Congratulations on officially being offered a spot to join the UDA Soccer Academy at the University of Gloucestershire. We are excited to welcome you into our program and we look forward to helping you achieve your goals both academically and on the soccer field.
Now that you have been offered a roster spot, it is now time for you to start your official application. Please note; just because you have been offered a spot to join the UDA Soccer Academy, this does not mean you have been accepted into the University. You will need to apply to the university following the steps below.
Now that you have been offered a roster spot, it is now time for you to start your official application. Please note; just because you have been offered a spot to join the UDA Soccer Academy, this does not mean you have been accepted into the University. You will need to apply to the university following the steps below.
HOW to accept your offer to join the UDA Soccer Academy
- Receive a verbal offer from a member of the UDA recruiting team
- Receive an email with your official UDA soccer contract and a link to this page.
- Sign and return your soccer contract and then pay your $1300 deposit to lock in your roster spot. (Invoice for your deposit will be sent after you have returned your UDA Soccer contract). Your $1300 deposit is fully refundable if you are not offered a place at the university.
Once these steps are completed, your roster spot into the academy is secure. Congratulations!
Steps required to be accepted as a UoG student
Requirements to apply:
Note: In the UK, university degrees are typically completed in three years. With this in mind, there are no Gen Ed requirements, students enter straight into their major. It is very important that you have on your transcript AP, Honors or college credit in the degree area you wish to study. For example, if you are wanting to study business then you might look to take courses in economics, accounting, finance, marketing etc. For additional guidance on what classes to consider taking, please email Dr. Brian Haley at bhaley@udauk.org.
- To be accepted into the University of Gloucestershire you will need a minimum GPA of 3.0. If you can successfully achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA, you could be eligible for an academic scholarship.
- In addition to GPA requirements the University of Gloucestershire will accept different academic pathways that include ONE of the following: either ACT (21), SAT Scores (1150), college credit classes, AP classes or honors classes. Students must have on their transcripts Grade 11 or above Math and English courses on their transcripts.
Note: In the UK, university degrees are typically completed in three years. With this in mind, there are no Gen Ed requirements, students enter straight into their major. It is very important that you have on your transcript AP, Honors or college credit in the degree area you wish to study. For example, if you are wanting to study business then you might look to take courses in economics, accounting, finance, marketing etc. For additional guidance on what classes to consider taking, please email Dr. Brian Haley at bhaley@udauk.org.
Steps to take to start your UOG application
You do not need to upload all documentation at once, your application will be saved. Take your time and make sure everything is correct and up to date with new information as you receive it.
Step 1 (Typically starting in September)
Once you have received an offer to join the UDA Soccer Academy, we will begin your application process to the University. In order to begin this application process, you need to fill out at minimum the first section of the UDA University of Gloucestershire Application (Personal Details and Degree Information is required to start your application process). Please complete this promptly to start your application process.
***Important***
Make sure you choose a degree track (course) that you want to study - you cannot change your course selection once you are admitted to the university so it is really important that we get this correct. Look carefully over the course selection at Gloucester - there are many options. Academic Courses.
Step 2 (Date: Sept to Nov)
Next, our staff will oversee your application to the University. In this step, you'll complete any remaining sections of UDA University of Gloucestershire Application and then we take this information to fill out the official University Application on your behalf. The main pieces of information required in this stage are:
We recommend students submit final transcripts ASAP after graduating. We encourage you to have all your documents ready (transcripts, reference, passport, personal statement) to be submitted to their CAS Shield for first week of July.
Step 3 (Sept to Nov)
Once your application is submitted by UDA you will receive an email notification from the university asking you to log into your student portal. This portal allows you to monitor your application and will give you important information regarding the admission process.
In addition please let the UOG international recruitment officer Manesh Madhu know who you are and that you are connected to UDA. He will be more than willing to set up a call with you to discuss the University and your academic application. You can email Manesh at: mmadhu@glos.ac.uk.
Step 4 ( Sept to April)
After you have uploaded all of your documentation, you will receive a conditional letter of acceptance to the university. This offer will outline any outstanding documentation to complete your application. Usually this refers to your final transcript and standardized test and/or AP, Honors, College credit classes you may be taking.
Once your conditional offer letter is received - confirm your attendance with the university.
Step 5 (Typically completed May/June)
As soon as you have them, upload your final transcripts to your student portal. These will likely become available once your school year is completed. It is important to get your official transcripts and all required documentation uploaded to your portal and copied to admin@udauk.org.
Once all final documentation on the conditional offer letter has been processed you will be sent, if conditions are met, an unconditional offer letter - accept this final unconditional offer letter when it arrives in your email or via your student portal.
Step 6 (Typically June)
Attend the UDA orientation weekend to meet the coaches, academic staff and your future team mates! More information will be sent to you via email. At the Orientation you will also be invited to join the UDA team app which is the main form of communication for players and families once the season/semester commences.
Step 7 (Typically completed June/July)
Once you have sent in your final transcripts and met the conditions in your conditional offer letter from the school, you will receive an unconditional offer letter from the University. Congratulations you are officially accepted!
Step 8 (Typically July)
You will now need to pay your tuition deposit to the University of Chester. Once this has been paid you will begin the visa application process and can apply for housing. The university will send you a CAS (Confirmed Acceptance of Study) number. You will need your CAS number to apply for your visa. For further information please contact Manesh Madhu at mmadhu@glos.ac.uk.
**The visa process can take 3-5 weeks depending where you live**
Step 9 (Typically July/August)
As part of your visa application process you will be required to attend a biometric appointment for your visa. All information is on the CAS form you received from the University. You start the visa process at the UK govt website: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa once the CAS letter is in hand.
Step 10 (September)
Congratulations, it's now time to arrive on campus and begin your life as a UDA soccer player and student! 1st year students will typically be required to arrive on campus mid September.
Step 1 (Typically starting in September)
Once you have received an offer to join the UDA Soccer Academy, we will begin your application process to the University. In order to begin this application process, you need to fill out at minimum the first section of the UDA University of Gloucestershire Application (Personal Details and Degree Information is required to start your application process). Please complete this promptly to start your application process.
***Important***
Make sure you choose a degree track (course) that you want to study - you cannot change your course selection once you are admitted to the university so it is really important that we get this correct. Look carefully over the course selection at Gloucester - there are many options. Academic Courses.
Step 2 (Date: Sept to Nov)
Next, our staff will oversee your application to the University. In this step, you'll complete any remaining sections of UDA University of Gloucestershire Application and then we take this information to fill out the official University Application on your behalf. The main pieces of information required in this stage are:
- PDF copy of your Personal Statement (see guidelines below)
- Reference Letter (must be on school letterhead, signed & dated - see guidelines below)
- PDF copy of Passport (must includes your photo, nationality, and expiry information)
- PDF copy of Transcripts (these will be unofficial at this point)
- SAT scores / ACT scores (if applicable)
We recommend students submit final transcripts ASAP after graduating. We encourage you to have all your documents ready (transcripts, reference, passport, personal statement) to be submitted to their CAS Shield for first week of July.
Step 3 (Sept to Nov)
Once your application is submitted by UDA you will receive an email notification from the university asking you to log into your student portal. This portal allows you to monitor your application and will give you important information regarding the admission process.
In addition please let the UOG international recruitment officer Manesh Madhu know who you are and that you are connected to UDA. He will be more than willing to set up a call with you to discuss the University and your academic application. You can email Manesh at: mmadhu@glos.ac.uk.
Step 4 ( Sept to April)
After you have uploaded all of your documentation, you will receive a conditional letter of acceptance to the university. This offer will outline any outstanding documentation to complete your application. Usually this refers to your final transcript and standardized test and/or AP, Honors, College credit classes you may be taking.
Once your conditional offer letter is received - confirm your attendance with the university.
Step 5 (Typically completed May/June)
As soon as you have them, upload your final transcripts to your student portal. These will likely become available once your school year is completed. It is important to get your official transcripts and all required documentation uploaded to your portal and copied to admin@udauk.org.
Once all final documentation on the conditional offer letter has been processed you will be sent, if conditions are met, an unconditional offer letter - accept this final unconditional offer letter when it arrives in your email or via your student portal.
Step 6 (Typically June)
Attend the UDA orientation weekend to meet the coaches, academic staff and your future team mates! More information will be sent to you via email. At the Orientation you will also be invited to join the UDA team app which is the main form of communication for players and families once the season/semester commences.
Step 7 (Typically completed June/July)
Once you have sent in your final transcripts and met the conditions in your conditional offer letter from the school, you will receive an unconditional offer letter from the University. Congratulations you are officially accepted!
Step 8 (Typically July)
You will now need to pay your tuition deposit to the University of Chester. Once this has been paid you will begin the visa application process and can apply for housing. The university will send you a CAS (Confirmed Acceptance of Study) number. You will need your CAS number to apply for your visa. For further information please contact Manesh Madhu at mmadhu@glos.ac.uk.
**The visa process can take 3-5 weeks depending where you live**
Step 9 (Typically July/August)
As part of your visa application process you will be required to attend a biometric appointment for your visa. All information is on the CAS form you received from the University. You start the visa process at the UK govt website: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa once the CAS letter is in hand.
Step 10 (September)
Congratulations, it's now time to arrive on campus and begin your life as a UDA soccer player and student! 1st year students will typically be required to arrive on campus mid September.
Loans
The University of Gloucestershire uses the Sallie Mae student loans and also the GI bill for students of military families.
Personal Statement Guidelines
Write a personal statement that reflects the reasons why you have dedicated yourself to study the course at the University of Gloucestershire. Look carefully at the modules within the degree they offer and discuss how this connects with you and your career aspirations. You can email your statement for review at: admin@udauk.org.
The statement should be approximately 500- 600 words. It needs to answer the following; why you want to study in the UK (don't mention soccer), why you have picked the course you are studying; look at the modules in your course and discuss which ones are attractive for you; how does the course you are studying relate to career aspirations. Also mention in your statement the social and cultural benefits of studying abroad and research about the region and the universities itself. In other words, do your reading about the university, not just the course you plan to apply to.
The statement should be approximately 500- 600 words. It needs to answer the following; why you want to study in the UK (don't mention soccer), why you have picked the course you are studying; look at the modules in your course and discuss which ones are attractive for you; how does the course you are studying relate to career aspirations. Also mention in your statement the social and cultural benefits of studying abroad and research about the region and the universities itself. In other words, do your reading about the university, not just the course you plan to apply to.
Letter of Recommendation Guideline
Your letter of recommendation should be from a teacher, NOT a soccer coach. Your recommendation letter needs to be on headed school paper and it needs to be signed. Once completed, you will upload this to your UDA University of Gloucestershire Application.
Got Questions?
Please review the Questions and Answers. If your questions are still not answered please email:
For Soccer Questions (Mens) - Jay Sparrow - jsparrow@udauk.org
For Soccer Questions (Women) - Brenton Dawson - bdawson@udauk.org
For Academic/application questions - Brian Haley bhaley@udauk.org
For UDA deposit payment questions - Jeff Thompson - jthompson@udauk.org
Accommodation or visa questions please email Manesh Madhu at mmadhu@glos.ac.uk
All other questions please email - Brian Haley bhaley@udauk.org
For Soccer Questions (Mens) - Jay Sparrow - jsparrow@udauk.org
For Soccer Questions (Women) - Brenton Dawson - bdawson@udauk.org
For Academic/application questions - Brian Haley bhaley@udauk.org
For UDA deposit payment questions - Jeff Thompson - jthompson@udauk.org
Accommodation or visa questions please email Manesh Madhu at mmadhu@glos.ac.uk
All other questions please email - Brian Haley bhaley@udauk.org