We are delighted to welcome all of our new students to the new academic year at Shrewsbury Colleges Group. You are now part of a vibrant community that values learning, creativity, and collaboration.
The transition to college can be both exciting and challenging, but rest assured that you are not alone on this journey. Our dedicated staff and fellow students are here to support you every step of the way. We encourage you to work hard on your course, engage in extracurricular activities, and take advantage of this college's opportunities. Remember, your experience here is what you make of it—so be proactive, curious, and open to new experiences.
New students starting Shrewsbury Colleges Group for the first time in September 2024
Start of term
Please note that the start of term is the week commencing Monday, 2 September. The different course and year start dates are as follows:
- Year 1 A Level & Art lessons start on Wednesday 4 September
- Year 1 Vocational course lessons at London Road Campus have a start date week commencing Monday 2 September
Timetables
For first-year students starting academic and art courses, the induction schedule and course timetable will be available on the MySCG app from Sunday, 1 September.
Students starting vocational courses will receive their induction timetable via the MySCG app, and their course timetable for the rest of the year will be issued after induction through the MySCG app.
For first-year students starting academic and art courses, the induction schedule and course timetable will be available on the MySCG app from Sunday, 1 September, but please note that there may be slight adjustments made to the timetable on Monday so students should recheck at the end of Monday afternoon.
Students starting vocational courses will receive their induction timetable via the MySCG app, and their course timetable for the rest of the year will be issued after induction through the MySCG app.
If you don’t have your induction timetable, please contact the Admissions Team on 01743 342 342 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 3pm on Monday 2 September.
If you don’t have your induction timetable, please contact the Admissions Team on 01743 342 342 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 3pm on Monday 2 September.
Summer work
All subjects have set summer work for Year 1 students. Can students please ensure that any work set is completed for the start of the term and brought to the first lessons?
Details of the summer work to be completed are available here: Pre-Enrol (scg.ac.uk)
Induction weeks and festivals
The induction weeks and fairs are an opportunity for you to find out about and experience the many enrichment activities offered by the college as well as having fun. You will receive an email on 27th August with further details of the opportunities available to sign up for during Induction week and a full list for the year at the start of term in our Enrichment A-Z. A small selection is outlined below.
- team sports
- clubs such as Pride, dungeons and dragons, craft, book and film clubs and many, many more
- college magazine,
- Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award,
- MedSoc,
- the debating society
- the Student Voice (Student Union) and much more.
As part of your timetable for Induction week, you will be taken by your tutor to slot at the Induction Fairs being held across the three campuses:
London Road Campus – 3 and 5 September 2024 – Clayton Hall (11.15am until 1.45pm)
English Bridge Campus – 4 September 2024 – Wakeman Hall (11.15am until 1.45pm)
Here, you will receive free pizza and cakes, learn about things to do in college and with some of our external partners, and learn about some of the extensive support available in college and outside.
Parent/Carer Consent Form
All students must ensure that their parents/carers complete the parent/carer consent form before the start of the term. This form permits you to attend day/residential trips, some of which take place during your first week in college (if applicable for the course), and for students to complete work experience and placements and other types of work-related activities.
The link to the form is here: Parent/Carer consent form
Please ensure that the form is submitted by Friday 30 August.
Support for students
If you and your family are concerned about the cost of attending college, then there are ways in which we can support you with your study and transport costs. The Student Services teams are located at each campus for a confidential face-to-face chat about the support that the college can offer. There is also helpful advice on the college website:
Finance: Financial Support | Advanced Learner Loan | SCG
Transport: Travelling to College | Shrewsbury Colleges Group (scg.ac.uk)
College is cashless
Please note that the college is cashless across the three campuses. You can pay with a debit or credit card or by Apple Pay/Google Pay and similar mobile phone payment methods. However, we cannot accept cash as a method of payment for food and drinks bought at college. Vending machines at the campuses do accept cash, though.
You can add funds to your student ID card online to pay for anything you need to purchase in college, including in the cafés.
The frequently asked questions webpage that we have set up provides details on how to initially add funds and how to top up your student ID card, along with other information about how the system will work.
This approach will also apply to paying for your trips, resources, and visits and topping up your card to use in the cafés or elsewhere on campus.
Further details on your REMsPay account and login details on the new cashless system are available on MySCG.
New students and Parents/Carers can also set up and register your REMS pay account by following the instructions provided in the links below or using the guidance in the Students section on our website:
FAQs link: Cashless Payment FAQs (scg.ac.uk)
REMsPay Guidance: Guide to using REMSPay (scg.ac.uk)
Student Car Parking at the London Road Campus
If you’re planning to park onsite, please ensure that you register your vehicle(s) via your college REMsPay account. Please register your vehicle as soon as possible using REMSPay. A short grace period is available at the start of the Autumn term for you to do this. Automated Number Plate recognition is in place and automatic parking penalties of £100 apply for unregistered vehicles which park on campus after the grace period.
You will find an appropriately priced item in your REMSPay account to allow you to register your vehicle. Instructions on how to register and pay for your vehicle are below.
For Vocational Course Students: The 2024-25 parking charge is £45 for the year.
Register your vehicle(s):
- Step 1: Log in to REMsPay, and from the Home Page, click on ‘Add Item
- Step 2: Select the Student Car Parking option
- Step 3: Complete Car registration details for your vehicle
- Step 4: Click in the check box at the bottom of the page and submit
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are having trouble with your REMSPay account, more parking info is available at www.scg.ac.uk Car Parking Policy.
If you have already purchased a permit and wish to change your vehicle registration, you can also do so via REMsPay, which is a free item that becomes available once you have purchased a permit. If you cannot do this or have a parking issue, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Please note that there is no student parking at the English or Welsh Bridge campuses.
Student Identification cards
Please don’t forget your student identification cards for the start of the term.
Please note that you need your college ID badge in order to access the campus. If you come to college without your badge you will be issued a replacement badge at Reception.
Students will receive a replacement identification card free of charge from Monday, 2 September, until Friday, 13 September.
From Monday, 16 September, students will receive a replacement identification card. However, there will be an administration cost of £2 for this reprint, which is payable immediately upon the new card's issue.