Discover the essential steps in your college journey, from choosing your course to the final enrolment. Get the facts and insights you need as you transition into college life.
What Happens Next?
After submitting an application, there are 5 steps that are potentially necessary before starting your course in September.
📩 Check Your Emails Regularly!
Many important updates, deadlines and next steps will be sent via email. Be sure to check your inbox (and junk folder) frequently to avoid missing crucial information.
Receive an offer
Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive an email with your Application Confirmation and Offer, so be sure to check your inbox and accept your place as soon as possible.
All applicants awaiting GCSE results will be given a conditional offer for a course at College, based on their predicted grades. During enrolment, when applicants have received their actual grades, we will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ascertain the most appropriate course level for you.
Attend Taster Day
If you accept your offer, you’ll be invited to attend our Taster Day – a full-day experience designed to support your transition from school to college. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow students, test your bus route and immerse yourself in college life for a day.
Keep an eye on your emails for your invitation and further details!
Summer Assignment
Some courses require you to complete a summer assignment before you start your course. It is important you take care to complete this as instructed as it may impact your enrolment on to the course.
Transport and Financial Support
During the summer holidays, we’ll send you details on how to apply and pay for College Transport online, including options for Peterborough College.
If you need financial assistance with a bus pass, you may be eligible for support, and full details will be provided in your email. If your course requires specific uniforms, equipment or materials, financial help may also be available to cover these costs. Eligible applicants can apply for assistance to ensure they have everything needed to start their studies.
You can also find information about free school meals and other financial aid on our Financial Support page—just follow the links below for more details and how to apply.
Enrolment
In the summer, you’ll get another email inviting you to complete your online pre-enrolment—don’t forget to check your spam or junk folder just in case.
After that, you’ll be given a date and time to come into college to complete your enrolment in person. Once enrolled, you’ll receive your student ID badge, timetable and key details about your first day.Content
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t worÂry!
We have a very effective ‘settling in’ programme that we have been develÂopÂing over a numÂber of years which ensures you are monÂiÂtored careÂfulÂly and supÂportÂed approÂpriÂateÂly whilst tranÂsiÂtionÂing from school to colÂlege. This includes supÂport such as (but not limÂitÂed to):
- AllowÂing you to change coursÂes if you change your mind (subÂject to availÂabilÂiÂty).
- MovÂing you between course levÂels if you are findÂing your curÂrent levÂel too easy/​too hard (subÂject to availÂabilÂiÂty).
- In some casÂes, incorÂpoÂratÂing EngÂlish and maths GCSE into your timetable if you don’t meet the grades you need.
- ProÂvidÂing access to addiÂtionÂal learnÂing supÂport should you need extra supÂport in the classÂroom or assessÂment for learnÂing resources.
- RegÂuÂlar meetÂings with your StuÂdent Mentor, who will get to know you and ensure you are hapÂpy and engaged with your course.
- One-to-one reviews with your acaÂdÂeÂmÂic tutor to disÂcuss your progress
You will be receiving information over the summer holidays inviting you to attend enrolment at the end of August.
When you accept your offer, you’ll be invited to Taster Day – a full-day experience designed to help you transition from school to college. It’s a great opportunity to meet new classmates, get familiar with your journey to college and experience a day in student life.
We are a team of friendly, dedicated support staff who work in partnership with tutors to enable you to receive support to complete your studies. You can request support on the application, on enrolment or when you’re on course via the student hub or tutor.
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