Undergraduate visiting days
There are plenty of opportunities to visit the University of St Andrews. We hold visiting days throughout the year to offer prospective undergraduate students a chance to experience the University's unique atmosphere and see for themselves the quality of the teaching on offer.
We encourage all students who are thinking of applying to the University to attend one of our visiting days. Experiencing the town in person will help you decide if St Andrews is definitely the right choice for you, and it is also the perfect opportunity to ask the Admissions team any questions you have.
Visiting day dates:
- Wednesday 25 September 2019
- Wednesday 2 October 2019
- Wednesday 16 October 2019
- Wednesday 23 October 2019
- Wednesday 30 October 2019
Booking for the visiting days will open at 12 noon on Wednesday 4 September 2019. We are unable to confirm attendance before this date.
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Registration
Time: please try to register between 9am and 11am
Location: Lower College Hall, St Salvator's QuadTo make the most of your day we advise registering as early as possible. Upon registration, you will receive a visiting day information pack, which a student ambassador will talk you through. This will include your personal itinerary for the day which contains details of sessions specific to you.
Lower College Hall stands
Time: between 9am and 12.30pm
Location: Lower College Hall, St Salvator's QuadRepresentatives from across the University will be available throughout the morning to provide information and answer any questions you may have about the University, student life and admissions. Stands available include:
- Admissions
- Careers
- Finance
- Study Abroad
- Students’ Association
- Saints Sport
- Music Centre
- CAPOD
- Student Services
- Chaplaincy
- Library
- Accommodation.
Admissions staff will be available in Lower College Hall from 9am to 4.30pm should you have any further questions.
Welcome talk
Time: 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am 11.30am and 12 noon
Duration: 30 minutesThese sessions are held by a member of staff from Admissions and are an introduction to various aspects of St Andrews. The talks cover studying at the University and our academic structure, the town, accommodation, student life and scholarships.
Study abroad talk
Time: 1pm
Duration: 30 minutesLearn about study abroad opportunities available through St Andrews and hear from a student about their experience.
BA International (Honours) programme talk
Time: 11am
Duration: 30 minutesFor those interested in studying the BA International Honours programme, our joint degree with the College of William & Mary in the USA. This programme is open to all students, but the fees are not covered by SAAS or Student Finance England and Wales. In this talk, you will find out more about the unique programme and how to apply.
Student talk
Time: 12.30pm
Duration: 30 minutesUniversity students will discuss their experience of studying at St Andrews. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about student life.
University town tour
Time: departing every 15 minutes from 9.15am to 1pm
Duration: 30 to 40 minutes
Location: Lower College Hall, St Salvator's QuadThese tours take you around the central streets and main University buildings of St Andrews before concluding at one of our halls of residence. The tour will incorporate information on the University’s history as well as student life and University traditions.
Library tour
Time: departing every 15 minutes from 10.00am to 12 noon
Duration: 15 minutesLibrary staff will give you a guided tour of the main library facilities. Spaces are limited to 20 prospective students per tour.
Saints Sports tour
Time: between 10am and 12.30pm
Duration: 15 minutes
Location: Sports Centre, St Leonard's Road (20-minute walk from Lower College Hall, St Salvator’s Quad)Sport is a vibrant and integral part of life here at St Andrews. Saints Sport staff will talk you through the vast array of sporting opportunities available to students and give you a tour of the Sports Centre facilities.
If you have spare time in the afternoon, there will also be the opportunity to see some of our Saints teams in competitive action.
Directors and head coaches in a variety of performance sports may also be available at the Sports Centre during your visit (between 10am and 1pm). To set up a meeting and speak with our colleagues about a particular sport, please email Gary Brankin on gb50@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Subject talks
Time: 2pm and 3pm
Duration: 50 minutesThe booking form allows you to select two 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.
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Limited numbers
The University is limited in the number of places it can offer on a visiting day. Visiting days can be oversubscribed, so we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.
Disabilities and special needs
If you have a disability or a special need that may affect your visit, please email visitingdays@st-andrews.ac.uk so that we can make necessary arrangements.
During a visiting day, arrangements can also be made to meet with a disability adviser (email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk).
Guests
Guests are very welcome to attend the visiting day, but priority will be given to prospective students and applicants as space is limited in the afternoon sessions at the academic departments.
Lunch and refreshments
Lunch is not provided by the University on the day. Lunch and refreshments may be purchased from a variety of shops and restaurants within the town and University.
No luggage
For security reasons and for your personal safety, under no circumstances can personal luggage be left in a University building. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Travel arrangements and map
You may find the following resources useful in planning your visit:
Please note that parking in and around the town of St Andrews is limited, and we strongly recommend, where possible, for visitors to use public transport. University parking is available; however, spaces fill up very quickly, and therefore we cannot guarantee to accommodate all our visitors. Available parking locations can be found on the University map(PDF) .
Accommodation in St Andrews
During visiting days, current students are in residence, and therefore we are unable to offer University accommodation to visitors. Instead, there are many hotels and guest houses in St Andrews to suit most tastes and budgets.
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Talk and Tour
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 talk and tour 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 +44 (0)1334 46 2150 or emailing visitingdays@st-andrews.ac.uk as soon as possible.