Events on a Visiting Day
Registration
You are welcome to register anytime between 9.15am and 11:45am at Lower College Hall. The last walking tour will depart no later than 12 noon. There is a lot to see and do while in St Andrews so for this reason we strongly recommend that you try to arrive as soon as you can if you want to make the most of your day.
After you have registered, you and your guests will have the opportunity to speak to representatives from some of the University support units including the Music Centre, and several Student Societies.
Staff from UK/EU Admissions, International Admissions and Study Abroad will also be on hand to answer any questions. Much of the day is led by student Ambassadors and visitors are encouraged to interact and ask questions thoughout the day.
University Walking tour (60 Minutes)
These tours are led by a University Student Ambassador. Leaving from St Salvator's Quadrangle they last for one hour and take place on a rolling basis from 9.15 am with the last tour departing at 12 noon.
We try to ensure that groups are normally no larger than twenty people, however, this can be difficult to keep to on some of our busier Visiting Days.
The majority of the tour takes place out-of-doors and takes you around the central streets and buildings of St Andrews. The tour will incorporate a visit to the main University Library and finish with the Student Ambassador taking you to the foyer of one of our Halls of Residence where a Hall Tour Guide will meet you.
Subjects covered include
- the University's history.
- student traditions.
- student life.
Visitors are actively encouraged to ask questions of their Student Ambassador tour guide.
Hall of Residence Tour (20 minutes)
In order to provide our current student residents with privacy and security, the Hall of Residence tours can only take place on a rolling basis between the hours of 9.30am and 1pm.
The duration of a typical Hall of Residence Tour is approximately 20 minutes. Tours include visits to a bedroom, the dining area and communal areas. Please note that you cannot choose which Hall of Residence you will visit. This tour is designed to give you a brief insight into one of the many wide ranging types of residential accommodation available to our students.
Optional Sessions
MUSA
The University's Museum will be running tours every 30 minutes from 10am until 12:30pm. Visitors and/or their guests are encouraged to take this opportunity to visit our Museum and discover the history and collections of Scotland's first University.
Careers Centre Presentation
Presentations at 10:00am and 11:00am (lasting approx. 40 minutes), School VI, St Salvator's Quadrangle (no.45 on map)
The Careers Centre will be running a session on their services, and the support and guidance they offer to students from the start of their undergraduate studies.
Careers Centre Visiting Day (PDF, 410 KB)
Information Session (30-45 minutes)
This talk commences at 12:00pm, 1.15pm or 1.30pm prompt and lasts for 45 minutes. These sessions are held in various venues across the University and details of which session should be attended will be printed on visitors personalised itineraries. University Ambassadors will be on hand to accompany visitors to their first departmental appointment at 2:15pm.
The talks cover subject areas such as:
- University demography
- the range and cost of student accommodation
- student welfare and support
- sport and recreation
- the benefits of a degree from the University of St Andrews
You will be expected to make your own way to this session, although we will provide you with a map and Ambassadors will be available for directions.
Visits to Academic Departments (maximum of two; 30-50 minutes each)
These visits take place at 2.15 pm and/or 3.15 pm and each session lasts between 30-50 minutes. You can visit a maximum of two academic departments on a Visiting Day.
Our University Ambassadors will accompany you to your first appointment but you are asked to make your own way to your second appointment of the afternoon (commencing at 3.15pm). These group sessions provide an opportunity for you to meet with an academic member of staff and to learn more about your intended subject area(s).
Useful information
Family and friends
You may bring two family members or friends with you to a Visiting Day. However, please note that due to space restrictions in certain venues, we cannot guarantee that there will be room to accommodate those who have travelled with you on some of the departmental visits.
Lunch and refreshments
The University welcomes over 5,000 visitors during each academic year. For this reason, it is not possible to offer refreshments and/or lunch to you during your visit. However, there are many coffee shops and restaurants in town to choose from.
Visits to academic departments outwith advertised times
For health and safety reasons, we cannot provide access to academic departments outwith the times stated on your personal itinerary (distributed at registration).
Running late
If for any reason you are running late and do not expect to arrive before noon then it is best to phone ahead on +44 (0)1334 462529. We will tell you exactly where to report when you arrive. Please bear in mind that arriving in the afternoon of a Visiting Day will seriously limit the amount of the town and University you will see.
Cancellations
If you have to cancel your visit for any reason, please contact us on +44 (0)1334 462367 as soon as possible. We may be able to assign your place to another prospective student.