Due to the unprecedented times we find ourselves in, we have been exploring alternative ways to make sure you still get a Virtual New Student Event experience.

We are delighted to share that this year we are going online and your tailored event to help you get ready for College life will be taking place in early July. Keep your eyes peeled for your bespoke invitation, which will include a direct link for you to access this event - we will be sending communications out via email and over text.

Our Virtual New Student Event will include everything you need to know before starting with us in September. You can expect:

• A video welcome from Principal Amanda Melton
• A virtual tour of our Accrington and Rossendale College campus, with interactive campus maps and panoramic photography
• An introduction from your course’s Head of Division
• An exclusive course taster - including resources and interactive quizzes
• Information on our range of support services - including our LRC, Careers Zone, Health and Wellbeing, ALS, and Safeguarding 
• A chance to apply for your bus pass and bursaries 
• Information on the wide range of extracurricular activities you can get involved in
• An opportunity to get your questions answered in a live Q&A chat with our Schools Liaison Team 
• To get ‘enrolment ready’ - account set up opportunity!

Thank you for choosing Accrington and Rossendale College - rest assured, you’ve made the right choice, and we are delighted to be able to welcome you to our College community from September. 

If you have any questions at all about your application, do not hesitate in contacting us by emailing admissions@nelson.ac.uk or calling 01282 440272.