Applicant Experience Days
Our Applicant Experience Days are exclusive, invite-only events that give you a closer look at what makes the University of South Wales special and help you feel confident choosing us as your Firm Choice.
Upgrade your offer/prod01/channel_2/media/university-of-south-wales/site-assets/images/05-event-photography/51-open-days/event-open-day-treforest-50357.jpg)
How is an Applicant Experience Day different from an Open Day?
You may have attended an Open Day before applying, but Applicant Experience Days go further. They’re designed to help you explore your course in depth, see our facilities up close, and feel confident choosing USW as your Firm Choice. Already decided on USW? It’s a great opportunity to meet your lecturers and future classmates.
Why attend an Applicant Experience Day?
Applicant Experience Days give you the chance to go beyond the brochures and experience life at the University of South Wales first-hand. You’ll explore your course in more depth, see the facilities you’ll use, and ask questions directly to the lecturers who’ll be teaching you. You can meet current students, hear about their experiences, and get advice on what life at USW is really like. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with other applicants who could be your future classmates and to get a feel for the vibrant campus environment.
/prod01/channel_2/media/university-of-south-wales/site-assets/images/05-event-photography/51-open-days/event-open-day-glyntaff-53776.jpg)
We’re busy planning our 2027 events, so keep an eye on your emails for your invite!
Dive into your course, experience life as a USW student, and upgrade to an unconditional offer!*
Terms and conditions apply*We’re busy planning our 2027 events, so keep an eye on your emails for your invite!
/prod01/channel_2/media/university-of-south-wales/site-assets/images/07-student-life/71-study-spaces/student-life-study-spaces-treforest-library-50022.jpg)
Upgrade your offer
When you join us at an Applicant Experience Day, you'll have the opportunity to upgrade your conditional offer to an unconditional offer* - safely securing your place after a chat with your future lecturers. Terms and conditions apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered answers to the questions visitors ask most often, so you can feel confident that you know everything that you need to know about USW's Applicant Experience Days.
Yes! You can claim for costs incurred in travelling to attend an Applicant Experience Day. Check our travel bursary pages for more details and how to claim.
The location of your Applicant Experience Day sessions will depend on which subject(s) you have been offered a place for. You will be advised of the location once you have inputted your details on the booking form.
Our Applicant Experience Days usually start with registration at 9:30am and finish around 2pm. Try to arrive on time for registration so you don’t miss anything.
The specific schedule for the academic department(s) you are visiting will be sent to you in advance of the event to enable you to plan your time with us. We will also share further information about where and when you will need to register during your visit.
The programme will be included in the email you receive closer to the event. This will include useful advice to help you plan your visit. Please note that it will not be necessary for you to book to attend any specific talks in advance of the Applicant Experience Day.
When you arrive at campus, our team of staff and student ambassadors will be on hand to welcome you and provide directions and advice.
Please email our Applicant Experience Day Team who will be happy to help: [email protected]
Haven't received an invite?
We send your invite to the email you used when you applied, if you haven't received one, please get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to help.
Get in touch/prod01/channel_2/media/university-of-south-wales/site-assets/images/01-campus-and-facilities/16-pontypridd-facilities/161-treforest-facilities/campus-facilities-treforest-aircraft-maintenance-engineering-students-wing-50157.jpg)
/prod01/channel_2/media/university-of-south-wales/site-assets/images/01-campus-and-facilities/11-campus-exterior-shots/campus-exterior-newport-night-23512.jpg)
/prod01/channel_2/media/university-of-south-wales/site-assets/images/01-campus-and-facilities/12-campus-spaces/campus-spaces-cardiff-artwork-25602.jpg)