Enrolment

Enrolment (British English) or enrollment (American English) is the formal process by which an individual becomes a registered member of an educational institution or program. It establishes a student's official status, granting access to courses, facilities, and services. The related verb forms are enrol (to enrol) and enroll (to enroll).

In schools and universities, enrollment typically follows admission and may require submitting personal information, proving eligibility, submitting documents such as transcripts, paying fees, and selecting courses or modules. The process creates a student record and a timetable, and often includes verification of identity and residency, immunization where required, and compliance with regulations.

Enrollment can be initial for new entrants or ongoing for continuing students. It may occur during designated open enrollment periods, with possibilities for late or re-enrollment after a leave of absence, withdrawal, or academic probation. Some programs use online portals to manage course registration and changes to chosen subjects.

Enrollment is managed by institutions through registrar's or student services offices and, in some systems, by centralized enrollment management. Records are maintained for accreditation and funding purposes. Privacy and data protection rules govern collection and storage of personal information, while financial aid, scholarships, and tuition payment terms influence the process.

Successful enrollment authorizes attendance, participation in assessments, access to campus facilities, and eligibility for credentials such as degrees or certificates. Failure to enroll by deadlines may result in loss of placement or delayed progression.