Use Case Description - Record information about the applicant

Name of Use Case: Record information about the applicant

Project: Applicant feedback scoping study

Author	Alan Paull
Creation Date	26 Feb 07
Last Update Date	29 Mar 07
Version	1.0
Diagram	Use case diagram

Description
The HEIs website invites the applicant to log in. It stores contact details and other information about the applicant.

Narrative

The applicant accesses the HEI website. There is an option for applicants with a UCAS personal ID / ULN to create a log in, so that they can receive targetted information. The applicant gives at least the minimum contact details and gains an account, which includes links to information about the courses they have applied for, plus information about the university's application, admission and feedback policies. The applicant's contact details are stored in the applications database, which includes the applicant's UCAS record.

Conditions

Preconditions	Applicant wishes to have an account. This is an optional service.
Successful end condition	Account successfully created
Failed end condition	Account not created (which could be by applicant's change of mind)

Primary Actors	HE applicant; Database of applicants
Secondary Actors	UCAS

Trigger

Request for applicant account on university website

Included Use Cases

Identify Applicant

Main Flow


1. Applicant requests an account on university website.
2. Website returns form for data capture.
3. Applicant completes at least the minimum details required.
4. Website checks with applications database that applicant is not already registered. Uses ULN or UCAS personal ID as part of the match.
5. Account created and applicant informed. Use Case ends.