Visit Days
Information about the programme for our upcoming post-offer visit days can be found below.
Post-Offer Visit Day Wednesday 20 February 2019
10.30am – 12.00mid-day
On arrival please go to the Porters Lodge, which is at the entrance of the Castle on the left, where you will be met by a current Undergraduate Student of University College.
Post-Offer Visit Days 25-27 March 2019
Programme for those staying overnight on Monday 25 March 2019 or Tuesday 26 March 2019
| 2.00pm | Candidates arrive and are shown to rooms by current students. Rooms are available from 2:00pm, (towels will be provided) Tours of College will be arranged, led by student guides. |
| 2.00pm - 5.30pm | Tours of the College by student reps for candidates. |
| 6.00pm | Introductory talk in the Great Hall with the Vice-Master & Senior Tutor, and Chaplain, followed by Q&A. Student reps will be on hand to answer questions. |
| 6.30pm | Dinner in the Great Hall with current students. Dress code - smart casual. |
| 8.00pm | Social activities in College, including a Quiz in the Undercroft Bar. |
Arrangements for the following day (Tuesday 26 March or Wenesday 27 March 2019) |
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| 8.00am | Breakfast in the Great Hall. After breakfast student representatives will take candidates to their departments (please check departmental programme for start times & further information) |
| 10.00am | Check out by 10am, please remember to leave your keys when checking out. |
The Vice-Master & Senior Tutor and Chaplain will be available for informal discussions, and will be happy to answer individual questions and discuss options.
Programme for those candidates who are unable to stay overnight
If you wish to visit the college, arrangements are as below:
(Tuesday 26 March and Wednesday 27 March)
| 2.00pm | Short talk for prospective students and parents in the Great Hall with the Vice-Master & Senior Tutor, Dr Richard Lawrie, and our College Chaplain (Ric Whaite). Light refreshments will be provided. |
| 2.30pm - 4.00pm | College Tours with student guides, (meet outside the Porters Lodge) |
The Vice-Master & Senior Tutor and Chaplain will be happy to answer individual questions and to discuss subject options.
Programme Co-ordinators:
Dr Richard MA Lawrie, Vice-Master & Senior Tutor, r.m.lawrie@durham.ac.uk
Mrs Linda Beighton, Admissions Secretary, linda.beighton@durham.ac.uk