Full-time applications for September 2026 will be opening soon, please check back for further updates.
Welcome to Peterborough College Enrolment
Excited for September 2025?
This enrolment page is your hub for joining our college!
Discover everything you need here – from the enrolment process and course information to what to expect as a new student.
We’ve got your face-to-face enrolment dates and pre-college info covered to get you ready for your next steps!
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 21st August to Friday 29th August 2025.
Check out the Enrolment Schedule below to know what day you will be invited to attend. Once you have completed your main enrolment, you will officially become a student at Peterborough College.
Step 3
Getting Ready for College – Find Your Course’s Requirements
For more information on getting ready to start in September, follow the link below.
This includes your Uniform, Kit, Transport, Summer Assignments and first day in College.
Enrolment Dates – Full-time Study (Ages 16–18)
Students will receive an individual invitation to their enrolment by email, including the time they need to arrive. Please note that Monday, 25th of August 2025, is a bank holiday, and no enrolment activities will take place on this day.
| Subjects | Dates |
|---|---|
| Animal Care | Tuesday 26th of August |
| Art & Design | Wednesday 27th of August |
| Beauty | Thursday 21st of August |
| Bricklaying | Thursday 28th of August |
| Business | Wednesday 27th of August |
| Catering and Hospitality | Thursday 21st of August |
| Childcare / Early Years | Tuesday 26th of August |
| Computing and IT | Wednesday 27th of August |
| Electrical | Thursday 28th of August |
| Engineering | Friday 22nd of August |
| Hairdressing | Thursday 21st of August |
| Health and Social Care | Tuesday 26th of August |
| Inclusive Learning | Online enrolment over summer |
| Learner Engagement to (14 to 16) | Online enrolment over summer |
| Media and Journalism | Wednesday 27th of August |
| Motor Vehicle | Friday 22nd of August |
| Performing Arts, Music and Media | Wednesday 27th of August |
| Photography, Graphics and Games Design | Wednesday 27th of August |
| Plumbing | Thursday 28th of August |
| Public Services | Thursday 21st of August |
| Science and Social Science | Tuesday 26th of August |
| Sport | Thursday 21st of August |
| Technical and Carpentry | Thursday 28th of August |
| Travel and Tourism | Friday 22nd of 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 25/26. Please ensure you complete this so your place can be reserved and your enrolment processed. The deadline for completion is 18 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?
We’ve had an exceptionally high number of applications this year. Many of our courses are now full or close to capacity.
If you apply now, your application will be placed on hold and treated as a late application. Here’s what that means:
- If a space becomes available on your chosen course, we’ll contact you directly.
- Your application will be reviewed after our main enrolment period ends in August.
- You may be invited to enrol during our main enrolment event, starting Thursday 21 August.
- Some courses are extremely popular and may not have any spaces left.
In the meantime:
If you’re unsure which course is right for you, our Student Recruitment Advisors can help.
Keep checking your emails for updates on your course offer.
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, 21st August (GCSE results day) to Friday, 29th 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, visit the Information Centre, contact us, or call 0345 8728722 for guidance and support from our Information Team.
No, but your application will now be classed as a late application.
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.
The admissions team can be contacted via our website, livechat or by phoning: 0345 8728722
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.