T2G FAQs
What is T2G?
T2G: Transition to Glasgow is a unique course offered by the University of Glasgow to all incoming undergraduate students. The course will be offered to every undergraduate starting each year in September.
T2G is a transitions course designed, built and taught by staff at the University. The course aims to provide students with an introduction to studying and assessment at UofG; through a core module that all students take and two electives courses that students pick, incoming undergraduates are offered the ability to learn and apply new knowledge at University level.
T2G electives don't count towards your degree result, but your completion of the Academic Writing Skills Programme (AWSP) during T2G will be recorded on your transcript.
I have a conditional offer but haven’t yet made up my mind – can I still register interest in T2G?
Absolutely, yes. T2G will be offered to all students once they’ve confirmed their place with us at Glasgow, but you’re very welcome to register your interest in the course while you have a conditional offer.
Is T2G compulsory?
No. T2G is optional, but is highly encouraged for all new undergraduates. If you’re joining us as a new undergraduate student this academic year, then the course is for you!
If I’ve already completed a Summer School at the University should I also complete T2G?
The choice is entirely yours and you are welcome to complete T2G after having completed a Summer School. You may find that some of the content is similar, but T2G will still provide you with an excellent start to your studies and can be used as a place to explore the subjects offered on the electives and engage with your fellow students.
Does T2G cost anything?
No. T2G is freely available to all incoming undergraduate students and you don’t need to pay anything.
Do I need to be in Glasgow?
No. T2G runs sessions online as well as face-to-face, so if you can't be with us in Glasgow yet, then as long as you have access to the internet you’ll be able to take part in T2G.
We also have a selection of classes from 8am to 7pm (UK time), so if you're in another timezone nearby, there's a good chance we still have sessions that suit your local schedule.
Can I take part online as well as in-person?
The elective classes are built partly around lecture time, and partly around groupwork and discussions. Each class will have around 20 people, so the group discussions will (most likely) be with the same small group of people. Changing between the online and the in-person groups would therefore make the class dynamics difficult, so we haven't set up the course enrolment to accommodate a mixture of online and in-person attendace as the two weeks go by.
What will I need to do if I take part in T2G?
T2G runs over two weeks from Monday 24th August to Friday 5th September 2026. To complete the course, you’ll need to attend your lectures, seminars/tutorials, and submit an assessment. This would involve roughly 4-5 hours of classes/work/study/events per day, but you’ll be given lots of information and direction on what’s expected and what to do.
How much time will T2G take up?
T2G runs for two weeks from Monday 24th August to Friday 4th September 2026. You can expect to be in classes (either online or in-person on campus) for a few hours per day for each day of the course (Monday-Friday each week). You'll also have some work to do for your classes, but this shouldn't take up too much of your time outside of class.
At the end of the teaching, you'll have another week to work on and submit your final T2G assignment.
What do I get for completing T2G?
In addition to getting to learn fascinating new topics and engaging with fellow students before you start your studies, you’ll also get credit for one of your core, compulsory modules: the Academic Writing Skills Programme (AWSP).
AWSP is compulsory for all students at Glasgow and is usually completed within the first few weeks of semester. Students who complete T2G (that is, attend their classes and submit their written assessment) will be graded as having completed AWSP and will therefore be exempt from the course in their first semester.
In other words: think of it as getting one of your core courses out of the way before you’ve even started Freshers’ Week!
I’m a postgraduate student - can I join T2G?
T2G is exclusively for incoming undergraduate students but we have a similar programme for incoming postgraduate taught students, T2G: Postgrad!
What if I have to miss some of the T2G classes?
We take attendance at the T2G classes, but it's fine to miss one or two. If you are going to miss some of your classes, you'll just need to let your tutors know so that they know not to expect you.
I can’t attend T2G but I don’t want to miss out on all the content!
We've added an option to the registration of interest form for anyone who doesn't think they can attend but would still like to access the core class/lecture content (including lecture recordings and slides) and other resources. Just complete the form and select this option and we'll be back in touch at the beginning of the course with more information as to how you can access the core content/resources.
Who runs T2G?
T2G is designed and taught by Student Learning Development (SLD), who run year-round provision for all students to help them improve their academic work. For more information, see www.gla.systa-s.com/SLD.
I have more questions – who do I contact?
What if I'm unsure if I'll be able to take part in T2G?
Don't worry! We know plans change over the summer. Register your interest in T2G and we'll be back in touch just before the start of the course with more information so you can make a final decision then. It's no problem to register your interest and then not ultimately join us for the course!
And remember: you can always choose to access the core course content in your own time and without actually attending the course. To do this, just update your choice on the registration of interest form to say that you don't think you can attend but that you'd still like to engage with the course content/resources in your own time.