Student Information

Buses and Bus Passes

Both main College campuses are well served by local bus routes. There are two local bus companies that offer bus passes that will save you money if you are a regular traveller.

• Yellow Buses operate in Bournemouth and east to Christchurch and beyond. They have a customer service office in Avenue Road in the centre of Bournemouth.
• More Buses (Wilts & Dorset red buses) operate in Bournemouth and west to Poole and beyond. They have an office and travel shop at Poole Bus Station.

Documents to take to the International Office on arrival

The International Office will need to have a photocopy of your passport details page, student visa page and Police Registration Certificate (if applicable). 

Countries whose citizens are required to Register with the police:

Afghanistan • Algeria • Argentina • Armenia • Azerbaijan • Bahrain • Belarus • Bolivia • Brazil • China • Colombia • Cuba • Egypt • Georgia • Iran • Iraq • Israel • Jordan • Kazakhstan • Kuwait • Kyrgyzstan • Lebanon • Libya • Moldova • Morocco • North Korea • Oman • Palestine • Peru • Qatar • Russia • Saudi Arabia • Sudan • Syria • Tajikistan • Tunisia • Turkey • Turkmenistan • United Arab Emirates • Ukraine • Uzbekistan • Yemen

Click here for further information about registering with the police

Whilst in the UK it would be a good idea for you to carry with you at all times:

• a copy of your passport details page;
• a copy of your student visa;
• your Student Card.

How to access College computers

• Your username: enter your student number
• Your password*: college

*When you first access College computers you will use the password college; you will then be asked to change the password to a personal one.

How to access College wi-fi

1. Locate the service called collegewifi and enter the passphrase collegewifi when requested
2. When you first browse the internet you will be prompted to enter your student number and your college password.

If you need help connecting your device please visit the Learning Resource Centre or contact the Help Desk by email at helpdesk@bpc.ac.uk or by phone on 01202 205566.

Please remember to always have your Student Card with you when on College premises.

International Student Activities

Student activities can be arranged on request or for groups. 

Holidays and Nights Away

Please remember that you are not allowed to take holiday in term time. You need to book excursions and holidays at the weekends or when there are no classes – this year’s Term Dates are listed below

Opening a Bank Account

If you are studying in the UK for a year or more it is absolutely essential to open a Bank Account as soon as possible.

When opening a Bank Account in the UK you will need your passport and a letter from The College. The process may take up to 3 weeks to complete.

Santander offers an International Student Current Account to those studying in the UK for a minimum of 1 year – details can be found at www.santander.co.uk/uk/current-accounts/student-graduate-current-accounts/international-student-current-account

Registering with the police

The condition to register with the police is given to people of certain nationalities, who come to the UK for more than six months.

The condition will be printed on the visa in your passport, or on your BRP card if you have one.

You must register within seven days of arriving in the UK. You can do this by going to the Foreign Nationals Registration Office at:

• The Police Station, 5 Madeira Road, Bournemouth BH1 1QL. Telephone 01202 220693
  Open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30am – 12:00 noon on each of these days

Please visit the Dorset Police website for full details

Countries whose citizens are required to Register with the police:

Afghanistan • Algeria • Argentina • Armenia • Azerbaijan • Bahrain • Belarus • Bolivia • Brazil • China • Colombia • Cuba • Egypt • Georgia • Iran • Iraq • Israel • Jordan • Kazakhstan • Kuwait • Kyrgyzstan • Lebanon • Libya • Moldova • Morocco • North Korea • Oman • Palestine • Peru • Qatar • Russia • Saudi Arabia • Sudan • Syria • Tajikistan • Tunisia • Turkey • Turkmenistan • United Arab Emirates • Ukraine • Uzbekistan • Yemen

You can check the list of countries whose nationals need to register in Appendix 2 of the Immigration Rules.

Student Card

When you enrol you will be given a Student Card which includes your Student Number. You must have your card with you when on College premises. We recommend you carry it with you at all times whilst you are in the UK.

Student discounts

The National Union of Students (NUS) offers hundreds of discounts exclusively for students with their NUS Extra Student Discount Card.

You can register and buy a card valid for 1, 2 or 3 years from just £12 at the NUS website: www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra

The card is also available to purchase from The Hub at the Lansdowne or The eLounge at North Road.