Open Day Information Centre
Examination Schools, 75–81 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG
Colleges and departments are the best places to meet tutors, speak to students and find out all you need to know about the course you are interested in and about student life at Oxford.
If you have other questions or would like further advice, the Open Day Information Centre hosts a range of talks, including for parents and teachers, and information stalls staffed by our student service teams.
If you need any guidance to help you find your way around events in Oxford, pop by to ask our dedicated team of staff and students here or at one of our information points in Radcliffe Square or by the Science Area and we’ll be happy to help.
Below you can find the Open Day Information Centre programme of events for the September 2024 Open Day.
Talks for families and supporters
These talks are aimed at families and supporters of prospective Oxford students. We recommend that prospective students instead concentrate on attending departmental programmes during these talks.
Supporting your young person’s welfare
When: 10:30–11:00
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
How can you help your child successfully make the transition from school to university? Our support and welfare team will advise on supporting students during this challenging time as well as explaining the wide range of welfare services offered by the University to all its students. Questions will be welcome.
Supporting your young person’s application
When: 11:10–11:40
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
As well as answering your questions, we will explain our application timeline, highlighting deadlines and focusing on how you may support your child at each stage.
Talks for teachers and advisers
These talks are aimed to teachers and advisers in schools, and are not open to general audiences, parents and supporters, or prospective students.
Teachers’ forum
When: 11:00–11:30
Where: Room 7, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
A chance for teachers and advisers to meet with admissions staff, receive an update the Oxford admissions process and ask questions about how to support students who are considering Oxford. This session will also give advice on how to access Oxford’s many outreach resources.
Oxplore Teach
When: 11:40–12:10
Where: Room 7, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
Demonstration and information about Oxford’s new digital platform for Key Stage 3 teachers – complete with ready-to-use classroom sessions and CPDL support, ready to ignite academic enrichment at your school!
Talks for prospective students
These talks are aimed at prospective students considering applying to study at Oxford.
Exploring new subjects
When: 09:30–10:00
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
Not sure what to study at university, or up for trying something different? Come along to hear about some of the more unusual courses you can study at Oxford.
Astrophoria Foundation Year
When: 14:00–14:30
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
Are you a UK student interested in studying Chemistry, Classics, Engineering Science, English, History, Law, Materials Science PPE or Theology but your personal or educational circumstances have meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford courses? If so, please come along to our talk to find out more about the Astrophoria Foundation Year!
Student Finance
When: 14:00–14:30
Where: South School, First Floor, Examination Schools
Hear all the latest information about course fees and living costs at Oxford. We will talk you through the funding currently available to UK students to cover these costs, including government funding. You will also hear more about Oxford’s financial support. This includes generous, non-repayable bursaries for students from lower-income households, and targeted funding for care leavers and estranged undergraduates without family support. A current student will be on hand to answer any questions about financing your studies.
Sport at Oxford
When: 14:45–15:15
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
Do you want to continue your sport at Oxford and find out about our programme for your sport? Are you interested in trying a new physical activity and want to know if there are opportunities for students at Oxford? Come along to our talk on all things sport at Oxford to find out more and ask us any questions you have about specific activities.
Applying to Oxford
When: 14:45–15:15
Where: South School, First Floor, Examination Schools
A guide through the admissions process, with advice on how to make a competitive application. For prospective students who were unable to attend an admissions talk at a college or department.
College talks for specific student groups
These talks are hosted by colleges but aimed at all prospective students regardless of college preference. Further details of the sessions listed below can be found at the College timetables webpage.
Care-experienced and estranged students talk
When: 16:00–17:00
Where: Magdalen College, High Street
Disability & Student Support drop-in
When: 11:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00
Where: Keble College, Parks Road
LGBTQ+ life at Oxford talk
When: 14:00–14:45
Where: Exeter College, Turl Street
Information Room: undergraduate admissions and student service teams
When: 09:00–16:30
Where: North School, First Floor, Examination Schools
Staff from undergraduate admissions and student services will be available throughout the day to answer your questions.
Undergraduate Admissions – UK and international
Ask our admissions team any questions about your Oxford application.
Admissions testing
Many of our undergraduate courses require applicants to take an admissions test. Visit this stall if you have any questions about the testing process.
Student Fees and Funding
Ask our fees and funding team about topics such as Oxford’s financial support provision, applying for government funding and the cost of living at Oxford.
Careers Service (available 09:00–12:00 only)
Find out from the Careers Service about the support and opportunities available to Oxford students during and after their studies, including information about internships and graduate career prospects.
Disabled Students and Student Welfare
Staff from the Disability Advisory Service and Student Welfare will be available to advise on disability-related study support, funding and how to access it, and support for student welfare.
Astrophoria Foundation Year
Are you a UK student interested in studying Chemistry, Classics, Engineering Science, English, History, Law, Materials Science, PPE or Theology but your personal or educational circumstances have meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford courses? If so, please come along to our talk to find out more about the Astrophoria Foundation Year!
Mature Students (available 10:00–13:00 only)
Any student who will be 21 or over at the start of their course is considered a mature student. Staff at this stand can talk to you about topics of particular interest such as entry requirements, finance and more.
Department for Continuing Education
Information about adult learning at Oxford, provided by the Department for Continuing Education: part-time undergraduate and graduate programmes, short courses in Oxford and online, summer schools and professional development courses.
Oxford University Sport
Visit our stall in the information room (or just come and say hi – we’ll be there all day) to speak to our sports staff and student representatives from sports clubs. Find out about sport overall, sports clubs, getting #ActiveAtOxford, health and fitness opportunities for students at Oxford. You can also come along to our Sport at Oxford talk for wider information on sport and physical activity at Oxford.
Choral Awards (available 09:30–12:00 only)
Find out about choral awards and the work and activities of Oxford's college choirs.
