Questions You May Have

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

 What happens if I miss Transitions events? 

If you miss a Transition event without letting us know in advance, in the first instance we will contact you to make you aware you have missed the event and check everything is OK. Should you miss multiple events, you may be invited to a review meeting either at the end of that term or the end of year to discuss your place with Transitions.  Transitions has a limited number of places available for students and we expect students to be committed and enthusiastic about the opportunities offered.  You will be made aware of your obligations when you sign your student agreement and the start of year enrolment process.

 Who do I contact if I can’t attend my RCS Junior Conservatoire or RCS Short Courses class? 

Junior Conservatoire and the Short Courses teams have their own processes in place for reporting absences which you must follow.  Transitions meet these teams on a regular basis to discuss student attendance and progress and if concerns are raised you may be invited to a review meeting.

 What happens if my financial situation changes during the year? 

Please get in touch with us as soon as there are any financial situation changes, we will do our best to support you to attend all activity at RCS.

 Do I have to reapply at the end of the year? 

We will send you a form to be completed at the end of Term 2 asking whether you wish to continue with Transitions in the next academic year.  Transitions will review these requests taking into account any review meetings, your attendance and progress as well as the number of places we have to offer at each age and stage and you will either receive an offer or an email telling you that we will not be making you an offer.  

 When should I tell Transitions about higher education courses I have applied to? 

Please let us know as soon as you have completed any applications.  We recommend that you send us a screen print from your UCAS and/or UCAS Conservatoire account. Transitions reports on all applications made to higher education.

 Can I talk to someone if I am struggling or worried about my RCS activity? 

Please do get in touch as soon as you are struggling or worried about anything to do with your RCS activity.  Contact us using the main email address transitions@rcs.ac.uk and we can make sure that the right person gets back to you as soon as possible.

 Who do I contact if my situation at home has changed? 

You should notify us of any changes as soon as possible using the main email address transitions@rcs.ac.uk  It is essential that our records are up to date.

 Where do I find out about all the activities Transitions and Fair Access offers? 

We will contact you by email with all the details of your activity in each term.  You can also check the Student Zone Calendar and we regularly post details of activity on social media.  Although we send out reminders closer to activity, it is your responsibility to update your planner or diary and ensure that you attend your compulsory activity.

 Can Transitions pay for my music grade exams? 

Transitions will pay for Music Theory Grade 5 as this is the required standard for entry to RCS.  If you need to re-sit the exam, please contact the team to discuss this.  We are unable to fund any practical music exams. 

 Does Transitions pay for the extra Juniors activity I sign up for? 

Unfortunately, we are unable to pay for additional Juniors activity in addition to the offer you are made at the start of the academic year.  If you have any questions about this please get in touch before signing up. 

 Who do I contact if I do not have the right equipment to attend my classes or Transitions activity? 

Please get in touch with us with any equipment requests.  We have limited funds available through the Financial Support scheme and if the equipment is essential, we may be able to contribute to these costs.  Occasionally we can also meet these costs in full (situation dependent).

 Who do I contact if I have some good news to share with Transitions? 

We love to hear good news, please share yours by emailing transitions@rcs.ac.uk We will try to share this on our social media sites, newsletter, student portal and/or website. If you have a photo to go alongside your good news please send that to us as well. 

How to interact with the Team

We run a few groups that you can get involved with: 

    • Transitions Monthly Weekend Drop In
    • Transitions Students Focus Group
    • Fair Access BIPOC Students Focus Group
    • Fair Access Care Experienced and Estranged Students Focus Group

If you are interested in getting involved with any of these please drop us a message at transitions@rcs.ac.uk We also send regular newsletters to update you on all Transitions and Fair Access news, stories and opportunities.

 Can I invite Transitions to visit my school or college? 

Absolutely, we welcome any opportunity to share information and news about Transitions, please get in touch by emailing transitions@rcs.ac.uk 

 What happens if I live far away from Glasgow and I need to attend activity at RCS? 

All students are eligible to apply for a contribution towards travel costs through the Financial Support scheme.  We recognise that students who have to travel a long way to attend activity may require overnight accommodation and we will work directly with you to make these arrangements.  Please contact us on transitions@rcs.ac.uk with any individual enquiries.

 Do I have to fill in the surveys you send me? 

From time to time, we will send out student surveys in order to get your feedback on specific activity so that we may continue to improve what we offer.  Whilst this is not compulsory, we expect our students to be reflective and willing to share their experiences with other students and strongly encourage your participation.