hello, congratulations!

We are so excited to welcome you to our University Centre for the next step in your academic journey 🎓

This is your Information Hub where you'll find everything you need to get started for the year ahead. From student discounts and bus timetables to online enrolment and where to find a place to eat on campus, make sure to keep checking this page for updates.

1. Confirming your offer
2. Preparing for September – induction, finance, accommodation and learning support
3. Campus life – transport, term dates, timetables and class timings
4. Maximising your student experience – college campus, college expectations and student perks
5. Course guides and information
6. Course fees

💫 Freshers, term begins on 8th September 2025, see you on campus very soon ✨

Induction

The first part of the welcome process in September will be registration, enrolment and induction. We’ve been able to digitise a majority of registration and enrolment but there is an expectation that all students attend an in-person induction session with their relevant Programme Managers. Specific dates to follow, although this is expected to take place towards the end of the week commencing 9^th September.

Our degree programmes are validated by the University of Greenwich, you will also be asked to complete a separate registration for this.

Each new student will also be sent, over the summer, an equipment and reading list, relevant to your programme, so that you can prepare for the coming academic year.

Student Finance

If this is your first university-level degree then you may be entitled to apply for financial support via Student Finance England. Further information can be found at Student finance for undergraduates.

If you are self-funding, you will be asked to set up a payment plan at on campus enrolment and pay a deposit. If you need any guidance. Visit our website to find out more on Course Fees & Funding.

Financial Support

In addition to course fees, students need to factor in living costs and accommodations in their financial planning. Studying for a degree is an investment in your future, so at Plumpton, we are clear that financial worries should not put students off studying.

If you have any financial concerns, please talk to our expert team about funding advice and guidance. For example, bursaries assist students facing financial hardship in education. All students can apply, and if the eligibility criteria are met, a bursary can help with bus travel, accommodation, course equipment, meals, and educational trips.

Bursary applications for 2025/2026 are now OPEN. Visit our website to find out more on Bursaries.

College Accommodation

Many Plumpton College students opt to stay in our campus accommodation housing up to 200 students. Rated by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ across all areas, you’ll find them a convenient and fantastic place to stay. Students can live on campus for the duration of their course. Alternatively, you may want to find your own space in one of the neighbouring areas such as Lewes, Brighton, Burgess Hill or Haywards Heath.

Visit our website to find out more on College Accommodation.

Please note that the College’s residential accommodation is closed over the Christmas and Easter breaks.

Learning Support

Have you previously been entitled to extra support with your studies? We have a dedicated team who can assist with establishing reasonable adjustment plans to make your time here at Plumpton College easier.

These can help with lessons and assessment tasks so please contact us (heoffice@plumpton.ac.uk) as soon as possible so we can adapt a plan for you.

As a university student, you may also be eligible for a DSA grant. Find out more here on the Government website. and 167. Times vary.

Travelling to College

There are various ways to get to Plumpton. The most popular options are by bus or by car.

If travelling by bus you can take advantage of our extensive college bus network. Find out more here about our bus network.

There is also a public bus service that stops close to the college (Compass Travel Routes 166 and 167).

Plumpton offers free parking to all students. There are numerous car parks (including bays for EV charging sited across the campus). Car-shares are strongly encouraged as we strive to continuously reduce our carbon footprint. Simply register your car so we can manage access to our campus.

Term dates

For standard degree options we deliver our academic year over 2 semesters, these run from September to January and then the end of January to May. For accelerated degrees we deliver 3 semesters of academic content per year, running September to December, January to March and May to July.

Visit our website for more information on HE term dates.

Note the College is typically closed over the Christmas and Easter breaks and this includes residential accommodation.

Key dates

Welcome week - w/c 8th September 2025
Lectures start - w/c 15th September 2025

Timetables

We are fine-tuning our timetables for academic year 2025/26. These will be made available towards the end of the summer via the course information section below.

Day schedule

Typically, the Plumpton campus is open for access by 8:30am Monday-Friday and lectures are timetabled to start from 9am. All students will get time in the middle of the day to have a rest break. There may be lunchtime social events taking place too that you can engage with.

Classes are timetabled to finish by 4pm and the learning resources centre remains open later for those wishing to study further.7. Times vary.

The Campus

We have a great set of facilities located in an outstanding setting. Here is a map of the Plumpton Campus, you’ll get a tour during induction but please familiarise yourself with the location of:

Campus Map

1. Where to eat – Graze Café (AgriFood Centre) The Potting Shed, and the Main Building Canteen
2. Where to study – Learning Resource Centre and University Building
3. Where to get help – Main Reception, IT Office and HE Office

College Expectations

At Plumpton we have high expectations of our students, particularly around professional standards and punctuality in relation to attendance for timetabled sessions.

We expect the best of our students at Plumpton College, particularly around professional standards and punctuality in relation to attendance for timetabled sessions. Our degree programmes are preparing students for the graduate market and therefore we demand the best from all of our learners.

In return we’ll offer you regular academic, career and pastoral support at a time that is convenient for you. All students are important and we want to help you belong as well as achieve your potential during your time at Plumpton College.

Student Perks

Our higher education students can take advantage of various discounts during their time with us, including:

Plumpton Estate produce

Did you know we produce award-winning food and drink? All HE students can take advantage of discount on our outstanding Estate-produced wines.

Computer software

All HE students can take advantage of a free package of Microsoft Office (for education) during their studies at Plumpton. This also works for Apple Mac users.

Course Guides and Information

Student Info