Excited for September 2026?
This enrolment page is your hub for joining our college!
We are currently updating this page and enrolment information is expected to be available from mid-July.
Welcome to Peterborough College Enrolment
Welcome to Peterborough College Enrolment
Excited for September 2026?
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 20th August to Friday 28th August 2026.
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.
What to bring to enrolment
All learners need to provide proof of identity when enrolling. Some learners may also need to provide proof of residency or immigration status. If you do not bring the correct evidence, your enrolment may be delayed.
Everyone needs to bring ID
Everyone needs to provide proof of identity
Bring one of the following:
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Driving licence
- Home Office letter
- National identity card with EU Settlement Scheme evidence
- UK Naturalisation or Citizenship certificate
- eVisa
You may also need proof of residency
You may also need proof of residency or immigration status
You may be asked for one of the following:
- eVisa showing your current immigration status
- Share code for study purposes, beginning with “S”
- Home Office letter
- Section 95, Section 98 or Section 4 NASS support letter
- Bail 201 letter
Aged 16–18 and not a UK citizen?
If you have lived in England for 3 years or more, bring your:
- eVisa or
- Share code
If you have lived in the UK for less than 3 years, bring:
- Your eVisa
- Your share code
- Your parent or guardian’s eVisa or share code, with their date of birth
Progression learners vs new learners
Already studying with us?
Email your evidence to mis@ieg.ac.uk before enrolment. Include your full name and student number in the email subject line.
Example: Lisa Smith – Student Number 250021231
New to IEG?
Bring your documents with you on enrolment day.
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.
| Subjects | Dates |
|---|---|
| Animal Care | Tuesday 25th of August |
| Art & Design | Thursday 27th of August |
| Beauty Therapy | Monday 24th of August |
| Bricklaying | Wednesday 26th of August |
| Business Studies | Thursday 27th of August |
| Carpentry and Joinery | Wednesday 26th of August |
| Catering and Hospitality | Monday 24th of August |
| Computing and IT | Wednesday 26th of August |
| Early Years / Childcare | Tuesday 25th of August |
| Electrical | Wednesday 26th of August and Thursday 27th of August |
| Engineering | Friday 21st of August |
| ESOL | Tuesday 18th of August |
| Hairdressing | Monday 24th of August |
| Health and Social Care | Tuesday 25th of August |
| Inclusive Learning | Thursday 20th of August |
| Learner Engagement to (14 to 16) | Thursday 20th of August |
| Media and Journalism | Thursday 27th of August |
| Motor Vehicle | Friday 21st of August |
| Performing Arts, Music and Media | Wednesday 26th of August |
| Photography, Graphics and Games Design | Thursday 27th of August |
| Plumbing | Wednesday 26th of August |
| Public Services | Monday 24th of August |
| Science and Social Science | Tuesday 25th of August |
| Sport | Monday 24th of August |
| Technical | Thursday 27th of August |
| Travel and Tourism | Monday 24th 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 26/27. Please ensure you complete this so your place can be reserved and your enrolment processed.
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 20 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.