Follow our top tips to get the most from you

1. Plan in advance: use our agenda builder and create a personalised timetable for yourself. 
   
   
2. Include general talks in your day: attend talks on student finance, careers, accommodation, study abroad opportunities and much more. 
   
   
3. Head for the Open Day Dome when you first arrive: check-in and explore all that the University has to offer, including subject areas and support services. 
   
   
4. Visit subject departments: meet and chat with staff and students from the courses you might like to study.
   
   
5. Attend our ‘Why Study…’ talks: talks provide you with an introduction to studying your subject of interest here at Reading. 
   
   
6. Join a tour: explore our award-winning campus and the wide range of accommodation options. Tours leave from the Palmer building.
   
   
7. Chat with current students: find out about University life, including social, sporting and extra-curricular activities. 
   
   
8. Take a break: Try one of the many places to eat and drink on campus, including the Street Food Market. 
   
   
9. Visit Reading town centre: catch the bus into Reading; it’s easy and free for Open Day visitors.
   
   
10. Have fun: remember to enjoy yourself.

We recommend you use public transport to travel to the University on Open Days. A free shuttle bus runs between Reading train station and the University.

For general travel information, please view our Visit us page. Specific Open Day travel information will be available nearer the time.

Student life is primarily based at our two campuses in the heart of Reading. Our Whiteknights campus, set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, will act as the main hub for Open Days.

Our historic London Road campus is home to our education and architecture courses. Although it’s only a 15-minute walk away, a free shuttle bus will run between the two campuses on Open Days.

Unsure of what to expect from an open day? We have created four example schedules to help you plan your day.

Examples include:

• studying for single degree -a full-day schedule, Friday
• studying for a joint degree - a full day schedule, Friday
• studying at London Road campus - a full day schedule, Saturday
• studying for a single - afternoon schedule, Saturday

Our historic London Road campus is home to our architecture, education and teaching courses. There will be a range of talks and tours for these subjects on the London Road campus during the Open Day.

Make sure you also visit the Whiteknights campus during your day to discover more about life at Reading, see some of our accommodation and find out more about student life. 

We aim to provide an accessible environment for all our staff, students and visitors. If you or a member of your party have any particular accessibility needs or special requirements, we recommend you contact the Open Days team directly.

Enjoy the best of both worlds. Experience life on a beautiful green campus in the heart of a lively town. Find out more about student life at Reading.