New 2026 Applicants: It is essential that you confirm your course choice and enter results where applicable online as early as possible on the day of Thursday 20 August 2026 and by 5pm at the latest.
Term Dates
The following term dates provide an overview of the academic year. Please note that these can differ from school term dates. Holidays should only be taken during the designated holiday periods.
Truro & Penwith College: 2026/2027
Autumn Term 2026
Tuesday 01 September (Second Year Returning A Level, Extended Diploma and IB Students) – Friday 18 December
Wednesday 02 September IB Residential
Thursday 03 September (First Years start and Foundation Art) – Friday 18 December
Monday 07 September (Progression Pathways, Personal & Professional Development (PPD) and Young ESOL) – Friday 18 December
(Half Term Week 1: Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October (all courses))
(Half Term Week 2: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October (all courses))
Spring Term 2027
Tuesday 05 January – Thursday 25 March
(Half Term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February)
Summer Term 2027
Monday 12 April – Friday 02 July
(Half Term: Monday 31 May – Friday 04 June)
(Bank Holiday: Monday 03 May)
University Centre: 2026/2027
Autumn Term 2026
Monday 21 September – Friday 18 December
(Reading Week x2: Monday 19 October – Friday 30 October)
Spring Term 2027
Tuesday 05 January – Thursday 25 March
(Reading Week: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February)
Summer Term 2027
Monday 12 April – Friday 11 June
(Reading Week: Monday 31– Friday 04 June) (31 May is a Bank Holiday)
(Bank Holiday: Monday 03 May)
Access to HE: 2026/2027
Access to HE Induction Day 2026
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin students: Tuesday 01 September
Truro campus students: Wednesday 02 September
Penwith campus students: Thursday 03 September
Autumn Term 2026
Monday 07 September – Friday 18 December
(Half Term: Monday 19 October – Friday 30 October)
Spring Term 2027
Tuesday 05 January – Thursday 25 March
(Half Term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February)
Summer Term 2027
Monday 12 April – Friday 21 May
(Bank Holiday: Monday 03 May)