Induction Week for Writtle College students

Learn more about your course and meet your new classmates during Induction Week.

When is Induction Week?

Induction Week runs from 1-5 September 2025. It's for everyone who's starting a course at Writtle College.

Regular classes start week commencing 8 September 2025. If you're a returning student, you'll start back this week.

What happens during Induction Week?

Day 1

On your first day please arrive at main reception for 9am. Get directions to Writtle College and download a campus map.

From reception, you'll head to your base room (details will be on the letter we give to you at our GCSE results event).

Look out for college staff on the front lawn, at main reception and around the building. We're here to support you and direct you to the right room, so don't worry!

On your first day you will:

• get to know your new classmates and Course Manager
• meet key college staff
• receive important information about your course
• hear from the careers team
• take part in a college orientation activity
• attend a welcome session in the FE Hub
• visit the Induction Fair.

Day 2

Day 2 is a chance to:

• visit your curriculum area
• meet your teaching staff
• hear more about work placements
• get to know the Maths and English teams if you're retaking GCSEs.

Useful information

See more about:

• our campus, including food and drink facilities
• transport
• funding and financial support
• equipment lists (visit your course page and look under 'Entry requirements'; you'll find links to all course pages here)
• Writtle College systems and general guidance on laptops and operating systems
• Term and holiday dates