Remember to be on time for your first lesson and make a good first impression. To help you prepare for your college course, research useful books and articles you could be reading before you start in the next academic year.
It’s ok to be nervous - remember it’s everyone’s first day.
During your time at Bury College you won’t be required to wear a uniform like you did at school. Some courses will require you to wear certain protective equipment or clothing, however this will vary depending on your course.
You can find out more in the ‘Curriculum Resources’ section at the top of this page.
To ensure that our students have the best possible learning experience, we have devised some ‘Be Ready to Learn’ guidelines to make sure you are well prepared for joining us in the next academic year.
Lunch time at college is a time for you to socialise with friends and relax. Your timetable is individual to you, therefore your lunch time may vary from day to day.
You are welcome to leave the college campus and enjoy the range of food outlets in Bury Town Centre.
You can also bring your own lunch or we have lots of canteens across the college for you to buy your lunch and snacks. These include:
If you receive free school meals at school you will be able to receive free school meals at college.
Please select your chosen pathway below to discover a range of useful resources to get you Bury College ready.
Bury College students have been participating in the Greater Manchester Colleges Skills Competition and have been rewarded for their hard work by finishing in the top two in several areas.
Are you a small business in Greater Manchester, or the surrounding area, looking to take on apprentices?
Since leaving us, William Hardman has travelled the world working as a self-employed video technician and camera operator in the music and live events industry.
In addition to excelling in her studies, a Bury College Sports student has been busy representing England in Athletics.
Students and staff from our Hair, Beauty, Barbering and Media Make-up courses have moved into our brand-new Hair and Beauty Centre.
As part of Love our Colleges Week 2024, we have been catching up with a range of students about what they love about Bury College and their plans for the future.