We're getting ready for enrolment 2025!
Here's all the information you will need to enrol with us at Blackburn College.
Where do I go?
Enrolment is happening in the Beacon Centre.
This is building number 7 on the campus map which you can view below.
If you've applied to start in September you will receive your personal invite to enrolment with a date and time.
If you're in Year 11 you will be able to enrol with us from Thursday 21st August (GCSE RESULTS DAY).
Here's our opening times across the enrolment period.
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Date |
Opening Times |
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Monday 18th August |
12:15pm – 4pm |
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Tuesday 19th August |
9:15am – 7pm |
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Wednesday 20th August |
9:15am – 4pm |
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Thursday 21st August (GCSE RESULTS DAY) |
9:15am – 7pm |
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Friday 22nd August |
9:15am – 4pm |
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Tuesday 26th August |
9:15am – 4pm |
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Wednesday 27th August |
9:15am – 4pm |
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Thursday 28th August |
9:15am – 7pm |
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Friday 29th August |
9:15am - 3.30pm |
The next section is what you'll need to bring with you to enrol.
If you have any further questions, check out our FAQs section at the bottom of this page as they may help you find your answer.
Campus Map
The next section is what you'll need to bring with you to enrol.
If you have any further questions, check out our FAQs section at the bottom of this page as they may help you find your answer.
What to bring if you're 16-18
- GCSE results/proof of your qualifications
- Proof of your household income*
*This is necessary if you wish to access support from our Student Finance team including help with bus passes.
What to bring if you're 19+
- Proof of any qualifications*
- Proof of your household income**
*GCSE results and/or previous vocational/technical qualifications
**Where your household income is less than £25,750 per year, you may be eligible for funding support, depending on the level of your course. If you are studying a level 3 courses and have applied for an Advanced Learner Loan, you may wish to bring your Student Finance England acceptance letter with you, so you can discuss this with a member of our Student Finance Team.
What to bring if you're applying to the University Centre
- Proof of any qualifications*
- Proof of ID such as driving license/passport
- Proof that you have applied for your Student Finance England (SFE)**
- You will need to apply for funding from Student Finance England***
*A-Level results, GCSE results and/or previous vocational/technical qualifications.
**Your SFE acceptance letter is ideal.
***If you do not enrol and apply for this funding quickly there will be delays in you being able to access financial support during your studies.
What to bring if you're applying for an ESOL course
- If you're from within the EU:
- Passport / EU pre or settled status / Proof of benefits - If you're from outside of EU:
- Passport / Visa / Proof of benefit - If you're seeking asylum:
- NASS ID card / ASPEN card & receipt
FAQS
We've put together our top ten questions that should help you know everything about enrolment at Blackburn College and answer any questions you might have.
1. Will I be enrolling online or in person?
Enrolment at Blackburn College is an in-person experience. You will receive communications via email and text ahead of enrolment. On the day, you'll have a chat with your subject tutor, (Maths and English tutor, Additional Learning Support tutor if needed), before finalising your enrolment. This is where you will collect your ID badge and become an official student at Blackburn College.
2. When will I get my timetable?
During enrolment you'll have your enrolment passport which will help guide you. Inside you'll find all the information about accessing your timetable and checking for any updates - this can be date and time changes. You will get your official timetable on your first week at college.
3. What time and where do I come on my first day?
You will receive an enrolment passport when you check in. During your chat with a subject tutor they will fill out your induction section which will have all the information ahead of your first day. If you are still unsure report to Beacon Centre reception on your first day to find out where you need to go.
4. What if my results aren’t suitable for the course I applied for?
There’s no need to worry. You can discuss all your options at enrolment with your subject tutor when you have your chat. We also have our Careers Team on hand to help you with any further questions you might have regarding your course and next steps.
5. Can I change my course?
Of course, you can. If you’re not sure of the course you’ve picked to enrol on, there are plenty of options for you to change and pick the right one for you. Just be aware certain courses are popular so be sure you know which course you want to study.
6. What if I've not applied for a course before enrolment?
Don't worry, you can apply on the day and then join the enrolment experience. You'll apply for the course you want to study - subject to you meeting entry requirements. Just come to enrolment and bring your results and documents and we can help secure your place on a course.
7. How do I get help with my bursary and travel pass at enrolment?
You will receive an enrolment passport when you check in. In the passport there's a dedicated section all about our fantastic financial support packages. Our Student Finance Team are on hand to help if you need help applying for a bursary and travel pass.
8. What do I do if I need kit, uniform or a DBS for my course?
If you are a student that requires kit, uniform or a DBS you will receive all the information you need from us ahead of enrolment.
9. Where is enrolment taking place?
Enrolment is taking place at the Beacon Centre. We'll have lots of signs and friendly staff around campus when you arrive to direct you to the building. This is building number 7 on the campus map which you can download above.
10. How do I ask any further questions about enrolment?
If you have any further questions you can get in touch with our reception team who will be able to point you in the right direction. You can call 01254 292929 or email thehub@blackburn.ac.uk
