Any application for a full-time course submitted from 16 June will be treated as a late application.
Step 1
Getting Ready for College (New Students)
All students who have applied and accepted their place at the college will receive an email link to complete their online Getting Ready for College online Enrolment form. Please ensure you complete this form before attending your face-to-face enrolment.
Need some help? No worries! Our Information Advice and Guidance team (we call them IAG for short) is here to help. They’re super friendly and happy to answer any questions you have about enrolment.

Step 2
Face-to-Face Main Enrolment
You will soon receive an email with your individual time slot for attending college and enrolling our main enrolment is from Thursday 22nd August – Friday 28th August 2024.
Check out the Enrolment Schedule below to know what day you will be invited to attend. Once you have completed your main enrollment, you will officially become a student at Stamford College.
Step 3
Getting Ready for College – Find Your Course’s Requirements
For more information on getting ready to start in September, follow the below link.
This includes your Uniform, Kit, Transport, Summer Assignments and first day in College.
Enrolment Dates
Students will receive an individual invitation to their enrolment by email, including the time they need to arrive. Please note that Monday, 26th of August 2024 is a bank holiday, and no enrolment activities will take place on this day.
Subjects | Dates |
A Levels | Thursday 22nd August |
Air and Defence | Tuesday 27th August |
Animal Care | Thursday 22nd August |
Art and Design | Friday 23rd August |
Beauty | Tuesday 27th August |
Bricklaying | Wednesday 28th August |
Business | Friday 23rd August |
Carpentry | Wednesday 28th August |
Catering and Hospitality | Tuesday 27th August |
Computing and IT | Friday 23rd August |
Counselling | Wednesday 28th August |
Early Years / Childcare | Tuesday 27th August |
Electrical | Wednesday 28th August |
ESPA / Performing Arts | Thursday 29th August |
Fashion | Friday 23rd August |
Graphic Design | Friday 23rd August |
Hairdressing | Tuesday 27th August |
Health and Social Care | Tuesday 27th August |
Inclusive Learning (Skills For Work and Living) | Thursday 22nd August |
Media | Friday 23rd August |
Motor Vehicle | Wednesday 28th August |
Music | Friday 23rd August |
Photography | Friday 23rd August |
Plumbing | Wednesday 28th August |
Public Services | Tuesday 27th August |
Sport | Tuesday 27th August |
Returning Students
If you are returning to college for a one-year course, you should have received an email asking you to complete your Getting Ready for College Enrolment form for 24/25. Please ensure you complete this so your place can be reserved and your enrolment processed. The deadline for completion is 30 July.
Please click on the ‘Starting College’ page here and then your subject area to find out about your first day back at College and other important information related to your course.
If you require any support during the process, please get in touch with the Information Advice and Guidance team, who will be happy to assist you.
Haven’t applied yet?
It is not too late to apply for a course, although some courses are nearly complete. Please visit our website, search for and apply online for the course you want to study, and a member of our Information, Advice, and Guidance team will process your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve got our top frequently asked questions to make sure you’re  all set for enrolment and starting college in September.
Enrolment confirms your place at Peterborough or Stamford College. You will confirm your course and level, and officially become a College student.
Yes, new students must enrol in person. You will receive an email with your specific date and time.
No, returning students complete an online “Getting Ready for College” form. Instructions will be sent via email.
No, new student enrolment is face-to-face. Complete the online “Getting Ready for College” form before attending to save time.
Enrolment starts from Thursday, 22nd August (GCSE results day) to Friday, 30th August.
The in-person part takes about 40 minutes if you have completed the online form and brought your exam results and ID.
There is no strict deadline, but spaces can fill up. Attend your assigned time to secure your place. If you miss it, contact the college immediately.
If you haven’t got your GCSE results yet please still complete the ‘getting ready for college’ form as soon as possible. You can enter your predicted/target grades. This can then be updated at a later stage once you have your results. Do not wait for GCSE results day to complete the ‘getting ready for college’ form.
You can enrol on one course. For A Levels (at Stamford College), you will enrol in three individual subjects.
Yes, you can change your course within the first 4 weeks of term. However, due to high application volumes, we can’t always guarantee a switch to your desired course, but we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs. If you know the course you want to switch to, speak to your teacher. If unsure, get in touch, or call 01780 484311 for guidance and support from our Information Team.
No, but apply as soon as possible as spaces on some courses may be limited.
You will get your ID badge at the end of your in-person enrolment.
Check your Spam and Junk folders. If you still haven’t received anything, get in touch.
You need to attend in person to finalise enrolment and collect your student ID.
Report to the Welcome Desk near the main reception with your documents. The staff will guide you through the process.
If you cannot attend, complete your Pre-enrolment form and inform the admissions team immediately. Spaces are limited, so contact them to arrange an alternative time.
Get in touch via our website, by livechat or by phoning: 01780 484311
Contact us to discuss options. We can help you find solutions.
Don’t worry! If you’re aged 16-19 and didn’t pass your GCSE Maths and/or English exams, you’ll be able to retake them alongside your chosen course. If your course requires a passing grade, we may adjust your offer to a lower level course. Our tutors will discuss your options with you during your enrolment session, and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Yes, bring proof of your GCSE results, other qualifications, and proof of identity (passport, birth certificate, driving licence, residency card, or work ID).
For Level 3 Loans and fee-remitted courses, bring ID and benefit evidence/wage slips to enrolment to avoid delays.