Enrol at Walsall College for September 2026

With September fast approaching, we are inviting all prospective students to come and enrol at our Wisemore Campus.

Adult learners can drop in from Tuesday 18th August. Enrolment for 16–18 year olds will begin on Thursday 20th August.

If you have already accepted your course place, please look out for a letter and email inviting you to complete your enrolment on a set day and time.

See full dates & times below

AVAILABLE COURSES

If you have applied for a course, or wish to know more about our course offer then enrolment is your opportunity to meet tutors and potentially join the college.  While some courses have limited availability, we will do our best to enrol you on your first choice course, subject to you meeting the entry requirements.

Can't decide between two or more courses or not sure what to study? Speak to one of our careers advisors. They are available throughout enrolment and will be happy to talk to you about the best route to achieve your career goals.

If you are enrolling or enquiring about construction trade, built environment, electrical, plumbing and engineering courses please visit our Wisemore Campus.

IMPORTANT - WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO ENROL?

If you are aged between 16-19 when coming to enrol, please bring the following with you:

1: Proof of Identity:

Any one of these:

  • Passport
  • Biometric Residence Permit
  • National Insurance Card/Letter
  • Certificate of Entitlement to Funding
  • Bank Credit/Debit (full name must be present)
  • Driving Licence

2: Residency Documents

If you are not a UK/Irish Citizen or have not been residing in the UK for the past 3 years, then you will need to provide your residency documentation.

*More information regarding the evidence required can be found in the following document ALL THINGS RESIDENCY (pdf)

3: Qualifications

Certificates/results slips for all of the qualifications you have achieved.

*Enrolment cannot be completed without these results.  We will use these to enrol you on an appropriate level of English and Maths if you have not already achieved these qualifications.

If you are aged 19 and over when coming to enrol, please bring the following with you:

1: Proof of identity

Any one of these:

  • Passport
  • Biometric Residence Permit
  • National Insurance Card/Letter
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Entitlement to Funding
  • Bank Credit/Debit (full name must be present)
  • Driving Licence

 

2: Proof of entitlement to funding:

Any one of these:

  • Universal Credit
  • Employment Support Allowance letter (ESA)
  • Proof of low wage (3 months wage slips)
  • Job Seekers Allowance letter (JSA)

 

3: Residency Documents

If you are not a UK/Irish Citizen or have not been residing in the UK for the past 3 years, then you will need to provide your residency documentation.
Please see below examples;
• E-Visa
• Home Office letter
• Biometric card
• Passport

 

4: Payment

Please note – We are currently only accepting credit/debit card payments, no cash will be accepted.

OR - Evidence of payment

  • A letter from Student Finance England confirming your Student Loan approval
  • A company-headed letter saying your employer is paying your course fees

Including £10.00 for your college ID card

 

*Please bring the relevant documents if you have a Special Education Need (SEN) or Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP).

For any queries regarding your enrolment date or time please email admissionsteam@walsallcollege.ac.uk

Please send any funding queries to the team at fundingqueries@walsallcollege.ac.uk

Applicants with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) will be required to complete a needs assessment with the Inclusive Support Team to ensure that their support needs can be met at the college. Please bring any relevant official documents and supporting evidence with you when you attend enrolment.

Applicants with identified additional needs who do not have an EHCP may also require a needs assessment with the Inclusive Support Team. This will be determined during the enrolment process.

Enrolment Times

Our Wisemore Campus is open on the following days and times for enrolment on courses starting from September.

Day Time
Tuesday 18th August 09:00 - 16:30 (Adults only)
Wednesday 19th August 09:00 - 16:30 (Adults only)
Thursday 20th August 09:00 – 18:30
Friday 21st August 09:00 – 15:30
Saturday 22nd August 10:00 - 13:30
Monday 24th August 09:00 – 18:30
Tuesday 25th August 09:00 – 18:30
Wednesday 26th August 09:00 – 18:30
Thursday 27th August 09:00 – 18:30
Friday 28th August 09:00 – 15:30
Saturday 29th August Bank Holiday Weekend (Closed)
Monday 31st August Bank Holiday (Closed)

 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

You can submit your bursary application at any time using our Online Bursary Application System. We recommend applying as early as possible, even before you enrol.

Applications received before enrolment will be assessed once you have completed your enrolment. Bursary awards can only be made after you are fully enrolled and have started your course.

If you have any questions before submitting your application, please contact the Bursary Team at bursary@walsallcollege.ac.uk.

Apply for a bursary online

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BUS PASS

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RESOURCES

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COLLEGE MEALS

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CHILDCARE

The college has a wide range of bursaries to assist students with the above.  Find out more here.

 

Frequently Asked Questions