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Undergraduate Open Days

Explore what studying and living in York is really like.

Deciding to go to university is one of the most important decisions you'll make about your future. But don’t worry, Open Days are the best way to get to know York and whether it’s right for you. You’ll be able to visit our beautiful parkland campus, talk to your department, find out about our support and services, and chat to current students.

Open Days 2023 - booking now open

Our next Open Days will be on:

  • Saturday 1 July 2023
  • Sunday 2 July 2023 

Our Open Days are very popular so book early to avoid disappointment. Booking is essential.

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Sign up for email updates to be the first to know when our September Open Days are announced.

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Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach

openday@york.ac.uk

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Frequently asked questions

You may have some questions about our upcoming Open Days, so we've compiled a helpful list of frequently asked questions.

We're planning for the 2023 Open Days to take place in person on campus.

Booking is now open for our July Open Days. You can sign up for undergraduate event updates to be the first to hear when our September dates are announced, and when booking opens for them.

The event will run from 9.15am to 4pm.

You're welcome to bring up to two guests with you to our Open Days. If you need to bring more guests, please email openday@york.ac.uk to let us know.

Our upcoming Open Days will cover information aimed at Year 12 applicants considering applying to start university in September 2024. If you have not been able to attend a visit day for offer holders, you can visit campus independently at any time.

We recommend downloading our app, Visit UoY, which allows you to take an outdoor, self-guided tour of our campus, narrated by our current students. There are options within the app to take a tour of Campus West, Campus East and the city of York, as well as a tour for international students.

Details of how to travel to campus can be found on our transport and parking page.

Booking is now open for our July Open Days. You can sign up forundergraduate event updates to be the first to hear when our September dates are announced, and when booking opens for them.

You won't need to book a place at individual sessions and talks. Once you've booked a place on an Open Day, you will have access to all the talks and sessions taking place at that event. Some talks may be busy, so we would advise arriving a little early for talks.

You're welcome to visit our campus at any time that suits you. Our app, Visit UoY, will allow you to take an outdoor, self-guided tour of our campus, narrated by our current students. There are options within the app to take a tour of Campus West, Campus East and the city of York, as well as a tour for international students.

Details of how to travel to campus can be found on our transport and parking page.

You will receive travel information via email once you've booked your place. Roads may be busier than usual, so we recommend leaving extra time for your journey. Please note that there will be no parking available on campus, except for blue badge parking. You will be sent details of our park and ride arrangements after you book your place.

Everyone who has booked a place at the event will receive the programme by email. There will also be physical copies available to pick up at the event.

If you would like to change your booking to the alternate date, please email us at openday@york.ac.uk and quote the reference number stated in your confirmation email.

This will allow us to cancel your current booking. You will then need to complete another booking form, selecting your preferred date.

Please note: the person who made the booking will need to be the one who emails us - we can't make booking amendment requests from a third party enquirer.

If you would like to change the subjects you have booked your Open Day for, please email us at openday@york.ac.uk and quote the reference number stated in your confirmation email.

Please note: the person who made the booking will need to be the one who emails us - we can't make booking amendment requests from a third party enquirer.

If you would like to change the number of guests you have booked for, please email us at openday@york.ac.uk and quote the reference number stated in your confirmation email.

Please note: the person who made the booking will need to be the one who emails us - we can't make booking amendment requests from a third party enquirer.

Take a self-guided tour

The Visit UoY app provides audio tours of our beautiful campus and city, narrated by our students. Why not get to know us on your next visit to York, or at your own convenience?

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Contact us

Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach

openday@york.ac.uk

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