Enrolment with Exeter College 2024
This page contains information about enrolment for school leaver courses starting in September 2024. Please note that Exeter College enrolment is by appointment only. If you haven’t yet submitted your application you can do so by clicking here >
A warm welcome awaits…
Enrolment is taking place between 23 August and 2 September at our Centre for Creative Industries (CCI), and Victoria House, both along Queen Street.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Exeter College this summer. This page is for all Exeter College offer holders who will be joining us for the first time this year.
At enrolment, we’ll confirm that you’re on the right course for your future, meet the expected grade profile and make sure you’re set up on all of our systems to start your exceptional education with us.
Remember, if you don’t get the results you were hoping for, or you’ve changed your mind about the course that you want to do, still come along for your enrolment appointment. We offer a wide range of courses at all levels and can support you in exploring your options.
What is enrolment?
Enrolment is the process for making your final choices about the courses you will study with us and signing up as an Exeter College student.
As part of the process we will check that you have achieved the grades you need for your chosen course. If you don’t achieve the grades you were hoping for or you’ve changed your mind about what courses you’d like to study, please don’t worry, we will support you to find the course that’s right for you and your ambitions.
We’ll also let you know what to expect at the start of term, and answer any questions that you may have before your first day.
As part of the enrolment process you will complete all of the necessary paperwork to enrol as a student and you will have your photo taken for your College ID card.
ENROLMENT EXPLAINED
You will receive your invitation to enrolment in the coming weeks.
If you have not received an invite by letter or email by 12 August, please do get in touch with us.
Contact Us
Sample enrolment letter
Please note enrolment takes place at our Centre for Creative Industries and Victoria House, both along Queen Street, opposite Exeter Central Train Station. Look out for the enrolment banner over Queen Street.
Please note we have NO onsite car parking available at the College.
What do I need to bring?
Evidence of your official school exam results (GCSEs, BTECs and any others). Evidence of your right to study in the UK, such as a share code or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP).
What happens at enrolment?
- Your enrolment appointment will take roughly 45 mins to an hour.
- Feel free to bring a parent/guardian/carer. We offer free tea and coffee and suitable waiting areas.
- Please come to the building we have highlighted in your invitation, and we will direct you to the correct room.
- You will meet a tutor from your subject area who will confirm your choices with you, check your results and help you to complete the enrolment form. They will also give you information about your first day at College.
- You will then go to our Sports Hall to get your photo taken and collect your student ID card.
- In the Sports Hall you will be able to access further information and guidance from our range of support and information services to ensure you have everything you need before you start College.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What support and information will be available?
- Advice Zone – Careers advice and guidance if you have changed your mind or need to look at alternative options.
- Financial Support – Get advice or apply for financial support for your studies and/or travel pass.
- Travel Scheme – Collect or apply for your subsidised travel pass.
- Health and Safeguarding – Tell us about important health information and find out what support we can offer you. You can also chat to us if you have any questions or concerns.
- Learning Support and Exam Support – Let us know about any support you have had in class or during your exams at school so we can ensure that we can put in place the correct support at College for you.
- Maths and English GCSEs – Learn about support for retaking your maths or English GCSEs.
- English for Speakers of other Languages – Hear more about the Young ESOL Plus course.
- Wellbeing, EXtra and TOTUM student discounts – Discover more about EXtra activities to support your wellbeing and personal development. You can also apply for a student discount card (please bring an electronic payment method if you would like to purchase a TOTUM student discount card (prices are from £14.99)).
I can’t attend my appointment. What should I do?
To enrol at College, you MUST attend an enrolment appointment in person. Please contact our Admissions Team on 01392 400444 as soon as possible if you are unable to attend your appointment.
I’ve changed my mind about my course options.
You will have the opportunity to make changes to your course choice at enrolment. Please come to your booked enrolment appointment and we will do our best to accommodate your requested changes.
My grades aren’t what I was expecting. What should I do?
We will have College Advisers on hand to chat to you if you need to look at alternative courses and pathways, including exploring different course levels or transition programmes. You can also call our GCSE Results helpline from GCSE Results day on 01392 400555.
I need to change my preferred name/email/address?
You will have the opportunity to make changes to your personal details at enrolment.
*If you have changed your home address and/or your email your enrolment information may not have reached you. If you think this might be the case, please contact info@exe-coll.ac.uk to advise of changes.*
I have found an employer and would like to do an Apprenticeship instead.
Please contact the Apprenticeship Team on 01392 400800 or Apprenticeships@exe-coll.ac.uk.
I have decided not to come to Exeter College and would like to withdraw my application.
Please email us on enrol@exe-coll.ac.uk and we will withdraw your application.
What happens at the start of term?
Your first two days at College are known as Freshers’ Days. During the Freshers’ Days you will:
- Meet your tutor and your tutor group
- Get your individual college timetable
- Hear from the College Principal to find out more about the College
- Learn more about your course, your tutorial sessions and the wide range of support available to you with your studies and wellbeing
- Attend the EXtra Fair to find out about all the exciting EXtra clubs and societies on offer to you (and to enjoy freebies from local companies!)
- Make new friends and have fun! Your tutor will plan lots of activities to help you get to know one another, and to feel welcomed and confident as quickly as possible
- Do some orientation activities to help you find your way around the buildings
Opens 22 August 8am
Have More Questions?
If you have any queries about the application process or regarding an existing application please contact our Admissions Team on info@exe-coll.ac.uk.
If you require information, advice or guidance, whether or not you’ve applied already, our College Advice Team are available via email on CAT@exe-coll.ac.uk. Please get in contact if you have any queries about starting with us in September 2024.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE ENROLMENT
1 – Get off to a Flying Start
We know lots of you are keen to get a head start on your College subjects before joining us, and that’s why we’ve developed Flying Start; our suite of pre-enrolment learning content designed to get you thinking about your new subjects with us.
You should have received your Flying Start email from us already. If you haven’t received the Flying Start information you can find it here:
2 – Ensure financial support is in place
The 16-19 Bursary Fund is available to help with the costs of coming to College. You can apply for financial support if you meet any of the following criteria:
- Your household income is £30,000 or below.
- You are in care, a care leaver or living independently.
- You received free school meals and think you might still be eligible.
3 – Work out your travel to College plans
There are many ways to travel to us. All our sites are easily accessible by train, bus, bike, car, or on foot.
We run an Exeter College subsidised travel pass scheme for all full-time 16-18 learners who live more than 3 miles from College. We have also made further investment to be able to offer additional support towards the cost of travel for households with an income of below £50k. Please see tables included in the below link for further details of the support that’s available and for Travel Team contact information.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dates to Remember
22 August – GCSE Results Day (GCSE Advice Line opens 8.30am-4.30pm)
23 August – 2 September – College Enrolment (check your letter for your appointment date)
Contact Numbers
GCSE Results Advice – 01392 400555
Admissions Team – 01392 400444
College Advice Team – 01392 400600
Apprenticeship Team – 01392 400800