Induction & course start
Once you have successfully completed your registration take a look at what happens over the next few weeks, in the run-up to you starting or returning to your studies with us.
As we approach the start of the new term, we are busy ensuring that you have the best experience possible at SRUC. This page provides information to help you get orientated.
Induction
Induction consists of three main activities: Preparing to study at SRUC, Studying at SRUC and Welcome to SRUC. The first two of these take place on Moodle. For an introduction to Moodle, watch this video.
Preparing to study at SRUC
An online, interactive package is available to help new and returning students to continue developing the skills essential for successful study.
The package is available here - Training Moodle: Preparing to Study at SRUC. Please create an account to access the course. You can find help with that in our Training Moodle account guide.
It is also available on the main page - Moodle: Preparing to Study at SRUC. Once you have registered with SRUC and have your student email address, you will be able to access this course.
Studying at SRUC
An online, interactive Induction and Student Guide is now available with all the information new and returning students need to successfully start/restart their studies.
The course has six sections, each including a 'key information' lesson and 'further information' resources. A final section provides a list of key contacts. There is a specific section for returning students, letting you know what has changed since last academic year.
We strongly encourage you to complete all the key information lessons for your induction – whether you are a new or returning student. While returning students might already be aware of some of the content, it will provide a good refresher.
The further information resources are there for you to refer back to as and when you need throughout the year.
Welcome to SRUC
Your in-person induction activities will all take place on campus during Welcome Week.
Welcome Week will provide you with campus and programme-based inductions run by your Programme Team Leaders and Academic Liaison Managers as well as offering a programme of other events run by your Students’ Association.
The timetable of events for Welcome Week differ depending on your programme and which campus you are studying at, details of this are available in the Welcome Week Moodle tiles for each campus. You can also find a summary of all Welcome Week timetables on our terms dates and timetables page.
Distance learning students will be informed of their welcome and induction arrangements by the leads of their study programmes.
If you cannot find information about Welcome Week, please contact the Campus you are going to be studying at.
The contact details are as follows:
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Campus |
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Aberdeen/Inverness |
01224 711000 |
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Ayr |
01292 886200 |
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Barony |
01387 860251 |
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Elmwood |
01334 658800 |
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Edinburgh/Glasgow |
0131 5354490 |
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Oatridge |
01506 864800 |
If you have any problems accessing the modules please contact us on sidssd@sruc.ac.uk or call 0131 535 4444.
Teaching Block 1 or Semester 1
Term starts for most of our students in the week beginning Monday 4 September. A small number of courses start earlier. Teaching for most of our higher education /on-campus postgraduate students will begin in the week beginning Monday 19 September.
Whilst you are studying with us you can access your programme specific timetable at any time via a link on the MySRUC app, which is free for SRUC students. Preliminary timetables can be found here, which are subject to change.
Class Timetables 2023/24
SRUC want to make timetables available to all students as soon as possible to allow students to plan for the term ahead.
Once you have registered as an SRUC student you will have access to your own timetable.
Use the link below once you have registered to view your timetable in the MySRUC app. If you go to Student Advantage via MYSRUC, click on the menu, choose Timetable PDF, enter the date you want to look at and it will show you the timetable for the week you have selected.
View your timetable in MySRUC
Student Association
SRUCSA, our Student Association will be running a range of events and services for you during Welcome Week and beyond. The timetable of activities can be found in the Welcome Week Moodle course.
SRUCSA is the Students’ Association for everyone studying at SRUC. We work to ensure that you have the best possible student experience by engaging with you, representing you to SRUC, and promoting communication between staff and students.
By becoming a Student at SRUC you are automatically a member of SRUCSA. So, we hope to see you (online or in person) at events this year. You might like to become involved as a voluntary liberation officer, start your own sports club or society, or attend a student panel. You can find out more on the Induction and Student Guide module and get in touch through the SRUCSA website, social media or email srucsa@sruc.ac.uk.
Programmes and systems for students
Let us help setting you up virtually and find out about how to use the Student Desktop, Moodle, the MySRUC app, Office 365 and more.