Greetings from the University of Reading.Listed below are some key pieces of information for you to absorb as we move forwards over the next few weeks:
CASs
Our Admissions team is currently aiming to issue CASs within 2-3 days of receiving all necessary documents.To ensure that CASs are issued as quickly as possible, when you email the International Office, please copy in the relevant admissions team:ugadmissions@reading.ac.uk (undergraduate)/pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk (postgraduate).
Clearing & Adjustment 2016
Clearing & Adjustment opens next Thursday, August 18th. Students can register their interest here to be among the first to know about available courses. Students interested in applying can contact our Admissions team on +44 (0) 118 378 8372,or by filling out our online enquiry form.
New Foundation Programme with CEG
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Cambridge Education group (CEG) to deliver a new foundation pathway leading to Art & Design, and Film, Theatre & Television Studies degrees for international students.The first intake will be in September 2017,and full details on entry requirements, etc, will follow in due course. Meanwhile, see our press release.
Guaranteed Accommodation Deadline now Passed
The 1st August deadline for guaranteed accommodation for first year undergraduates has now passed. Students applying after August 1st will be placed on a waiting list,and every effort will be made to find university housing for them. However,in case there is a shortage,we advise these students to explore other options such as private housing as a back-up. You can find further guidance on our Students’ Union website, or by contactingaccommodationonline@reading.ac.uk.
Arrival Info for New Students
We now have an‘out-of-hours’document on the Welcome Week pages for students arriving late at night.It provides detailed instructions on how to get to Reading from different airports, how to get to halls/private accommodation (including post codes),and what to do when you get there, etc.
International Foundation Programme (IFP) Application Documents – Reminder
Just a reminder that IFP applicants do not need to submit a reference and personal statement with their applications – this is only for degree courses. Applications should consist of an application form, relevant transcripts (including IELTS or equivalent),and passport. Further information is listed here.