University of Essex
Apply NowThinking about Clearing? Explore Essex’s Colchester campus on 15 August—tour accommodation, join campus walks, meet academics and student support, and see facilities to decide your next step. Turn curiosity into a plan and secure your place.
University of Essex's Clearing Open Day is an on-campus event at the Colchester Campus aimed at prospective undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and their families. The event on Saturday 15 August 2026 runs from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Sports Arena and offers a broad introduction to student life at Essex, campus facilities, and the support services available to students.
During the Open Day you can tour a range of on-campus accommodation, join campus tours, visit commuter-specific spaces and facilities, meet academic staff from your chosen subject area (11:00:00 11:00 :00), chat with student services including Accommodation, Admissions and Student Finance, meet members of the Students' Union, and attend a programme of talks. Check-in opens at 10:00; attendees receive a goody bag and there is time to explore the campus and stalls.
Travel support includes free shuttle buses between Colchester North station and campus (buses run approximately every 30 minutes; first departure 08:30 from the station, last return departs campus at 16:10), free off-peak return Greater Anglia tickets (terms apply), free visitor parking for the Open Day, and a travel bursary of up to a375 for eligible visitors. Discounted on-campus accommodation is available for the night before/overnight using code 'VIP'.
To attend, book via the online registration form and contact the Open Days team for enquiries.
15 Aug 2026 – 15 Aug 2026
Clearing Open Day
Free to attend. Parking during the Open Day is free. A free off-peak return ticket to Colchester is available via Greater Anglia (conditions apply). A travel bursary of up to a375 is available to help with travel costs; claim form available after check-in.
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