Your journey starts here. We have created this page to help you feel excited, confident and ready for the next step as you prepare to join us.
You'll find everything you need to know about enrolment, discover what college life is like, and explore the support, opportunities and experiences waiting for you at Boston College. Whether you're wondering what to expect or simply want to learn more, you'll find it all here.
If you have any questions along the way, our team is here to help. Just email info@boston.ac.uk and we will be happy to support you.
What Happens Next?
Now it's time to get ready for September! Here's what you can expect over the coming weeks.
📄 Results Day Support: Need advice after receiving your results?
Visit our Rochford Campus on Thursday 20th August, 9:30am–11:30am, where our friendly team will be available to help. If your results are different from what you expected or don't quite meet the entry requirements for your chosen course, we'll discuss your options and help you find the right pathway.
✅ Enrolment
If you have a course offer at Boston College, you will receive an enrolment letter in July inviting you to attend at a specific date and time.
Enrolment will take place between Thursday 20th August and Thursday 27th August at either our Boston (Rochford) Campus or Spalding Campus, depending on your course. Your letter will include everything you need to know, including your enrolment date, time and campus location.
The enrolment process usually takes around two hours. Once you have completed your enrolment and collected your Boston College ID badge, you will officially be a Boston College student!
📅 Can't Make Your Appointment?
If you can't attend your allocated enrolment date or time, don't worry. Simply contact our Admissions Team at admissions@boston.ac.uk, and they'll be happy to arrange an alternative appointment.
🙋 Missed Your Application Review?
If you haven't attended your Application Review, you can still enrol by attending our Enrolment Event on Thursday 27th August, 4:00pm–8:00pm. Our team will guide you through the process and help you complete your enrolment.
Student Support
Starting college is an exciting time, and we're here to make sure you have the support you need to succeed. Our friendly Student Services Team offers advice and guidance throughout your time at Boston College, helping you overcome any challenges and make the most of your college experience.
Whether you need help with financial support, careers advice, SEND support, attendance, or accessing additional learning support, we'll work with you to find the right support for your individual needs. Whatever your goals, we're here to help you achieve them.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Your safety and wellbeing are our priority. If you're worried about yourself or someone else, our dedicated Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team is here to listen, offer advice and provide the support you need.
The team can also support you with any personal difficulties, issues or barriers that may be affecting your wellbeing, safety or ability to achieve your goals, working with you to find a positive way forward.
To contact the Safeguarding Team, please email safeguarding@boston.ac.uk. For out of college hours support, please refer to our Safeguarding: What To Do Out of College Hours Contact List.
Information for Parents and Carers
Please share this section with your parents or carers.
Our Parents and Carers page (linked below) includes key information about starting college, our Parental Promise, and how we will support you throughout your time here. It also explains how parents and carers can stay up to date with your progress through our secure ProPortal system, where they can view attendance and progress updates.
Bring Your Own Device
Access to a reliable digital device is an important part of learning at Boston College, as many of your course materials, resources and activities are available online. We encourage you to bring your own laptop or tablet to help you get the most out of your studies from day one.
Using your own device makes it easy to complete assignments and access Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, using your College login. Free Wi-Fi and charging points are available across campus to help keep you connected throughout the day.
Don't worry if you don't have your own device. Our IT facilities and campus computers are available whenever you need them, ensuring you have access to the technology required to succeed.
Explore Your Campus
Take a virtual look around our campuses before you arrive. Explore our classrooms, workshops, social spaces and specialist facilities, and get a feel for what life at Boston College is like. It's a great way to familiarise yourself with your new surroundings, before your first day!
Your Senior Learning Lead
Your Senior Learning Lead is here to support you throughout your journey at Boston College. They will be your main point of contact if you have any questions before you start or during your time with us, helping you settle in and make the most of your college experience.
Academic, Health and Care Industries
- A Levels & Access to Higher Education - Geri Brazil: g-brazil@boston.ac.uk
- Animal Management and Agriculture - Brooke Wager: brooke-w@boston.ac.uk
- Early Years and Schools - Danielle Brown: danielle-b@boston.ac.uk
- English, ESOL and Maths - Carl Boothby: carl-B@boston.ac.uk
- Foundation (Entry/SEND) - Vicky Markham: vicky-m@boston.ac.uk
- Health and Social Care - Emma Taylor: emma-t@boston.ac.uk
- Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing & Uniformed Public Services - Mark Bridges: mark-b@boston.ac.uk
Creative, Cultural & Business
- Accounting and Business - Adam Brackenbury: adam-b@boston.ac.uk
- Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing - Jo Whitwell: joanne-P@boston.ac.uk
- Catering and Hospitality & Travel and Tourism - Adrian Walker-Slade: adrian-w@boston.ac.uk
- Graphics, Media and Photography - Maizie Stokes: maizie-w@boston.ac.uk
- Music & Performing Arts - James Bastow: james-bst@boston.ac.uk
Institute of Technology & Construction
- Automotive Technologies & Motorsport - Lee Crisp: lee-c@boston.ac.uk
- Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery & Plumbing and Gas - Nick Hodgkiss: nick-h@boston.ac.uk
- Digital Technologies - Sean Chlohessy: sean-c@boston.ac.uk
- Electrical - Steve Davison: steve-d@boston.ac.uk
- Engineering (including Motorcycle Engineering & Fabrication and Welding) - Jack Thorne: jack-t@boston.ac.uk
Your Time at Boston College
At Boston College, your experience is about so much more than your course. From the moment you join us, you will have access to a wide range of activities, events and opportunities designed to help you make friends, develop new skills, support your wellbeing and create memories that last a lifetime.
Here's just a taste of what you can look forward to throughout the year.
🚀 Start Your Boston College Journey
From day one, you will be welcomed into our friendly community and have everything you need to settle in, make friends and feel part of College life. Get involved with:
- Welcome Day
- Freshers' Fair
- Meet your Student Union
- Stand for Student Council or become a Student Representative
- Student Representative Training
- Join a club or society
- Unlock exclusive student discounts with TOTUM
- Meet new people through welcome activities and social events
💬 Have Your Say, Make Your Mark
At Boston College, your opinions matter. Help shape College life, influence decisions and see your ideas become reality. Take part in:
- Student Council
- Student Union
- Student Representative Programme
- Student Voice Roadshows
- Pulse Surveys
- Focus Groups
- Feedback Sessions
- Online suggestion opportunities
- You Said, We Did updates, showing how your ideas have made a difference
🎉 There is Always Something Happening
Celebrate, learn and have fun with exciting events taking place throughout the year. Look forward to:
- Freshers' Celebrations
- Digital Week and VR challenges
- Halloween events
- Christmas celebrations
- Random Acts of Kindness Day
- World Earth Day
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Pride Month celebrations
- Student Awards
- Charity fundraising events
- Seasonal competitions and themed activities
💙 Feel Your Best
Your wellbeing is our priority. Discover activities and support that help you stay healthy, happy and confident throughout your time at College. Explore sessions on:
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Managing stress and building resilience
- Healthy relationships
- Neurodiversity awareness
- Staying safe online
- Personal safety and awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Health and wellbeing campaigns
- Road safety
🌟 Get Future Ready
Build your confidence, gain valuable experience and prepare for your next step. Take advantage of:
- Careers Fair
- Meet local employers
- Inspirational guest speakers
- Industry weeks
- Enterprise and self-employment sessions
- Digital skills workshops
- Competitions and skills challenges
- Employer projects and industry experiences
🌍 Explore Beyond the Classroom
Discover new places, meet new people and enjoy experiences that bring your learning to life. Opportunities include:
- Educational visits
- UK and international trips
- Community projects
- Volunteering
- Industry visits
- Employer encounters
- Cross-college experiences
🎭 Find Your People
Whether you want to try something new or continue a favourite hobby, there's a club for everyone. Previous clubs have included:
- Chess Club
- Gaming Club
- Virtual Reality Club
- Debate Club
- Book Club
- Animal Club
- Crochet Club
- LGBTQ+ Social Group
- Wellness Walks
- Sport and Fitness Activities
Don't see something you love? Start your own club and we'll help make it happen!
✨ Make Every Moment Count
There's so much more to College life than lessons. Enjoy:
- Live music performances
- Sports tournaments and activities
- Student conferences
- Garden Party
- Coffee mornings
- Charity events
- Cross-college competitions
- Seasonal celebrations
- End-of-year celebrations and awards
Every week brings new opportunities to get involved, meet new people and create unforgettable memories.
🚀 Employability Skills Passport
Gain more than just a qualification. Our Employability Skills Passport helps you build the skills employers, universities and apprenticeship providers are looking for, giving you a head start for your future. You'll have the chance to:
- Develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Earn digital badges that recognise your achievements
- Work towards Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards
- Build your CV, LinkedIn profile and university applications
- Grow in confidence, resilience and independence
- Stand out with the skills employers value most
By the time you complete your course, you'll leave with more than just qualifications – you'll have the confidence, experience and employability skills to take your next step.
There's always something happening at Boston College!
This is just a snapshot of what's on offer. New events, trips and activities are added throughout the year, giving you even more opportunities to learn new skills, make friends and make the most of your time at Boston College.
See You at Enrolment
We hope this page has helped you feel prepared and given you a better idea of what to expect when you join Boston College. Your enrolment is the next step, and we are looking forward to meeting you and helping you settle into college life.
If you have any questions before then, please get in touch. You can contact your Senior Learning Lead using the details above, or email our Information Line at info@boston.ac.uk and we'll be happy to help.
See you at enrolment!
