What to expect from an on campus Open Day

You will need to register in advance to attend an on campus Open Day.

• Undergraduate Open Days take place in June, October and November.  
• Postgraduate Open events take place in March, June and November.

View upcoming Open events

Book course talks and student support sessions

Before booking your talks and sessions, check where your course is based: Frenchay Campus, Glenside Campus or City Campus.

As well as course talks - or drop-ins for postgraduates - we run sessions where you can find out about accommodation, admissions, careers advice, disability support and student finance. 

Prioritise the subject sessions you want to attend first, then fit student support sessions and campus tours around them.

View your talk and session details and locations on your ticket. 

Check or amend your bookings

• Add or cancel sessions before Open Day by using the ticket link in your confirmation email.
• Add sessions to your calendar or Apple wallet.

If you need any help booking onto our events, please contact us at open@uwe.ac.uk or +44 (0)117 32 82162.

Think about what you'd like to ask our academics, student ambassadors and services staff on the day.

Topics could include:

• How to apply and what we look for in your application
• How lectures and assessments work on your course
• What studying at university is like and how different it is from school or college
• Career options with your course
• Study abroad, placements and year in industry opportunities
• Your options if university doesn't fee right for you, such as Higher Degree apprenticeships
• Accommodation on campus and in the city centre
• Careers and study support and Student Experience Coaches
• Wellbeing, mental health, disability and neurodivergence support
• Support for mature students, care leavers, estranged students, refugees or student carers
• Extracurricular activities such as sports teams, music clubs and volunteering

Travelling to campus

Check your Open Day ticket and session booking information for location and sign-in points. We have three main campuses in Bristol Frenchay Campus, Glenside Campus and City Campus, as well as Bristol Zoo Project.

Find out more about Open Day travel and parking

When and where to arrive

Your ticket will show your sign-in point and entry time. Arrive early if you can as there’s lots to see and do at an Open Day. 

Open Days run:

• Frenchay and Glenside Campuses: 10:00 to 15:00.
• City Campus: 10:00 to 16:00

When you arrive, make your way to the sign-in points — look out for the blue signs with directions. Staff and student ambassadors wearing blue polo shirts can help direct you and give you a printed programme and campus map. 

What to bring with you

Our Open Days are relaxed, so feel free to dress casually. Wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella just in case.

Dogs are not allowed inside University buildings unless they are assistance or guide dogs.

More about accessibility for Open events

Attend your talks and sessions

Start by attending a Welcome Talk on one of our three campuses.

Then go to the course talks and student support sessions you’ve booked. These offer a great opportunity to talk to tutors and support staff face-to-face and ask all of your questions. 

Drop-in sessions

Most courses and student services run drop-in sessions, including accommodation, admissions, careers, disability support and student finance. Speak to tutors and support staff on a one-to-one basis. Find the details and location of your talks and sessions on your programme/ticket.

Check out our student accommodation 

Discover where our students live by viewing our student accommodation and show flats. We offer a choice of accommodation on and off campus to fit your lifestyle and needs.  You can take a tour around on-campus accommodation at Frenchay Campus and Glenside Campus or our city centre accommodation while you’re here — there’s no need to book. 

Chat to our Accommodation team and ask any questions you have about our accommodation options.

Take a campus tour

Campus tours are a good opportunity to explore our campuses. Our guided campus tours are led by a student ambassador and there's no need to book.

While you're on campus, chat to our student ambassadors in blue polo shirts — no-one knows a university better than its students. 

Grab lunch

There are social spaces, cafés, restaurants and shops and bars at each campus, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to refuel.

It's worth knowing:

• UWE Bristol catering outlets, including vending machines are cashless.
• Find complimentary tea and coffee in the Information and Advice Zone and school areas.
• There are water bottle top-up stations at most of our main catering outlets.
• Students' Union shops and bars will be open at all three campuses.

Find out more about campus facilities

Explore Bristol city

At the end of your Open Day, travel into the city centre to discover all Bristol has to offer and why this is a great city to live and study.

Before you arrive, take a virtual tour of some of Bristol's highlights to get a taste of what to expect.

Take a virtual tour of Bristol

Open Day restaurant discounts

If you're planning to explore beyond campus and experience a taste of Bristol, take a look at the range of exclusive discounts available during Open Day.

Restaurant discounts

If you have any questions about our Open Days, please contact our Open Days Team.

• Email: open@uwe.ac.uk
• Tel: +44 (0)117 32 82162