Applicant Days

If you're an offer holder looking to study with the University of Chester in September 2024, sample life at the University of Chester by joining us for an Applicant Day.

Upcoming events

Applicant Day at University Centre Warrington
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Applicant Day at University Centre Birkenhead
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Applicant Day at Chester locations
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Our on-campus events are designed to give you an insight into your chosen course and find out everything you need to help you decide whether the University of Chester is right for you.

When are Applicant Days?

Applicant Days are the ideal opportunity for you to visit any of our locations after applying to get a real feel for our courses and student life at the University of Chester.

University Centre Warrington

Wednesday 8th May

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University Centre Birkenhead

Thursday 9th May

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Chester Locations

Wednesday 15th May

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What happens at an applicant day?

Discover more about your course at a subject session

Take student-led campus tours and explore our range of accommodation

Speak to academic staff, current students, and our student support teams

Meet other students just like you!

Before you get here

The University of Chester has learning sites in Warrington and Birkenhead, in addition to locations across Chester city centre. Where you visit on an applicant day, will depend on your chosen course - all of the details will be in your booking confirmation. If you want to check where your course is based beforehand, do a quick search for your course, where you'll find location details.

Times for each applicant day vary slightly and some subject areas have a later arrival time. The exact timings of your event will be detailed in your booking confirmation email.

You can also claim up to £30 towards your travel costs (open to all offer holders), or find out if you could be eligible to claim up to £100 towards your travel costs through our means-tested travel bursary designed to help under-represented groups into Higher Education.

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Other options to visit us

Applicant days without an offer

If you are interested in starting in September 2024 but haven't yet applied, you can still attend an applicant day to find out more.

Open Days

If you are looking to start univeristy in September 2025, Open Days are the ideal opportunity for you to visit before applying.

Take a virtual tour

If you can't attend an on-campus event, why not take a look at our virtual tours to get a feel for our locations and facilities.

Frequently asked questions

You may have already attended an Open Day prior to making your application. Applicant Days are designed to help you further with your decision on whether to make the University of Chester your Firm or Insurance choice, and are tailored to help you find out more about your course and view University facilities.

We recommend that you wait until having received an offer before booking your Applicant Day, to ensure you see the facilities at the campus location that is relevant to you.

If you have not yet applied, or if you have received an offer but our booking system doesn't bring up any dates for your course(s), please contact us by calling 01244 512800 or emailing visitus@chester.ac.uk, so we can advise you on your best options for visiting us.

We have different dates depending on what subject(s) you have been offered a place for. By inputting your subject (or both subjects if you have applied for a combined degree), inputting your ten digit UCAS personal ID number, you will be directed to a list of relevant dates from which you can choose when to attend.

If you have applied for a combined degree, you will be able to attend sessions for both of your subjects. Simply enter both of your subjects into the booking form and you will be directed to a list of Applicant Day dates to choose from. You do not need to make two separate bookings.

 

If you are invited to attend an Applicant Day you may be able to claim up to £100 for yourself and one guest's travel costs. Criteria includes being eligible for free school meals/pupil premium; being a ‘Looked After Child’/have been in local authority care or are a young carer yourself.

Please visit our Visit Us Travel Bursary page for full terms and conditions.