Induction 2026
Welcome to Preston College’s Induction page, here you’ll find the Principal’s Welcome and information on travel, bursaries and learner agreements. You’ll also find a list of our Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of the page. If you need any help or support please get in touch with us, we’ll be happy to help.
Principal’s Welcome Letter
A welcome letter from Kate Wallace, Principal and Chief Executive of Preston College
Welcome Guide
Our Welcome Guide includes lots of helpful information to help you settle in to college. You can access it here or on the Student Portal at any time.
Travel & Bus Pass Information
Bus passes covering the Preston College area are available from Preston Bus, Stagecoach and Transdev (East Lancs). Visit our bus pass page for maps, guides and prices.
Bursaries
The College has access to a number of Bursary funds aimed at supporting students with specific financial difficulties which may prevent them from taking part in learning. Apply today and don’t miss out!
Learning Agreement
It is really important that you sign your Learning Agreement as soon as possible. If you don’t sign it, you won’t be able to get your Student Membership Card or attend any lessons.
Parent, Guardian and Carer Contact
When you apply and enrol with us, we ask for contact details for the people closest to you. We use those details in two ways.
We use your primary contacts to keep them up-to-date on how you are getting on. That covers attendance, progress, achievement and anything affecting your course. We will share information with your parent or carer as a normal part of supporting you through your course. Depending on the message, we might email, text, write or phone.
We use the contacts you have marked as emergency contacts if you are unwell while at College, have an accident, or we have a concern about your welfare. We only get in touch with them if there is a real need.
Please keep your details current. If a phone number, email or home address changes, or you want to change who we speak to login to your account and go to Personal Details. You can also visit Student Services Reception or speak to your Student Manager. We handle all personal information in line with our Privacy Notice for Students.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is my first day/induction?
Your induction day is the first day of college. Depending on your course you will attend one of the following days, from 9.00am till 4.05pm.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) – Tuesday 1 September 2026
Level 1 – Wednesday 2 September 2026
Level 2 – Thursday 3 September 2026
Level 3 – Friday 4 September 2026
After induction your first day at college will be week commencing Monday 7 September.
Check your timetable for further details. Timetables will be available on the College App from Friday 4 September at 4pm. Click here to find out more about the College App.
How do I get to college when I don’t have my bus pass yet?
Download a temporary bus pass here and show it to the bus driver. You can use this for the first week of college.
When do I get my timetable?
Timetables will be available on the College App from Friday 5 September at 4pm. Click here to find out more about the College App.
What does the College timetable look like?
Your timetable is individual to you and your course. The best way to get the most up-to-date version of your timetable is to access it on the College App. As an overview, here is how the day at college is divided into periods. You will have one lunch slot per day in either period 4 or 5, remember to check your timetable in the app as this might not be the same every day. Click here to see an image of the timetable
Period 1: 9.00-10.00am
Period 2: 10.00-11.00am
Break: 10 mins
Period 3: 11.10am-12.10pm
Period 4: 12.10-1.10pm
Lunch slot one: 12.10-12.55pm
Period 5: 12.55-1.55pm
Lunch slot two: 1.10pm-1.55pm
Period 6: 1.55-2.55pm
Break: 10 mins
Period 7: 3.05-4.05pm
Do I need a uniform or kit/equipment?
Some courses do require you to wear a uniform such as safety boots, overalls or tunics.
You won’t need to have your uniform for induction.
What do I need to bring to induction?
You will need to take notes, so bring a paper and pen with you.
Will I need to pay for my own lunch?
If you have applied for a bursary, you will have been informed if you are eligible for free lunches. If you are eligible you will be able to pay using your Student Membership Card. If you have not applied for your bursary or you are not eligible, you can bring your lunch or purchase it from one of the College’s outlets.