Guide
Winter vacation information for applicants
Updated on 18 March 2024
The University closes over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we reopen, and how to avoid delays to your application.
Friday 22 December 2023 17:00 GMT to Wednesday 3 January 2024 09:00 GMT
Emails, social media messages, and telephone calls will not be answered and applications will not be processed during this period.
New UK students starting in January 2024
If you have not received your Admissions Letter by Friday 22 December, we will email it to you on Thursday 4 January. If you have not uploaded a copy of your photographic ID, please do that as soon as possible.
New international students starting in January 2024
The last date that we will issue a CAS for January entry is Wednesday 20 December 2023.
We will not be able to respond to any email enquiries relating to your visa or your application until we reopen on Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Student visa enquiries
All new students arriving in January 2024
Find out how to travel to Dundee, what you need to bring, and the events for your first week on our Welcome pages. Information will continue to be added to these pages.
Online matriculation has opened in eVision on an individual basis. If you are ready to matriculate, you will have received an email to your university email account. If you have not yet received an email saying you are ready to matriculate, this will be sent when you are ready, so please continue to check your university email account for instructions once we return on Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Moving into University accommodation January 2024
If you are moving into University provided accommodation, you can move in from the date shown on your contract. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the residences team by email to residences@dundee.ac.uk. Please be aware that the residences team will not be available during the closure period.
Find out more at the Moving in page
You can find out information about local private landlords on the students’ union accommodation pages
If you have an interview in January 2024
If you have any queries about your applicant interview, please send them to applicant-interviews@dundee.ac.uk and the team will respond on Wednesday 3 January. Please do not worry if your interview is soon, we will ensure we action your query in time.
Current students and early arrivals
If you are a current student, or have now arrived in the UK, please refer to our guidance for current students and staff.
Admissions and Applicant Experience