Enrol for September 2024

Welcome to our 'enrolment' page! Here, you’ll find some simple instructions and FAQs to help you become a student at Northern Regional College.

Already Applied?

To secure your place on a course you must enrol online after you submit your application. 

Enrol Online 

Good news! You can enrol online from the comfort of your own home – it’s quick and simple! Follow our step-by-step guide below.

Step 1: Login to the application portal or download the NRC Engage App from Google Play or Apple Store

• Review your application(s) – if you would like to change or withdraw your application(s) contact admissions@nrc.ac.uk
• Select your course preference. For example: 1st or 2nd choice. Enrolment will be based on your highest preference, where possible.
• Accept or reject your offer - if you have not already done so.

Step 2: When you receive your results, you are now ready to enrol online

• Log in to the application portal
• Select "Evidence" from the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the webpage.
• Select "Evidence Type"
• Select the "Choose Files" button in the "File(s) To Upload" section.
• Select the file you need to upload.
• Select "UPLOAD".  NOTE: The results you have uploaded must match the information you have provided within the qualifications section of your application.

Step 3: You must ensure you have uploaded the following information

• One form of official photographic ID. For example, we can accept one of the following as official photographic ID - Driving Licence, Biometric Residence Permit or a Passport.
• Alternatively, you can upload one form of non-official photographic ID, for example a ‘ylink’ Card, along with a copy of your Birth or Adoption Certificate.
• Please note: If you have legally changed your name, we will also require official evidence of this to be uploaded to your account.
• Take clear photographs or screenshots of your official exam results or certificates (If you do not provide evidence of how you meet the entry criteria to the course, you will not be enrolled on the course)

For Work-based learning courses (Training/Apprenticeships) you must upload the following additional documentation to the evidence section:

• Vision Verification Form (Electrical Installation Applicants ONLY)
• Employer Response Form (Apprenticeships or Work Placements)
• One form of official photographic ID.  Alternatively, you can upload one form of non-official photographic ID, for example a ‘ylink’ Card, along with a copy of your Birth or Adoption Certificate.
• Official evidence of your National Insurance Number. For example, a letter from HMRC.

Step 4: Verification of results

Staff will now validate your results. If you have met the entry requirement and there are places left on your first preference course, you will then be enrolled onto this course and contacted by the College with your induction information. Where there are more applicants than places on the course, we will contact you.

Step 5: Induction

Once enrolled, you will receive an email from the College providing your induction details such as start date and time.

Having difficulty enrolling online or have questions?

If you require assistance with enrolling online or would like to discuss your application or available options, visit your local campus during our enrolment days.  Our friendly and experienced staff will be on hand to help you through the process. 

If you can enrol online, you do not need to attend the College Enrolment Days.

What you must have on the day, if you can’t enrol online…

To complete your enrolment, you will need to bring the following (if you have not already uploaded these to the admissions portal):

• Proof of official photographic ID and results/certificates and any further documentation outlined in Step 3 specific for Work-based learning courses (Training/Apprenticeships)

What to expect on the day…

• Enrolment is when you officially become a student at Northern Regional College. There are number of stages to the enrolment process. Allow up to one hour!
• If you have met the entry requirements and there are places left on your first preference course, staff will validate your results and you will be enrolled onto this course.
• Where there are more applicants than places on the course, we will get all your details and place your name on a waiting list.
• Don’t panic if you haven’t met the entry requirements or even applied yet, there are loads of courses and options that can be discussed on the day. But you need to come in and see us!
• Once enrolled, you will be contacted by the College via email with your induction information and start date.
• Staff will also be available to provide advice and guidance on support services such as careers, education, and financial support.
• We advise that you enrol as soon as possible, as some courses fill up quickly.

I’ve applied but don’t meet the entry requirements.

If you haven’t achieved the entry requirements for the course you have applied for, don’t worry, there are other courses and options that can be discussed with a member of our careers team, email careers@nrc.ac.uk or call into your local campus during our enrolment days.

If there is another course you would like to apply for, please follow these steps:

1. Use the search box to find courses that you would be interested in applying for at www.nrc.ac.uk. Add the course you would like to apply for by clicking ADD COURSE TO BASKET.
2. When you have finished adding courses to your basket, select View Basket and you will be redirected to the online admissions portal.
3. You will need to log in to your account.
4. Check all the information we have for your application is correct.
5. Upload a copy of your official photographic ID and official exam results/certificates.
6. Select submit application.
7. Select your course preference. For example: 1st or 2nd choice.

Not Yet Applied?

Don’t panic! If you have not already applied, you can do so online right now, for all full-time and part-time courses at nrc.ac.uk. We have from a wide range of courses and subject areas including:

Access to University
Built Environment, Engineering, Motor Vehicle & Science
Business and Computing
Counselling
Creative Industries – TV & Film, Performing Arts, Digital Media
Essential Skills/GCSE/ESOL
Hair and Beauty
Health and Social Care, Childcare
Hospitality, Tourism & Sport

When you submit your online application, you will receive an email that the College has received your application. You should now continue to enrolment by following the steps outlined above in “Already Applied?”

Returning Student

You don’t have to do anything as returning students are automatically pre-enrolled onto the next year of your course. We will contact you in late August with your start date for the 2024/25 academic year.

Need Help?

Application/Technical enquiries – admissions@nrc.ac.uk
Careers enquiries – careers@nrc.ac.uk
Education support – educationsupport@nrc.ac.uk
Student Finance – studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk
Student Support – student.support@nrc.ac.uk
Exams (Ballymena/Magherafelt) – ta.exams@nrc.ac.uk
Exams (Newtownabbey) – na.exams@nrc.ac.uk
Exams (Coleraine/Ballymoney) – cr.exams@nrc.ac.uk

Good luck with your results! We look forward to you joining us at Northern Regional College.

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