Guide to enrolment

Enrolment 2024

**Please note: we are no longer accepting applications for a September 2024 start**

Students with a conditional offer of a place have been invited to enrol at the college on Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd August. You will have received a letter and emails with further information and the date and time you should attend enrolment. Late enrolment continues the week of the 27th August.

How do I enrol?
There are 3  stages to your enrolment:

1. Pre-enrolment
    Email your GCSE results to enrolment@asfc.ac.uk on Thursday 22nd August

2. Course confirmation
    Attend your enrolment appointment in person at the college on the date and time you have been given
    Discuss your study programme with one of our enrolment staff
    Do not forget to bring a copy if you GCSE results with you and your ID.

3. Enrolment confirmation
    Receive your enrolment confirmation email and get ready to start college!

What is enrolment?
Enrolment is when you officially join as an Ashton Sixth Form College student. There are a number of stages to your enrolment appointment including meeting your enroller, confirming you meet the entry requirements, a conversation about your course choices and having your photo taken for your college ID membership card.

When is enrolment?
Enrolment takes place once you have received your GCSE results at the end of August. You will have an appointment to enrol with us in person on either Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd August 2024 (unless you have notified us already that you are unable to make these dates)

Where does enrolment take place?
Enrolment takes place in person at the college. You should enter the college at our main entrance on Darnton Road where you will sign in and be directed to your first stage of enrolment. 

Is parking available on site?
There will be limited parking on site. We operate a one way system through our carpark with the entrance on Montague Road and exit on Arundel St. There is also a small visitors carpark at the main entrance of college on Darnton Rd.

What do I need to bring with me?

Before you attend your appointment you must send evidence of your GCSE results to enrolment@asfc.ac.uk. This should be the email you received from school with your GCSE results or a photograph of your results. The full results sheet should be visible in the photograph.

At enrolment you will need to show your enroller the following:

• Your GCSEs and any other examination results: these are important if you are to enrol on the right course. We will not be able to enrol you without evidence of these.
• Your ID - A Passport or Birth Certificate.

Can a parent/carer attend enrolment with me?
Some students choose to attend enrolment on their own but we welcome parents/carers to be part of the enrolment process and support their child.

If I don’t get the grades I need for the subjects I want to study, will I lose my place at Ashton Sixth Form College?
Please do not be worrying, there will be plenty of support and people you can speak to at enrolment if your results weren’t quite what you hoped for. Our senior advisors and careers team will also be on hand to explore options with you. Course changes at enrolment will be dependent on availability.

I have not received my enrolment appointment. What shall I do?
All applicants with an offer of a place have been emailed their appointment date and time to enrol once GCSE results are known. If you have any queries about your enrolment appointment please contact the Admissions Team admissions@asfc.ac.uk 

What if I can’t make my enrolment appointment?
It is extremely important you attend your enrolment appointment at the time you have been given. If you are unable to attend, please contact admissions@asfc.ac.uk so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. If you do not attend your enrolment appointment and we do not hear from you then we will assume that you no longer want a place at the college and your application will be withdrawn.

How do I find out about extra support, such as Inclusive Learning or the college Bursary?
At enrolment, people from various support areas will be available to answer any questions. You can find out about our bursary scheme which offers financial support for students from low income families  www.asfc.ac.uk/bursary 

How long does enrolment take?
If you meet the entry requirements for the courses you wish to study and there are no changes, the process can be short and should last no longer than 30 minutes or so. However, the whole process could take longer depending on how much advice and support you may need. It is important that we do not rush your enrolment and that you take the opportunity to speak to everyone you need to make an informed decision about your study programme.

Will I get work to do before my lessons start?
At enrolment, your teachers will inform you of any initial assignments they wish you to complete before starting college. These are important pieces of work that you should bring with you to your first lesson. We want you to feel prepared to begin your college-level study and also understand more about your course in advance of starting. 

What happens if I want to change my courses when I get home after enrolment?
You should contact our Admissions team who will review your enrolment and assess your suitability for the courses you wish to change to. Any changes will need to be made before you attend your welcome day when you will be shown how to access your timetable.

Can I change my courses once I have started my lessons?
Our aim is to ensure that the advice and guidance that you have received at your college interview and enrolment results in you getting your course choice right. However, if you have any concerns about your courses once you have started college, ensure you speak with your tutor for further advice.

What happens after enrolment?
You will be invited to attend a Welcome Day at the college a couple of days before you start your lessons. We will send your details about your Welcome Day in the days following your enrolment.

When will I get my timetable?
Your timetable will be available for you to access via Cedar, our online student portal, at your Student Welcome Day. At the welcome day we will show you how to access Cedar and talk you through how our timetable works.

Do I need to buy anything ready for starting college?
You will need to bring with you any supplies that will ensure you are ready to learn (pens, paper etc.). If your course requires specific books, kit or equipment this will be communicated to you at your student welcome day. You will have plenty of time to get this before classes start.