How to Make the Most of a UWS Undergraduate Open Day

Open Days are the perfect opportunity to find out more about the courses and universities you are thinking about applying to. After all, it’s a massive decision and you want to make sure you get it right!

Our UWS Open Days not only give you the chance to find out more about our courses, but also allow you to explore our campuses, experience our state-of-the-art facilities, and discover what your #LifeAtUWS could look like.

Here are our top tips to help you get the most out of our Open Days!

Ahead of the Open Day

To get the most out of our Open Days, do some prep in advance so you don’t miss a thing!

  • Book your place: make sure you’ve booked your place in advance – don’t forget you can add any guests who’ll be joining you.
  • Bring company: it’s great to bring along friends and family to give you some company, and sometimes they may have questions you haven’t thought about.
  • Plan your travel: find out how you’ll be travelling to the campus you’re visiting and make sure you’ll arrive on time for the start of the event.
  • Do your research: ahead of the Open Day, explore the courses you are interested in on our website, plan what sessions you’ll attend, and have a note of all the questions you want answered about applying to and studying at UWS.

 

Paisley Autumn Open Day UWS Staff Team picture in UWS Paisley Campus Atrium

At the Open Day

Welcome! You’ve booked your place, done some prep, and made it to the event – it’s time to explore!

  • Wear comfortable shoes: the day will be packed with lots of activities, including campus tours and taster sessions, so look out your comfiest shoes as you’ll be on your feet for a lot of it.
  • Arrive early: arrive in plenty of time to allow you to sign in and find your bearings – and of course, pick up some freebies!
  • Ask questions: look back at the list of questions you noted down and if anything else pops up, there will be lots of academics and current students on hand to help answer any questions you have about study and life at UWS.
  • Get involved: There will be lots to get involved in throughout the day – grab every opportunity to experience #LifeAtUWS!

 

Find your Place tote bag at UWS Paisley Open Day

After the Open Day

  • Reflect: look back on the open day – did you manage to find out everything you wanted to know? If you still have questions, don’t be afraid to ask. Our friendly team are here to help – get in touch at ask@uws.ac.uk
  • Chat it over: speak with friends and family, let them know how the open day went and any thoughts you have. If they joined you at the open day, find out how they thought it went, too.
  • There’s more to explore: It doesn’t need to stop at an open day. We have lots of online and in-person events throughout the year, giving you the chance to find out more about studying at UWS. Explore our upcoming events.

Ready to find your place at UWS? We can’t wait to welcome you to UWS!

 

Blog written by UWS Marketing and Student Recruitment Team | January 2025

Last updated: 06/01/2025