Induction Information
Student inductions are designed to help you prepare for the start of your studies, meet staff and fellow students, and find out everything you need to know before your course begins.
Below you will find details of upcoming induction sessions. All online inductions will take place via Microsoft Teams. Teams links will be sent to applicants who hold an unconditional offer from the week commencing 10 August onwards. These will be sent to the email address used when applying, so please remember to check your inbox and junk/spam folder regularly.
For face-to-face inductions, the location listed refers to the relevant UHI North, West and Hebrides campus or centre where the induction will take place. If you cannot find your course under a campus or centre location, please check the online induction section.
Please note that inductions for School–College Partnership and Work Based Learning courses are managed separately. Please direct any queries to schools.nwh@uhi.ac.uk or workbasedlearning.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
If your course is not listed, or if you have any questions about induction, please contact studentsupport.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
Alness
Alness
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Music: Creative Industries SCQF 6 | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| NC Sound Production: Creative Industries SCQF 6 | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| Lantra Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing (Small Animal) SCQF 7 (year 1) | 20/08/2026 | 9.30am | 4.30pm |
| Lantra MA Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing (Small Animal) SCQF 7 (year 1) | 20/08/2026 | 9.30am | 4.30pm |
| Lantra Level 2 Vet Care & Animal Welfare | 03/09/2026 | 10am | 4.30pm |
| SVQ & NC Fabrication and Welding (Port of Nigg) | 24/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| Pathway to Health Education and Social Care Level 4 | 01/09/2026 | 10.30am | 1pm |
| Pathway to College and Employment | 01/09/2026 | 10.30am | 1pm |
| NQ Countryside Skills with Ranger Training SCQF 5 | 07/09/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| Music HNC | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| Sound Production HNC | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| Applied Music BAH | 07/09/2026 - 11/09/2026 | 10am | 5pm |
| Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands BAH (year 1) | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 5pm |
| Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands BAH (year 2) | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands BAH (year 3) | 01/09/2026 | 1pm | 4pm |
| Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands BAH (year 4) | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands BAH | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| General Studies Creative and Cultural Industries | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| Literature and Creative Writing BAH | 07/09/2026 - 10/09/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
Auchtertyre
Auchtertyre
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPA Art and Design SCQF 5 | 03/09/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
Cnoc Soilleir
Cnoc Soilleir
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Recording Studio Experience | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 11am |
Dornoch
Dornoch
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVQ Level 1 Professional Cookery SCQF 4 | 01/09/2026 | 11am | 2.30pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery SCQF 5 | 01/09/2026 | 11am | 2.30pm |
| SVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery SCQF 6 | 01/09/2026 | 11am | 2.30pm |
| Golf Management BAH (year 1) | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 2pm |
| Golf Management BAH (year 2) | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 2pm |
| Golf Management BAH (year 3) | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 2pm |
| Golf Management BAH (year 4) | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 2pm |
| Professional Golf BAH (year 1) | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 2pm |
| Professional Golf BAH (year 2) | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 2pm |
| Professional Golf BAH (year 3) | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 2pm |
| Professional Golf BAH (year 4) | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 2pm |
Fort William
Fort William
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Art, Design and Textiles: Creative Industries SCQF 6 | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| SVQ Level 1 Professional Cookery SCQF 4 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| NQ Outdoor Leadership SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| NPA Civil Engineering Operative (NPA Construction Operations) SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 5pm |
| NC Music or DJ'ing with Sound Production: Creative Industries | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 12.20pm |
| NC Beauty Therapy Skills SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| NC Beauty Care SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 1pm | 3pm |
| NC Gamekeeping SCQF | 07/09/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| NPA Construction Skills SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 2.30pm |
| NPA Construction Skills (Multi Trade) SCQF 5 | 25/08/2026 | 9.30am | 1pm |
| NQ Art and Design with Textiles: Creative Industries (Combined with NC Creative Industries Art, Design and Textiles) | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| NC Art and Design: Creative Industries SCQF 6 | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| NQ Introduction to Sewing: Creative Industries (Combined with NC Creative Industries Art, Design and Textiles) | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| NPA Art and Design SCQF 5 | 03/09/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| Music HND | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| Music HNC | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| Contemporary Art Practice HNC | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Adventure Tourism Management BAH | 02/09/2026 - 04/09/2026 | 9.30am | 4.30pm |
| Adventure Performance and Coaching BScH | 02/09/2026 - 04/09/2026 | 9.30am | 4.30pm |
| Adventure Education BAH | 02/09/2026 - 04/09/2026 | 9.30am | 4.30pm |
| Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice PG Cert | 02/09/2026 and 03/09/2026 | 9am | 5pm |
Mallaig
Mallaig
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NQ Aquaculture Marine & Maritime Skills SCQF 5 | 26/08/2026 | 2pm | 4pm |
Portree
Portree
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPA Construction Skills SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9.30am | 3.30pm |
| NPA Art and Design (SCQF 5) | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| NQ Introduction to Sculpture SCQF 6 | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| Contemporary Art Practice HNC | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Contemporary Art Practice HND | 03/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
Stornoway
Stornoway
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NQ Introduction to Construction and Engineering SCQF 4 | 01/09/2026 | 11am | |
| SVQ 3 Carpentry & Joinery (Year 1) | 01/09/2026 | 11am | |
| NC Fashion: Creative Industries SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
| NC Engineering Systems SCQF 5 (group A) | 01/09/2026 | 3.30pm | 4.30pm |
| NC Engineering Systems SCQF 5 (group B) | 01/09/2026 | 3.30pm | 4.30pm |
| SVQ Electrical Installation SCQF 7 | 07/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations SCQF 5 (1 year course) | 01/09/2026 | 3.30pm | 4.30pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations SCQF 5 (2 year course, year 1) | 01/09/2026 | 3.30pm | 4.30pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations SCQF 5 (2 year course, year 2) | 01/09/2026 | 3.30pm | 4.30pm |
| NC Hairdressing SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Hair & Beauty SCQF 4 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| NQ Hairdressing SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| SVQ Level 1 Professional Cookery SCQF 4 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| SVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| NQ Access to Merchant Navy Cadetship SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 2pm | 4pm |
| Pathways4Learning (Access Course) | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 12pm |
| NPA Jewellery: Basic Techniques 2 (SCQF 5) | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 12pm |
| NC Creative Design: Fashion | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| National 5 Physics | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 11am |
| Introduction to Beauty Skills | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| SCQF 4 Hair and Beauty (units) | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| SCQF 5 Hairdressing (units) | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Hairdressing (SQA) SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| NQ Hairdressing SCQF 5 (infill) | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Jewellery HNC | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 4pm |
Taigh Chearsabhagh
Taigh Chearsabhagh
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Art & Design: Creative Industries SCQF6 | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 4pm |
| BA (Hons) Fine Art | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 12.30am |
Thurso
Thurso
| Course | Induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAL SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations (Electrical) SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| EAL SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations (Fab & Weld) SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| EAL SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations (Mechanical) SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| EAL SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations (Engineering Practice) SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| PDA Carpentry and Joinery SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| NPA Employability Programme in Construction SCQF 5 (Intake 1) | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| NPA Employability Programme in Construction SCQF 5 (Intake 2) | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 3 PDA Carpentry & Joinery SCQF 6 (year 1) | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| NQ Introduction to Hair & Beauty SCQF 4 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Hairdressing SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 3 Hairdressing SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| Pathway to Health Education and Social Care Level 4 | 01/09/2026 | 10.30am | 1pm |
| SVQ Level 1 Professional Cookery SCQF 4 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| SVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4pm |
| Pathway to College & Employment | 01/09/2026 | 10.30am | 1pm |
| Introduction to Engineering Practice | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| Engineering Core Skills | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| NC Engineering Systems SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| NC Engineering Systems SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| NC Fabrication & Welding SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 9am | 4.15pm |
| Social Care Introductory Programme | 01/09/2026 | 11am | 2pm |
| Engineering Systems HNC | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 12pm |
| Engineering Systems HND | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 12pm |
Online
Online
| Course | Course induction date | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Computing with Digital Media SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| NC Childhood Practice SCQF 6 | 01/09/2026 | 9am | 12pm |
| NC Applied Science SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| SWAP Access to Nursing SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| SWAP Allied Health Professions | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| NQ Health and Social Care SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| Access to Higher Education SCQF 5 | 26/08/2026 | 3pm | 5pm |
| Access to Higher Education SCQF 6 | 26/08/2026 | 3pm | 5pm |
| NC Child Health & Social Care SCQF 5 | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| Access to Nursing SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| NQ Game Art and Animation | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| NQ Aquaculture Marine & Maritime Skills SCQF 5 | 26/08/2026 | 2pm | 4pm |
| Personal Finance SCQF 5 | 25/08/2026 | 4.30pm | 6.30pm |
| NQ Business and Administration | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 4.30pm |
| Higher Business Management SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 6pm | 9pm |
| PC Passport Units SCQF 5 | 24/08/2026 | 4.30pm | 6.30pm |
| National 5 Business Management SCQF 5 | 01/09/2026 | 6pm | 9pm |
| National 5 Computing Science (Public) | 02/09/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| NPA Cyber Security SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| NPA Cyber Security SCQF 6 | 31/08/2026 | 10am | 12.30pm |
| Higher Computing Science (Public) | 03/09/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| Physics National 5 | 03/09/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| Higher Physics | 31/08/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| Higher Human Biology SCQF 6 | 02/09/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| ESOL (Vocational) | 03/09/2026 | 6pm | 8.30pm |
| ESOL (Non Vocational) | 02/09/2026 | 6pm | 7.30pm |
| National 5 Psychology SCQF5 | 02/09/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| Higher Sociology SCQF6 | 01/09/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| Higher English SCQF 6 | 01/09/2026 | 6pm | 9pm |
| Higher Maths SCQF 6 | 03/09/2026 | 6pm | 9pm |
| Higher Psychology SCQF6 | 31/08/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| National 5 English | 02/09/2026 | 6pm | 9pm |
| National 4 Mathematics SCQF 4 | 01/09/2026 | 6pm | 9pm |
| National 5 Mathematics SCQF 5 | 31/08/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| Environmental Science National 5 | 02/09/2026 | 6pm | 9pm |
| Higher Environmental Science | 01/09/2026 | 5pm | 9pm |
| Business HNC | 01/09/2026 | 1pm | 4pm |
| Photography HNC | 04/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| NQ in Outdoor Adventure SCQF 5 (Broadford) | 05/10/2026 | 9am | 2pm |
| NQ in Outdoor Adventure SCQF 5 (Online and residentials) | 05/10/2026 | 9am | 2pm |
| Business and Management BAH | 03/09/2026 | 4pm | 6pm |
| Applied Music BAH | 07/09/2026 - 11/09/2026 | 10am | 5pm |
| Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands BAH | 07/09/2026 | 10am | 5pm |
| Childhood Practice HNC | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 1pm |
| Computer Science HND | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Digital Design and Web Development HNC | 01/09/2026 | 2pm | 4pm |
| Computing HNC | 01/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Engineering Systems HNC | 02/09/2026 | 5pm | 7pm |
| Wildlife and Conservation Management HNC | 03/09/2026 | 10am | 3pm |
| Wildlife and Conservation Management HND | 02/09/2026 | 1pm | 4pm |
| Applied Software Development BScH | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Social Services HNC | 02/09/2026 | 10am | 1pm |
| Literature BAH |
02/09/2026 & 03/09/2026 |
12pm 12pm |
4.45pm 12.45pm |
| Literature and Creative Writing BAH | 07/09/2026 - 11/09/2026 | 10am | 5pm |
| Archaeology BAH | 02/09/2026 | 9.45am | 10.30am |
| Equine Business Management BAH | 02/09/2026 | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Child and Youth Studies BAH | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 1pm |
| Child and Youth Studies with Community Learning and Development BAH | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 1pm |
| Childhood Practice BAH | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 1pm |
| BA (Hons) Fine Art | 01/09/2026 | 9.30am | 12.30am |
| Sustainable Development BAH |
01/09/2026 02/09/2026 |
12pm 1.30pm |
4.45pm 2.14pm |
| Professional Golf BAH |
01/10/2026 |
10am |
12.30pm |
| CPD Award Sustainable Development |
01/09/2026 02/09/2026 |
12pm 1.30pm |
4.45pm 2.14pm |
| CPD Sustainable Resource Management |
01/09/2026 02/09/2026 |
12pm 1.30pm |
4.45pm 2.14pm |
| CPD Award in Rural Community Development |
01/09/2026 02/09/2026 |
12pm 1.30pm |
4.45pm 2.14pm |
| CPD Award in Climate Emergency Fundimentals |
01/09/2026 02/09/2026 |
12pm 1.30pm |
4.45pm 2.14pm |
| Geography BAH |
01/09/2026 02/09/2026 |
12pm 1.30pm |
4.45pm 2.14pm |
| Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice PG Cert | 02/09/2026 and 03/09/2026 | 9am | 5pm |
| Sustainability and Rural Regeneration MSc | 01/09/2026 | 1.30pm | 2.30pm |
| Sustainable Energy Solutions MSc | 10/09/2026 | 3pm | 4pm |
| Research Methods PGCert | 31/08/2026 | 1pm | 2pm |
| Extreme Weather | 31/08/2026 | 1pm | 2pm |