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Welcome to
Glasgow Caledonian
University
We’re delighted that you’re considering making the next step from college to
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and we’re here to help you at every stage.
GCU is a vibrant, diverse and
welcoming community and we create a
learning environment that encourages
students to fulfil their potential. You’ll
be learning from leading academics
and industry experts in modern
facilities, and you’ll get the chance to
create a great CV as many of our
degree programmes include work
experience, the chance to study abroad
and volunteering opportunities in the
UK and across the world.
Making the move to University
We know the move from college to
University can be daunting but our
dedicated College Connect team
deliver a transition programme and a
student mentoring scheme (many of
the mentors made the move from
college themselves) to help you make
the transition and settle in.
Career-focused degrees
There are over 80 undergraduate
degree programmes and the College
Connect team can give you the support
and info to enable you to make an
informed decision about your next
step. A GCU degree will build on the
practical skills and knowledge
you’ve gained at college with a focus
on employability, leadership and social
responsibility.
Join College Connect
Once you have an offer to study at
GCU you can register to become a
member of College Connect. You’ll receive
a GCU student ID card, which will enable
you to make the most of the excellent
learning facilities during your college
studies. College Connect Membership
includes:
• Access to the Get Ahead programme, an
early introduction to the essentail
services at GCU
• Visit and borrow study resources from
the GCU library
• Access to GCU’s virtual learning
environment, GCU Learn
• Join the The Arc, the on-campus gym
and sports centre
How to apply
To start a full-time degree in September
2019 you should submit your application
via UCAS by 15th January 2019. We may
consider later applications but strongly
advise you make your application by this
deadline.
Entry routes from college
For details of entry requirements from
college to specific degree programmes
please see the course pages on the
GCU website at www.gcu.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate
We’re here to support you
And remember our dedicated College
Connect team are on hand to answer any
questions you have, get in touch -
E: collegeconnect@gcu.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 141 273 1954
W: www.gcu.ac.uk/collegeconnect