Registration Glossary
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Academic Credits
Academic credits represent the value assigned to a course or module, reflecting the amount of work required to complete it. These credits contribute to the total needed to complete a degree programme.
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Academic Load
Academic load refers to the amount (or type) of study that the student is taking - e.g. full-time, part-time, e-learning.
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Academic Registration
Academic registration is a mandatory process that students must complete to officially enrol in their courses and confirm their status as students for the upcoming academic year or semester. This process typically involves several steps, including providing personal information and selecting courses.
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Add by Requirements
“Add by Requirements” is the way students should enrol in classes in MyCampus. Using “add by requirements” means that the correct courses (requirements to comply with regulations) for the Programme/Plan are selected.
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Bursaries
Bursaries at the University of Glasgow are forms of financial aid provided to students to help cover the costs associated with their education, which do not need to be repaid. These are typically awarded based on various criteria such as financial need, academic merit, or specific circumstances of the student.
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Credits
Credits are the measure of academic achievement and workload associated with each course or module that a student undertakes as part of their degree. The University of Glasgow uses the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
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Course (Subject)
A course is a self-contained unit of study on a particular topic, with defined level, credit value, aims, intended learning outcomes, mode(s) of delivery, scheme of assessment as well as pre- and/or co-requisites.
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Class
A class is a timetabled activity such as a lecture, tutorial or workshop which together form the taught course.
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Your email address will be: 7-digits + first letter of your surname@student.gla.systa-s.com (for example: 1234567c@student.gla.systa-s.com)
Your student email is main way the University will communicate with you. All messages sent to your university email address are automatically regarded as received by you. Your private email will NOT be used by the university staff to routinely communicate with you. It is your responsibility to:
→ Check your student email inbox regularly, as you would your private or work email
→ Use your student email for all email correspondence with the University
You can access your student email via Office 365.
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Enrolment
Enrolment is the process for choosing your courses and classes to build your timetable for the year. You must enrol via MyCampus, using the provided guidance on compulsory, recommended and optional courses.
You must complete Academic Registration before you can begin enrolment.
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Financial Aid
The general term used in MyCampus to refer to financial support, often in the form of a scholarship or bursary, which is given to a student to help fund the cost of studying or the provision of Research Council Stipends. This also includes support provided through emergency funds such as the Hardship Fund.
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Financial Registration
Financial registration is the process through which students confirm their financial arrangements for the academic year. This includes paying tuition fees, setting up payment plans, and ensuring any financial aid, scholarships, or sponsorships are correctly applied to their accounts.
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GUID and Password
Every student has a unique username known as GUID (Glasgow Unique Identifier), which, along with your password, allows you to access most of the University's IT services. Your GUID is a 7-digit unique number + the initial of your surname
Some services, such as Eduroam (Wi-Fi) and Office365 (email), use your student email address as your username, with the same password.
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Helpdesk
The UofG Helpdesk is a self-service portal where students can get answers, request or report something, or track your previous requests.
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Moodle
Moodle is an online learning platform used for teaching, learning, and collaboration. It provides a virtual space where students and staff can access course materials, participate in discussions, submit assignments, and engage in various learning activities
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MyGlasgow (Student Portal)
MyGlasgow (Student Portal) provides you with relevant student news, help, support and guidance, and links to university and student pages. Some key features and services include:
- Access to course materials
- Timetable information
- Capacity of study spaces
- Library services
- Academic records (grades and transcripts)
- Support Services
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MyCampus
MyCampus is the University’s student record system which you will access to complete Registration and Enrolment and other activities during your time as a student. It enables you to manage personal, academic and financial information, and will be a go-to source for information throughout your degree.
Throughout the year, MyCampus serves as the access point to update class enrolments during the first two weeks of each semester, check grades, see your financial status, make payments, submit good a cause request and record absences. Access MyCampus through MyGlasgow.
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Programme and Plan
Your programme equates to your degree, e.g. BSc/BN/MA. Your plan is the subject or subjects that you study. For example, 'College of Arts, MA (Hons) English Literature'. Your Plan name is also the title / degree you will get, e.g. 'MA (Hons) in English Literature'.
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Registration
Registration is the process of registering academically and financially (see definitions below) with the University. You must complete Academic Registration via MyCampus before you start each year of your programme. You are not an official student at the University until you complete Registration.
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Reserve Capacity
When enrolling in classes you may receive an error message saying that you do not meet the reserve capacity for the course. This means that all at this point all spaces in the course are reserved for students in first year, who are on a plan for the subject. Most subjects will release these spaces when teaching begins and those students who meet the requirements may be able to enrol. Please note, however, that a place on a non-compulsory course can never be guaranteed.
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Pre-requisites are requirements that you must meet to be eligible for a degree. These vary depending on the specific degree, and can include qualifications, such as Scottish Highers, A-Levels, BTEC and International Baccalaureate and other entry Requirements, such as standardised test scores (such as SAT or LNAT) and AP examinations grades. https://www.gla.systa-s.com/selfservice
Co-requisites are courses which a student must enrol in at the same time, or the enrolment does not process in MyCampus, another leading error issue.
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SafeZone App
The SafeZone App is an app that is monitored 24 hours a day by the Campus Security team ensuring the safety and security of our staff and students – whether it be on campus, at halls or anywhere in between. It can be used to share your location in an emergency, summon first aid specialists or for general, non-emergency help such as getting lost.
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Scholarship
A scholarship is a financial award given to students based on various criteria such as academic merit, financial need, or specific achievements.
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Sponsorship
A sponsorship is a type of financial support provided by external organisations, companies or governments to assist students with their university fees.
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Synchronous/Asynchronous Teaching Events
. These events are designed to facilitate live interaction, immediate feedback, and real-time engagement. Examples of some synchronous teaching events are:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Lab sessions
Asynchronous teaching events refer to educational activities that do not require real-time participation. Often this will include course materials, lectures, and assignments that students can engage with at their own pace within flexible time frames.
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Timetable
A timetable is a schedule that outlines the times and locations of all classes, lectures, tutorials, seminars, labs, and other academic activities for students. It is an essential tool for students and staff to organise and manage their academic commitments throughout the semester.
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Timetable Clash
A timetable clash occurs when two or more classes, lectures, tutorials, or other scheduled academic activities overlap in time. To avoid timetable clashes, you should:
- Start planning your course schedule in ahead of the registration period
- Use planning tools to map out your classes
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UofG Life App
The UofG Life App Is a mobile app provided by the University of Glasgow for its students and staff. You can use it for:
- Viewing your timetable
- Finding your way around campus
- Notifications from the university
- Access to student support
- Information on upcoming events
- Latest news
You can download it here: UofG Life on the App Store (apple.com) and UofG Life - Apps on Google Play
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VPN
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a service provided to students, and staff that allows secure access to the university's network and resources from remote locations. It is particularly useful for accessing resources that are restricted to on-campus networks, such as moodle and UofG social media accounts when outside of the UK.