How And When To Enrol 16-18
How And When To Enrol 16-18
Whichever course type you're studying, when your start date is approaching we'll be in contact to give you more information about enrolling with us and help you complete your enrolment.
How to enrol
If you have applied to join the College in September 2023 or re-join us in September 2023, then please read the sections and stages below when it comes close to the time to enrol (August). 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 from September, our dedicated enrolment team will be in touch closer to the time to help you complete your enrolment and give you further information about starting your course.
Not yet applied?
If you haven’t previously completed an application via our Application portal (appy.tmc.ac.uk), then don’t worry, you can still do so.
If you are interested in studying with us then please visit our application portal and we will process your application in the usual way and be in contact to help you complete your enrolment.
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.
Our TMC Live sessions have lots of useful videos with information for new students and progressing students. We also 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 Careers and Welfare team by emailing careers&welfare@tmc.ac.uk to arrange an appointment or call 03333 222 444.
What you'll need
Congratulations on securing your place at The Manchester College for September 2023. We hope you are as excited as we are to work towards becoming the next generation of industry excellence.
Enrolment dates for September 2023 will be confirmed during summer 2023. Below you will find all the details of everything you need to do to activate your enrolment once this goes live, 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’re free 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 get 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:
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:
Stage 5 - GCSE Results Day
On GCSE results day, please login to your account and update your predicted qualifications to your actual grades. You will also be required to take a photo of your GCSE results and upload them with the statement of entry you receive from school. You will need to do this in the Evidence section of the Portal.
Please note, your name on your results slip must be visible so we can verify your results.
This must be completed prior to your enrolment slot, that you booked in Step 4.
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. We’ll find something that you’ll love that will lead you to the next stage of your dream career.
Stage 6 – 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 will be confirmed in summer 2023
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.
A Welcoming Learning Environment
Don’t worry, we know there is quite a lot to take in - once you have enrolled, we will be sharing the key messages with you over the coming weeks.
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’re free 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 get 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:
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.
The dates for January 2023 enrolment are:
Monday 9th January 2023 – 10.00am to 2:00pm
Monday 16th January 2023 – 10.00am to 2:00pm
Monday 23rd January 2023 – 10.00am to 2:00pm
Monday 30th January 2023 – 10.00am to 2:00pm
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:
Stage 5 - Results
Please login to your account and update your actual grades. You will also be required to take a photo of your GCSE results and upload them with the statement of entry you receive from school. You will need to do this in the Evidence section of the Portal.
Please note, your name on your results slip must be visible so we can verify your results.
This must be completed prior to your enrolment slot, that you booked in Step 4.
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. We’ll find something that you’ll love that will lead you to the next stage of your dream career.
Stage 6 – 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, or all 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 enrolment are:
Monday 9th January 2023 – 10.00am to 2:00pm
Monday 16th January 2023 – 10.00am to 2:00pm
Monday 23th January 2023 – 10.00am to 2:00pm
Monday 30th January 2023 – 10.00am to 2:00pm
*Last appointment for any walk in enrolments is 1 hour before enrolment closes each day.
A Welcoming Learning Environment
Don’t worry, we know there is quite a lot to take in - once you have enrolled, we will be sharing the key messages with you over the coming weeks.