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Reporting an absence from City of Portsmouth College is simple. To report an absence, please email or telephone the campus where the student normally studies. These can be found on our Absence Reporting page.

To help us process your absence as quickly as possible, please ensure your report includes the following key information:

• the student's full name

• their student number (if known)

• their date of birth

• reason for their absence

If the student is late but will be in College, they'll need to inform their tutor directly. You can find out more about reporting an absence to City of Portsmouth College below.

Ready to find your brilliance? Whether you're a school leaver, adult learner or anything in between, we've made the process as easy as possible.

You can find out everything there is to know about making an application on our How to Apply page. You can also find support if you've already started an application but need some help. You'll also find a copy of our admissions policy as well as more information about Open Events at COPC.

Absolutely! Open Events at City of Portsmouth College are a hive of activity and are the best way to see everything we have to offer in action. With several events a year at our three main campuses (Highbury, Sixth Form and North Harbour), there's no excuse not to come and see us in person.

Booking an Open Event is easy. Depending on how soon our next event is, you can pre-register or book from our Open Events page. You'll also be able to read more about what's on offer at each campus and watch a highlight video to find out what to expect on the night.

If you can't make it to an Open Event, you can take our virtual tour from the comfort of your own home (although you'll miss out on the free cake)! Our virtual tour will guide you round all four of our campuses in detail so you can get up close and personal with our learning spaces and facilities.

If you're struggling with your studies, we're here to help. Part of what makes City of Portsmouth College so unique is the support offering we have available to our students. Whether you're studying A Levels, a vocational course or any of our other qualifications, our dedicated support staff are on-hand.

You can find learning support staff in your campuses Student Hub. Alternatively, you can read more about our college-wide support offering on the Student support webpage for your learner type, School Leaver or Adult Learner. You can also email our wellbeing team at wellbeing@copc.ac.uk.

If you are concerned about the wellbeing of a student you know or care for, you can contact our Safeguarding team here.

If you believe you, a student, or a staff member are at immediate risk, please call the police on 999.

You can apply for financial support directly on our Financial Support page via PayMyStudent.

Financial support is available to eligible students who meet certain criteria.