Due to the amber weather warning, the college site will open later than usual on Friday 23 October at 11am. The Estates Team will be on site from 10am to open the buildings and complete a full safety check before staff and students arrive. Please do not travel to the college site before 11am. If you are able to work from home on Friday 23 October, please do so. Thank you for your understanding, and please take care when travelling.
Enrichment
Our enrichment programme offers something for everyone, bringing the College community together through opportunities that build friendships, skills, confidence, and resilience. From creative activities and wellbeing initiatives to academic stretch and sporting excellence, enrichment at Truro and Penwith is designed to prepare you for life beyond College — supporting both your personal growth and your future ambitions.
Enrichment for all
At Truro and Penwith College, we’re proud to offer more than just excellence in education — we deliver a vibrant student experience that helps you thrive at university, in the workplace, and in life.
Enrichment complements your full-time study programme and reflects our ethos of resilience, aspiration, and achievement. Alongside a wide range of clubs, societies, and wellbeing opportunities, you’ll also find specialist academic pathways such as Academic Excellence and the Accelerate Programme, plus our Competitive Sport Academies, ensuring every student can push further, aim higher, and reach their full potential.
Applications are only necessary for the ‘Academy’ options available in the prospectus. For students who do wish to commit to a full-year high-performance Academy option, they should select their preferred Academy option from the dropdown menu at the application stage via our application portal. If you do not choose an Academy option, you will be required to attend our flexible enrichment offer that you will be able to book on to once you have enrolled at the college.
Further discussions on any chosen Academy options will take place at interview to ensure it is linked to career aspirations, engagement, and wellbeing.
Our Stories
UK CanSat Competition | Accelerate Students
Students from Truro and Penwith College’s Accelerate programme are putting their STEM skills into practice through the UK CanSat Competition. Working as a team, they are designing and building a mini satellite to be launched, tested and analysed in a real-world engineering challenge.
June 25, 2026
Student Ambassadors
Every Student Ambassador remembers what it felt like to visit Truro and Penwith College for the first time. Now, having found their confidence, friendships and sense of belonging, they are helping the next generation of students feel at home from day one.
June 25, 2026
Life in the Football Academy
For students at the Football Academy, success is more than what happens on the pitch. It is about being part of a close-knit team, building lifelong friendships, and pushing each other to achieve more every day.
June 23, 2026
Aoife and Ruth’s Story
As Student Governor and Chair of the Student Council, Aoife and Ruth play an important role in representing student voices across Truro and Penwith College. Their recent interview with new Principal Carl Riding highlighted the value of student leadership and the College's commitment to putting students at the heart of every decision.
June 23, 2026