YOUR APPLICANT EVENT INFORMATION
Firstly thank you for choosing to apply to study at Loughborough College! We’re really excited to get you started on your journey to becoming a part of the Loughborough College Experience and starting your course with us!
Our admissions process will look a little different this year. The College continues to prioritise the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, students, potential students, their families and all who visit our campus above all else. With this in mind this year we will be adopting an online Applicant Event process for larger scale events.
Our aim is to make this process easy to follow to ensure that all of our applicants are able to access information that will enable them to make an informed choice with regards to the most appropriate course option for them to study with us.
Please scroll down to the “Upcoming Events this month” section where you will find the link to your Applicant Event. Please remember to have your Student reference number to hand, as this will be required to join the event. (This will be included in your event invite email).
Take some time to watch our video or take a virtual tour showcasing some of the excellent opportunities, outstanding facilities and amazing experiences you can look forward to as a Loughborough College student!
YOUR EVENT
You will be invited to attend an Applicant Event for each subject area you have applied for with Loughborough College.
your invite
You’ll receive an invite to your applicant event via email. This will include the link to this page which contains all of the details of the event e.g. Date, Time and a link to join.
Keep this in a safe place, ready for your event!
join your event
On the date of your event use the link from your invite to join the online event.
You’ll be able to join up to 30 minutes before the start time so you’ll have plenty of time to join and get ready!
get involved
Our team of industry experienced teachers will guide you through the event and give you a flavour of your course area and taste of what it’s like to be a student at Loughborough College.
have any questions?
During your event you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions that come to mind.
If you think of any questions after the event, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help!
NOT HAD AN INVITE?
Don’t panic! it may have got lost in your spam folder, so start by checking there, but if not get in touch!
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SubjectArea | EventDate | EventTime | EventLink |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 25th February | 16:00 | JOIN EVENT |
PLEASE NOTE
You will only be able to access an event that you have been invited to join.
The Student Recruitment team will only generate offers for those applicants invited to and attending each specific Applicant Event.
FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive, if you have a question that isn’t answered here please get in touch.
What happens if I don’t get the grades I was expecting?
At your registration event, which will take place on or after the official GCSE results day of Thursday 21st August 2025, a member of the teaching team will meet with all applicants on an individual basis. At this Sign Up meeting they will assess all the achieved grades and look at any additional supporting information at that time, then decide on what level of study programme to offer.
Can I speak to somebody about changing my course choice?
Yes, we have a dedicated Student Recruitment team who are happy to help. They can look at alternative course options with you. Just send them an email at admissions@loucoll.ac.uk
Does the college offer financial help?
We are able to offer a bursary fund to help with additional costs associated with your course, including transport (bus passes), kit or uniform and childcare costs.
Eligibility is based on household income. You don’t need to request a bursary application form, as we automatically send them out to everyone who has applied to us as soon as they are released (usually in July). You can contact our Learner Services team with questions around financial support via email at Studentfinance@loucoll.ac.uk.
What funding is available for tuition fees?
There are no tuition fees for full-time students under 19 who are enrolled on a Further Education course. If you are over 18 then the Student Recruitment team will be sending out fee and funding information directly to you over the summer. They can also be contacted should you have any specific fee enquiries via email at Studentrecruitment@loucoll.ac.uk
I need extra support with my studies. What help can I get at Loughborough College?
There are staff on hand to help you with your academic progress throughout your time as a student with us. We also have specialist advisors who can help with additional requirements, and we have a fantastic team of learning support assistants who are able to provide in-class assistance.
It is however vital that we know about any additional support needs or assistance that you already have in place or feel will be needed to support you in your studies as early as we possibly can.
Following the Applicant Event you will be sent a survey to complete. If you have not already declared any additional support needs on your application, it is important that you complete the survey question relating to additional learning support. This will enable our Learner Services team to contact you and assess options before you commence your studies.
Can I work a part time job whilst studying?
We would recommend that you work no more than 8-9 hours per week. Research has shown that 10+ hours a week can negatively affect academic achievement, so make sure you are prioritizing correctly.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Now you’ve attended your online applicant event, it’d be good to know what’s next! So here’s what will happen!
YOUR OFFER
You will hear from our Student Recruitment team within 5 working days regarding what the next steps will be and whether a conditional offer will be made.
PRE PROGRAMME EXPERIENCE
Once you have accepted your course offer, you will be invited to attend a Pre Programme Experience in late June / early July 2025.
This event will give you a full taste of the outstanding Loughborough College student experience
ONLINE REGISTRATION & ENROLMENT
Finally you will be invited to complete your online registration in early August.
You will be invited to come into the College on or after GCSE Results Day (Thursday 21st August 2025) to meet one of the tutors from your chosen course area, discuss the appropriate course and level of study and complete your enrolment into the College.
WELCOME TO COLLEGE
You're all set and ready to start your college course in September 2025.
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Sit back, relax, enjoy the rest of the summer break and get ready to join the Loughborough College Experience.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Don’t forget if you have any questions about next steps or would like to speak to someone about your application or options please get in touch!
GET IN TOUCH
Hopefully we’ve covered most of the questions and information that you wanted to know, and you’ve enjoyed your applicant event!
However if you’ve got a question, or need any other information, get in touch and one of our expert advisors will be able to help!
Look forward to hearing from you soon!
Tel: 01509 618375
Email: Admissions@loucoll.ac.uk