How to Enrol if you've received your GCSE Results
Enrolment is the step you take to officially become a student after applying for a course. If you are moving on from GCSEs, a further education course, apprenticeship or traineeship is likely to be your next step in education.
If you have applied to join the college in September 2025, our team will be in touch during Summer 2025 with details of how to enrol on 21 or 22 August.
If you haven't previously completed an application visit the course page on our website and click Apply.
Once you have applied, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been received and advising that we will be in touch regarding next steps.
If you would like to speak to someone about a course, then please contact our admissions teams who will put you in touch with the correct team.
E: admissions@serc.ac.uk / T: 0345 600 7555
If you've applied to study at SERC this September, please see the 'Enrolment Process in August' section. FE Enrolment Days will take place on 21 and 22 August 2025 on your chosen campus.
Providing you have passed Year 1 of your programme, you will automatically progress to the second year, without having to enrol.
If you are moving on to a next-level course (e.g. you have completed a Level 2 course and want to progress to a Level 3 course) you need to apply and enrol as if you were a new student.
Steps to Enrol
Once you've applied to study with us in September, you'll receive further instructions on how to complete your enrolment. Enrolment for post-GCSE courses will open on 21 August 2025 on campus. Once you have received your GCSE results, please come to the campus where you have applied to study.
Come and meet us on campus.
Enter your results into your SERC student account as soon as you have them – if there are any problems, we can help you to do this once you arrive at SERC.
Bring your results slip or certificates and upload them to your account.
Bring evidence of your ID (Driving Licence, Passport, Birth Certificate or Electoral Identity Card) and upload this to your account.
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Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Travel passes are available from the Education Authority to those students who have not reached the age of 19 on or before 1 July 2025. Full details on eligibility can be found by visiting Further Education Transport Applications | Education Authority Northern Ireland.
Yes. All new SERC students need to apply for free school meals once they become enrolled at SERC. Applications are made directly to the Education Authority and more information can be found on their website Free School Meals / Uniform Grants | Education Authority Northern Ireland.
Apprentices are required to bring proof of confirmation of their employer to the campus on enrolment day, and meet with the Training Organisation prior to enrolment.
If you require advice or would like to change your career pathway, please contact the Student Careers team by emailing careers@serc.ac.uk.
If you haven't got the results you were expecting, come and chat with one of our impartial, expert careers advisors.
If you are applying for a Level 2 course (a traineeship) and haven't got the required grades, come and talk to a tutor. We may ask you to complete a short assessment to help us determine your level of English or Maths, so we can then advise on your next steps.
If you may not have got the results you were expecting or there are no spaces left on your chosen course, come and chat with one of our experienced tutors or Careers Advisors.
Information on financial support can be found on the SERC Financial Support page.