Academic calendar
Autumn Term 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Autumn Term 2026Relevant now
- Spring Term 2027
- Summer Term 2027
Campus language
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F
- Frees
- Periods in a student's timetable where they have no scheduled lessons, often used for independent study in the LRC.
L
- LGBTQ+ Alliance
- The student-led group providing a safe space and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Centre, the multi-story library and quiet study area.
S
- Starbucks
- The on-site 'Proud to Serve' Starbucks outlet located within the social spaces.
- Study Plus
- The college's name for enrichment activities and extra-curricular courses taken alongside A-Levels.
- SU
- The Student Union, responsible for student representation and organizing college events.
T
- The Refec
- Short for the Refectory, the college's main canteen and dining hall.
- The Walk
- The 10-15 minute walk between Widney Manor train station and the college campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Lanyards
- Mandatory ID badges that all students and staff must wear visibly at all times for campus security.
- Learner Services
- The first point of contact for student welfare, financial support (bursaries), and general enquiries.
- Progression Hub
- A dedicated space for careers advice, UCAS applications, and employment support.
- ProPortal
- The online platform where students check their attendance, target grades, and teacher feedback.
- The Hub
- A central area housing Learner Services and student support staff.
- The Sports Hall
- The primary facility for PE lessons and college-wide sports team training.
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- The Food Pod
- the_refectory
- The Refectory
- the_studio
- The Studio
- Widney Manor
- The closest railway station to the college, used by the majority of students commuting from outside Solihull.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Autumn Term 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 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.