Undergraduate

Preview Day frequently asked questions

This page will answer any of your questions you may have relating to the Preview Days.

If you need any more assistance please call the Preview Day team on   023 9284 2748.

• How do I book onto a Preview Day?

  We do advise booking onto our Preview Days as they are extremely popular and book up quickly, so reserving your place as soon as you can is recommended.

  You can book online using the online booking form. Alternatively, you can call the Preview Day hotline on 023 9284 2748.

  If you need to amend your booking or you can no longer attend you can do so online at My Preview Day Account or call the Preview Day Team on 023 9284 2748.

• How do I get to the University of Portsmouth?

  By car

  Public parking is available in the city centre near the Guildhall and at paying meters in the vicinity of the University campus. Alternatively you can park at Gunwharf Quays or the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (both a ten minute walk away). If you have booked onto Wednesday 11^th July you will be sent a link to download a coupon for discounted parking at Gunwharf Quays (Not applicable on the Saturday Preview Days).

  For the Saturday events guests can use University car parks that can be allocated on the map in the Preview Day brochure as well as the public car parks in the city centre.

  Our confirmation pack, sent out one week before the event, includes a map and full directions for getting to the University by road, coach or train. AA signage will direct anyone driving into the city centre. Sat Nav users should enter PO1 2ER for the Student Centre, a central University building or PO1 3TA for Gunwharf Quays.

  If you require disabled parking please call 023 9284 2748 in advance of the event and we will be happy to arrange this for you.

  By coach/train

  If you are coming by coach, then you will arrive at The Hard, Portsmouth Harbour (a ten minute walk from the University).

  If you are coming by train, then you can get off at 'Portsmouth and Southsea' station, just a five minute walk from the main University buildings. Don't worry if you miss the stop - the train will terminate at Portsmouth Harbour, still only ten minutes walk away.

  Signage

  Signage and Student Assistants will direct you from the bus and train stations to the University campus.

  Accommodation

  If you need accommodation for your visit there are many hotels and guest houses situated in Portsmouth and Southsea, all within easy reach of the University quarter. For more information on accommodation, please visit Portsmouth's Visitor website.
  

• What is the programme of the day?

  Our Preview Days have a rolling programme allowing you to choose what you want to do and at what time. Please allow plenty of time to visit all of the tours and talks on our Preview Day so that you have a positive and informative experience at the University.

  When you receive your information pack, it's a good idea to read through the brochure and plan your day so that you can do as much as possible.

  There are a number of Registration and Information Points throughout the campus where you can drop off your registration coupon, pick up a brochure or speak to a member of staff.

  These Registration and Information Points will be allocated on the map in your Preview Day brochure.

  Our Preview Days allow you to experience the following:

  • Visit the departments you are interested in, meet staff and attend a talk
  • Take a coach or walking tour of the city and campus
  • Visit some of our halls of residence
  • Attend a talk given by our senior management introducing you to the  University
  • Visit Langstone Student Village
  • Visit our Information Fair
  • Visit the library and sports facilities

   

  The Preview Days start at 9.30am and the last tours leave at 4pm.

  You will be offered the opportunity to look at a number of our halls of residence and ask current students about their experiences of living in University accommodation.

  Please note that not all of our first year students will receive a place in one of our halls of residence. We provide excellent support for those looking for housing in the private sector. Please visit our Student Housing talk for more information.

• What tours and talks will be available?

  All our undergraduate courses are covered on our Preview Days. Some subject talks will cover a number of courses so please take a look at our Preview Day Departmental Talks page to find out which talk covers your course.

  If you would like talk to an academic, you can discuss your chosen course when you attend the departmental talk. If you apply and receive an offer for a place on a course, you will also be invited to a Department Open Day.

  Student Housing and Student Finance will be having separate talks throughout the day in the Student Centre.

  Student Advice and Support Services teams will be available to answer your questions at the Information Fair in the Spinnaker Sports Centre. 

• Will there be someone to talk to about pre-degree/postgraduate/part-time studies?

  These Preview Days are aimed at those interested in studying undergraduate degree courses, but they do cover some Foundation courses as well. Please check the Preview Day Department Talks page for a list of the Foundation courses covered. If you are interested in Postgraduate courses, then we run separate Postgraduate Open Days please check the website for more information for 2013 entry.

  For more information on any of the above areas of study, please contact the Information Centre for advice.

• Can International/EU students book onto a general University Preview Day?

  Preview Days are specifically aimed at those applying from within the EU and we cannot accept bookings from International students. If you are applying from outside the EU, please contact the International Office, who organise events for prospective International Students.

• I can't make any of the Preview Day dates. Can I still visit the University?

  Of course! If you receive an offer for a place on one of our courses, you will be invited to a Departmental Open Day.

  However, if you would like to come down and look around before that, you can download a  self guided walking tour brochure/podcast or come into the Information Centre and we will provide you with one. We will also be organising drop in sessions for visitors who couldn't attend a Preview Day. Theses will be smaller, informal events. Please check the Visit Us page on our website from November to see the dates of our drop in sessions.