Plan your day

In order to get the most from your day we recommend that you take time to plan your visit. There is a lot to see and do so we have produced a sample open day planner to help you get started. By planning your day you will ensure that you don’t miss any of the sessions you want to attend.

• Open day planner (PDF document, 26 KB)
• Open day planner example (PDF document, 83 KB)

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All available sessions are listed in the Open Day Programme which you will receive in advance of the open day. Most sessions are repeated at least twice so you should be able to fit everything in. We recommend that you prioritise the subject sessions you want to attend first and then fit the general sessions and tours around them.

Some sessions require visitors to book a place in advance while other places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Sessions that need to be pre-booked will be highlighted on the open day registration form. Where sessions are very popular, we may need to limit entry to one student plus one guest, or to students only.

When you arrive

Our open days run from 10am until 4pm.

Parking on campus is limited, especially during open days. We therefore encourage visitors to use public transport wherever possible, as we cannot guarantee that parking will be available on campus or in the immediate vicinity.

On arrival, there is no need to register or sign in so please feel free to go to your chosen activities as soon as you arrive.

Throughout the day student ambassadors (purple tops) and event staff (turquoise tops) will be more than happy to help you.

Top tips for making the most of your day

• Decide on your subject sessions first and then work the general sessions around these.
• Check the programme to see when sessions occur for your subject of interest. You can attend sessions for more than one subject if you want to.
• Some subject sessions must be booked before the day. These are indicated on the registration form.
• Campus tours run all day – work these around your subject sessions.
• Most sessions finish ten minutes before the scheduled finish time to allow you time to get to the next session.
• Wear sensible shoes and bring a raincoat or umbrella. Bring a bag for any literature you might pick up.
• Don’t forget to make time for lunch. There are plenty of outlets around campus that are open all day, so you can have lunch whenever it suits you.

Enjoy the city

Manchester is a vibrant and exciting city to live and study in. The city centre is only a short walk or bus ride from Oxford Road so if you find that you have some spare time at the end of the day we encourage you to have a look.

• Guide to the city of Manchester

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