Start of Year
Guide 2025
We have created a start of year checklist so new and returning students, parents and carers can find all the information needed to make the start of term as seamless as possible including how to buy your bus pass and apply for a bursary, submit your GCSE results online and what to expect on your first day. If you're thinking about starting with us, it isn't too late to apply.
Start of year checklist
Start of year can be a busy time; we have created a simple checklist below to help you on your way.
Please note: If you are not due to receive any results this year, you will still need to contact us at the given time to confirm your course choice. Any course choices or changes can be discussed on GCSE/Level 2 Results Day and Course Confirmation Day.
confirm your place and submit your results
It is essential that you confirm your course choice and submit results where applicable online as early as possible on the day of Thursday 21 August and by 5pm at the latest.
You need to access the College Portal. You can access this on your mobile phone, home computer or laptop.
You will be able to:
- Enter your results
- Confirm your choice of course
- Request a call back to discuss your options
We will confirm your course choice by email or call you back if it is necessary. Please contact Admissions with any questions.
When you open your results, don’t worry if they aren’t what you were expecting. Come to an advice session with a friendly member of staff and discover the best route for your future. On Results Day itself, drop-in Advice Sessions for applicants are being held from 10am-3pm at Truro College, 1pm-4pm at Penwith College and from 10am-1pm at our STEM Centre, Bodmin. No need to book, please just come along to discuss any questions with our admissions and teaching teams.
Student Induction dates
Your first couple of days at college will be your induction period, allowing you to explore the campus and ask questions with your lecturers before your timetabled lessons start. There will only be first year students, progressing students and staff on campus during the induction period, giving you a quieter atmosphere to get your bearings and adjust to college life. You must attend your allocated induction and not any other one. You will need to provide/arrange your own transport for the induction or come by public transport. Log in to the College Portal on 1 September 2025Â to check where rooms will be for inductions. You will need to go to this room on your arrival. Staff and ambassadors will be on hand to help direct you. Many students will be arriving at the same time, so it's best to be prepared. At Truro College, there will be a car drop-off zone in the bus bay.
Morning sessions run from 9.15am - 12.15pm and afternoon sessions run from 1.15pm - 4.15pm.
If you require any additional support or adjustments to access your induction please contact learningsupport@truro-penwith.ac.uk
2025/26 term dates and other key dates can be found at /term-dates
Truro College
Wednesday 03 September: 9.15am - A Levels | 1.15pm - Personal Professional Development, Progression Pathways and IB Diploma.
Thursday 04 September: 9.15am - Vocational courses (Applied Science, Art, Business, Childcare, Engineering, Health & Social Care, IT, Media, Performing Arts, Photography, Public Services and Sport) | 1.15pm Occupational courses (Beauty, Construction, Hair, Motor Vehicle, Professional Cookery).
Thursday 04 September: 9.15am - IB Diploma - Tomperrow.
Wednesday 10 September: 10am - Access to HE induction.
Penwith College
Wednesday 03 September: 9.15am - All new students
Thursday 04 September: 9.15am - Returning L2 Occupational students
Thursday 11 September: 10.30am - Access to HE induction.
STEM & Health Skills Centre
Thursday 04 September: 9.15am - All students
Tuesday 09 September: 10am - Access to HE induction.
Tregye campus
TBC
enrichment options and course changes
The College has an extensive Enrichment programme which includes specialist academies, sport academies, extra-curricular skills development and recreational sport and games. You should have selected your Enrichment choice at your interview, but if for any reason you have not selected a programme, or need to change your choice, please see the Enrichment team at the Freshers Fair. You can view all of the Enrichment options at truro-penwith.ac.uk/enrichment.
Any course choices or changes can be discussed on GCSE/Level 2 Results Day on Thursday 21 August and Course Confirmation Day.
Additional Information
Parents/Carers must log in to the College portal and complete consent forms, which are needed for trips, visits and photography, work experience forms and to pay the college’s £30 refundable deposit towards course equipment and books.
If you are studying A Level English Language & Literature and/or A Level Maths you may have summer work to complete before you start your studies in September. Check for the latest Summer Work at truro-penwith.ac.uk/summer-work
If you would like a locker in which to store your books etc then please bring a £5 cash deposit and see the Programme Team Administrator who will provide you with a locker. This can be done from TBC onwards.
If you haven't been into College for an interview and had a photo taken or already uploaded one then you will need to upload a suitable and appropriate photograph of yourself BEFORE your induction on the College Portal. You will need your Student ID number which can be found on your original course offer. The photograph needs to be a clear likeness of you without wearing a hat or a face covering – head and shoulders only.
You can view your timetable on the College Portal. Please download and keep a copy of your timetable on your mobile device or have a print out to hand.
You will need to wear your ID card at all times in College. We will provide you with a ‘Truro & Penwith College Student’ lanyard for this purpose and it will also be utilised to enter buildings.
Truro and Penwith College is a no smoking and no vaping campus. We promote a smoke-free environment to support the wellbeing of our students, staff and visitors. E-cigarettes/vapes are not to be used within College buildings or grounds. We appreciate your adherence to supporting good air quality for all in our educational environment. Staff, students and visitors are asked not to smoke/vape elsewhere on College sites or on the pavements or roadways near College buildings. Read the smoke-free campus policy here.
The College operates a cashless catering system. You are encouraged to bring cash on your Induction Sessions to load onto the ID cards which we will provide. You can also use debit cards for contactless payments if you prefer.Â
To access all of the information from our learning support team that is available to all students, please visit Learning Support - Truro & Penwith College
The College has a roaming Wi-Fi system which you will be able to log into for free access.
We adopt a Behaviour Policy which can be found here. Please note that we like to create a campus culture which is friendly and supportive but one that is respectful of others and property. All students agree on starting at College to adhere to a Student Code of Conduct.
As a student you are entitled to wear appropriate clothing to College, as long as it meets the health and safety standards of your course. Please ensure anything you wear is respectful and has appropriate coverage of skin. Don’t wear anything that may be considered to be offensive to others e.g. slogans on T-shirts.
If you require specific clothing or kit for your course we will contact you ahead of this academic year with arrangements for this. Please note that you will need to pay a kit fee.Â
Please note that there is an automated number plate recognition system in place at Truro College between the hours of 6am and 4.30pm. Visitors are entitled to 30 mins for pick-up/drop-off and all other visitors must register their vehicle at a designated Reception point.
We are not able to offer student parking on Truro campus, except for those who meet specific eligibility criteria. Please visit our transport page to view the eligibility criteria. Parking is available at the Langarth Park and Ride at Threemilestone. It is free if you walk into College via the retail park or a cost per day if you use the Park and Ride service. At your Induction Day, you will be given login details and information on how to apply if you meet the required eligibility.
Eligibility criteria is currently for Truro College parking only. Students must apply for a permit via the college intranet for parking at Penwith College and the STEM & Health Skills Centre, Bodmin. Please talk directly to staff at either college about their process for this.
If you are unwell or unable to attend college please ask your parent or carer to report your absence at Report an Absence - Truro & Penwith College (truro-penwith.ac.uk) Voicemails can be made anytime in advance of an absence/appointment.
In order to ensure 100% attendance, please do not book holidays during term time to ensure the highest possible level of achievement on your course. You can view term dates at Term dates - Truro & Penwith College (truro-penwith.ac.uk)
As part of our transition arrangements we have created a 'Welcome to the College' film. This film contains useful bits of information and advice for you to know.
You are also invited to attend an online meeting (virtually) with the Personal Tutor should you wish to discuss anything confidential or support your child/ward’s transition into college. Details will be forwarded in September.
We also encourage parents to use our parent/carer areas on the website for any FAQ’s.
For all safeguarding information and contact details please visit Safeguarding & Inclusion - Truro & Penwith College
