A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission; accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince.

Admission to sexual intercourse.

ACCESS courses are designed to give mature students evidence of recent study. They often lead to GCSEs and A levels and are run by colleges of further education. ACCESS to teaching would offer GCSE mathematics, English and science and appropriate A levels for ITT degree entry.

Admission to view something

The main aim of Access programmes is to prepare adult learners from non-traditional backgrounds and under-represented groups for admission to undergraduate education. They often lead to GCSEs and A levels and are run by Colleges of Further Education. ACCESS to teaching would offer GCSE Mathematics, English and Science and appropriate A levels for Initial Teacher Training degree entry.

(to higher education) refers to the right of qualified candidates to apply and be considered for admission to higher education. Access is distinct from admission, which concerns the individuals' actual participation in the higher education programme concerned.