Campus Visit Event 2026
Wednesday 29 April, 11am
Whether you couldn’t make one of our offer holder days, or you’re thinking about applying to start in September 2026 or January 2027*, come along to our Campus Visit to see if UoG is the right fit for you.
*Paramedic Science and Operating Department Practitioner courses only have a January start date.
What to expect
- If you have a conditional offer, the chance to arrange an interview with an academic to upgrade your offer to unconditional, taking the stress out of results day.
- If you’re thinking of applying to start in September 2026 or January 2027, a dedicated Application Centre with our team on hand to guide you through the UCAS application process and answer all your practical questions.
- Meet our academics and find out more about your course.
- Get uni-ready with our top tips session.
- A Q&A with our current students to find out what a typical day looks like at UoG.
- Meet future classmates during your day.
- Tour our campuses and accommodation options.
- Find out what it’s like to be a student at UoG and what a typical day would look like
- Chat to our finance, accommodation and admissions teams who will be on hand to answer any questions.
- Most importantly, find out if UoG is the right uni for you.
Your day
Check your reminder email to see which campus you need to head to, either Oxstalls or City Campus in Gloucester, or Park or Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham.
Different campuses have different parking/travel options, so be sure to check your reminder email for more detailed information, or check our FAQs.
Check in at reception at your campus.
City Campus in Gloucester – head to Reception when you arrive.
Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester – head to the Business School reception when you arrive.
Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham – head to Chapel when you arrive.
Park Campus in Cheltenham – head to Elwes reception when you arrive.
Get a practical guide to starting uni. We’ll talk packing, budgeting, timetables and all the key info you’ll receive from us before day one.
Hear from one of our current students all about their time at UOG, with a Q&A at the end where you can ask questions.
If you hold a conditional offer, you’ll have the opportunity to arrange an interview with an academic to upgrade your offer to unconditional, taking the stress out of results day. Please note that this is not available to Primary Education and Health and Social Care applicants. Find out more about upgrading your offer and our top tips on how to prepare for your interview on our Upgrade your offer page.
If you’re looking to apply for September 2027 or January 2027, then we’ll have a dedicated Application Centre with our finance, accommodation and admissions teams on hand to guide you through the UCAS application process and answer all your practical questions.
And if you just have questions, our finance, accommodation, admissions and disability support teams will all be on hand to help with anything you need.
You can also use your break time to take a campus or accommodation tour.
Meet our lecturers, explore the modules you’ll be studying and get a flavour of the different learning methods and styles you’ll use.
Take an optional tour of the campus where you’ll be studying, plus you can have a look at our accommodation options.
You’ll be shown round by a student ambassador who’ll tell you what it’s like to live on/off-campus and answer any questions you might have. Our off-site accommodation options will be open to view until 4pm.
Making it easier to get here
We understand that the cost of travelling to university events can be a barrier, especially with the current rise in living expenses, so to make your journey to us easier and cheaper on 29 April we’re offering:
- Up to £50 towards your travel costs for the day for eligible visitors*. Fill in our application form.
*Eligibility criteria apply and have been set based on our Access and Participation Plan. Please check eligibility terms and conditions and fill in the application form at least one week before 29 April 2026.
- 30% off National Express coach bookings**. Use promo code UOGL30
**Terms and conditions apply.
- Discount only valid for students travelling to offer holder/open days at University of Gloucestershire.
- Redeemable from any location to Cheltenham Royal Wells Bus Station or Gloucester Transport Hub.
- Only valid for travel to offer holder/open days on the following dates: 20-22 March, 28-30 April, 12-14 June, 16- 18 October and 21-23 November 2026.
- Valid for 1 person per booking
- Tickets must be booked 3 days in advance of travel date. The return journey (if applicable) must be booked at the time of the outward journey.
- o Offer cannot be used in conjunction with concessionary fares, discount Coachcards, Restricted fares, or in conjunction with any other promotional offer.
- o Offer cannot be used on third-party services. Read the full National Express terms and conditions here.
- o All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express’ General Conditions of Carriage.
UoG Promises
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.
UoG Career Promise
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.
UoG Accommodation Promise
We guarantee our first year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.
UoG Connections Promise
With over 4,000 placements, internship opportunities and over 60 societies to join – we have the connections to meet your ambitions.
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FAQs
City Campus
As City Campus is in the centre of Gloucester, there is no on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Kings Walk, Gloucester. Waterwells Park & Ride also operates daily to the centre of Gloucester and is conveniently situated near to Junction 12 of the M5. See a full list of Gloucester car parks.
Oxstalls Campus
Parking will be free on the day for all visitors in our Oxstalls Campus car park (GL2 9HW). You will see pay-and-display machines but you won’t need to use them. Please email [email protected] if you need to reserve an accessible parking space.
Francis Close Hall Campus
Parking will be free on the day for all visitors at Francis Close Hall (FCH), but parking is very limited. Instead there is free parking at the Prince of Wales stadium carpark (GL50 4RN), which is only a five-minute walk from FCH Campus. If you do park on campus, you will see pay-and-display machines but you won’t need to use them. Please email [email protected] if you need to reserve an accessible parking space.
Alternatively, the nearest public car parks are West End Car Park, High Street Car Park and NCP Brewery Quarter.
Park Campus
Parking will be free on the day for all visitors in our Park Campus main car park (GL50 2RX). You will see pay-and-display machines but you won’t need to use them. Please email [email protected] if you need to reserve an accessible parking space.
City Campus in Gloucester – head to Reception when you arrive.
Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester – head to the Business School reception when you arrive.
Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham – head to Chapel when you arrive.
Park Campus in Cheltenham – head to Elwes reception when you arrive.
Yes – you can bring up to two guests.
You don’t need much. It would be useful to bring a notepad and pen, phone or laptop in case you want to make any notes.
We’ll do our best to arrange for an academic from your subject area to be available. However, please bear in mind that this may not always be possible due to teaching commitments.
Yes, accommodation will be available to view for each campus.
City Campus
You’ll be able to view our accommodation off-site at Blackfriars and Upper Quay (both in Gloucester city centre).
Oxstalls Campus
You’ll be able to view our accommodation both on-site at Oxstalls and off-site at Blackfriars and Upper Quay (both in Gloucester city centre).
Francis Close Hall Campus
You’ll be able to view our off-site accommodation at Pittville Student Village.
Park Campus
You’ll be able to view our accommodation both on-site at Park and off-site at Pittville Student Village.
Contact us
If you have any other questions, or special requests for our open days, get in touch using the options below.
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