Your first step towards starting college with confidence!
Thursday 25th June 2026
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 13:30 PM – 16:30 PM
Weather Notice: It’s set to be a hot day, so please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. ☀️
Arriving at The Big Welcome
On arrival it is important you arrive at the correct check-in point for your course. This information would have been sent to you via Whatsapp but further instruction can be found on this page. Our friendly Big Welcome Team will be on hand to show you where to go as you arrive and answer any questions you may have.
Check-in Point 1
Location: Bistro
Courses: Music, Business, IT, Early Years, Health and Social Care and Catering
Check-in Point 2
Location: Construction Entrance
Courses: Construction and Animal Care
Check-in Point 3
Location: Creative Arts Entrance
Courses: Media and Creative Arts
Check-in Point 4
Location: Salon
Courses: Hair and Beauty
Check-in Point 5
Location: Library
Courses: A Levels
Check-in Point 6
Location: Borderville / Bus Stop to Borderville
Courses: Sport and Public Services
Check-in Point 7
Location: Conference Centre
Courses: Skills for Work and Living
Why attend the Big Welcome event?
Choosing the right course is a big decision. The Big Welcome gives you the chance to experience it before you start.
- Meet your tutors and ask questions
- Get a real feel for your subject area
- Understand what your first weeks will look like
- Connect with other students on your course
By the end of the day, you’ll feel confident and ready to begin your journey.
What You'll Experience on the Day
✔ Course taster sessions
✔ Meet your tutors
✔ Tour of facilities
✔ Student support guidance
✔ Meet other new students
Everything is designed to help you feel confident about your next step.
Confirm your place!
Registrations for The Big Welcome have now closed. The event has now reached full capacity, so we’re only able to welcome students who have already registered and received confirmation of their place.
How do I get to the Big Welcome event?
Bus Routes
If you’re planning on getting here by public transport, Stamford College is well connected by local bus routes, with regular services running between Stamford and the surrounding areas.
Parking
Parking on site is limited so we recommend using one of the convenient drop-off options available.
Sport and Public Services Students
Public Services and Sport students are required to attend the event at Borderville Sports Centre.
Address: Borderville Sports Centre, Ryhall Road, Stamford, PE9 1US
Frequently Asked Questions
Drift Road can become busy during events, so we offer a couple of convenient drop-off options.
Students who may feel more comfortable can be dropped off directly at the main college car park. Alternatively, for a quicker and smoother arrival, many students choose to be dropped off a short walk away and enjoy an easy walk onto campus.
Both options are well-supported, so you can choose what works best for you.
Sport and Public Services students should be dropped off at Borderville Sports Centre.
Please bring a water bottle, a pen and a notepad for note-taking. Feel free to bring snacks for your break.
Clothing requirements vary depending on your subject area:
- Sport and Public Services students: active clothing such as trainers, shorts, a t-shirt or tracksuit bottoms
- Construction-based students: practical, durable clothing suitable for workshop activities (e.g. long trousers and a t-shirt or sweatshirt). You must wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear (such as trainers or boots). Open-toe shoes are not permitted. All required protective equipment will be provided.
Other subject areas have no specific requirements.
To help the session stay focused on preparing students for their course, the Big Welcome Event is for students only. Please don’t worry, our friendly staff will guide you through everything on the day.
Transport is not provided for this event, so please plan your journey in advance.
We understand that sometimes plans change. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know so we can support you with the next steps.
Not currently. However, if you cannot attend your original booking, let us know via the link above and we will contact you if a place becomes available at an alternative time.
If you’re thinking about changing your course, please let us know as soon as possible so we can help you explore your options.
The course really helped me shape the way I performed my music and gave me the platform to generate contacts in the industry. Both my lecturers installed the confidence in me to perform both in and out of College.
Thomas Dunleavy
Level 3 Music Performance