How and When to Enrol (For Students Aged 16-18)
How and When to Enrol (For Students Aged 16-18)
Whichever course type you're studying, you should have received an email with all the details for your next steps to complete enrolment for your chosen course.
If you have applied to join the College in September 2025, our team will be in touch during summer 2025 with details of how to enrol. For January starts, please see the dedicated section below.
A welcoming learning environment
Everyone at the College has been working hard to ensure that when your course starts you will receive a great college experience in an environment that is welcoming and puts you first.
Don’t worry, we know there is quite a lot to take in - we will share they key messages and information you need to know in the coming weeks once you have enrolled.
Applied already?
If you've applied to study with us for September 2025, please see the 'What you'll need' section below closer to the time of your enrolment in August 2025.
Not yet applied?
If you haven’t previously completed an application via our Application portal (apply.tmc.ac.uk).
If you would like to speak to someone about a course then please phone 03333 222 444.
Continuing student?
If you've told us in your Progression Review that you'll be returning to us in September, there are some key dates you need to be aware of and a few things you'll need to do before you re-join us.
Visit our Next Steps page to learn more and find out what steps you need to take.
Where to get information and support
Please remember our team are still here to provide all the answers and support you need.
We have a number of in person open events taking place throughout the year, check our Events page to see our upcoming events .
If you require advice or would like to change career pathway, please contact the Student Careers team by emailing careers&welfare@tmc.ac.uk to arrange an appointment or call 03333 222 444.
What you'll need
If you've applied to study with us in September 2025, you'll receive further instruction in summer 2025 about how to enrol. Once enrolment opens in August 2025 you'll need to follow the below steps.
Your enrolment will go through various steps:
Step 1 – Logging in to Apply Portal
Simply login to your Apply Portal and you will see our request for you to complete your enrolment form in the Get Ready to Study section. If you can’t remember your login details you can reset them easily, here’s a link to the guide.
If you have not yet accepted our offer of a place, you will see the tile to accept the offer before you can complete the digital enrolment form.
Step 2 – Enrolment Form
Please check the information you’ve previously submitted is still accurate, and then continue to complete the other information which we require to progress your enrolment to the next stage.
Within the Evidence section you will need to upload a passport-style photograph for your student ID card; instructions for this are in the Portal under 'Uploads'. If you are unable to upload a photo, don't worry, we can take your photo when you come to campus to enrol. You will get your ID card when you come onto campus to complete your enrolment.
Step 3 – Review
Once you have completed the above steps, you will be taken to the 'Review' page. Please double check all the information is correct, including your contact details and your next of kin details, and click 'Submit'. If you notice any errors while on the 'Review' page, simply click on 'Edit' under the section you wish to correct and make any changes required.
Please take a look at our video guide:
Step 4 - Book an Appointment
Once you have confirmed all your details you will be redirected back to the Portal homepage where you will see a new tile which is where you will book an appointment to come to campus to complete your enrolment. Clicking on 'book' will allow you to choose an enrolment date and time that suits you.
Please note: All offers of a place are subject to availability at the time of enrolment.
Please take a look at our video guide on how to book an appointment for your enrolment:
Step 5 - GCSE Results Day and Enrolment Days
On GCSE results day, please login to your account and update your predicated qualifications to the actual grades you have received. You will also be required to take a photo of your GCSE results and upload them with your statement of entry you receive from school. You will need to do this in the ‘Evidence’ section of the portal.
Important: the name on your results slip must be visible so we can verify your results.
This needs to be completed prior to the enrolment slot that you booked in Step 4.
Please also bring your original results and statement with you to your enrolment appointment.
Step 6 – Enrolment
On the day of your enrolment appointment, you will be required to arrive at your campus of choice where your details will be given a final check and you will go on to speak to your tutor team to ask any further questions you may have.
If you don’t get the results you’re hoping for, require advice, or would like to change your career pathway, don’t worry. You can speak to your tutor or the Student Careers team when you come to campus, or alternately you can email careers&welfare@tmc.ac.uk to make an appointment.
Step 7 – Signing Your Learner Agreement
You will sign your 'Learner Agreement' and read the consents and privacy notice when you obtain your ID card when on campus. Once you’ve signed this, you will receive further communication via email on how to access the Student Hub, where you will find important information on when you start at college and your timetable.
Enrolment Dates
If you are unable to complete any, or all of these steps, you are more than welcome to come to your chosen campus and speak with our Admissions, Curriculum and Student Careers teams. However, we advise that you follow the steps above and book an appointment.
Dates for enrolment for September 2025 entry will be confirmed nearer the time.
A Welcoming Learning Environment
Don’t worry, we know there is quite a lot to take in - we will be sharing the key parts with you through your induction period at the start of your programme.
Email: enquiries@tmc.ac.uk
Call Centre: 03333 222 444
Not a UK/EU resident?
If you are not a national of the UK/EU and you have not been resident in the UK/EU for the last three years, you will need to provide evidence of your residency.
Not sure what to do next?
If you haven’t received your enrolment email in the last few weeks and you think you should have done, or if you don’t have a conditional offer yet, then get in touch with us on 03333 222 444.
January Starts
Once your place is secure, you will need to take a few simple steps to complete your enrolment. Below you will find all the details of everything you need to do to activate your enrolment, as well as useful information for your new course.
Your enrolment will go through various steps:
Stage 1 – Logging in to Apply Portal
Simply login to your Apply Portal and you will see our request for you to complete your enrolment form in the Get Ready to Study section. If you can’t remember your login details you can reset them easily, here’s a link to the guide.
If you have not yet accepted our offer of a place, you will see the tile to accept before you are able to complete your next step of completing the digital enrolment form.
Stage 2 – Enrolment Form
Please check the information you’ve previously submitted is still accurate, and then continue to complete the other information which we require to progress your enrolment to the next stage.
Within the Evidence section you will need to upload a passport-style photograph for your student ID card; instructions for this are in the Portal under Uploads. You will be provided with your ID card when you come onto campus to complete your enrolment.
Stage 3 – Review
Once you have completed the above steps, you will be taken to the Review page. Please double check all the information is correct, including your contact details and your Next of Kin details, and click Submit. If you notice any errors while on the Review page, simply click on Edit under the section you wish to correct and make any changes required.
Please take a look at our video guide:
Student Enrolment Guide | tmc.ac.uk (youtube.com)
Stage 4 - Book an Appointment
Once you have confirmed all your details you will be redirected back to the Portal homepage where you will see a new tile to book an appointment for your enrolment. Clicking on book will allow you to choose an enrolment date and time that suits you.
On the day of your appointment, you will be required to arrive at your campus of choice where your details will be given a final check, and you will go on to speak to your tutor team to ask any further questions you may have.
Please take a look at our video guide on how to book an appointment for your enrolment:
How to Book Your Appointment to Enrol | tmc.ac.uk (youtube.com)
Stage 5 – Signing Your Learner Agreement
You will sign your Learner Agreement when you pick up your ID card when on campus. Once you’ve signed your Learner Agreement, you will receive further communication via email on how to access the Student Hub, where you will find important information on when you start college, including your timetable.
Enrolment Dates
If you are unable to complete any of these steps, you are more than welcome to come to your chosen campus and speak with our Admissions, Curriculum and Careers & Welfare teams.*
The dates for January 2025 enrolment are:
OPENSHAW CAMPUS - Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm for 4 weeks
- Wednesday 8 January 2025
- Wednesday 15 January 2025
- Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Wednesday 29 January 2025
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES - Mondays from 10am - 2pm for 4 weeks
- Monday 13 January 2025
- Monday 20 January 2025
- Monday 27 January 2025
*Last appointment for any walk in enrolments is 1 hour before enrolment closes each day.
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