EXPERIENCE WINCHESTER DAY
Parents’ and Supporters Programme
Registration
8.30-9.45am
Arrive any time between 8.30am and 9.45am to register the applicant’s attendance at your allocated registration point, collect a goodie bag and some complimentary refreshments (please see main programme for Registration Point information).
At 9.45am applicants will be collected by a current student from their course (Course Champion) and taken to their academic session, this is their chance to find out more about how the course is taught at Winchester and meet fellow applicants.
Parents and supporters don’t usually attend these sessions unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you’re unsure, please speak to a member of staff.
Attend our information talks
10.30am and 11.30am
SUPPORT AT WINCHESTER
How we support our students to succeed 10.30am, Stripe Auditorium (number 25 on your map).
Informative session for parents/carers to hear from and ask questions of our Student Support and Success Team, Housing and Security teams and Students’ Union.
NEXT STEPS
11.30am, Stripe Auditorium (number 25 on your map).
Find out more about what happens now applicants have received their offer. This includes applying for Student Finance, choosing firm and insurance choices, applying for housing and preparing to start in September.
Visit our Advice Fair
8:30am-4pm
Staff from the following departments will be available to talk to on a one-to-one basis. This is the perfect opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have or simply find out more about what’s on offer.
• Admissions
• Housing
• Student Finance
• Student Union
• Careers
• Study Abroad
• Student Support and Success
Catch up on work, emails or life admin on campus
We know it can be hard to find the time to keep up with emails, projects or life admin so we would like to provide you with the space to do just that. Please follow this QR code for free WiFi access. The following spaces have catering outlets, complimentary WiFi and desks with plugs:
The Learning Café
(Level 4 of King Alfred Centre, number 12 on your map)
Kenneth Kettle Building (number 11 on your map)
Martial Rose Library (number 13 on your map)
West Downs Library (number 28 on your map)
West Downs Centre Café (number 28 on your map)
Explore the city centre
Students live here for at least three years, it’s important that the City and surrounding areas feel like home to them, and offer them everything they need. Maps of the City are avaliable at registration. The City is just a 10 minute walk (downhill), 15 minutes on the way back (uphill!) and is steeped in history, there are also a wide variety of shops (both high street and independent) coffee shops, eateries and pubs.
Applicants will finish their academic session between 12.30pm and 1pm, they will be taken back to their registration point so we suggest making your way back to where you registered so you can be reunited.
Refreshments
Available all day
You may wish to go and get some lunch at one of our catering outlets and then make the most of the afternoon activities:
King Alfred’s Food Hall
King Alfred Centre, King Alfred Quarter 8am-5pm
Number 12 on your map
A variety of dishes on offer for breakfast and lunch.
Learning Café
King Alfred Centre, King Alfred Quarter 7.30am-2.30pm
Number 12 on your map
Perfect for light bites, sandwiches, coffees, and milkshakes.
West Downs Foodhall
West Downs Centre, West Downs Quarter, Level 1 9am-2.30pm
Number 28 on your map
A spot to grab salads, sandwiches, coffee, snacks, and more
Campus Tours
12-4pm (last tour 3.15pm)
Winton Building 6 (number 30 on your map)
Take a look at the facilities Winchester has to offer and explore our beautiful campus grounds. Tours are delivered by a current student and take approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Accommodation Tours
12-4pm (last tour 3.45pm)
St Alphege 301 (number 19 on your map)
View our Student Villages: Burma Road, Queens Road and West Downs.
Advice Fair
8:30am-4pm
West Downs Centre Concourse (number 28 on your map)
Support staff are available throughout the day to offer you advice and information on Admissions, Housing, Student Support, Student Finance, Study Abroad and much more.
Attend Afternoon talks
1.30pm, 2.15pm and 3pm
SUPPORT AT WINCHESTER
How we support our students to succeed
1.30pm, West Downs Centre Auditorium (number 28 on your map)
Informative session for parents/carers to hear from and ask questions of our Student Support and Success Team, Housing and Security teams and Students’ Union.
NEXT STEPS
2.15pm, West Downs Centre Auditorium (number 28 on your map)
Find out more about what happens now applicants have received their offer. This includes applying for Student Finance, choosing firm and insurance choices, applying for housing and preparing to start in September.
STUDENT LIFE
1.30pm, The Stripe (number 25 on your map)
3pm, West Downs Centre Auditorium (number 28 on your map)
Hear from our current students about what it’s like to be a Winchester student, what their typical day looks like, what they do alongside their academic studies and all the opportunities available to them at Winchester.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 101
2.15pm
SAB 301 (number 19 on your map)
3.15pm
WDC 404 (number 28 on your map)
This workshop will walk you through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application procedures, helping you understand how to obtain a DBS check efficiently. Whether you’re applying to a course in education, healthcare, or any placement involving vulnerable groups, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge to navigate the process smoothly. Both applicants and parents are welcome. Come and join this invaluable workshop presented by the Admissions Team!
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