Undergraduate visiting days

Frequently asked questions

• How to join an online visiting day

  To join our online visiting days, you must book at least  one day in advance. 

  Our online events run on the RingCentral events platform. Please ensure that you have downloaded either Chrome or Firefox web browsers in advance of the visiting day. Safari or Edge are not advised for use with RingCentral.

  To join the online event, follow these steps:

  1. Check your inbox for an email alerting you that you are registered to attend the event. This email will include an 'Accept registration' button.
  2. You must press 'Accept registration' as soon as you receive the email. Please do not wait until the start of the event.
  3. You will then receive a second email with the link to join RingCentral, or add it to your calendar.
  4. Join the event, and find out everything you need to know about St Andrews.

• Online visiting day schedule

  To join our online visiting days, you must book at least one day in advance. 

  Once you have joined the event, you will be able to take advantage of a number of live talks, sessions, and booths where you can find out everything you need to know about St Andrews.

  Live talks and sessions will include:

  • Study Abroad
  • BA International Honours programme
  • A day in the life of an Arts student
  • A day in the life of a Science student
  • Subject talks

  You are able to attend up to three subject talks. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about your chosen course as well as an additional subject. You will hear from academics about the course, and you will be able to ask any questions you may have.

  All-day helpdesks

  If at any point during the event you have questions or are unsure of where to go next and what you can do, come along to our Admissions and Ask a Student helpdesks, available from 12 noon to 6pm. 

• If you cannot attend

  Virtual visiting experience

  Explore St Andrews online. Get a feel for the University and the town through our virtual visiting experience, featuring video tours and content from our students.

  Talk and tour

  Admissions offers a talk and tour programme on Mondays and Fridays, which allows you to have a tour with a current student and meet an Admissions officer.

  Virtual information sessions

  We strongly recommend that prospective students attend one of our scheduled visiting days. However, if you are unable to make the dates listed, then you are welcome to book a virtual information session on a day that suits you, from Monday to Friday. 

  Cancellations

  You can cancel your booking online through the link in your confirmation email or by contacting the visiting days team on admissions.events@st-andrews.ac.uk as soon as possible.