Induction and student links
This page is for students who have completed the enrolment process.
You must apply to the College BEFORE you can enrol. You cannot access College services, links or attend your induction if you haven’t enrolled. Find out more about enrolment.
Congratulations! Now you have enrolled as a Bradford College student your next steps are to set up your email, access your learner portal and Moodle (our online learning platform) and familiarise yourself with our student support services.
Induction
You will receive more information during your College induction – you can also find induction details on our website.
More details about College inductions and first day/lesson information will be added to this page regularly. Please check back for updates and check this page again in August and September.
Services to help you settle in:
Student Funding
If your household income in less than £25,000 and you are a Further Education student you may be able to get help with travel, course equipment costs, childcare or free meals.
Information about how to apply for this support is available on our website.
Careers Guidance
Did you choose the right course? Are you thinking of changing? We can help you with this and other study, work and training choices throughout your time at College.
For more information please visit our careers guidance pages.
Keeping safe
Concerned about your own safety and wellbeing or somebody else’s? Need to know how to keep safe online? We are committed to keeping you safe and protected from harm. This includes supporting you with your mental health and wellbeing throughout your time at College. You can get friendly and confidential help and support from our Safeguarding and Wellbeing team by contacting:
01274 088999 / 07872 052703 or viewing our safety and wellbeing section.
Students’ Union
Bradford College is proud to have an independent and active Students’ Union. All students over 16 can access Union services, and are automatically members unless you opt out. The Students’ Union exists to make the lives of Bradford College students’ better. One of the key ways we work to do this is to ensure that your voice is heard on your course.
Find out more about the Students Union and how you can get involved.
First day/lesson details
More details about College inductions and first day/lesson information will be added to this page regularly. Please check back for updates and check this page again in August and September.
Student email
You will receive a Bradford College student email once you have enrolled. Each email account is accessed via Outlook.
You will receive further details about how to access and activate your email account during your induction.
The link to access student emails is: https://outlook.com/bradfordcollege.ac.uk
IT and systems
Logging on to Bradford College systems is simple, you will receive more details during your induction and from your tutors in your first weeks studying at College (onsite or remotely). Below are some useful links to help you familiarise yourself with systems:
Changing/resetting your College IT password:
Students – logging into the IT network
Contact the Student IT helpline:
You can also contact your tutor(s) if you are experiencing login problems. Staff will be available during College term-time hours. *Please be aware that network connections may be slow due to increased global usage. Please be patient accessing online learning resources, emails, Moodle and Microsoft teams etc. Demand is extremely high while students and staff across the world access online channels at the same time.
Studying online
Students are asked to login to their emails and access our learning platform – Moodle to support your studies. Alongside Moodle the College uses Microsoft Teams and your tutors will explain how to download and access teams during your induction week.
Students can contact tutor(s) during the College day and in term-time with subject-related queries and concerns via email and/or Moodle.
Moodle: https://moodle.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/
Student Portal: https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/student-portal
Useful links to support your studies
Moodle: https://moodle.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/
Email: https://outlook.com/bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Student Portal: https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/student-portal
Microsoft Teams: Check back soon for our user guide and ‘how to’ video
eTracker: https://plp.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/Login
Students can access library services 24/7 online:
Library Services: https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/student-services/library-services
Accessing learning support
You can find support information via our website. Please check back for regular update.
Disability Services and Learning Support
Need help and support for your studies? Call our disability services & learning support team on 01274 088344 or email als@bradfordcollege.ac.uk.
Need help or advice?
Services for Students: https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/student-services
Students Union
Bradford College Students’ Union has lots of advice and support about wellbeing, studying from home, and virtual socialising and staying safe online: https://www.bradfordcollegesu.co.uk/
Help!
Our Student Services Team is on hand to answer your queries, office hours, Monday to Friday via:
Email: sservices@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 01274 088 880
Covid-19
The College supported a move to remote/online teaching from March 2020 to support restrictions put in place due to Covid-19. Whilst the College makes plans to return to on-site teaching and to making our campuses safe, you can find up to date information and advice in our health and advice section.