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School Leavers – How to Apply

Step 1 – Find Your Course ⇣

Choose your course on the DCG website.

Step 2 – Apply Online ⇣

On the course page, select the ‘Apply Now’ button located at both the top and bottom of the page. Follow the prompts to set up your InTouch account and submit your application.

AFTER YOU APPLY

Step 1 – Check Your InTouch Account ⇣

We’ll update your application status here and guide you on next steps.

Step 2 – Application Process ⇣

Next Steps: You will be asked to submit a personal statement (for A levels) or complete interview questions (for all other courses) BEFORE you are given an interview or asked to attend a taster session.

  • A level students will then attend a Taster, all other applicants will attend an on-site or telephone interview.
  • Offer: If your application is successful, you’ll receive an offer, which will be conditional subject to entry criteria and exam results.
  • Accept: Due to high demand for our courses, to secure your place you will need to confirm you accept the offer within 14 days or your place will be lost. There will be an accept button in your InTouch account.

If you have an EHCP, Please inform your local authority SEND Officer about your application to DCG. This should be done during your annual review or phase transfer meeting.

Your application will be on hold and your stage will show student query if:

  • If you told us you have a criminal record or haven’t lived in the UK for 3 years, your application might be on hold.
  • Check your email for more instructions.
  • You will not be able to complete your interview preparation until you have provided us with the requested information

Step 3 – Enrolment ⇣

In August you must attend your College appointment to enrol, bringing all evidence required, where you’ll sign your Student Learning Agreement, get your College ID, and receive your induction date.

Step 4 – Induction ⇣

Meet your course team and Student Experience Coach, get familiar with the Student Handbook and online learning space.

NEED HELP?

Contact Student Services: phone: 0800 028 0289 or email: studentservices@derby-college.ac.uk


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