Welcome to Lancaster
Our open day is your chance to have a proper look at what makes Lancaster University so special. Here's our list to help you prepare for the day. If you haven't booked your place yet, don't worry, there's still time to join us.
1. Plan your day
Planning is key to making the most out of your open day experience.
We'll email you a full programme in advance of the day so you can get a feel for the day. When you arrive you'll receive a printed programme, timetable and map so you can find your way around. You might find it helpful to make a note of the sessions you want to attend, lots of our information sessions are repeated throughout the day, so you won't miss a thing.
2. Check in
Start your day on campus by letting us know you've arrived! You can check in with one of our friendly ambassadors at our Arrival Point (North Campus) or the Charles Carter Building (South Campus).
We'll email you a QR code; you'll need this to check-in.
From here, you can pick up your Open Day pack, enjoy complimentary refreshments and start your day of discovery.
3. Explore our campus
Our guided tours run every hour from 10am starting at Alexandra Square, drop into our Library and Sports Centre throughout the day, or explore on your own.
With 560-acres there's a lot to see, so take your time and get a feel for the place.
4. Attend information sessions
Discover more about Lancaster as well as information on general student life by attending our presentations and talks.
You can join our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Schofield, for our Welcome to Lancaster talks, and throughout the day attend our talks about accommodation, student finance, careers, and the application process.
5. Talk to our staff
Our staff are here to make sure you get the most out of your university experience and there are lots of opportunities to talk to them at our open day. Visit subject information stands and talk to the staff who will be delivering your degree. Speak with college representatives about our college community and accommodation, and visit our student support services to find out how we can help you.
6. We love questions
We love answering your questions. Before you arrive we suggest making a note of things you want to find out.
You might want to ask about your degree; What does the course include? How will you learn?
Or your future and career; What have previous students done after graduating? What sort of support can you expect?
You could ask about our societies and campus facilities; What's transport like?
Whatever you want to ask- we'll help you find the answer!
7. Get to know us, before you arrive
Before you visit us at the open day you might want to check out some of our student videos, blogs, photo galleries and social media takeovers. We like to let our students tell you how it is in their own way. It's a great way to get to know us, and might spark a few questions for you to bring to the open day.
Digital Ambassadors
8. Visit our city
Take a short ride into the heart of historic Lancaster and explore our students' favourite locations from the castle and Williamson Park to various places to shop and grab a bite to eat. A city full of character and culture, Lancaster is an ancient city with a modern outlook and a great place to make your home. Speak to the Tourist Information Office in the Information Hub at the Chaplaincy Centre to collect a map of the city and begin your exploration.
The city and beyond
9. Chat to our students
Students are a huge part of our open day and our students are the best ones to talk to about what Lancaster is really like. We want you to take every opportunity to chat, ask questions and hear about their experiences.
We'll be hosting student Q&A panels throughout the day, or feel free to chat to any of our student ambassadors helping with the event.
10. Check out the Colleges
For most incoming students, your college is also your accommodation for the first year, and you can find all about your options at our Open Day.
Find out what else the college offers too, talk to us about college events and activities and how your chosen college can support you through your university journey, and beyond!
Guide to colleges