Guide to applying for a course
Your step-by-step guide to using the Applicant Portal – with tips on what you’ll need, how to fix common issues, and who to contact if you get stuck.
Account Creation
You can create an account using your own personal email address or your Facebook account.
✅ Use your own email – not your school one (you’ll lose it when you leave) and not a parent/guardian’s (so your details don’t get mixed up – especially if they’ve studied here before!).
No email yet? You or your parent/guardian can set one up for free with Gmail or Outlook in minutes.
💡 If you get an error, you might already have an account from a previous application – just use the Forgotten Password link to reset it.
📨 If you ever lose access to the email you used to apply, drop us a line at admissions@dumgal.ac.uk so we can help.
What do I need?
Before you start your application, it’s handy to have:
- Your School Details
- Previous Qualifications & pending qualification information.
- Your passport / visa (if outside the EU)
- Your Scottish Candidate Number (if you have one)
- Your previous Student ID number (if you have one)
No stress if you don’t have everything right away – you can save your application and finish it later.
🎓 Studied with us before? You can get copies of your previous qualifications or certificates by emailing Student Records at sturec@dumgal.ac.uk.
Need help or more information?
You’ll find loads of helpful admissions guides on our Student Portal. You can also chat with us on campus, by email, or over the phone.
Available Monday – Friday 08:45 – 16:30
Location: The Point at Dumfries Campus
Email admissions@dumgal.ac.uk, or phone 01387 734210.