Enrolment, Induction and Welcome Week

As part of the enrolment process, you will be given all the information you need as a new student. We will verify your documents and you will be able to collect your new Student ID badge, which will give you access to our secure campuses and resources.

Please note you may need to provide the following as part of the enrolment process:

• Proof of results for the qualifications you have, including original certificates
• Your letter from Student Finance England (SFE) showing proof of Tuition Fees Loan Award or means to pay your own fees
• National Insurance Number
• Please read the enclosed UCEN Manchester Terms and Conditions – and Tuition fee Policy. 

Your enrolment will go through various stages:

Step 1 Log in to your Enrolment Portal

Simply log into your application portal and you will see our request for you to complete your enrolment form to secure your course in the Next Steps - Get Ready for Studies section of the applications portal (Prospect).

Step 2 Check and complete your enrolment form

Please check the information you’ve previously submitted for your application is still accurate and then continue to complete the other information which we require in order to progress your enrolment to the next stage. If you have changed your mind on your course, this is not a problem, just call 03333 222 777 and we can make any course-related changes for you.

IMPORTANT There are two vital uploads you will need to undertake to ensure your enrolment is smooth.

1.    Within the Evidence section you will need to upload a passport-style photograph for your student ID card. (Instructions for this are in the portal under Uploads).

2.   Also, if you are choosing to support your tuition with a Student Loan, you will need to upload your Entitlement Letter within the Evidence section.

Your ID card and lanyard will be given to you on your first day at UCEN Manchester by your Programme Leader and must always be worn when you are on campus.

Stage 3 Enrolment Team Contact

You will be contacted by our enrolment team if there is missing information, or you have not completed everything within your enrolment portal.  You will also be contacted to set up a recurring card payment if your student loan / alternative finance is not in place. 

Please note, this call will likely appear on your phone as an unknown number. However, the Enrolment Team member will identify themselves as UCEN Manchester and will enrol you onto your chosen course.  

If everything is in place, we will contact you via text & email to let you know that you will need to complete the final stage of enrolment.

Stage 4 Sign your Learning Agreement

The final stage of your enrolment is to return to your enrolment portal (details specified in Step 1 above) and review your learning agreement and digitally sign it by ticking the consent boxes. 

Your student finance (if you have chosen to support your tuition via a student loan) will be activated once you’ve signed your Learning Agreement.
Once you’ve signed your Learning Agreement, your enrolment is complete!

We look forward to seeing you for Welcome Week,which is week commencing the 8th of September 2025 and the Welcome Week schedule will be circulated to you shortly.

Please remember that whilst it may not be as easy to drop in and see us on campus at the moment, our team are still here to provide all the answers and support you need.

If you require advice on finance, welfare or accommodation or please contact the Future U Support Services team by emailing us to arrange an appointment, or call 0161 920 3409.

All new and returning students will have received details of your Prospect account and your one-time passcode we sent to you recently by email. You will need this information to begin your enrolment journey.

If you haven’t received details of your Prospect account or your one-time passcode please contact us on 03333 222 777.

The main source of tuition fee support for Higher Education students is through Student Finance England (SFE). 

If your SFE Funding Advice has not been received by the time you are due to enrol, you will be required to complete a direct debit mandate at enrolment. For full information please refer to our HE policies.

If you have any queries regarding students finance, please visit the Student Finance England (SFE) website.

If you are unsure about which student loans are available to you, we recommend that you get advice as soon as possible. UCEN Manchester’s Careers and Welfare Service provides information on entitlement and can help you make an online application to Student Finance England.   

The Careers and Welfare service can be contacted by emailing us here.

Please note that you will not be allowed to complete enrolment without loan confirmation or completing a direct debit mandate.

Find out more about accommodation

Student accommodation is provided by Manchester Student Homes, a free, university-run housing service for students. 

Most Welcome Week events require booking on the day. When you arrive on campus, you will receive information about how to sign up for activities and be directed to our friendly Student Engagement Team, who will be available throughout the week to help with bookings and answer any questions. Some activities have limited spaces, so we recommend arriving early to avoid missing out on your favourite events.

Bookings for Lane 7 can be made here: Secure your place! – Lane 7 - UCEN Manchester Welcome Week – Lane 7 - Manchester

If you have any questions about Welcome Week before or during the week, please contact the team at: SU@UCENManchester.ac.uk

We'll be happy to help.

Absolutely. We understand that starting university can be exciting but sometimes overwhelming, which is why student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. A dedicated wellbeing room will be available throughout Welcome Week for any student who would like a calm space to relax, take a break from activities, or speak with a member of our wellbeing team.

In addition, several Welcome Week events will have designated quiet spaces or quieter sessions available. If you'd like to access one of these spaces, simply speak to a member of staff who will be happy to assist you. Our aim is to ensure that every student feels comfortable, supported, and able to enjoy Welcome Week in a way that works for them.