Thank you for making the journey to be here today. Our Open Day is designed to help you find out more about the University of Exeter and decide if we are the right university for you. The day is packed with opportunities for you to see our facilities, meet our staff and students, and experience the atmosphere of the University for yourself.
Top tips
We know that there’s a lot to fit into one of our Open Days! Here are our top tips for making the most of your visit.
Check in: You can do this by clicking check in on your E-ticket or heading to an information point.
Plan your day: Use the timetable on the back cover to help plan your visit.
Talk to our community:
l Student ambassadors can answer all your questions about what Exeter is like as a student.
l Academics and professional staff can be found at our Information and Academic fairs (see pages 4 and 5) and can help with any queries you have.
Get to know where you will be living and studying:
l Take an accommodation tour (details on page 7).
l Explore our beautiful campuses and fantastic facilities (details on page 6).
Find out more about student life at the University of Exeter:
l Attend our general talks (details on page 3).
l Go to a subject presentation or tour to find out about courses and facilities (details on pages 8-12).
Explore our city! Exeter is a wonderful place to live and study, see if it is right for you (more information on pages 14 and 15).
Rated triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
99.1% of our research is rated of international quality.2
1 A member of the Russell Group.
A world class, research-intensive university.1
Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries.
Top 5 in the BUCS3 league for the last seven years.
A world-leading university in the field of environmental sustainability and climate change.
14th in the Complete Unversity Guide 2025.
2 Research rated 4* + 3* + 2* in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
3 BUCS British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS).
Planning your visit
This brochure outlines all the activities and presentations on offer, so you can select and prioritise the ones you want to attend. The table on the back cover can help you to plan your day.
Finding your way
We have two campuses in Exeter: Streatham and St Luke’s. Please check which campus your activities will take place on. The symbol SL indicates activities on St Luke’s Campus.
The maps and aerial photos on pages 16-20 will help you find your way around. Staff at our information points will be delighted to support with any enquiries you may have. Our student marshals, wearing green tshirts, will be across the campuses and will help you in any way they can, from giving directions to answering questions about what the University is really like.
Shuttle buses
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 08:00-17:00. Buses will depart each location approximately every 20 minutes.
Streatham Campus (Washington Singer 9 ) to St Luke’s Campus (Magdalen Road Car Park), 08:00-17:00.
students
International students with enquiries in relation to fees, support and their application can attend the International Students talk (see page 3 for details).
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.
Food and drink
Marked on the map indexes on pages 16-19 are the locations where you can purchase refreshments throughout the dayu. A street food market, on the Forum Piazza, at the Streatham Campus 3 will also be open. Water stations are availble around our campuses, marked on the map indexes on pages 16-19. Please bring a refillable water bottle with you.
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 08:00-16:30. Buses will depart each location approximately every 20 minutes.
Exeter St David’s Train Station to St Luke’s Campus (Magdalen Road Car Park), 08:00-16:30.
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 (please see map on page 14). 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.
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 21. For support on the day, visit our information points .
Prayer rooms and quiet spaces
Our new Multi-Faith Centre will be completed soon. In the meantime, we have various quiet spaces for prayer and reflection across our campuses.
STREATHAM CAMPUS
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel 10
Muslim prayer rooms –Old Library, Level -1 7
The Quiet Room –Old Library, first floor 7
Neil Cross Room (Reflect) –Forum Library, first floor 3
ST LUKE’S CAMPUS
Tuition fees, loans and bursaries are complex, head to one of our talks about funding your studies to find out more (see page 3 for details).
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, and the application process. Alternatively, you may wish to visit the exhibition stands at the Information and Academic fairs (details on pages 4 and 5).
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AccessAbility and Wellbeing
Applying to Exeter
Degree Apprenticeships
Funding your Studies at Exeter
Graduate to Success: Career Zone
International Students
WHEN WHERE
30mins Join us to find out more about how the AccessAbility and Wellbeing team can support you during your time at the University of Exeter. 13:30 Forum Exploration Lab 2 3
1hr This session considers the UCAS application process, including useful tips for completing the application form. It will also cover how we make decisions about your application. The session will be led by senior Admissions staff.
30mins Discover more about degree apprenticeships at the University of Exeter: A degree apprenticeship is a fantastic way of receiving a qualification from the University of Exeter, without paying tuition fees and having earned a salary for the duration of your studies.
45mins Staff from our Access, Participation and Outreach team will give an overview of the costs of study at Exeter and the financial support available.
10:00 and 12:15 Forum, Alumni Auditorium 3
14:30 Streatham Court, Lecture Theatre C 31
11:45 and 14:30 Forum, Seminar Rooms 7-9 3
11:00, 12:30 and 14:15 Forum, Exploration Lab 2 3
30mins 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. The presentation will give you the chance to find out more about our multi-award winning services and why our students are amongst the most employable in the sector. 10:45 and 12:00 Xfi Building, Conference Rooms 30
45mins Join members of the International Student Recruitment team who will provide information for International Students who are interested in applying to the University of Exeter.
Student Life 45mins Current students will give a short account of what it’s like to be a student at Exeter. They will give you an insight into their experiences, covering accommodation, sports, societies and living and studying in Exeter.
45mins Join two of our current students to find out what student life is like when you study and live at our
The Sporting Experience 30mins The University of Exeter is consistently ranked as a top 5 sporting institution in the national BUCS league table and has invested over £30 million in sport to help deliver the best possible facilities, programmes and activities. Find out about the Student Sport programme, including the sport scholarships, intramural and wellbeing activities. Staff, sports scholars, club members and coaches will also be available to answer questions at the Information Fair in the Forum. Tours of the Sports Park are also available (see page 6 for further details).
14:00 Forum Seminar Room 12 3
10:30, 11:45, 13:00, 14:15
09:45, 11:00 and 13:15
Peter Chalk, Newman Red 17
Streatham Court, Lecture Theatre C 31
09:30 St Lukeʼs Campus, Medical School Building, G18 SL 8 13:30 St Lukeʼs Campus, South Cloisters 3rd Floor, Room 3.06 SL 11
12:00
Streatham Court, Lecture Theatre C 31
10:15 Streatham Court, Lecture Theatre D 31
10:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:15 Forum, Seminar Rooms 7-9 3
Please note: all presentations will take place on Streatham and St Lukeʼs campuses. The symbol (SL) indicates presentations on St Lukeʼs Campus. Please use maps on pages 16-19 for building locations.
Student Life at Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Penryn Campus in Cornwall.
Academic fair
Academic staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the subjects you are interested in. There will be a stand for each subject, where you can talk directly to staff about facilities, teaching and research.
Staff from the Admissions Office will be available to talk through any admissions enquiries. You can also find out more about the study abroad options, Flexible Combined Honours, and future Postgraduate Study options.
STREATHAM CAMPUS
Tours
Campus tours
Tours of Streatham Campus (45-60mins)
Walking tours of the campus will take place throughout the day and will be led by student guides. The tours run subject to demand, so there is no need to book. Please note, the Streatham Campus is approximately 300 acres and is hilly. This campus tour does not include a visit to any accommodation or to the Sports Park. Please see below for details of these tours.
STREATHAM CAMPUS
Top Forum Piazza, outside main reception T 09:00-15:30
Library visits
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
Tours of St Luke’s Campus (30mins)
St Luke’s Campus is a smaller campus than the Streatham Campus, therefore all tours will include the Sports Centre. The tours will take place throughout the day and will run subject to demand; there is no need to book.
ST LUKE’S CAMPUS
Leaving from outside Info at St Luke’s (South Cloisters) T 09:00-15:30
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. A talk about the sporting experience at Exeter runs at several times during the day in Forum Seminar Rooms 7-9 3 , see page 3 for details.
Sports Park tours
Sports Park staff will lead tours of the Sports Park on the Streatham Campus. Tours are available throughout the day, every hour from 10:00, with the last tour leaving at 15:00. The tours run subject to demand so there is no need to book.
STREATHAM CAMPUS
Sports Park Reception 60 10:00-15:30
The Northcott is an independent theatre at the heart of the university campus. Come to our drop in auditorium tours to learn about the stars who have graced our stage over the years and how you could get involved as an Exeter student.
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
Virtual accommodation tours
Please note: There are 360° virtual tours available for many of our residences at: exeter.ac.uk/ accommodation/residences/ virtualtours
Accommodation
Where you live is as important as what you study. You can explore our accommodation for yourself throughout the day and visit our Accommodation team to find out more.
Self-guided accommodation tours
During the Open Day you will be able to view some examples of the accommodation available to undergraduate students. You will need to make your own way to the residences which are open for viewing. Our student ambassadors will be showing groups of visitors around the accommodation and you will have the opportunity to chat to them about their experience of living in student residences.
As you will not have time to visit all of the residences, we recommend you choose one or two different types of accommodation as these will be representative of what we offer. Our advisors on the Accommodation Information Point (Cornwall House 32 ) will be pleased to provide you with more specific information.
Room types
We have a range of accommodation styles, standards and budgets to suit your needs. The different types of rooms are:
l Standard – some rooms have washbasins with bathroom facilities being shared with other residents. We offer a range of standard accommodation with some located in traditional residences and others in more modern buildings with recently updated fixtures and fittings.
l En-suite – rooms have a private shower, washbasin and toilet.
l Studio – individual flats which have a private shower, washbasin and toilet and small kitchen area.
STREATHAM CAMPUS
For more information visit the Accommodation Information Point, Cornwall House 32 Rooms open 10:00-15:45
A map showing the residences you can view will be available from the Accommodation Information Point based in Cornwall House 32 . You should be aware that the route to our residences includes steps and uneven surfaces. Please contact a member of staff at the Accommodation Information Point if you require an alternative route.
Catered accommodation
Lopes Hall – standard
Pennsylvania Court – en-suite
Catered facilities: As well as viewing accommodation, you can visit the dining room at Lopes Hall where information will be available about our catered meal provision.
If you would like to find out more about our accommodation, we recommend that you visit our webpages at: exeter.ac.uk/study/ accommodation
Self-catered accommodation
Rowe House – en-suite
Lafrowda – standard/en-suite/studio
ST LUKE’S CAMPUS
For more information visit the Accommodation stand in the marquee Rooms open 10:00-15:00
Located approximately five-minutes’ walk from St Luke’s Campus, Rowancroft is the name of our self-catered accommodation. Tours of our studio, standard and en-suite rooms will be run on demand starting at 10:00. Last tour commences at 15:00. One of our Student Ambassadors located on the grassed area in front of North Cloisters A will escort you to the tour starting point at Rowancroft.
Subject presentations and tours
Programmes taught at our Exeter campuses. Programmes taught at our Penryn Campus, Cornwall.
Due to space restrictions, subject presentations are for prospective students who have pre-booked only. Guests, and students who have not booked a place, will be admitted only if space allows. Presentations and tours for the majority of subjects run twice during the day. Guests may wish to take a campus tour, join one of the other activities (see pages 6 and 7) or talk to staff at the Information and Academic fairs.
Streatham Campus
sessions
Visitors will have the chance to meet staff and current students and tour the Archaeology research laboratories.
A chance to meet Biosciences staff and students, and learn about the experiments that take place in our undergraduate laboratory.
Business, Cornwall 45mins Find out more about our BSc Business and BSc Business and Environment programmes based on our Penryn Campus, Cornwall. You are also invited to join our Business School Meet and Greet (details below).
Business School Meet and Greet
and Ancient History
Geoffrey Pope Building Foyer 20
Court, Lecture Theatre B 31
In addition to our subject presentations, meet members of the department and ask further questions over tea and coffee, anytime from 10:00 to 16:00 in Xfi Global Lounge. There are also guided tours of the Business School and facilities, departing from outside the Xfi Building 30 every hour from 10:00 to 15:00. 10:00-16:00 Xfi Building, Global Lounge 30
and 14:00 Peter Chalk, Newman Purple 17
Chalk, Newman Purple 17
Peter Chalk, Newman Collaborative 17
Cornwall
Computer Science, Data Science 45mins In addition to our subject presentations in Harrison Building, drop in to the Innovation Centre to see an example of our teaching spaces and meet our current students from 11:00-15:00.
11:00, 12:30 and 14:00 Innovation Centre, Lovelace Computer Lab 1-02 25
Computer Science, Data Science Research Talk 30mins Find out about the exciting reseach taking place in the department. 12:00
Building, Room 101 23
Criminology 45mins 11:00 and 13:30 Peter Chalk, Newman Collaborative 17
Digital Humanities Lab tours 1hr Tours of the new Digital Humanities Lab. This will provide access to advanced digital technologies and the creation of innovative teaching resources, and will give practical experience of digitisation and creative technologies widely used in heritage, arts, culture and creative industries. 10:00, 13:00 and 14:30 Digital Humanities Laboratory, Poole Gate Road 90
Drama 45mins 10:45 and 13:15
Drama tours 1hr Short guided tours of the Drama facilities in the Alexander Building. 11:45 and 14:15 Alexander Building, Thornlea 47
Ecology and Conservation, Cornwall 45mins Find out more about our Animal Behaviour, Conservation Biology and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Marine Biology, and Zoology courses based at our Penryn Campus in Cornwall.
Economics 45mins You are also invited to join our Business School Meet and Greet (details on page 8). 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00
Engineering tours 45mins Tours of our laboratories and workshops will depart from the Harrison Building Foyer. 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 14:30
Film and Television Studies (Film Studies) 1hr 30mins This session includes a guided tour of The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, a valuable resource for our Film Studies students and home to one of the largest collections of material relating to the moving image.
Finance and Accounting 45mins You are also invited to
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Engineering, Maths, Computer Science/Data Science, and Physical Sciences Foundation Programmes. These programmes are designed for those who might not have considered a Russell Group university and may not meet Exeter’s typical entry criteria.
our Geography exhibition area for a chance to meet our staff and students and the opportunity to take a tour of the department.
and 13:00
Court, Lecture Theatre A 31
Cornwall
Introduction to Student Startups 30mins Join our taster and learn more about our programmes, support and idea generation.
Law and Business, Cornwall
LLB English Law and French Law/ Master 1 (Maitrise en Droit)
As well as attending this talk you should also attend one of our larger Law talks at 11:15 or 13:30 in the Forum, Alumni Auditorium 3 to hear about the English Law element of the course.
You are also invited to join our Business School Meet and Greet (details on page 8).
11:00, 13:30 and 14:30
and 14:30
and Astronomy
30mins This session includes a programme talk, research talk and tour of the Physics Building.
11:15, 13:00 and 14:15
St Luke’s Campus
LENGTH DETAILS
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences Lab drop-in session
Exercise and Sport Sciences
45mins Our academics will explain the programme and our current students will talk you through what it’s like to study Biomedical Sciences. Be sure to go along to our Biomedical Sciences lab to meet with some of our current students and view the facilities. You may also find it beneficial to visit the Biosciences drop-in sessions on the Streatham Campus as this programme uses those facilities (see page 8).
Drop in to one of our newest labs to see the facilities and speak to current students.
45mins Our academics will explain our Exercise and Sport Sciences programmes and current students will talk you through what it's like to study Exercise and Sport Sciences. You may also find it useful to join an Exercise and Sport Sciences tour to meet with some of our current students and view the facilities.
11:30 and 13:30 St Luke’s Campus, Medical School Building, G18 SL 8
Exercise and Sport Sciences tours
Life Sciences Resource Centre
Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)
Medical Imaging tour
Medicine
Neuroscience
Nursing
Problembased learning seminar
Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences
Our tours will introduce you to our learning, teaching and research facilities. These tours will be run by members of our student ambassador team and will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions of current students as well as see inside the facilities you will use as a student.
Drop in to our Life Sciences Resource Centre, one of the facilities used by students on Biomedical Sciences and Medicine programmes. There will also be equipment and staff representing our Clinical Skills Resource Centre, used by Medicine and Nursing students.
45mins This presentation is for our BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) programme and those wishing to pursue a career as a Diagnostic Radiographer. Please note you can also book a short tour of our Medical Imaging facilities.
30mins You will have the opportunity to take part in a short guided tour of our state-of-the-art Medical Imaging Suite as part of the Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) activities.
45mins Find out more about our BMBS Medicine programme from our academics, current students and admissions staff. Potential students should also look to attend the Problem-Based Learning Seminar and drop in to our Life Sciences Resource Centre.
10:30-15:00 St Luke’s Campus, North Cloisters Medical Science lab NC05 SL 1
10:30 and 12:30 St Luke’s Campus, North Cloisters 12 SL 1
Every 20 minutes between 10:00-14:30 St Luke’s Campus, Richards Building SL 9
10:30-15:00 St Luke’s Campus, LSRC (G22), Medical School Building, Ground Floor SL 8
09:30 and 13:30 St Luke’s Campus, South Cloisters 2nd Floor, Room 2.13
10:15 and 14:15 St Luke’s Campus, South Cloisters, Ground Floor SL 11
09:30 and 11:30 St Luke’s Campus, North Cloisters 12 SL 1
45mins Our academics will explain our Neuroscience programme and current students will talk you through what itʼs like to study Neuroscience at Exeter. Be sure to go along to our Biomedical Sciences lab to meet with some of our current students and view the facilities. 10:30 St Luke’s Campus, South Cloisters 2nd Floor, Room 2.13
12:30 St Luke’s Campus, Medical School Building, G18 SL 8
45mins Find out more about our Nursing programmes from our academics, current students and our NHS Partner Nurses. Potential students should also drop in to the Information Fair for more information and you may also like to visit the Life Sciences Resource Centre. 11:30 St Luke’s Campus, South Cloisters 2nd Floor, Room 2.13
45mins Medicine applicants should make sure they come along to this interactive session with academics and current students, designed to give you a taster of the problem-based learning style of teaching, where you discuss case studies and develop learning objectives. 10:30 and 12:30 St Luke’s Campus, South Cloisters 3rd Floor, Room 3.06
45mins Taught jointly by the University of Exeter Medical School and Sport and Health Sciences. Find out more about this programme which combines Medical Sciences and Sport & Health Sciences, and enables you to develop a holistic understanding of the human body and exercise and physical activity. 10:30 St Luke’s Campus, Medical School Building, G18 SL
The city of Exeter
Eating out in Exeter
A number of local restaurants are offering a discount to Open Day visitors. To find out more go to exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/ visiting/opendays/restaurants
If you can find the time during your visit to us today we really recommend exploring the city of Exeter itself. Set in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside and only a short walk from either of our campuses, Exeter is consistently rated as one of the best places to live, work and study in the UK.
The city centre boasts excellent places to eat, an impressive, modern shopping centre, award-winning museum, and, of course, the historic cathedral and ancient Roman city wall.
Stroll a few minutes further and you will find the vibrant quayside and beautiful river and canal, and, beyond the city itself, Devon’s rolling countryside, expansive National Parks and miles of beautiful beaches.
exeter.ac.uk/thesouthwest/exeter
Exeter Quay.
Exeter Cathedral.
Exmouth beach.
Princesshay shopping centre.
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 Resillience in 94 5H
Environment, Water and Waste
Creative Quadrant 28 6I
Digital Humanities Lab 90 7G
Family Centre (Tops Exeter) 59 8K
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
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 WC 7 8G Physics
Queen’s
Roborough
Streatham Court
21 4F
11 7F
8 8F
31 6H
South West Institute WC 93 4I of Technology
Thornlea WC 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)
To ensure your personal safety throughout the Open Day, 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.
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Streatham Campus
Covering hundreds of acres of beautifully-managed parkland and home to most of our students, our Streatham Campus borders the city centre and offers excellent views across the city and to the coast from its elevated position. See detailed map on page 17.
Building:One and Xfi
Roborough
Sports
Arab and Islamic Studies
St Luke’s Campus
Subject
Magdalen Road Car Park
To ensure your personal safety throughout the Open Day, 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.
St Luke’s Campus
Home to students for more than 160 years, St Luke’s Campus is positioned between the city centre and Royal Devon and Exeter hospital, giving excellent access for our medical students. See detailed map on page 19.
Royal
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital –Wonford
Next steps
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We hope you find your visit valuable. Here are some useful links to support you to find out more about the University of Exeter.
Streatham Campus.
Chat with a current student
Planning your day
To help you get the most out of your day, you may wish to complete the timetable below. The Streatham Campus covers around 300 acres, so you should ensure that you have enough time to get to each presentation. You should also allow at least 45 minutes if you need to transfer between campuses.
Please make sure you plan your day to allow you to arrive on time, and that you are able to stay for the full duration of any presentations.
Don’t forget to include a visit to the Information Fairs, campus tours and accommodation tours.
