Your Undergraduate Open Day Guide
An Open Day is all about you. It’s your opportunity to explore the campus and meet our staff before deciding which university is your first choice. To help you get the most out of your visit, take a look at this guide for information on how to check in, what sessions are running, and how to get here on the day.
Open day times: 2 - 6pm (Last entry 5pm)
Travelling by train?
Rail services to and from Huddersfield may be subject to disruption on some weekends due to ongoing engineering works. Please check your journey in advance, as replacement buses or alternative routes may be in operation
Arriving at your Open Day
Checking in
Head to Student Central to check in. Make sure to check in so you can claim your travel contribution.
Need a quieter or more accessible check in? Visit the helpdesk in Student Central and we’ll be able to help you there.
Have any questions?
If you have any queries or special requirements for us to take into consideration please contact us before the day on +44 (0)1484 472 282 or e-mail schools.liaison@hud.ac.uk.
Open Day Programme
Browse the event programme before you visit to see what's happening. When you arrive, you'll receive a printed leaflet with a campus map, information about our subject stands and campus tours.
Finding your session
Your printed leaflet includes a handy campus map to help you find subject stands, tour meeting points and how to chat to support services. Our Student Ambassadors will also be on hand throughout the event if you need any help or directions.
29 July: Online Open Day Programme
| Type | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Talk | Introduction to the University of Huddersfield | 3:00pm - 3:30pm |
| Drop in | Student Finance | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Drop in | Subject Stands | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Tour | Campus Tours | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Tour | Student Accommodation Tours | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Tour | Library Tours - at regular intervals to fit with your schedule and will last no more than 20 minutes. | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
Before you arrive
Explore our campus
You’ll find lots of information on this page about the various buildings on site, our Students’ Union, Library, food and drink outlets, accommodation and onsite safety policies and services.
Campus accessibility
As part of our ongoing campus developments, we continually aim to prioritise the the access of all students, staff and visitors to all areas campus. Explore our accessible routes and campus map.
How to find us
The University is a 10 minute walk from Huddersfield Train Station. One of our Student Ambassadors will be at the station from 8:45am to 1pm to guide you to the University campus.
Whether you're arriving at one of our Open Days by car, train, bus or on foot, you can find out how to get here on our maps and directions webpages to help you with your journey.
Our Postcode
Queensgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3DH
Free parking
There’s free parking from 1pm on the day in our Firth Street Car Park for Open Day visitors.
It’s only a couple of minutes’ walk away. Use this postcode: HD1 3BN
*Our contribution towards travel cost
After the Open Day, you can claim up to £75 towards your journey between your home address and the University of Huddersfield, if you attend (make sure you check in on the day so that we know that you attended). The below table provides details of the contributions we will make:
| Miles from Huddersfield | Contribution amount |
|---|---|
| Less than 20 miles | £10.00 |
| 20 - 69 miles | £25.00 |
| 70 - 149 miles | £40.00 |
| 150 or more miles | £75.00 |
Claiming your reimbursement
Claiming your travel contribution is simple. After your visit to campus, you will receive an email from Aspire at Huddersfield. This will include instructions and a link to their online portal so that you can claim your travel contribution. Please allow up to five working days after your visit to campus to receive your email from Aspire at Huddersfield.
For more information see our Travel cost contribution scheme Terms and Conditions.
While you're on campus
Our new Daphne Steele Building
Explore our new facilities for Health Professional degree courses and find out more about our brand new Daphne Steele building.
Food options with Huddersfood
Explore the many food options and dining outlets across campus and enjoy convenient, tasty choices during your visit.
Meet the support teams
Our Support Services are available for all students. They can help with a range of things from student finance to careers and wellbeing to accommodation.
Sign up for emails
Is the event you want to attend not yet open for booking? Sign up for our emails to be the first to hear when booking is available, plus other tips and info about applying for undergraduate courses.