University of Essex Clearing Open Day

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.