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Chapter evolves with you throughout your university journey. The app automatically adjusts to show relevant features, tools, and content based on your enrollment status - whether you’re exploring courses, preparing for university, or already on campus.

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The three main stages

Prospect

Discovering courses, exploring universities, and making your shortlist

Offer Holder

Comparing offers, making decisions, and preparing for university life

Enrolled

Managing campus life, connecting with students, and tracking your studies
You can update your enrollment status anytime in Settings → Profile → Enrollment Status. Chapter will automatically adjust to show you the most relevant features.

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Stage 1: Prospect

“I’m still browsing courses” You’re exploring your options, researching courses and universities, and building your shortlist. This stage typically includes Year 10-13 students, gap year students, or anyone considering university.

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What Chapter shows you

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Hub widgets available

Your personalized hub includes widgets designed for course discovery:

Chapter Match

AI-powered course matching based on your grades, interests, and preferences. Swipe through personalized recommendations to find courses that fit your profile.How it works:
  1. Chapter analyzes your predicted/achieved grades
  2. Considers your location preferences and maximum distance
  3. Factors in your interests and sports
  4. Ranks results by your stated priorities (cost, grad prospects, etc.)
  5. Presents courses one at a time for you to like or skip
The more you swipe, the smarter recommendations become.
Explore career sectors and individual roles to understand what you might want to do after graduation. Each career shows:
  • Role descriptions and typical responsibilities
  • Salary expectations (entry-level to experienced)
  • Required qualifications and skills
  • Related degree subjects
  • Job market outlook
Perfect for students who want to choose their course based on career goals.
Quick access to your saved courses. View them as:
  • List view - See all courses at a glance
  • Carousel view - Swipe through courses full-screen
  • Compare view - See side-by-side comparisons
You can create multiple shortlists (e.g., “Top 5,” “Backup Options,” “Engineering Courses”).
Jump straight into comparing:
  • Courses - Entry requirements, rankings, graduate salaries, modules
  • Universities - Rankings, student satisfaction, costs, facilities
  • Apprenticeships - Salary while learning, qualifications earned, employer reputations
See how courses and universities rank across metrics that matter to you:
  • Course leaderboards - Filter by subject (Accounting, Computer Science, etc.)
  • University leaderboards - Overall, by region, or by specific criteria
Sort by graduate prospects, student satisfaction, research quality, or overall ranking.
Make career exploration fun with interactive games:
  • Aim & Learn - Test your knowledge about different careers
  • Quick Think - Rapid-fire career matching challenges
  • Day in the Life - Experience typical workdays in various professions
Compete on leaderboards and earn achievements.
Calculate the true cost of university for each course on your shortlist:
  • Tuition fees (per year and total)
  • Accommodation costs (by housing type)
  • Living expenses (food, transport, entertainment)
  • Course-specific costs (lab fees, equipment, placements)
  • Total cost vs student finance available
Compare costs across different universities and cities.
Personalized recommendations for your next steps:
  • Upcoming open days for universities on your shortlist
  • Suggested courses based on your browsing history
  • Career paths aligned with your interests
  • Application deadlines approaching
  • Tasks to complete in your UCAS application

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Key features for prospects

Course search

Browse 37,000+ UK courses with advanced filtering:
  • Subject area and category
  • UCAS points required
  • University type and location
  • Course features (placement, study abroad, foundation year)
  • Graduate outcomes

University exploration

Explore 150+ universities with detailed profiles covering:
  • Academic reputation and rankings
  • Campus facilities and accommodation
  • Student life, societies, and sports
  • Graduate employment rates
  • Cost of living in the area

Career discovery

Tools to help you choose the right path:
  • Spark Swipe - Discover interests through quick swipes
  • Energy Mapper - Identify what energizes you
  • Career Quiz - Get personalized career suggestions
  • Sector Explorer - Browse careers by industry

Open days

Find and track open days:
  • Filter by university, date, or subject
  • Add to your calendar
  • Get reminders before events
  • See which friends are attending

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Tab bar navigation (prospects)

As a prospect, your tab bar includes:
  1. Hub - Your personalized dashboard with widgets
  2. Search - Discover courses, universities, and careers
  3. Feed - See updates from universities and students (if following any)
  4. Lists - Manage your shortlists
  5. Connect - Messages and friend requests (if you’ve connected with others)
Pro tip: Use the Recently Viewed Courses carousel on your hub to quickly return to courses you’ve been researching.

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Stage 2: Offer Holder

“I know which course I’m taking” You’ve received offers or made your firm choice. Chapter now focuses on helping you prepare for university, compare your final options, and make informed decisions.

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What changes

When you update your status to Offer Holder, Chapter transforms:
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Add your course shortlist

Add up to 5 courses (matching UCAS choices):
  • Mark one as Firm (your first choice)
  • Mark one as Insurance (your backup)
  • Mark others as Additional choices
Chapter uses this to show you relevant accommodation, societies, and events for your chosen universities.
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Set your planned start year

Tell Chapter when you plan to start university (e.g., September 2026). This helps with:
  • Timeline planning and deadline tracking
  • Age-appropriate event recommendations
  • Connecting you with students in the same intake
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Your hub adapts

New widgets appear, focused on preparation:
  • UCAS Journey - Track application stages and results
  • Accommodation Finder - Browse housing at your firm choice uni
  • Preparation Checklist - Tasks to complete before arriving
  • Student Finance Guide - Apply for funding
  • What’s Next - Personalized next steps for offer holders

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Hub widgets for offer holders

UCAS Journey Tracker

Visual timeline showing your application progress:
  • Application submitted - Date and status
  • Offers received - Track which universities have responded
  • Decisions made - When you accepted firm and insurance
  • Results day - Countdown and outcome tracking
  • Confirmation - Placement confirmed status
Share your journey with friends to compare timelines.
Search student housing at your firm choice university:
  • University-owned halls
  • Private accommodation providers
  • Filter by price, room type, distance to campus, facilities
  • See photos, 360° tours, and floor plans
  • Compare amenities (en-suite, catered, gym, laundry)
  • Book viewings and applications
Guided tasks to complete before starting university:
  • ✅ Accept your offer
  • ✅ Apply for student finance
  • ✅ Sort accommodation
  • ✅ Register with a GP
  • ✅ Set up your student bank account
  • ✅ Buy essentials for halls
  • ✅ Connect with flatmates
  • ✅ Join societies and sports clubs
Each task includes guides, links, and deadlines.
Still deciding between your firm and insurance?Compare your shortlisted courses side-by-side:
  • Entry requirements vs your predicted grades
  • Graduate employment rates and salaries
  • Student satisfaction scores
  • Module options and flexibility
  • Cost (tuition + living expenses)
  • Distance from home
Make an informed decision with all the data in one place.
Personalized recommendations for offer holders:
  • Upcoming freshers events at your uni
  • Accommodation deadlines
  • Societies to join before you arrive
  • Connect with future coursemates
  • Financial aid applications closing soon

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New features unlocked

Accommodation search

Browse and compare student housing:
  • Filter by budget, location, and amenities
  • See travel time to campus
  • Read reviews from current students
  • Save favorites and compare side-by-side
  • Contact providers directly through Chapter

Society previews

Explore societies at your firm choice university:
  • Browse by category (sports, arts, academic, etc.)
  • See member counts and activity levels
  • Read descriptions and view photos
  • Join mailing lists before you arrive
  • Connect with committee members

Campus map

Familiarize yourself with campus before arriving:
  • Interactive map of buildings and facilities
  • Photos and descriptions of key locations
  • Plan routes between halls and lectures
  • See where societies and sports clubs meet

Student Finance guide

Navigate the funding application process:
  • Step-by-step guide for Student Finance England/Wales/Scotland/NI
  • Calculate your loan and grant entitlements
  • Track application deadlines
  • Understand repayment terms
  • Find additional funding sources (bursaries, scholarships)

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Tab bar navigation (offer holders)

Your tabs adjust to include preparation tools:
  1. Hub - Dashboard with preparation widgets
  2. Search - Now includes accommodation and societies for your uni
  3. Feed - Updates from your chosen university
  4. Calendar - Important dates (results day, enrollment, move-in)
  5. Connect - Chat with future coursemates and flatmates
Moving from prospect to offer holder: You can switch your status anytime in Settings. Chapter will ask if you want to add your firm choice course and start date.

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Stage 3: Enrolled

“I’m already at uni” You’re now a university student! Chapter becomes your campus companion, helping you manage lectures, connect with coursemates, and make the most of student life.

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What changes

When you update to Enrolled status:
1

Connect your university

Add your university and course to unlock:
  • University-specific campus feed
  • Group chats for your course, accommodation, and societies
  • Events and society meetups
  • Lecture and exam timetables (if your uni integrates)
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Set your year of study

Select whether you’re a:
  • Fresher (1st year)
  • 2nd year
  • 3rd year
  • Final year
  • On placement
  • On year abroad
  • Foundation year
This personalizes your feed and connects you with students in the same year.
3

Join groups

Chapter creates/finds groups for:
  • Your course (e.g., “BSc Computer Science 2026”)
  • Your accommodation (e.g., “Liberty Point Flat 3B”)
  • Societies you’ve joined
  • Sports teams
  • Subject modules
  • Social groups and friend circles

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Hub widgets for enrolled students

My Timetable

Your lecture and seminar schedule:
  • Weekly timetable view
  • Upcoming lectures with countdown
  • Locations and room numbers
  • Lecturer details
  • Add to phone calendar
  • Lecture notes and resources (if shared)
Timetable integration depends on your university. Some unis sync automatically, others require manual entry.
Your university’s social hub:
  • Posts from students, societies, and sports teams
  • Event announcements and ticket sales
  • Lost and found
  • Marketplace for buying/selling textbooks, tickets, etc.
  • Anonymous confessions (if enabled at your uni)
  • Filter by post type, popularity, or time
Create posts, comment, react, and share.
Quick access to your most active group chats:
  • Course group chat
  • Flat/accommodation chat
  • Society chats
  • Sports team chats
  • Module-specific study groups
Tap to jump into any conversation, see unread counts, and mute notifications for individual groups.
Discover and track events:
  • Freshers events and socials
  • Society meetups and activities
  • Sports fixtures and training sessions
  • Union events and club nights
  • Academic talks and career fairs
  • Open mic nights, performances, and exhibitions
Filter by category, date, or societies you follow. RSVP and add to calendar.
Manage your society memberships:
  • See upcoming events for societies you’ve joined
  • Access society-specific group chats
  • View committee contacts
  • Track membership fees and renewals
  • Discover new societies to join
Navigate campus with ease:
  • Interactive map of buildings
  • Search for lecture halls, libraries, cafes, etc.
  • Get directions between locations
  • See live bus times (if integrated)
  • Save favorite locations

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Features for enrolled students

Group messaging

Chat with coursemates, flatmates, and society members:
  • Create private or public groups
  • Share photos, videos, and files
  • React to messages with emojis
  • Pin important messages
  • Mute notifications per group
  • Search message history

Campus Feed

Your university’s social network:
  • Post updates, questions, or photos
  • Comment and react to posts
  • Filter by topic (selling, events, memes, advice, etc.)
  • Anonymous posting (confessions)
  • Report inappropriate content

Societies & sports

Discover and join clubs:
  • Browse 100s of societies and sports teams
  • See what your friends have joined
  • Join group chats
  • Track events and fixtures
  • Pay membership fees (if integrated)

Event calendar

Never miss out:
  • See all upcoming university events
  • Filter by type (social, academic, sports)
  • RSVP and track attendance
  • Share events with friends
  • Get reminders before events start

Accommodation groups

Connect with your flat or halls:
  • Flat group chat
  • Building-wide announcements
  • Organize flat socials
  • Split bills and expenses
  • Lost and found for your building

Module study groups

Collaborate with coursemates:
  • Module-specific group chats
  • Share notes and resources
  • Organize study sessions
  • Ask questions and help each other
  • Exam prep discussions

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Tab bar navigation (enrolled)

Your tabs focus on campus life:
  1. Hub - Dashboard with timetable and campus updates
  2. Search - Find students, societies, events, and locations
  3. Feed - Campus social feed
  4. Calendar - Your lectures, events, and deadlines
  5. Connect - Messages with friends and group chats

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Advanced features

Build your student profile:
  • Upload profile photo
  • Write a bio
  • Link social media (Instagram, Snapchat, etc.)
  • Share your course and year
  • Add work experience and skills
  • Showcase activities and achievements
Control privacy: make your profile public or private.
Build your university network:
  • Send friend requests to coursemates
  • See which friends are in your groups
  • View friends’ profiles
  • Message friends directly
  • See friends’ activity (if they allow)
Stay updated without being overwhelmed:
  • Customize notifications per group
  • Get alerts for lectures, events, and deadlines
  • Mute groups during study/sleep hours
  • Priority notifications for important messages

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Changing your stage

Your enrollment status isn’t permanent - update it as your situation changes.
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Go to Settings

Tap your profile picture → Settings
2

Select 'Profile'

Navigate to Profile → Enrollment Status
3

Choose your new status

Select:
  • Prospect
  • Offer Holder
  • Enrolled
  • On leave of absence
  • Graduated
  • Withdrawn
4

Update additional details

Depending on your new status, you may be asked to:
  • Add or remove your university
  • Set your course
  • Update your year of study
  • Add your planned start date
Chapter will immediately adjust to show relevant features for your new stage.
Changing your enrollment status will affect which widgets, tabs, and features you see. Some data (like shortlists and messages) persists across stages, but others (like timetables) are stage-specific.

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Tips for each stage

Make the most of the discovery phase:✅ Use Chapter Match to discover courses you wouldn’t have found through traditional search✅ Don’t just focus on course content - explore university life, societies, and locations✅ Use the Cost Estimator early to understand financial implications✅ Explore careers before committing to a subject - make sure your degree leads somewhere you want to go✅ Attend open days (use Chapter to find and track them) - nothing beats visiting in person✅ Create multiple shortlists to organize your options (e.g., “Dream Choices,” “Realistic Options,” “Safety Schools”)

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