Induction Information for Distance Learning Students
We are delighted that you have chosen to study with Queen Margaret University and we are looking forward to supporting you through your studies. Below you will find details of services which will be available to you as a distance learning student:
Module Selection
Module Selection
Please inform the School Office about the modules who will be studying this academic year. Please do this by emailing schooloffice@qmu.ac.uk
QMU Student ID Smartcard
QMU Student Smartcard
In order to visit the QMU campus, you must have a Student Smartcard. Student Smartcards are used for security, ID purposes, paying for Catering Retail via the QMU Way2Pay system and for taking books out of the library.
Once you have completed online matriculation via the Student Portal, you can then submit a photo via the following link. A Smartcard will then be posted to you.
https://u.qmu.ac.uk/matriculation/myphoto
If you have any questions about your Smartcard or unable to submit your photo, please email registry@qmu.ac.uk
Information Services, Hub & QMU Email Accounts
Information Technology / Digital Learning Technologies
Before you can access QMU IT facilities - such as the Hub, webmail and wireless access in the halls of residence, you must have completed the online matriculation process. Registry will contact you once we are ready for you to complete the process.
You can learn more about IT and Technology via Getting Started guide via our website
Advice on studying away from campus.
IT will also be running some online sessions to assist you with any queries you may have. Further details to follow.
Personal Academic Tutor
As part of your studies at QMU you will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) who can provide advice and support on all aspects of your course. You can find out who your PAT is via the Student Portal
Students' Union
As a student at Queen Margaret University you are automatically a member of the Students’ Union whether you are part-time, full-time, distance learning, undergraduate or postgraduate.
The Students’ Union is a student led organisation specialising in enhancing the student experience. We offer advice and support services, representation, extra-curricular activities through sports and societies, volunteering opportunities, events and a student focused café and bar.
QMU's HUB
QMU’s Hub is your online presence in the wider learning environment at QMU and is an important aspect to your study. Tutors may ask you to complete learning activities, submit assignments, access readings or contribute to online discussions, all within the Hub.
QMU Email Account
Once you have completed matriculation, you will also have access to your QMU Email Account. We will use this account to keep in touch with you so please ensure you clear out any unwanted emails on a regular basis.
Your QMU email address is your Student Number followed by @qmu.ac.uk (for example 12345678@qmu.ac.uk)
Current Students Information
For more information on matriculation, examinations, graduation, tuition fees or smartcards contact: Registry.
For more information on submissions, absences, extenuating circumstances, placement administration or module selection contact: Academic Administration.
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