How to apply - aged under 19
The best way to apply for a course at college is online. Remember to apply as early as possible to secure your place.
If you change your mind on which course you would like to study or no longer wish to join us, get in touch and we can help to change/remove your application.
Step 2
Visit the course page(s) you are interested in and click the green 'Apply online' button. You will then need to set up a myVISION account, where all your application details will be stored.
Applying for A Levels?
You can select up to four A Level subjects. To apply for all your subjects, simply visit the course information page of one of your chosen subjects and click 'Apply online'.
After creating your myVISION account, you will then have access to a list of all the available A Level subjects and you must tick up to four options.
Step 3
Once your myVISION account is created, the final part is to fill in our easy step-by-step online application form and then hit the blue 'Submit application' button.
Within 48 hours, you should receive an email confirming your application. If you do not receive an email, please contact admissions@wnc.ac.uk with details of your application.
If you’ve applied online, you can track the progress and view important information about your application by logging in to your myVISION account.
What happens next?
Offered a conditional place
You will be given an automatic conditional offer providing you meet the entry requirements for the course (except Foundation Learning and MTFC courses).
You must accept or decline your place; you can accept a place either by text, email or via your myVISION account.
As a condition of the offer, you must attend this event.
You will be invited to a curriculum information event
You will be invited to attend a mandatory meet the teacher/tutor event; as a condition of your offer.
This event is a great opportunity for you to meet your teachers whilst receiving information on our support teams, getting to college, upcoming activities and more.
We'll keep in touch
We will continue to send you key information on finance, support, transport and any other advice on making the transition to college as smooth as possible.
Visit the applicant zone
The applicant zone is a hub for you to find out more about college life, what’s available to you as an applicant and to learn more about the enrolment journey.
Attend your enrolment day
Once you have accepted your place at college, you will receive an invite in early summer detailing your enrolment date and time for your chosen course.
During enrolment you will officially become a West Notts student. You will receive your timetable, information on the West Notts College Travel Pass, ID card, lanyard, and details of the bursaries or grants you can apply for. If you’re on holiday on the day of enrolment, do not worry; just ensure you contact the college and arrange an alternative time and date with us. This can be done via telephone 0808 100 3626 or emailing enquiries@wnc.ac.uk.
Don’t worry if you don’t meet the entry requirements, still come along to enrolment as an alternative course may be available to you.
Induction and transition
To make your transition into college much easier, you’ll be a one-week induction period which will include fun activities, induction sessions, tutorials and much more.
Need a little help?
For more advice about the application process please contact the college and we will be happy to help you.