Saturday 21 March, from 10.45am
Find out more about why UoG is right for you, with immersive course sessions designed to give you a real flavour of student life.
Saturday 21 March, from 10.45am
Find out more about why UoG is right for you, with immersive course sessions designed to give you a real flavour of student life.

Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information, like start and finish times, parking, how many guests you can bring and other handy tips to help you get the most from your day.
Your schedule for the day is outlined below. Student ambassadors will be on-hand to help you find your way to the right session at the right time.
Check in at the Business School.
A warm welcome to your day, outlining what to expect. You’ll also hear from a student about their UoG experience.
Hear from our students about what life is like at UoG.
12.30 – 1.15pm: Lunch
This is your chance to hear from our students, connect with some of your future classmates, make new friends, and start building your course community before you begin.
On campus
Take an optional tour of the Oxstalls halls of residence. You’ll be shown round by a student ambassador who’ll tell you what it’s like to live on-campus and answer any questions you might have.
There will also be a selection of clubs and societies available on the day so you can find out more about student life outside of lectures.
Off campus
Blackfriars residence will be available to view until 4pm. This mix of en-suite rooms, townhouses and self-contained studios is located in Gloucester city centre, a 25 minute walk or short drive from Oxstalls.
Upper Quay will be available to view until 5pm. It offers en-suite rooms and is situated in the Westgate quarter of Gloucester, a 20 minute walk from Oxstalls campus.
Our state-of-the-art Sports Arena, which caters for many different sports, will also be open to view. It’s just a short walk from the main campus.
Free shuttle bus
There will be a free bus running from 2.40pm on the day that will take you between Oxstalls, Blackfriars/Upper Quay, the Sports Arena, and back. It will be running every 20 minutes, with the final bus leaving Blackfriars/Upper Quay to return to Oxstalls at 5.10pm. View the full bus timetable.

For September 2026 entry, you’re guaranteed a place in university or partner managed halls if you accept a place at UoG and apply for accommodation by 3 July 2026. Find out more about all our promises below.

If you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee 6 months of free support, a paid internship* and lifetime career coaching.

We guarantee our first year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

With over 4,000 placements, internship opportunities and over 60 societies to join – we have the connections to meet your ambitions.
*terms apply, view eligibility criteria

If you have time to spare, why not make your way into the centre of Gloucester and get a feel for this historic, vibrant city that you’ll call home.
It’s a 25 minute walk or short drive from Oxstalls and has some great options for shopping at the Quays, and plenty of places to eat and drink in Gloucester Docks.

Take a look at these FAQs for more information, like start and finish times, parking, how many guests you can bring and other handy tips to help you get the most from your day.
If you still have questions about the event please email [email protected] or call 01242 714300.
If your question relates to your offer, email [email protected] or call 03330 141414