Undergraduates, postgraduates and family members - everyone is welcome at our on-campus Open Day.
10:00 - 15:00
The Forum
Open Days
Corporate events
Open Days team opendays@essex.ac.uk
Our Open Day is a chance for you to learn what life at Essex is really like.
Academics will be available to chat to one-on-one so that you can learn more about the courses you're interested in, and you'll be able to learn more at a subject talk with an academic teaching on the course. For a real taste of the student experience, pop into a taster lecture too!
Our Southend campus is in the heart of Southend's town centre, join one of our current students for a Campus Tour and take a look around our student accommodation at University Square.
We'll have a wide range of activities to show you our vibrant student community so you can soak up the atmosphere of life on campus.
The Open Day will begin at 10am and finish at 3pm. Bring your friends and family and get to know Essex. We can't wait to meet you!
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!
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.
To make sure you don't miss anything on the day, check back on this page closer to the time to see the full programme.
There will also be lots of interactive activities to take part in throughout the day and don't forgot the freebies to get your hands on too like free merchandise!
The address of our Southend Campus is:
University of Essex
Elmer Approach
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1LW
United Kingdom
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.
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.
There are frequent trains from London to Southend which is served by two different rail lines, with journey times of 45 minutes to one hour:
Both London Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street have underground and bus connections available for connections with Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow Airport.