Applicant Experience Days
Applicant Experience Days are by invitation only and are exclusively for our applicants. The event is a more in-depth, tailored programme that offers you the support to make USW your Firm Choice.
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Take part in a sample activity related to your chosen subject, meet your future lecturers and classmates, tour our accommodation and chat to our support services.
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Watch our video to see what to expect on your Applicant Experience Day.
Dive into your course, experience life as a USW student, and upgrade to an unconditional offer!*
*Terms and conditions applyWatch our video to see what to expect on your Applicant Experience Day.
What to expect
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Ask questions and find out what it's really like to study at USW.
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Take part in immersive activities with other prospective students.
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Chat with our team about the range of support available to you whilst you study.
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Chat to our Accommodation team and find out more about living on campus or nearby.
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Find out everything you want to know about being a student at USW from people who are studying here right now.
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Find out more about entry requirements, what happens at an interview, or how to apply - chat with our friendly Enquiries Team.
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Talk fees and funding and also find out about the range of scholarships and bursaries available at USW.
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Explore our campus and facilities, many of which are industry standard and replicate where you could be working.
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Explore Welsh Language Opportunities. Live with other Welsh speakers in the Halls of Residence, find mentor support and a lively Welsh student society.
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. Find out more.
Upgrade your offerTo help you prepare and get the most out of the day, we’ve compiled a list of FAQs to try to answer your questions.
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.
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.
We’ll confirm which campus you’ll be visiting in your booking email.
- Pontypridd – free on-site
- Cardiff and Newport – public parking
Our Applicant Experience Days broadly run between 9.30am – 2.00pm, during which you will have the opportunity to visit your academic department(s) and have time to explore the campus.
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]
If you can’t make the Applicant Experience Day but still have questions, you can talk to our academic staff and current students through our Unibuddy chat platform. Keep an eye on your emails for your invitation to join in on the chat!
HAVEN'T RECIEVED 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 us.
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