Booking confirmation
Once you’ve booked your place, we'll send you a confirmation email. No need to print the confirmation email, as we'll have your details at our check-in desks on the day – simple!
Arrival
To make the most of your day, please arrive by 10.00am. Head to The Forum where our friendly staff will be on hand to register your arrival.
What can you expect on the day?
- Talks - general talks and subject tasters will run throughout the day.
- Tours - we are running campus tours and accommodation viewings to showcase our campus and accommodation led by Student Ambassadors. Tours will be available from 10am-3pm and will include a standard en-suite room. Studio Flats will not be available.
- Discover your subject - meet academics from your subject and chat informally.
- Student services will be staffing stands and available to answer your questions on: accommodation, fees and funding, undergraduate and postgraduate applications, careers and employability, as well as student wellbeing and inclusivity.
- Experience student life - we'll have a wide range of activities to show you our vibrant student community and you'll get to meet students and chat with them about their experience.
There will also be lots of interactive activities to take part in throughout the day and don't forgot the free things to get your hands on too like mocktails and merchandise!
Where is the Open Day?
The address of our Southend Campus is:
University of Essex
Elmer Approach
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1LW
United Kingdom
Free Greater Anglia train tickets
We've partnered with Greater Anglia to provide our prospective students with a free train ticket to attend our Mini Open Day. You can claim one Greater Anglia off-peak day return ticket on the date of the Mini Open Day from your nearest Greater Anglia home station to Colchester. Applications for the train ticket must be made at least 5 working days before the date of the Mini Open Day. You will be able to add on accompanying tickets for any guests you're bringing with you. These tickets will be charged at the correct and current journey price.
To find out more information and apply for your ticket, visit the Greater Anglia website. You'll need a discount code for the free ticket so keep an eye out for this in your Open Day booking confirmation email or email us for the code.
Accessibility
If you or your guests have any special requirements, please email us in advance so we can make sure your visit goes as smooth as possible. We want to ensure you feel welcomed and comfortable throughout your visit. The University is set across various levels, so please check out our Access Guide for further information or step-free routes on campus. Staff and Student Ambassadors will also be based in all the main areas to assist you on the Open Day. Toilets will be located in all main venues.
Ask us anything
We want to make sure you have the best Open Day so if you have any questions about your visit or need any information ahead of the day please feel free to contact us.