June Open Day

Booking confirmation

Once you've booked your place we'll send you a confirmation email with more information on what to expect at our on-campus Open Day. No need to print the confirmation email as we'll have your details at our check in desks on the day - simple!

Programme

We'll send you more information on this a little closer to the time.

What can you expect on the day?

• Talks - general talks and subject tasters will run throughout the day
• Tours - we will be running campus tours and accommodation viewings to showcase our beautiful campus and wide range of accommodation
• Discover your subject - meet academics from your subject and chat informally
• Chat with Student Services - in our Sport Arena, speak to teams such as Student Finance, Accommodation and Admissions
• Experience student life - on our Squares we will 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 experiences

Arrival and travel

Our in-person Open Day will take place on our Colchester Campus. Our address is:

• University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ

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If you're arriving by car, there will be yellow AA road signs to help guide you to Campus from main travel routes. These will lead you to Boundary Road. Once there, take the second right which is the entrance to the Open Day parking area for visitors, where a Traffic Officer will be on hand to direct you. Once you've parked, follow 'Open Day Check-In' signs which will guide you to the Essex Sport Arena; the main venue for the Open Day. Parking is free for all Open Day attendees.

If you're arriving by train, we have 3 train stations in Colchester: Colchester Town, Colchester Hythe and Colchester North Station (also referred to as Colchester Main Station). Colchester North Station is the largest and has the best bus and taxi links so we recommend using this station. There is a taxi rank and bus stop at the station. The following buses will lead you to campus:

• Route 87
• Route S1

Further information about bus travel in Colchester can be found on the First Bus website and more information about travelling to our Colchester Campus can be found on our website.

Accessibility on our Open Day

We've created a collection of short, accessible videos to help you find your way around campus on the Open Day, highlighting step-free access routes.

• Step free access on our Open Day
• Journey from parking to check-in
• Journey from bus stop/taxi to check-in
• Journey from Essex Sport Arena to Tony Rich Teaching Centre and Essex Business School
• Journey from Essex Sport Arena to The Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall
• Journey from Essex Sport Arena to Lecture Theatre Building and STEM Centre

If you or your guests have any special requirements, please email us in advance so we can make sure your visit is as smooth as possible.

The University is set across various levels, so please check out our Access Guide for further information or step-free routes around campus. Staff and Student Ambassadors will also be based in all main areas to assist you on the Open Day.

Toilets will be located in all main venues and gender-neutral toilets can be found in Students' Union on Square 3.

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.

Email us at opendays@essex.ac.uk.