University Experience Days
On-campus events for your Post-16 school/college group. Your students can explore university life and receive support on their journey to higher education. We have a range of activities available to create your on campus experience.
A flexible event to meet the needs of your students.
Bring your students to our campus.
They'll experience sessions in our lecture theatres and seminar rooms.
This is led by our experienced team with the support from current students.
Dates and sessions are flexible to meet your needs. When you book, let us know your preferred dates and activities. We'll get back to you to confirm the plan for the day.
What a typical day for your students may look like
- 09:50 - 10:15 - Arrival and registration
- 10:15 - 10:30 - Introduction and welcome
- 10:30 - 11:15 - Presentation
- 11:15 - 12:30 - Campus tour - led by current students
- 12:30 - 13:15 - Lunch - students can go into the city centre
- 13:15 - 14:00 - Quiz, evaluation and goodbye
Or
- 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunch
- 13:00 - 13:40 - Presentation
- 13:40 - 14:00 - Evaluation and goodbye
Supporting your curriculum
We design activities to support the National Curriculum using various frameworks.
These activities help students develop key skills for their educational journey. Find out more about each framework.
See the available activities for each day and how they link to each of the frameworks.
Sessions Available
We have a variety of sessions that can be offered, you can view the whole list of our outreach activities here.
University Experience days will not include any subject specific content as standard.
Here are some of the key sessions you may wish to request:
Applying: The UCAS Process
During the presentation students will learn:
- what is UCAS
- how they apply through UCAS
- what happens after they apply; from sending off an application, through to results day
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,7 | 7,13,14,16,17 |
Aim: Choose Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Applying
|
Careers
During the presentation we will:
- introduce a range of graduates and their career journeys
- discuss the transferable skills you gain from university
- introduce how to research future career opportunities
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,7 | 4,7,11,16,17 |
Aim: Know Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Introducing HE, Attainment |
Choosing the Right Course and University
During the presentation we will:
- talk through campus vs city universities
- discuss how courses differ
- introduce methods to research courses and universities
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,7 | 11,14,15,17 |
Aim: Choose Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Introducing HE, Routes |
Future Options
During the presentation we will:
- explore apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships and university
- discuss tips to write a cover letter/personal statement
- introduce methods to research your options
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,7 | 4,11,15,17 |
Aim: Know Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Routes |
Student Finance
Newcastle University staff will take you through the student finance process and how the loans work.
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,7 | 7,13,14,16,17 |
Aim: Know Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Finance |
Student Life
This presentation covers:
- how you are taught and assessed at University
- sports and societies
- city life
- support and wellbeing
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
|
5,7 |
13,14,15,17 |
Aim: Know Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Introducing HE |
Study Skills
Choose and Mix & Match our Study Skills workshops
More information here
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,5,7 |
3,7,12,14,15,17 |
Aim: Know Level: 2 |
Phase: Introductory Theme: Introducing HE |
Transition to University
This presentation includes:
- how to manage your workload
- how to manage your finances
- the difference between studying at school/college and university
- tips to settle in at Uni
- how to make the most of your time at Uni
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,7 | 7,12,14,15,16 |
Aim: Become Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Transition |
Why Uni: Myth Buster
This presentation includes:
- student finance
- studying at university
- support and wellbeing
- sports and societies
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,7 |
11,13,14,15 |
Aim: Know Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Introducing HE |
Writing A Winning Personal Statement
This presentation includes:
- the structure
- what to include
- the use of AI
- do's and don'ts
| Gatsby Benchmarks | Career Development Institute Framework | NERUPI Aim and Level | NECOP Regional Framework Progression Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
|
5,7 |
3,4,11,12 |
Aim: Choose Level: 3 |
Phase: Consolidation Theme: Applying |