Important information to read about your induction on Thursday 20 August. The 2026/27 Access Programme Welcome Session will take place from 13:00-16:00 on Thursday 20 August 2026. The induction will take place in Lecture Theatre G.04 of the Hugh Robson Building at George Square located on the University's central campus. The venue is number 16 of 'The University Central Area' on page three of the below campus map:Access the campus map here > The address of the venue is Hugh Robson Building, 15 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD.The session is to welcome you to the Access Programme and ensure all of your questions are answered. Access Programme Director Rachael King will introduce you to the campus, teaching and support staff and answer any student queries. You'll also have the chance to hear from some former Access students who have successfully completed the programme. There will also be time for socialising with your new classmates.You can find the full schedule below for Thursday 20 August:13:00-13:20Student arrival, registration and student card collection13:20-13:35Welcome from Programme Director, Deputy Head of Centre, and Head of Educational Transitions13:35-13:50Introduction from the Access staff13:50-14:20Introduction from the Student Support Team and Student Charter14:20-14.35Introduction from the EdHelp team14:35-14:45Introduction from EUSA14:45-16:00Hello from former Access students and Mature & Access Student Society (MASS) Society15:00-16:00Optional walk to ECA Library for Art & Design students Your student card will be ready to pick up at this session, providing you've submitted the correct documentation. For guidance to help you register for your student card, visit the below link:Register for your student cardIn addition, there will be a tour of the main University Library on Friday 21 August from 10:00-11:30am. This will include a brief tour of the facilities available to all Access students plus an information session from one of the librarians.A tour of our Sport & Exercise facilities will take place on Wednesday 9 September from 13:00-15:00 at the Pleasance Gym.Discover more via the link below:Access Welcome Hub > This article was published on Monday 14 October 2024
