Offer Holder Visitor Day Brochure March 2025

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2025 Streatham Campus 09:30-16:30 (1, 15, 22, and 29 March)

St Luke’s Campus 09:30-15:30 (22 and 29 March)

Welcome to the University of Exeter. We know that choosing your university is an important decision; we hope that this Offer-Holder Visit Day will give you all the information you need about your course, our campuses and our community, to help you make that decision. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to see our facilities, meet our staff and students, and experience the atmosphere of our university for yourself.

Please use our free Wi-Fi while you’re here. Search for and select ‘UoE_Guest’ from the available networks and register to get online.

Planning your visit

Alongside your subject content, outlined in your event ticket, there are central activities such as accommodation tours, information fairs and presentations, detailed on pages 1-5. The table on the back cover can help you plan your day.

Visiting Exeter city centre

Exeter city centre is situated between the Streatham and St Luke’s campuses and is approximately a 15-minute walk from both sites. The Stagecoach 4/4A bus route connects both sites and stops on Exeter’s High Street. Exeter is a historic and vibrant city and we would recommend that you take the opportunity to visit the city centre if you have time during your visit. A number of local restaurants are offering a discount to our visitors.

To find out more go to exeter. ac.uk/study/undergraduate/visit/ restaurants/

Shuttle buses

Parking*

Parking is available to pre-booked permit holders and Blue Badge holders only. Check if you have booked a place using your E-Ticket.

Finding your way

We have two campuses in Exeter: Streatham and St Luke’s. Please check which campus your activities will take place on.

Marked on the map indexes on pages 6-8 are the locations where you can purchase refreshments throughout the dayu. Water stations are available around our campuses, marked on the map indexes on pages 6-8. Please bring a refillable water bottle with you.

Service running on 22 and 29 March only.

Shuttle bus between Streatham and St Luke’s campuses.

A free shuttle bus service service S will run between Streatham and St Lukeʼs campuses from 08:30-17:00. Buses will depart each location approximately every 20 minutes.

Streatham Campus (Washington Singer 9 ) to St Luke’s Campus (Magdalen Road Car Park), 08:30-17:00.

Parents and guests

Shuttle bus between Exeter St David’s Train Station and St Luke’s Campus.

A free bus service S will run between Exeter St Davidʼs Train Station and St Lukeʼs Campus from 08:30-17:00. Buses will depart each location approximately every 20 minutes.

Exeter St David’s Train Station to St Luke’s Campus (Magdalen Road Car Park), 08:30-17:00.

Some parts of the day are intended for students only and are clearly indicated on your subject specific itinerary. While students undertake these activities, parents and guests may wish to visit the Information Fairs (details on page 3), attend a tour (details on pages 4 and 5), or attend one of our general presentations (details on page 2).

Tuition fees, loans and bursaries are complex, head to one of our pre-recorded Funding and Finance talks to find out more (see page 2 for details).

The maps on pages 6-8 will help you find your way around. You can scan the QR codes on pages 6 and 8 for what3words references for key locations. Staff at our information points will be delighted to support with any enquiries you may have.

Accessibility

If you require special arrangements to access information or assistance in visiting our campuses, please contact us, in advance where possible, using the 'Ask our team' QR code on page 9. For support on the day, visit our information points

Prayer rooms and quiet spaces

We have various spaces for prayer and quiet reflection across our campuses, including our brand new dedicated Multifaith Centre.

STREATHAM CAMPUS

Sarah Turvill Multifaith Chaplaincy 40

Mary Harris Memorial Chapel 10

ST LUKE’S CAMPUS

St Luke’s Chapel SL 2 Muslim prayer rooms –upstairs in Staff House SL 15

General presentations

Our general presentations (no booking necessary) will give you an insight into various aspects of the University of Exeter. Alternatively, you may wish to visit the exhibition stands at the Information fairs (details below).

Length Details

Why choose Exeter

Funding and Finance

Navigating the Cost of Living

45mins Find out why Exeter is such a special place to live and study and what makes it such an extraordinary community of scholars and academics; where every students’ contribution is valued.

45mins Staff from our Access, Participation and Outreach team will give an overview of the illustrative costs of study at Exeter and the financial support available. Please note, this presentation is pre-recorded.

For more information about student finance visit: exeter.ac.uk/students/ finance/studentfunding/studentloans/#a5

For more information about fees for international students visit here: exeter. ac.uk/study/international/fees

30mins Join our current students as they discuss the way they manage their money during their studies. We will discuss top tips, support and balancing work with study.

When Where

10:00 and 13:00

11:00 and 14:00

12:00 and 15:00

Please note: all general presentations will take place on Streatham Campus. Please use maps on pages 6-8 for building locations.

Support services

Find out all about the support we can offer while you study with us.

Many of our support services will be represented at our Information Fair at Streatham Campus in the Forum 3 , Streatham Campus, 09:30-16:00.

Representatives from Admissions, Exeter Cares, Exeter Students’ Guild, and Sport will be available to answer your questions at Cross Keys SL 3 , St Luke’s Campus, 09:30-15:30.

Accommodation The Accommodation Team can answer any questions you have on choosing and applying for university accommodation in Exeter.

During your visit you can also view 360° virtual tours of many of our residences (Forum Seminar Rooms 1 and 2) and accommodation videos (Forum Seminar Rooms 4 and 5), or join an accommodation tour (pre-booking is essential).

Admissions Admissions are responsible for processing applications for a place at the university. They can also respond to any questions about the admissions process including accepting your offer and confirming your results.

Peter Chalk, Newman Red 17
Peter Chalk, Newman Red 17
Peter Chalk, Newman Red 17

Details

Career Zone Exeter offers an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for students to become more employable and develop the skills employers want. We’ll help you discover career options for your degree, research employment sectors and plan for your future.

Estate Patrol We are committed to working with our students and colleagues to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for all. We work alongside local authorities and emergency service partners to provide safety and security advice, and conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols.

Exeter Cares The Exeter Cares Team support students who are: mature learners, care experienced, studying without parental support (estranged), asylum seekers or refugees, or who have caring responsibilities. We can provide students with a range of financial and wellbeing support as well as offering fun social events throughout the year. To find out more visit our stand at the St Luke’s Campus or contact the Exeter Cares Team at Exeter-cares@ exeter.ac.uk.

Exeter Students’ Guild We are your Students’ Guild, here to help you LOVE Exeter. Whether that is finding your community, trying something new or exploring your surroundings. We are a team of staff, students and officers who work to ensure you can take every opportunity, meet great people, feel represented and make the best memories during your time here!

Flexible Combined Honours The Flexible Combined Honours course has a unique and appealing degree structure combining two or three subjects where there is currently no existing Combined Honours degree. This programme allows you to develop a particular blend of core knowledge and skills in line with your own subject interests and career knowledge.

Language Centre The Language Centre at the University of Exeter is a wonderful place to learn a language, whether for study, work or just for fun. We provide excellent teaching by suitably qualified and experienced professionals, so that learning a language is both enjoyable and rewarding.

Multifaith Chaplaincy

The Multifaith Chaplains work together to serve the whole University community: students and staff, of all faiths and worldviews, whether religious or not. We provide a safe space to talk, and offer you a confidential and non-judgmental listening ear.

Peer Support Peer Support puts new students like you in contact with students in their 2nd-final year of study (known as 'Mentors') who can act as a friendly, informal guide as you transition to university. Depending on the schemes you join, Mentors can support with pastoral queries (such as setting up Individual Learning Plans / reasonable adjustments and navigating campus) or academic queries (through sessions around a topic or module).

Residence Life The Residence Life Team are part of Wellbeing services, here to support you living in university residences. They run events and trips for you to get to know other students and explore Exeter and the surrounding areas. They’ll help you settle in and feel at home in Exeter, with information about living in halls and support if you need it.

Sport Sport is an important part of life at Exeter. Currently sitting 4th in BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport), the University of Exeter offers one of the most extensive programmes in the UK for competitive university sport. We have 52 Sports Clubs that offer everything from social and beginner sport to supporting elite athletes in international pathways through our performance sport programme. We also run a timetable of Pitch Up and Play activities and most are free of charge!

Study Abroad (Global Opportunities)

Study Abroad offers the opportunity for students to study abroad for a semester or year as part of their degree at Exeter through a number of recognised schemes.

Sustainability We run activities and events to promote sustainability and write policies and strategies to integrate sustainability into all university activities and procedures in our aim to reduce our carbon emissions and combat the climate and ecological crisis.

Wellbeing Wellbeing services provides holistic support to support student wellbeing at university.

Find out more

Tours

Campus tours

Tours of Streatham Campus (45-60mins)

You can take a self-guided walking tour of our beautiful Streatham Campus during your visit. Scan the code, or collect a map from the Information point in the Forum 3 to follow the numbered circular route. Please note, the Streatham Campus is approximately 300 acres and hilly.

Tours of St Luke’s Campus (30mins)

If your chosen subject is based at St Luke's Campus, tours will be included as part of your subject schedule. These will include a guided tour of the St Luke’s Campus, self-catered accommodation at Rowancroft, and the Sports Centre.

Scan the code if you'd like to take a self-guided tour of the campus between your scheduled activities.

Sport

Sport is an important part of the Exeter experience, and we are justifiably proud of our sporting achievements over recent years, regularly being rated a top 5 sporting institution in the national BUCS league.

Sports Park tours

institution in the national BUCS league.

STREATHAM CAMPUS Sports Park Reception 60 10:00-15:30

Library visits

Tours of the Sports Park will run on the hour from 10:00, with the last tour leaving at 15:00. Members of our Sports Department will show you key facilities at our Streatham Campus with the opportunity to ask questions along the route. The tours run subject to demand so there is no need to book.

You are welcome to look around the Forum and St Luke’s libraries at any time during your visit.

STREATHAM CAMPUS Forum Library 3 10:00-16:00

ST LUKE’S CAMPUS Library SL 6 10:00-15:30

Virtual tours

If you don't have time to see everything you wanted to today, you can visit us online using our virtual tour tool: virtualtourcompany.co.uk/ exeter_university

We have a broad range of University accommodation options in Exeter to suit different budgets and preferences. Visit our accommodation team to get all your questions answered, and join a tour to view some examples of our accommodation.

Streatham Campus

You can book a tour to view some examples of the accommodation available to undergraduate students on our Streatham Campus. Tours are taking place between 10:00 and 15:45. Pre-booking via your E-ticket is essential.

Please make your own way to the meeting point at the residences using the map below. Our student ambassadors will meet you and give you a guided tour including facilities, communal spaces, and bedrooms. Please be aware that bedrooms can be viewed from the doorway only. You will have the opportunity to chat to our ambassadors about their experience of living in student residences. Tours will start promptly at the advertised time, so please allow plenty of time to find your way.

Our advisors on the accommodation stand in the Forum 3 (details on page 3) will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.

St Luke’s Campus

If your chosen subject is based at St Luke's Campus, tours of our self-catered accommodation, Rowancroft, will be included as part of your subject schedule. Rowancroft is located approximately five minutes' walk from St Luke's Campus.

Accessible accommodation tours

If you would like to see an adapted room, or if you have any other accessibility requirements that you would like to discuss with us, please contact us prior to your visit using our enquiry form (see page 9) or visit the accommodation stand in the Forum (see page 3). Please note that our bookable accommodation tours include steps.

Please note: There

Find out more

If you would like to find out more about our accommodation, we recommend that you visit our webpages at: exeter.ac.uk/study/ accommodation

Streatham Campus

Catering

Toilets

Water refill

This map shows the location of key academic, administrative and residential buildings on our Streatham Campus. Most students are taught across a range of locations.

Academic buildings

Alexander 47 10E

Amory WC 29 5H

Bill Douglas Cinema Museum WC 7 8G

Business School Building:One 84 6I

Centre for Resilience in 94 5H

Environment, Water and Waste

Creative Quadrant 28 6I

Digital Humanities Lab 90 7G

Family Centre (Tops Exeter) 59 7K

Geoffrey Pope WC 20 5F

Harrison 23 4H

Hatherly

WC 6 7G

Innovation Centre WC 25 4I

Institute of Arab and WC 16 5E Islamic Studies

INTO International 83 5G Study Centre

Laver WC 22 4G

Library WC 4 6H

Administration/social buildings

Catholic Chaplaincy 74 3A

Cornwall House WC 32 6I

Cornwall House Swimming Pool 80 7I

Devonshire House WC 2 6G

Exeter Northcott Theatre WC 13 5F

Forum WC 3 6G

Forum Piazza WC 3 6G

Great Hall and WC 1 6G University Reception

Mardon Hill Wellbeing Centre 50 5E

Mary Harris Memorial Chapel 10 7F

Multifaith Centre 40 6G

Newman 18 5F

Northcote House 12 6F

Peter Chalk Centre WC 17 5F

Reed Hall 14 6E

Reed Mews Wellbeing Centre 15 5E

Russell Seal Fitness Centre 88 4E

WC

Living Systems Institute 87 5F Old Library

Queen’s

Roborough

Streatham Court

7 8G

21 4F

11 7F

8 8F

31 6H

South West Institute WC 93 4I of Technology

Thornlea

48 10D

Washington Singer WC 9 8E

Xfi 30 5I

Sir Christopher Ondaatje 77 3E Devon Cricket Centre

Sports Park 60 4E

Student Health Centre 86 6E

Tennis Centre 61 4E

Vic Ambler Short Game 95 3F Training Centre (Golf)

Residences

East Park 91 J4

Holland Hall 62 D4

To ensure your personal safety throughout your visit, please keep to the paths and avoid walking in the road. Do not touch any equipment or apparatus unless invited to do so by a member of staff. In case of emergency, contact the nearest member of staff.

Scan here for what3words references to help you navigate to key locations.

St Luke’s Campus

Next steps

We hope you find your visit valuable. Here are some useful links to support you to find out more about the University of Exeter.

Planning your day

To help you get the most out of your day, you may wish to complete the timetable below. You can plan central activities, such as presentations, a visit to the information fairs and an accommodation tour (booking required) alongside your subject schedule, outlined on your E-ticket.

The Streatham Campus covers around 300 acres, so you should ensure that you have enough time to get to each activity. You should also allow at least 45 minutes if you need to transfer between campuses. 09:00 09:30

14:00 NOTES 14:30 NOTES 15:00 NOTES 15:30 NOTES

Further information

Student Recruitment Operations

Innovation Centre

Rennes Drive

Exeter, EX4 4RN

visitus@exeter.ac.uk exeter.ac.uk/opendays

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