Staff handbook > The Academic Cycle
The Annual Academic Cycle
August/September
- New admissions cycle starts
- Confirmation of offers; clearing places; late applications
September
- Wessex Partnership Induction Days for students transferring to BSU Campus.
- Registration online for all students.
- Student Services checks with partner colleges to ensure that all students have completed necessary paperwork and are registered.
- Induction Days at BSU for Wessex Students
October
- Meeting of AQSC subcommittee for collaborative provision: presentation of annual reviews and validation reports.
- AQSC receives papers from AQSC Subcommittee
- Feedback to partner institutions
November
- University makes HES return.
- Arrangements made for the annual reviews: proforma sent to partners.
December
January
- Cycle of subject reviews commences.
February
- Meeting of AQSC Subcommittee for collaborative provision.
- Wessex Partnership Staff Development Day with all partner staff
- Subject and Examination Boards
March
- Campus visits by Wessex applicants
April
- Module Choice Day at Newton Park for Wessex Partnership Combined Studies students.
- Choices made; individual timetables disseminated.
May
- Open Day for prospective students
June/July
- Wessex Partnership Staff Development Day with all partner college staff.
- Subject and Examination Boards
- Graduation Day: partner staff invited to attend.