Undergraduate offer holders

Academic Areas

You will have the opportunity to visit subject and service stands and attend talk sessions throughout the event.

Stands give you the chance to chat to our staff and students and ask any questions you have about life at UofG.

Talk sessions give you the chance to experience what a university lecture looks and feels like while gathering valuable information on a subject or service area.

To achieve the most well rounded and valuable experience on the day, we encourage you to attend both talk sessions and stands during your time on campus.

No booking is required for talk sessions and admittance is on a walk in basis. For busy talk sessions, we may ask parents, guardians, carers and friends to make space for prospective students.

Times listed are in UK time and subject to change.

Click on the stand or talk venue link for directions.

Service & Support Areas

No booking is required for talk sessions and admittance is on a walk in basis. For busy talk sessions, we may ask parents, guardians, carers and friends to make space for prospective students.

Click on the stand or talk venue links for directions.

Check-in Point

We recommend starting your Open Day journey at our Check-in Point, located near the Main Gates.

Our friendly staff and student helpers will get you set up for the day with a physical What's On Guide, Campus Map and an exclusive goody bag for our Offer Holders.

For more information and helpful tips on planning your Open Day visit, visit Plan Your Day.

Information Points

If you need any assistance while exploring the campus, then you can visit our Information Points at the following locations:

Welcome to UofG Talks

We invite you to our Welcome to UofG talks to learn all about the University of Glasgow. The talks take place in our historic Bute Hall - Built in 1884, this magnificent hall is the site of our graduation ceremonies, making it a special place to start your UofG journey.

Talk times:

• 9:30am-10:00am
• 2:30pm-3:00pm

Location: Main Building, Bute Hall

Please note: A bag check will be in place for any large luggage or backpacks.

Parents, Carers & Supporters Zone

University isn't just a big step for students - but for their families too. Our Parents, Carers & Supporters Zone is a dedicated area where you can chat with university staff about academic studies and student life at UofG. Ask questions, grab a cuppa and feel confident in the next steps of the higher education journey.

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Main Building, Senate Room (access via Bute Hall)

Tours & Experiences

Guided Campus Tours

Tours available: 10:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Memorial Gates

Enjoy a guided tour round our World Changing campus lead by our friendly Student Ambassadors. You can join a tour group by approaching our staff at the departure point near the Memorial Gates on the day. Please note that tours are offered on a first come first served basis, so you may need to join a waitlist at peak times.

Self-Guided Campus Tour

Explore our beautiful campus at your own pace and at any time throughout the day! You can collect your self-guided campus tour leaflet from the Check-in Point at the Main Gate. If you can't wait till then, please enjoy a Virtual Self-Guided Campus Tour to familiarise yourself with our campus before you arrive. 

Accommodation Virtual Viewing Gallery

Available: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: James McCune Smith Learning Hub Room 743

Get to know the UofG Residences with this collection of pre-recorded guided tours from #TeamUofG students who live there! Join them as they show you around the facilities on offer, including the flat and the communal social, laundry and study spaces.

Explore our residence profiles to find out more about student accommodation options.

Library Tours

Tours available: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Library, Hillhead Street

Our main university library is one of the oldest and largest university libraries in Europe. Our 12-storey building is home to a major resource for staff and students with more than 2.5m books and journals and over 30,000 electronic journals. The library will be open throughout the event for all visitors. No booking is required.

UofG Sports Tours

Tours available: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Stevenson Building, 77 Oakfield Avenue

If you love sport then make sure to check out UofG Sport during your visit. With state-of-the-art facilities and a huge range of classes every week, University of Glasgow Sport offers some of the best fitness experiences in the city.

The Stevenson Building will be open throughout the event for self-guided tours. Explore at your own pace, no booking required.

You can also find the UofG Sports team offering sporting activity in the Cloisters throughout the day. Feel free to visit them and take part!

Queen Margaret Union (QMU) Tours

Tours available: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens

Visit the Queen Margaret Union (QMU) during the Open Day to meet current students and learn more about one of the University’s historic student unions. Our board members will be at a welcome stall at the front of the building to greet visitors and answer any questions about the Union and student life at UofG.

You can also join a building tour led by the QMU Vice President to explore the Union and learn about its history. Inside the building, our student committees will be hosting stalls where you can discover different ways to get involved, including our student magazine, events planning committee and technical roles.