Young People / School Leavers

How to Apply

If you are unsure of the course you wish to apply for or would like help in making this decision, you can make an appointment to see the College Guidance Adviser before you fill in your application form. To book an appointment, please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716 319
Once you have made a decision on the course of your choice simply fill in the application form and post it to:
The Information Centre
FREEPOST IH2445
West Suffolk College
Out Risbygate
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3BR

Once your application form is received by the Information Centre, a letter of acknowledgement will be sent to you within five working days so that you know your application from has arrived and is being dealt with.

You will then receive a letter inviting you into the College for an interview with the Course Director.

After your interview, the College will write to you. If you are successful you will be offered a definite or provisional place on the course. Your parent(s)/guardian(s) will also be sent a not informing them of your offer, if appropriate.

The College will be writing to invite you into the College for one day during Induction Week before your course starts. This will be your opportunity to meet your tutor , have a tour of the College and ask any questions about anything that you are still unsure of.

To download an enrolment form, click here.

For details on how to enrol on a part time course, click here.