What happens at an on-campus Open Day?

An Undergraduate Open Day is an excellent opportunity to find out about life and study at the University of Stirling. So what happens on our Open Days? How can you make the most of your day?

Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our campus and facilities. You can learn more about our academic courses and speak to our lecturers and current students.

A full programme will be available to download shortly before the Open Day, so make sure you come back and check our website for further updates. 

Registration

Once you arrive on campus you'll go to our check-in desk. Register and pick up your Open Day pack.

Open Day runs from 09:00 to 15:00, the registration desk opens at 08:45.

Information stands

We’ve got a range of stands where you can talk to staff from different departments and partner organisations including:

  • accommodation zone
  • admissions and applicant advice
  • Stirling sport
  • student support services
  • Students’ Union zone
  • Widening Participation
  • Study Abroad
  • University security and safety

The stands will be open from 09:00 to 15:00.

Campus tours

Explore all aspects of the campus with those who know it best – our student ambassadors! There’s no need to book, just turn up at the tour collection point. There are three different tours you can go on:

  • Campus tour (09:00 - 15:00): You’ll go through our main academic buildings, sports facilities and lochside student accommodation. It includes a stop at the Pathfoot building and at student accommodation. 
  • Accommodation tour (09:00 to 15:00): You’ll get to explore different types of accommodation we have on offer.
  • Sport tour (10:00 to 15:00): As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, you can discover our sports facilities with members of staff from the Sports Centre.

Many of our subject areas also do tours of teaching facilities.

A helpful student with a lollipop sign that says 'here to help'

Information sessions

We organise practical information sessions to help you make the most of your day. Find out more about studying at the University of Stirling, including information on course structures, University facilities and support for students.

  • Accommodation and Student Support Services (including student wellbeing)
  • Coming to University: A Guide for College Students and Mature Students
  • Coming to University: A Guide for Care Experienced, Estranged and Carer Students
  • Parents’ and Guardians’ Survival Guide to University
  • SAAS – Student Finance (Scottish students)
  • Student Finance (UK and Republic of Ireland Students, outside Scotland)
  • Sport at Stirling
  • Study Abroad
  • Student Life
  • UCAS Applying to University
  • Access to Degree Studies at Stirling

Academic Showcase

Find out more about the academic subjects that interest you by visiting our Academic Showcase where you can talk to members of staff and current students. You can also go to presentations delivered by each subject area.

Your Open Day experience

How to prepare for a campus open day

Prepare for our open day by learning more about the University and thinking about what you want to find out about student life at Stirling.

Make sure you’ve booked so we know you are coming.

Have a look at our undergraduate courses to find out what we can offer you.  You can find out about things like degree flexibility, entry requirements and funding.

Plan your travel. Train fares are more expensive if you don’t book in advance. Young people under the age of 22 who live in Scotland are entitled to free nationwide bus travel.

You can follow us on social media for information about our Open Days. We are on Facebook, Instagram, X, Linkedin, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Find out more on our blog: How to prepare for Undergraduate Open Day

Make the most of Open Day

Open Days can be busy. Prioritise the talks and tours that align with your interests, especially those related to your chosen course.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Our student ambassadors and academics are here to help you.

Don’t overlook the essential parts of student living. We’ve got talks and stalls on things like accommodation, funding and your wellbeing.

Explore our facilities. Check out the library, labs, sports facilities, and other areas relevant to your studies.

If you’ve got time, have a look around the surrounding area. You can find out more about Stirling as a city.

Keep an eye on our social media for updates on the day.

After Open Day

There can be a lot of information at Open Day. Feel free to get in touch if you thought of further questions since the day, or you're still not sure about things.

You can speak to our Live Chat, email us on admissions@stir.ac.uk or drop us a message on our social media.

Find out more on our blog: What happens after you attend a university open day?

Cafés and restaurants

It can be a busy day so make sure you take a break and sample some of our on-campus eateries.

Eating and drinking
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