) which you have accepted as your Insurance choice, you do not need to notify us of any further results you may be expecting this summer.

If your Firm choice offer is Conditional, and you meet the requirements of that offer, your place will automatically be confirmed. If you have not met the requirements of your Conditional offer, and are not accepted by your Firm choice, your place at Edge Hill will be confirmed and your UCAS Track status will automatically change to UF. At this point we will send you further information.

Sending us your results

UCAS will notify us directly of a range of results, including A and AS levels, BTEC, CACHE, CoPE (ASDAN), International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR, SQA and Welsh Baccalaureate. Go to www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/undergraduate/results for further details.

In some cases, however, you may need to send proof of your qualifications to the University. If you are taking any qualification other than those listed above, you should arrange for proof of results to be sent to us as soon as you receive them. If you are unsure or have any queries, please contact our Admissions Team.

If you have taken an Access to HE Diploma, UCAS will automatically tell us if you have obtained an overall Pass. However, we will require you to provide your full transcript of credits, as this will not be available from UCAS. You should send this to the Admissions Team as soon as you receive it.

If your offer conditions stated that you needed to provide proof of qualifications already held, you should send these to us as soon as possible if you have not already done so. If you are unsure as to whether you have already provided these please refer to your offer conditions for clarification, or contact the Admissions Team for advice. For all other courses, if your offer states that you are required to provide proof of your qualifications you can post photocopies into us at:

Admissions Edge Hill University St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP

We are unable to accept qualifications by e-mail.

Clearing Guide and Clearing Contact Details If you find yourself unplaced, our Clearing Help Line will be open from 8.00am on Thursday 15 August, and a number of our admissions tutors and support staff will be available to talk to you and to discuss possible options.

Clearing Help Line 0800 028 66 77 Lines open:

Thursday 15 August Friday 16 August Saturday 17 August Sunday 18 August Monday 19 - Friday 23 August Thereafter, Monday to Friday

08:00 – 21:00 08:00 – 20:00 08:45 – 15:00 10:00 – 16:00 08:45 – 17:00 08:45 – 17:00

Please note that the telephone lines will be very busy during these times. If the line is engaged please keep trying. We will deal with all calls as quickly as possible. Should you need to speak to us before 15 August, you can still use our main Admissions Office number, 01695 650950. Our normal office hours are 8.45 am - 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

*Please note that Admissions will be closed from 5.00pm on Friday 9 August, until 1.00pm on Wednesday 14 August, so that we can make our final preparations prior to the publication of results and the start of Clearing on Thursday 15 August. However, during this time, you may still contact us by telephone or email if your enquiry is urgent.

FAQs

What happens if my examination arrangements have changed? Please let us know if any details of your examination arrangements have changed since you completed your UCAS application.

What happens if I become ill during my exams? If you feel that your examination performance has not been as good as expected due to extenuating circumstances such as illness, you should discuss this with your Principal or Headteacher in the first instance. Your school or college may be able to write to the examination board to advise them of these circumstances so that they may be taken into account. In addition, you should ask your school or college to write to our Head of Admissions, so that we can consider any mitigating circumstances when we are processing your examination results.

What happens if I do not meet the conditions of my offer from Edge Hill? In some circumstances, if your results do not quite meet the offer conditions, you may still be offered a place on your chosen degree, or we may be able to consider you for an alternative course. You are advised to check the status of your application on UCAS Track as soon as possible and contact our dedicated Clearing Help Line during August if you have any queries.

I have been asked for medical/DBS clearance as one of the conditions of my offer. What do I have to do? Medical Clearance: Should your offer conditions state that you require medical clearance for your chosen course, you will have received full details and a declaration of health questionnaire from the Admissions Office. It is important that you meet any deadlines advised, so that there are no delays in getting you fully enrolled onto your course in September. DBS Enhanced Disclosures: If your offer conditions require you to apply for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, you will have been sent the relevant information by our Admissions Team. It is important that you meet any deadlines advised, so that there are no delays in getting you fully enrolled onto your course in September.

Can I still apply for accommodation? You should contact our Accommodation Team on 01695 584200 or email accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk for further guidance. When will I receive my timetable? There will be information regarding your enrolment date and indicative Semester One timetable on the Getting Started website at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted. Once you arrive in September you will be given a timetable of your studies.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to defer my place until September 2014. What should I do? Deferral requests are considered on an individual basis. You should email our Admissions Team (admissions@edgehill.ac.uk) with the details, giving reasons for your request, and we will aim to get back to you with a decision as soon as possible.

I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet applied for financial support. What should I do? The deadline to ensure that your funding is in place for the start of your course has passed (31 May). You should now apply as soon as possible, but need to bear in mind that your funding may not be available until a few weeks into the course. Applications can be made via: www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance.

Please contact our Student Financial Support Team for further advice.

I have changed my mind about which course I want to study, but definitely want to come to Edge Hill. What can I do? You should contact our Admissions Team in the first instance, so that we can discuss possible options with you.

Can I visit the campus? There are several opportunities for you to come and have a look around, including our Open Day on 17 August 2013. Please refer to page 17 for further details. For any other queries, please go to page 15 and contact the team who will be able to help with your individual needs.

Student Support Directory

As an applicant to Edge Hill, you will have access to the Getting Started 2013 website at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted. This website will provide you with essential information about your course along with helpful preparation tips to make your transition to University life go as smoothly as possible.

For any general queries about the University you can email gettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk or call 0800 028 6677. You can also contact any of the support teams listed below if you have a more detailed question. Accommodation

Admissions Inclusive Services Inclusive Services provides a range of support for students with additional needs.

International Students Scholarships Student Finance

Student Information Centre Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union Useful Contacts UCAS Customer Care Centre Student Finance England NHS Bursaries

01695 584200 accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk

01695 650950 admissions@edgehill.ac.uk

01695 584372 inclusiveservices@edgehill.ac.uk (+44) 1695 657122 international@edgehill.ac.uk

01695 584171 scholarships@edgehill.ac.uk

01695 584452 financialadviceteam@edgehill.ac.uk

01695 584554 sichelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk

01695 657301 su@edgehill.ac.uk

0871 468 0 468 or (+44) 871 468 0 468 from outside the UK

0845 300 50 90 www.gov.uk/studentfinance 0300 300 1345

Open Day

If you have not yet had the opportunity to visit our award-winning campus, or if you would like to have another look around before you start your studies in September, you are welcome to come along to our Open Day on Saturday 17 August, from 10am until 3pm, when you will have the opportunity to speak personally with course tutors, take a tour of our campus, halls of residence and specialist facilities. You can book your place online at edgehill.ac.uk/opendays

If you are unable to attend the Open Day, but would still like to have a look around, campus tours will take place at 11am and 2pm on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 August and from Monday 19 to Friday 23 August inclusive. Tours will begin at Reception in the Main Building.

Talking Edge

Meet other applicants Before you start university you will no doubt have lots of questions, not just about the University but what it is like to study and socialise here. We have a discussion forum which is exclusively for applicants to Edge Hill University. On this forum you will be able to chat to other applicants, join your department-specific group and ask any questions you have.

To login to the applicant forum visit: community.think.edgehill.ac.uk and enter the username and password that you use to login to your THINK Edge Hill applicant portal page. Your username will be the email address from your UCAS application and if you have forgotten your password you will have the option to reset it on the login page. Come and join the discussion and start meeting other students and making friends before you start your course.

Social Media You may also want to get in touch with us via social media where you can learn about forthcoming events, keep up-to-date with news, read staff and student profiles, view our photo and video streams and share content with us.

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