The journey to higher education begins with your son or daughter starting to research where and what to study and continues until they have joined a course and are enjoying student life.
With most degrees starting in mid-late September, we’ve highlighted the key dates in the eighteen months prior to when your son or daughter can expect to formally enrol onto a programme.
From the first time flicking through a prospectus, browsing a university website or attending a UCAS exhibition, to the excitement of results day and moving into halls of residence, the calendar below gives you an overview of the essential tasks that your son or daughter needs to complete. We also include the important deadlines that must be met, as well as featuring some of the opportunities to visit us.
If you have any queries about the process your son or daughter needs to follow in order to join a programme at Edge Hill University, please don’t hesitate to call Course Enquiries on 01695 657000 or email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist you.
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March – August
Attend UCAS exhibitions, order prospectuses, check entry requirements and gather information.
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June – August
Visit our campus for an open day.
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July – August
Attend a four-day Year 12 residential for a subject taster and a flavour of the student experience.
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September
The UCAS application process begins. It’s possible to apply for up to five courses. Start to finalise course choices and write a Personal Statement.
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October – November
Additional opportunities are available to visit our campus for an open day.
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January
The initial closing date for UCAS applications is the last Wednesday in January. Offers or invitations to interview may begin to be received.
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February – March
Enjoy subject-specific activities by attending a visit day for applicants who have been offered a place.
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March
Apply for student finance. We strongly recommend applying for financial support as early as possible.
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March
Offers of a place or invitations to interview should be received no later than the end of the month (for applications submitted by the 15 January deadline).
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February – July
If no offers are received or accepted, add an extra choice using UCAS Extra from late February until early July.
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February – July
Apply for on-campus accommodation once an offer from Edge Hill has been firmly accepted.
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March – May
Apply for scholarships which recognise determination, commitment and achievement in a variety of areas.
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May
The deadline for accepting an offer is early May. For conditional offers, firm and insurance choices can be made.
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May
The end of May is the deadline for applying for student finance to ensure funding is ready for the start of the course.
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June – August
Further opportunities are available to visit our campus for an open day.
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June – July
Applicants will be emailed a link to our Getting Started website which provides enrolment information, an indicative timetable and suggestions for pre-course reading.
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July – August
BTEC results are published in July and A Level results in August. Use UCAS Adjustment or Clearing if results are better or worse than expected. The deadline to satisfy all offer conditions is 31 August.
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August
The allocation of rooms in halls of residence is announced. Students will be emailed with the outcome and sent a Licence Agreement.
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September
Complete the enrolment process. The first step is done online, the second part requires attendance in person.
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September
Welcome Sunday is the day new students living on campus collect their keys and move in to our halls of residence.
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September
The student experience gets underway with Welcome Week which is packed with activities and events.