Get Uni-Ready
Join us on Sunday 27 April, 11am – 3pm, for the opportunity to experience life as a student at UoG. The award-winning Get Uni-Ready event is all about preparing you for the best possible uni experience.
Book nowGet Uni-Ready on Sunday 27 April. Explore the campuses where you’ll be studying, discover the local area and view accommodation options to see where you could be living. You’ll also get the chance to meet current students and future friends.
Depending on where you’ll be based, your day will either start at our vibrant Pittville Student Village in Cheltenham, or our modern Business School at Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester.
If you’ve recently attended an open day, we still recommend booking onto the Get Uni-Ready event. It differs from an open day, with practical sessions that help you prepare for student life.
On the day
Tour the town & campuses
Explore the local area and head into Cheltenham town centre or Gloucester city centre.
Visit our campuses where you can take a tour with one of our very own student ambassadors (pre-booked tours only – bookable at Pittville).
Live independently
Find out about working while you study, what to bring and absolutely everything in between from our live student Q&A.
Get a taste for UoG
Book onto a live cooking demo and get some foodie inspiration for when you arrive in September.
Drop-in sessions
Our admissions, disability and money advice teams will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Explore societies
Hear from our SU about how you can get involved and try something new.
Your Day
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Check-in at Pittville Reception / Oxstalls Business School to get more information from our friendly team about what to expect on the day.
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Drop-in to see our helpful advisors from our Money Advice, Admissions, Accommodation* and Disability teams to ask them any questions you have about support available whilst living in Gloucestershire.
* An Accommodation representative will only be available at Pittville. If you are visiting Oxstalls and have any accommodation questions, please email [email protected].
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Chat to local businesses which you might visit whilst a student at University of Gloucestershire. Confirmed businesses attending include Flight Club, Roxy Lanes, Gloucester Food Dock and Putt Putt Social.
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Book onto one of our cookery demos to see how easy it is to make affordable, nutritional meals as a student. Demos will be at 11:15am, 12:00pm, 12:45pm, 1:30pm and 2:15pm.
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Meet some of our current students and ask them anything you like about their experience of being a student at University of Gloucestershire. Want to know what it’s like living in halls? Their tips for making friends? Where to shop, eat, socialise? They’ll be happy to tell you all about it.
To ask a question on the day, click on the relevant link and enter the #number when prompted.
Oxstalls – #7607887
Pittville – #1161995
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Discover how we empower our students for success! Join us to explore our fantastic student-led Career Studios, invaluable mentoring schemes, and Unitemps – our dedicated job temp agency. Plus, learn how our innovative employability programs are shaping bright futures. Whether you’re a parent or a prospective student, this is your chance to see the incredible opportunities we offer to kick-start careers!
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Meet some of our current students and ask them anything you like about their experience of being a student at University of Gloucestershire. Want to know what it’s like living in halls? Their tips for making friends? Where to shop, eat, socialise? They’ll be happy to tell you all about it.
To ask a question on the day, click on the relevant link and enter the #number when prompted.
Pittville – #1483998
Oxstalls – # 4184391
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Whilst at Pittville, why not book a tour of our Park and/or Francis Close Hall campus to see where you will be studying. At Park campus, you can also view the onsite accommodation we offer here. Pre-booked tours only.
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Join one of our current students in a relaxing, energising yoga session. No yoga wear required. The session will last approximately 20-25 minutes.
Pittville Student Village
Our vibrant student village will be your base if you hold an offer for a course taught at Park or Francis Close Hall campuses. It features 800 rooms, a gym, laundry facilities and 24/7 security.
Park on-site or at Cheltenham Racecourse Park & Ride (postcode, GL50 4SH) just a 5 minute walk away.
Gloucestershire Business School
The Business School will be your base if you hold an offer for a course taught at Oxstalls or the brand-new City Campus.
Oxstalls is a high-energy campus of forward-thinking and competitive students. Students train here for the frontline of healthcare, perform and produce shows, work alongside elite athletes and make connections with global businesses.
It’s a 15 minutes walk from Gloucester city centre and Kingsholm rugby stadium, surrounded by ponds and green spaces.
Free parking is available on-site on the day. Take a look at the Oxstalls Campus page for location details and directions.
Park on-site (postcode, GL2 9HW).
Why UoG?
If you can’t wait to find out more, check out the top 10 reasons to join University of Gloucestershire.
UoG Career Promise
If you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee 6 months of free support, a paid internship* and lifetime career coaching.
UoG Accommodation Promise
We guarantee our first year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.
UoG Connections Promise
With over 4,000 placements, internship opportunities and over 60 societies to join – we have the connections to meet your ambitions.
*terms apply, view eligibility criteria
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