Undergraduate Open Days
Find your place at York, at one of our Open Days.
Spaces available 21 June, 5 September and 6 September 2025.
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Explore what studying and living in York is really like.
Our Open Days are a great way to get a proper feel for the University and see what student life is really like here. You'll get to explore the campus, chat to current students and staff, and find out what student life is really like here.
We have Open Days coming up on:
- Saturday 21 June: Places available!
Sunday 22 June:Fully booked!- Friday 5 September: Places available!
- Saturday 6 September: Places available!
You need to book in advance and we'll email you all the details once you're registered. If you can't make it to any of these dates, sign up for our emails to hear about future events.
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Making the most of your Open Day
From planning your day with our digital programme, to exploring our beautiful campus with the Visit UoY app, find out how to prepare.
Frequently asked questions
You may have some questions about our upcoming Open Days, so we've compiled a helpful list of frequently asked questions.
The event will run from 9.15am to 4pm.
You're welcome to bring up to two guests with you to our Open Days.
Our upcoming Open Days will cover information suitable for Year 12 applicants considering applying to start university in September 2026. 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.
Details of how to travel to campus can be found on our transport and parking page.
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, in which case priority will be given to students before guests.
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.
Details of how to travel to campus can be found on our transport and parking page.
You will receive details of our event specific Park and Ride via email prior to the event. Please note that there will be no parking available on campus, except for Blue Badge parking.
Everyone who has booked a place will receive the programme by email before the event. 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: we can only make changes to an existing booking when contacted by the person who made the original booking.
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: we can only make changes to an existing booking when contacted by the person who made the original booking.
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