** A note on the new allocator system for Oct 2024**
The process of replacing our IA practical allocator is progressing well. This year, we will be exclusively using the new allocator. Due to resource contraints in UIS there are still some features to update for future improvements in 2025, but from a College and student viewpoint not much will change, accept for the view of the user interface. More inforamtion in provided in the FAQ's.
IA practical allocation process timetable 2024:
Further information and FAQ's for Colleges can be found here.
| Weds 11 September |
Allocation system OPENS so that provisional choices can be entered by College contacts. College contacts can access the system HERE N.B. this applies to students taking the full Natural Sciences Tripos only. Students on other Triposes taking NST papers are allocated manually. The NST coordinator will gather this information from other Tripos admins and Colleges. |
| Thurs 26 September |
Deadline for initial provisional choices to be entered. The system will remain live throughout the process so that choices can be changed at any time up until the final deadline. PBS01 – all choices for this course must be submitted by this date. Psychology will be notified of these students and run a random selection of students if oversubscribed. |
| Weds 2 October | PBS01 - Colleges will be notified if their student has a place on the PBS01 course. |
| Mon 7 October | Students meet with Directors of Studies to discuss final subject choices within the Natural Sciences Tripos. |
| 10.30am Tue 8 October | Deadline for entry of subject choices for all students by College contacts. |
| 9am Wed 9 October | Students informed individually by email about their lecture and practical timetables. |
| 2-5pm Wed 9 October | NST students attend induction sessions. |
| Thu 10 October | Lectures and practical classes start. |
Non-NST students or students with differing arrangements:
Please note the allocation system cannot currently accept entries for students from other Triposes who are borrowing NST subject. The NST Coordinator will gather this information separately either from the department or Colleges.
If you have a student with differing needs, such as a student who needs specific practical slots due to disability access arrangements, religious observances or a student taking IA over two years and will therefore only be taking two subjects a year, please contact the NST Coordinator.
IA student Induction arrangements:
Information for first year NST students, including the inductions can be found here.