Applicant Journey to HNC

From attending an open event to your induction, here’s a step by step guide of your journey as an applicant to HNC.

September 2026

1. Ensure you have a plan – speak to your careers advisors and get organised
2. Now is the time to get into good habits. Attend well, be punctual, stay engaged with your lessons and work hard – everything you do in Year 11 will determine what you will be offered at your admissions interview

October – November 2026

1. Join us for one of our open events – not only will this help to inform your post-16 subject choices, it also allows you to experience life at HNC
2. This is a good time to research the entry criteria for your preferred courses and most appropriate pathway – you will be offered a place at HNC based on your predicted, or reference, grades
3. Apply for your place – our application window opens Saturday 10 October 2026

December 2026

1. Remember applications to join HNC in 2027 close on Friday 11 December

February – March 2027

1. Your College admissions evening will take place on one of three dates; Thursday 26 February, Wednesday 3 March or Tuesday 9 March ; we’ll contact you with a date and time once we have received your application and it has been reviewed. Remember, you need to check your email regularly as this is how you’ll hear from us. You can learn more about what happens at an Admissions Evening here

May – June 2027

1. You’ll be working hard on your GCSE exams!
2. After your GCSE exams finish, we’ll contact you about HNC @ Home. Here you’ll be able to take part in activities to help prepare you for your step up to College and Level 3 study

July 2027

1. Join the welcome event, Hudd Fest, on Friday 9 July 2027
2. Complete your pre-enrolment task and upload your photo to CEDAR for your membership badge
3. Toward the end of the month we’ll send out details on how to enrol. Please note that enrolment at HNC takes place online

August 2027

1. Collect your GCSE results!
2. Upload your GCSE results to CEDAR and complete the online enrolment registration form by 4:30pm on Thursday 19 August- details on how to do this will be sent to you ahead of GCSE results day. You do not need to attend this in person
3. Be available by phone between Thursday 19 August and Friday 27 August in case we need to discuss your enrolment with you
4. Our compulsory Induction Day will take place – we look forward to welcoming you!

September 2027

1. You’ll be thriving in your classes!