Getting Information Ready for New Students

Ensuring clarity and embedding inclusive practices into admissions and pre registration procedures ensures that prospective students:

• Have a positive first impression of the institution,
• Know how to proceed through the application process, leading to higher recruitment numbers,
• Can make informed choices when choosing a programme of study, leading to higher retention rates.

Guidelines for Inclusive Pre-Admission processes

Information

Ensure all materials:

• Are available externally (if online).
• Follow the College Accessibility Policy.
• Give clear, unambiguous and accurate information to students.
• Are updated frequently
• Are available to students in different formats (including print and electronic),
• Are available as early as possible.

Programme Requirements: This video asks are programme requirements free of unnecessary barriers (length 51s).

Application process

Ensure your:

• All pre-requisites are necessary to the successful completion of the course
• All pre requisites are clearly signposted in your materials for prospective students,
• Prospective students know what is expected of them.
• Application forms are clear, easy to access, and accessible to complete.

It is useful to give prospective students detailed information relating to assessment within your programme. For example:

• What percentage of your course is graded on continuous assessment and what percentage on examinations?
• Are there formative assessment opportunities?
• What assessment methods are used?

When Interviewing applicants:

• Consider any additional needs for applicants in advance.
• Ask prospective students if they have any particular requirements.
• Hold interviews in accessible rooms where applicable.
• Ensure there is timely notice of the time and location of interviews.
• Advise prospective students of materials to be brought to interviews in good time.
• If the interview will involve a presentation, ensure all information is circulated in good time.

Interviews: This video investigates whether student needs are considered prior to interviews to ensure an inclusive process.

Self-Evaluation

Take time to complete a brief self-evaluation of your:

• pre-admission processes (5 questions)