Pre-Arrival Checklist
If you’ve received an offer and are joining us in September, here’s a timeline of things you’ll need to do before your studies start:
| January – September | Attend Offer Holder activities in-person or online. |
| February | Applications to the RNCM Pre-Sessional English Language Course open. |
| By 9 February | If you have received all your decisions by 7 January, accept your offer through your UCAS Hub and submit any outstanding supporting documentation as soon as possible (e.g. certificates) by email to [email protected]. |
| March – May | If you have accepted your offer by the relevant deadline, you’ll be contacted by email regarding accommodation at Sir Charles Groves Hall of Residence. If you would prefer to organise private accommodation, you will find some useful links on our accommodation page. |
| 1 April | If English is not your first language, please send your IELTS (or equivalent) certificate to [email protected]. |
| By 6 April | If you have received all your decisions by 11 March, accept your offer through your UCAS Hub. |
| By May | UK students seeking a student loan should apply via Student Finance. |
| May | Students who may require a visa to study in the UK will receive Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) information. |
| By 2 June | If you have received all your decisions by 13 May, accept your offer through your UCAS Hub. |
| By 19 July | If you have received all your decisions by 6 July, accept your offer through your UCAS Hub. |
| By 31 August | Deadline for meeting all offer conditions. |
| Summer | Keep an eye out for messages from our Students’ Union about our Freshers’ activities. |
| August – Start of Academic Year | You’ll receive notification of your principal study tutor (date varies per instrument). |
| September | You’ll receive your RNCM IT account details via email. |
| September | You’ll receive an email outlining online registration and tuition fee payment. |
| By 7 September | If you have received all of your decisions by 2 August, accept your offer through your UCAS Hub. |
| 20 – 24 September | Enrolment and Welcome Week (compulsory for all students). |
| 27 September | Start of 2027/28 Academic Year. |
Applicant Guides
Immigration and Visa Advice
Pre-Sessional English Language Course
Scholarships and Bursaries
We provide over £3 million in financial support via student scholarships and bursaries each year. From Scholarship Awards to the RNCM Humanitarian Fund, the support we provide helps talented students from a wide range of backgrounds access and thrive during their studies.