Joining us in September

We can’t wait to meet you in September!

We’re so excited to welcome our new and retuning students to our countryside campus in the autumn term. Starting life at college is a big step and can feel daunting, especially this year. 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

• GCSE Results Day & Enrolment

  We will remotely auto-enrol as many of our applicants as possible, meaning that most will have no need to come onto campus until term starts in September. Those of you we do need to see will be able to come into college in small numbers and complete your enrolment.

  In the week commencing August 7, you will receive an email from the College giving you a link to a web page where you can record your GCSE grades. Please complete this as soon as possible after you receive confirmation of your grades, so that we are able to progress your enrolment. You will then be advised whether we can process your enrolment electronically (meaning you won’t need to come into college until term starts) or if we feel you would benefit from a face-to-face enrolment interview. All on campus interviews for new students will observe social distancing guidelines and be scheduled on an appointment basis in the week following GCSE results.

  Please be reassured that any applicant who does not achieve the grades required to meet the conditions of their offer will have their application reviewed, taking into account the grades awarded, prior achievement and references from their teachers, before a final decision is made.

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  Receiving your GCSE results this year? Check out all the options for your next steps! From work based training, to university, to going straight into work. Explore which path is right for you at: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/examresults You can speak to a professional careers adviser for free and impartial info and advice via the webchat, or call the National Careers Exam Results Helpline on 0800 100 900, open weekdays 8am to 8pm,  Sat 10am to 5pm.

• Residential Move-In

  We’re looking forward to welcoming our new Residential Students to their term-time home on Monday September 4. This will be followed by a residential Induction on Tuesday September 5, where we will offer support, guidance and information whilst you settle into your accommodation.

  You can find more information about moving in here.

• Start of Term

  College orientation for students starting a new course will take place on Wednesday September 6; 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 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.

• Transport on your first day

  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 Admissions team at courses@sparsholt.ac.uk who will be pleased to assist you.

Make sure you’ve got the most up-to-date information for Accommodation, finance and transport, as well as purchasing the right PPE for your course!