Applicant Visit Day

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Meet Your Tutor

Attending a university applicant visit day is a great opportunity to meet your academic tutor for the first time.

Experience the course

This is a unique opportunity for prospective students to get a firsthand experience of the course.

Explore the campus

Explore the campus facilities and get a feel of the campus environment before making a final decision.

Experience Your Course on Campus

Get to know your course like never before

Are you holding an offer of a place at the University of Cumbria for September 2024? Then an Applicant Visit Day is your chance to discover your course like never before. Not only will you take part in practical workshops and in-depth facility tours with your future lecturers, but you’ll also get the opportunity to ask current students all your burning questions, so it’s not to be missed!

If you’d like to get to know the people who will be teaching you, your potential future classmates, and the opportunities on offer at the University of Cumbria, then book onto your bespoke Applicant Visit Day today.

Are Applicant Visit Days the same as Open Days?

No. Although they do have some similarities, Applicant Visit Days are designed specifically for offer holders, providing a real insight into what it’s like to study your chosen course at the University of Cumbria. If you receive multiple university offers, Applicant Visit Days can be invaluable for helping you decide which ones to accept. Open Days, on the other hand, are not as tailored to your course; they allow you to get a more overall feel for Cumbria and the student experience we offer.

Don’t miss out! Get ahead of (hopefully!) joining us in September.

Travel Support Scheme

We are committed to supporting those holding an offer with us to be able to attend an Applicant Visit Day to experience your chosen course and campus in person. We can provide a contribution of up to £50 towards your travel costs dependent on total mileage travelled to and from the event within the following bands:

30-50 miles £20
51-100 miles £30
101 - 150 £40
151 plus (&NI) £50

This scheme is only applicable to the offer holder; all claims must be made at the time of attending your chosen event and payment will be made directly into the offer holders bank account within 3 weeks of attending your chosen event.

Terms and Conditions

The mileage claimed should be from the offer holder’s home address and postcode (this will be checked by the University prior to any claims paid using the address provided on your application).
Mileage travelled will be calculated using the shortest available route and for mileage via road, AA Route planner will be used to calculate distance from home postcode, to campus postcode return journey.
Claims are only applicable to attendance on the following dates:
- Wednesday 13^th March 2024 – Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle
- Wednesday 20^th March 2024 – Lancaster Campus
- Saturday 23^rd March 2024 – Ambleside Campus
- Wednesday 27^th March 2024 – Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle
- Wednesday 17^th April 2024 – London Campus
- Wednesday 17^th April 2024 – Brampton Road Campus
- Friday 19^th April 2024 – Lancaster Campus
- Wednesday 1^st May 2024 – Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle

An e-form will be made available for the offer holder to complete at the Registration/Help Desk on the day of the event. Claims cannot be made after the event.
Subject to checks made by the University, payment will be made into the bank account of the offer holder by bank transfer and within 3 weeks of attending the event.
Enrolled University of Cumbria students, members of University staff and family members that live with them are not eligible to claim.
Claims can only be made by the person who is holding a current offer of a place to study at the University of Cumbria commencing in September 2024.
Only one claim can be made under this travel scheme even if the offer holder attends multiple events.
The University does not cover any associated costs of accommodation and subsistence.
Only one claim can be made per household of the offer holder attending the event. Additional claims cannot be made by accompanying guests.
University of Cumbria reserves the right to withdraw this scheme at any time, however claims that are already submitted will be honoured after the admin checks required to prove eligibility.

What Our Students Say

My Applicant Visit Day was fantastic. The session turned out to be enjoyable and engaging, offering me a great sneak peek into what is to come in the course. Plus, it was a good chance to connect with some fellow course mates and make those initial connections.

Rachel Omotayo

BA (Hons) Primary & Early Years Education (3 - 11) with QTS
It gave me the opportunity to visit the campus while getting a more tailored visit to what my course is about and who the tutors are, alongside people I would also be on the course with.

Jess Higgs

BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Visiting again really gave me the confidence that this was the right place to choose after having a more in depth talk to my tutors and learning the support that was available.

Scarlett Dawkins

BA (Hons) Illustration
Going to the Applicant Day that the University of Cumbria offers was the best decision I made when choosing which uni I went to. This day made me more set on coming to this university to study this course, as I got to see what the course offered in so much more detail and talk to the lecturers and ask them questions about what will happen in the first year of the course.

Jack Tempest

BSc (Hons) Security Intelligence and Investigative Practice
Going on the Applicant Visit Day confirmed that this was the right university for me. My lecturers explained the modules on my course and I couldn't be more excited to start my studies. It also provided a chance to meet my tutors before starting, which helped in September.

Sophie Greenwood

BSc (Hons) Security Intelligence and Investigative Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

How is an Applicant Visit Day different to an Open Day?

Open Days allow you to find out about your course of interest and explore where you might study, as well as to take accommodation tours and discover the support and student life on offer. They are part of your decision-making process and will give you a top-level overview of your course and campus. Whilst you may take part in some interactive activities at one of our Open Days, they are primarily designed to give you an overall feel of what the University of Cumbria can offer.

Applicant Visit Days delve deeper into your course, allowing you to take part in lectures and activities that you will experience as a student. They are designed specifically to give you a real insight into what you will do as a university student and get you started on the road to envisaging yourself at Cumbria. It’s a great opportunity for you to chat with our course teams so that you can get to know each other better, as well as meet fellow offer holders and connect with your potential classmates.

Can I attend an Open Day instead of my Applicant Visit Day?

Open Days are held throughout the year for those who are exploring university for the first time and haven’t yet decided on their chosen course of study. You can, of course, attend an Open Day, but for the best experience as an offer holder, we recommend that you attend your bespoke Applicant Visit Day as they are carefully thought out to give you a deeper experience of your course and prepare you for starting your studies.

What do I need to bring to an Applicant Visit Day and can family and friends attend with me?

Don’t worry, we’ll let you know if you need to bring anything specific to your event. We recommend comfortable, casual clothing or appropriate outdoors wear if you’ll be taking part in outdoor activities. Family and friends are also more than welcome to attend with you, but in some sessions, we may need to restrict numbers for specific activities or if we are doing an activity which is based on peer-to-peer networking.

What will my Applicant Visit Day Event Programme look like and what will the timings be?

We will be posting our event programmes online in February 2024 so that you can see the full schedule for your Applicant Visit Day. We’ll also be sharing more information via email to get you excited for your event. Keep an eye on your inbox so you don’t miss anything important, and also be sure to check your junk mail in case any of our correspondence has slipped in there!

Each event has different timings depending on what your course team are doing on the day, so we’ll let you know your start time via email. You’ll also be able to find this information in your online programme closer to the time. If you need more information, don’t hesitate to contact us through our Course Enquiry Centre: enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk.