Joining us in September
Joining us in September
We can’t wait to meet you in September!
We’re so excited to welcome our new and returning students to our countryside campus in the autumn term. Starting life at college is a big step, so we’ve collected all the information you’ll need to help you feel prepared for joining the Sparsholt College community in September. We hope you find this information useful, but if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help!
Dates for your diary
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GCSE Results will be released on Thursday 20 August. Check out all the options for your next steps!
The College will access the majority of GCSE results from the Department for Education by Friday 21 August and auto enrol all applicants who meet their course entry requirements, and notify you by email and confirm in writing between Friday 21 August to Friday 28 August.
If you have met the entry criteria of your chosen course, during enrolment week we will get you enrolled and send you an email and letter to confirm your enrolment. If we find your results are significantly better or not quite what you hoped for the course you have chosen, we will give you a call to discuss your options. Please do not worry, we will work with you to enable you to find the course that’s right for you. If you wish to discuss this further with our academic teams please contact them on the email address for departments under our Frequently Asked Questions section below.
Please can we ask that you have your phone close to hand during enrolment week to enable us to check in with you.
If you have already achieved your qualifications in a previous academic year, we will contact you directly to arrange your enrolment.
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We’re looking forward to welcoming our new Residential Students to their term-time home and this will be followed by a residential induction where we will offer support, guidance and information whilst you settle into your accommodation.
You can find more information about moving in here.
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The date for college orientation for students starting a new course will be confirmed soon; once you have been enrolled you will receive written confirmation of which date your induction will take place.
When you arrive on campus for your first day by 09.10am there will be lots of staff on hand to guide you to your induction and first lessons.
Your Induction day will involve meeting your new classmates, your lecturers, and support teams and your Progress Coach. You will be introduced to and shown how to use the college systems and be given your timetable.
Each course at Sparsholt requires certain clothing and PPE – make sure you’ve purchased the right clothing for your course! Find out more here.
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If you have booked a campus bus pass the bus driver will know you’ll be travelling, and you’ll get your ID badge and pass for future journeys on your first day on campus.
If you have booked a train or bus pass you will need to pay to travel on your first day, and your pass will be ready for collection when you arrive on campus
Should you have any further queries, please email our Transport team at transport@sparsholt.ac.uk who will be pleased to assist you.
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- Q. I have submitted my application but need to update my address?
- A. Please email into courses@sparsholt.ac.uk with the details making sure it’s from the email address you used on the application with us.
- Q. I have submitted my application but want to change course?
- A. Please email into courses@sparsholt.ac.uk with the details, making sure it’s from the email address you used on the application with us.
- Q. When can I apply for Accommodation, Transport or Student funding?
- A. Our ‘Next Step Forms’ will be sent to all students offered a course place with us at the beginning of the Summer term. Links are sent via email to the email address you used on your course application.
- Q. How do I contact the course tutors/department areas –
- A. You can email the departments on the following email addresses:
Agriculture – AskAg@sparsholt.ac.uk
Agriculture Engineering – AskAgEng@sparsholt.ac.uk
Arboriculture, Forestry and Wood Management – AskTrees@sparsholt.ac.uk
Horticulture – AskHorticulture@sparsholt.ac.uk
Motor Vehicle – AskMotorVehicle@sparsholt.ac.uk
Fishery Studies and Aquatics – AskFish@sparsholt.ac.uk
Game and Wildlife – AskGame@sparsholt.ac.uk
Conservation, Countryside and the Environment – AskCountryside@sparsholt.ac.uk
Animal Studies – AskAnimalStudies@sparsholt.ac.uk
Sport, Outdoor Adventure and UPS – AskSportOutdoorUniformed@sparsholt.ac.uk
Equine Studies – AskEquine@sparsholt.ac.uk
- Q. Is there funding available for course.
- A. Please see the sections related to course fees on our webpage here: Money Matters – Sparsholt College Hampshire
- Q. I’ve had an offer but I have not yet had my interview?
- A. Not all students are required to have an interview, but our academic departments will be contact with all learners as soon as they can after an offer has been made. Please refer to your offer letter for more information.
- Q. Timetables – when do I get my timetable to know days I’m in.
- A. Timetables are unable to be confirmed until term has started, if you need an indication as what days you might be due in, please contact the relevant depart directly use the ‘Ask@’ email addresses below
Agriculture – AskAg@sparsholt.ac.uk
Agriculture Engineering – AskAgEng@sparsholt.ac.uk
Arboriculture, Forestry and Wood Management – AskTrees@sparsholt.ac.uk
Horticulture – AskHorticulture@sparsholt.ac.uk
Motor Vehicle – AskMotorVehicle@sparsholt.ac.uk
Fishery Studies and Aquatics – AskFish@sparsholt.ac.uk
Game and Wildlife – AskGame@sparsholt.ac.uk
Conservation, Countryside and the Environment – AskCountryside@sparsholt.ac.uk
Animal Studies – AskAnimalStudies@sparsholt.ac.uk
Sport, Outdoor Adventure and UPS – AskSportOutdoorUniformed@sparsholt.ac.uk
Equine Studies – AskEquine@sparsholt.ac.uk
Student Wellbeing
Sparsholt College’s highly experienced Student Wellbeing Team offer specialist advice and support for any obstacles life throws at you. Our team includes specialist wellbeing practitioners, counsellors, and nurses that are dedicated to listening and empowering you to resolve any challenges you might face. If you’re feeling worried, need some advice, or just need to talk, we’re here to help.
Find out more here.
Careers
At Sparsholt College we do everything we can to make sure that you have a plan of what you want to do once you leave. This may include progressing onto university, an apprenticeship or continuing into full time employment. Our careers guidance aims to expand the horizons of all students, enabling you to make informed career decisions.
Find out more here.
Study Plus
Our exciting new enrichment programme, Study Plus, is a fantastic opportunity to further your current interests or develop new ones through clubs, societies, social events and activities for both our residential and non-residential students. The programme will be split into four pathways; Explore+, Active+, Skills+, and Creative+ – so there is something for everyone to enjoy! Come find out more about our broad extra-curricular offer at our Freshers’ Fair event.
Industry Placements
For students undertaking a T Level qualification with us, you will complete a mandatory industry placement as part of your course where one dedicated placement day per week will form a part of your weekly timetable across the academic year. Our dedicated Industry Placement team are here to support you from start to finish, with resource packs and friendly advice on how to secure your placement. Get ahead of the rest and get your industry placement sorted before you start your course with us!
For more information visit our Industry Placement page and if you need support finding a placement, please email us ip@sparsholt.ac.uk or call us 01962 797415.
