Study with usRegistration

Understanding your registration status

The student registration statuses detailed below describe the various stages of your student journey and the paths this can take. 

You're a fully registered student at the University of Strathclyde.

You're eligible to register for the new session once online registration opens.

You've not completed online registration in time for the start date of your programme.

If your registration status is 'Failed to register', you will not have full access to university systems.

You've requested to leave your programme of study prior to completion.

If your registration status is 'Voluntary withdrawal', you will not have full access to university systems. For further information please refer to our Creation, updating & deletion of user accounts section.

The University has required you to leave your programme of study prior to completion.

You've finished your programme of study.

Contact us

If your enquiry relates to the following, please direct your email accordingly:

Enquiry Type Contact Email
  • Conditions of offer
  • Confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS)
  • Registration email

Undergraduate: ug.admissions@strath.ac.uk

Postgraduate: pgt.admissions@strath.ac.uk

Postgraduate research: pgr.admissions@strath.ac.uk

Tuition fees finance-helpdesk@strath.ac.uk
Visa document check registration.documents@strath.ac.uk
Biometric residence permits (BRP) brp.compliance@strath.ac.uk
Student loan payments saas-slc@strath.ac.uk
All other enquiries registration@strath.ac.uk

Free & discounted travel

 Travelling by bus?

If you travel by bus make sure you get your FREE bus travel card. Every 5 to 21-year-old living in Scotland for more than 6 months of the year can travel for free by bus from 31 Jan 2022 if they have a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC).

You do not need a student card to get one as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. Visit the Transport Scotland website for information on how to apply.

 Travelling by train?

If you travel by train apply for your 16-25 Railcard for one third off rail fares. Visit 16 to 25 railcard for information and how to apply online.

You do not need a student card to get one so apply now.

Welcome events

Strathclyde Welcome Events (August to September 2025)
Date Event Time From Time To Location
18 August to 12 September 2025 4-week Online Introduction Course 9:00am   Online (all incoming undergraduate students)
18 August 2025 Welcome to Week 1 - We are Strathclyde 12:00pm 12:15pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
22 August 2025 Week 1 Reflections - We are Strathclyde 12:00pm 12:15pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
25 August 2025 Welcome to Week 2 - We are Strathclyde 12:00pm 12:15pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
27 August 2025 Live Practice Lecture - The UN Sustainable Development Goals 10:00am 10:50pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
29 August 2025 Week 2 Reflections - We are Strathclyde 12:00pm 12:15pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
1 September 2025 Welcome to Week 3 - We are Strathclyde 12:00pm 12:15pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
5 September 2025 Week 3 Reflections - We are Strathclyde 12:00pm 12:15pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
8 September 2025 Welcome to Week 4 - We are Strathclyde 12:00pm 12:15pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
12 September 2025 Week 4 Reflections - We are Strathclyde 12:00pm 12:15pm Live Zoom session (all incoming undergraduate students)
12 September 2025 International Students Information Session - We are Strathclyde 12:30pm 12:45pm Live Zoom session (all incoming international students)
13 September 2025 Campus Tour 12:00pm 1:00pm Lord Todd Building, Halls
13 September 2025 Campus Tour 3:00pm 4:00pm Lord Todd Building, Halls
14 September 2025 Speed Meeting 1:00pm 2:00pm Terrace, Strath Union
14 September 2025 Campus Tour 12:00pm 1:00pm Lord Todd Building, Halls
14 September 2025 Campus Tour 3:30pm 4:30pm Lord Todd Building, Halls
15 September 2025 Freshers Fair 10:00am 3:00pm Strath Union
16 September 2025 Freshers Fair 10:00am 3:00pm Strath Union
16 September 2025 Campus Tour 10:00am 11:00am Strath Union
16 September 2025 Campus Tour 3:00pm 4:00pm Strath Union
16 September 2025 Student Inauguration Ceremony - Humanities and Social Sciences 11:15am 11:45am The Barony Hall
16 September 2025 Student Inauguration Ceremony - Science 12:15pm 12:45pm The Barony Hall
16 September 2025 Student Inauguration Ceremony - Engineering 1:15pm 1:45pm The Barony Hall
16 September 2025 Student Inauguration Ceremony - Business 2:15pm 2:45pm The Barony Hall
17 September 2025 Sports Fair 10:00am 3:00pm Strath Union
18 September 2025 International Food Fair 5:00pm 8:00pm Strath Union

Strath Union

Strath Union is an independent organisation that exists to represent and support students during their time at Strathclyde. They host events bringing the student community together and have been the beating heart of activity for students on the Strathclyde campus since 1964.

Strategic Alliance Framework

The Strathclyde Strategic Alliance Framework document highlights the continued ambition and intention of the University of Strathclyde and Strath Union to work more closely together on the strategic goals that are common to both organisations.

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