City College PlymouthStudent Guide

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College in Plymouth, Devon. Operating on a semester system.

Plymouth, Devon
12K+ students
@cityplym.ac.uk
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Student guide · Autumn Term 2026

The semester, explained for City College Plymouth

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Autumn Term 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Autumn Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Term 2027
  3. Summer Term 2027

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Campus language

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6 terms

C

CCPSU
City College Plymouth Student Union
Costa
The on-site Costa Coffee outlet located within the main building

P

PL1
The campus training restaurant and deli, staffed by hospitality students

S

SU
The Student Union

T

The City
Common shorthand used by students and locals to refer to City College Plymouth
The Food Court
The main student canteen area located at the Kings Road campus

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Goschen
The Goschen Centre, a secondary site used for specific vocational training
Kings Road
The main campus site of City College Plymouth
Lanyard
The mandatory ID badge and strap that must be worn visibly at all times for campus security
Moodle
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to access course materials and assignments
pl1_restaurant
PL1 Restaurant
ProPortal
The online system where students check their grades, targets, and attendance records
Stars
The Student Awards ceremony held annually to recognize student achievements
STEM Centre
The Regional Centre of Excellence for STEM building
stem_cafe
STEM Cafe
The 34
The Plymouth Citybus route that provides direct service to the Kings Road campus

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Life in Plymouth for City College Plymouth Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Plymouth.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,900

Cost of Living Index

120

Student Population

9,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Plymouth and Brockton bus, MBTA Commuter Rail (Kingston/Route 3 and Plymouth lines historically, current service via nearby stations)

Nearest Airports

Plymouth Municipal Airport, Logan International Airport (regional access)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

48°F

Avg Snowfall

65 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Kings Road Main Entrance

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Chargeable via machine or Ringo app.

Paradise Road Visitor Car Park

surface_lot • limited

Visitor spaces must be booked in advance via college contact.

Campus News

Latest updates from City College Plymouth

City College Plymouth Appoints Former Royal Marine Brigadier Mike Tanner

Brigadier Mike Tanner has been appointed to lead regional defence and security skills initiatives at the college.

Jul 20, 2026

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College Celebrates Exceptional Students at Annual Awards Ceremony

The annual ceremony recognized outstanding student achievements across various vocational and academic departments.

Jun 26, 2026

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City College Plymouth Secures Over £2 Million for Defence Skills

The funding will strengthen the higher education defence skills pipeline in the South West region.

Jun 9, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at City College Plymouth

Preparing for Training and Work Course Start

September 14, 2026

Kings Road Campus

Foundational vocational exploration course start date for students developing employability skills.

Transition to Community Living Course Start

September 14, 2026

Kings Road Campus

Start date for the Transition to Community Living programme, focusing on independent living and social communication skills.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@cityplym.ac.uk

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