We are really excited to welcome all our new students this September.

As you prepare to begin this exciting new chapter, we want to help you feel confident and ready for the journey ahead at College. Here is some useful information and links to help you get ‘college ready’.

If you have any questions, get in touch – we are here to help!

Welcome to your campus!

If you missed the opportunity to look around your campus at the recent New Student Welcome Days, or you just want to get more familiar with your college before you start in September, you can explore using our campus virtual tours. 

Take The Tour!

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Please always wear your ID badge. If you lose your ID badge a new one will be £2, payable by card.

UniDays  is a fast, free digital platform that provides exclusive student offers and benefits to verified audience

Sign up online and start saving today:

Register Here

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Did you know that as a student, you can access hundreds of online and high street discounts with a TOTUM card? Sign up online and start saving today:

 Register Here

Our Pass is a free bus travel scheme for 16-18 year olds who live and travel within the Greater Manchester area. Visit www.ourpass.co.uk for more information on the scheme and to apply.

£10 for 2 years, unlimited travel across Greater Manchester.

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Term Dates

Here are the term dates for 2025/6 for you to add to your calendar and to help you plan ahead. Please ensure you are not scheduling holidays during term time.

Trafford 

Cheadle 

Marple

Stockport

Starting dates may differ please check your individual timetables.

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Wellbeing and Support

The wellbeing of our students is our number one priority. Whatever your needs, we have a wide range of services and support to help you with any personal struggles you may have and to improve your wellbeing. From counselling to fitness and mental health services, we are here to help.

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We are a cashless College!

To make payments quicker and easier, our campus operates a cashless system.

This means cashless payments will be required for:
• Buying replacement ID badges
• Paying enrolment fees
• Booking services at the salons and Aspire

Please note that the canteens will still accept cash payments.

Getting to College

Getting to college is easier than ever! 

If you’re a Marple Sixth Form College student, you can access a FREE dedicated bus service to and from campus.

Visit the links below to find out more and plan your journey with confidence.

Marple Sixth Form College

Cheadle College

Stockport College

Trafford College

Explore College Extra

As a student at our college, you will have access to a wide range of exciting opportunities to develop new skills and experiences. Whether you would like to join our debating club, support our green college agenda, become a student leader, or help make a difference in your community, there are many ways to get involved.

Find out more here: 

Trafford College

Stockport College

Cheadle College

Marple College

What's Next?

We can’t wait to welcome you to college!

There will be lots of staff available to support you and welcome you to the College community.

To make sure your first day goes smoothly, don’t forget to check your individual timetable for your start date and time.

Experience more, become more.

Trafford College student Maedeh Zare