MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
We can't wait to meet you
Our Clearing Visit Days are on Saturday 19 August and Monday 21 August 2023.
Take the opportunity to see the University through the eyes of our current students, find out what student life is like, learn about funding your studies, and explore our island city. We also have our course teams and support services on hand if you have any questions.
Here’s a rundown of everything you can do on the day. There's also information on planning your day and how to get here.
Not yet booked your place?
If you haven't yet booked your place at one of our special Clearing Visit Days book now.
Checking in
When you check in, we give you everything you need to enjoy your visit.
Main Check-in:
- Richmond Building (Portland Street) Open 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Student information fair
Want to know more about where to live or how we can support you during your studies? Got questions about student finance? Interested in our sports clubs or facilities?
You can chat to our Student Support Services at our Information Fair. It takes place from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Ground Floor Atrium of Richmond Building.
You'll be able to speak to:
- Residential Life Team (24 hour support in halls and private accommodation)
- Student Finance
- Student Wellbeing Service
- ASDAC (Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre)
- Sport & Recreation Department
- Students' Union
- Learn a Language
Faculty fair
Representatives from each Faculty will be here to answer any course related questions you may have.
Not sure which Faculty to talk to? Let us know which course you're interested in when you check in and we'll guide you to the right place.
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science and Health
- Faculty of Technology
Walking Campus and Halls Tour
Explore our campus with one of our student ambassadors and find out what university life is like. Take the opportunity to stop by some of our Halls of Residence and get a glimpse of where you could be living.
Tours run between 10:00am and 2:00pm.
Planning your day
The day before, check the weather forecast so you can dress appropriately come rain or shine – you’ll likely spend a few minutes outside getting between venues on our city campus.
And, don’t forget to charge your phone so you can take snaps of anything you want to refer back to when you get home.
Getting here
Please note there is NO parking at Richmond Building. If you choose to drive, please take a look at the options available to you:
1. Park and ride
Portsmouth has a handy Park and Ride service to save you the hassle of finding parking in the city, for only £4 per day, per vehicle:
Park & Ride Portsmouth
Tipner Interchange
M275 Junction 1
Portsmouth
PO2 8AN
Payment will be taken at the ticket machines with cash or contactless bank card.
The Park and Ride bus service runs every 15 minutes. For the Clearing Visit day we recommend getting the PR1 line that will take you towards The Hard. You can either depart the bus at Queen Street West or The Hard Interchange and its a quick 5-10 minute walk through to Richmond Building.
Please allow about 20 minutes to get to us from the car park.
2. University car parks
On Saturday 19 August only Clearing Visit Day visitors can park for free in Milldam car park (PO1 3RF) so please ignore any payment machines. This car park tends to fill-up quickly on visit days.
3. City centre parking
To get to car parking closest to the University, use the M27 (from the west) or A3(M)/A27 (from the east) and take the M275 into Portsmouth (signed 'Portsmouth West'). Ignore the M27/A27 junctions signed to Southsea and Hilsea.
On-street, pay-and-display parking is available close to campus and to the check-in venue. There are also public car parks throughout the City. There's more information about city centre car parking on the Portsmouth City Council website.
4. Trains
The closest station to the University is Portsmouth and Southsea. It’s a 10-minute walk from the nearest University buildings and close to all parts of the campus.
Plan your train journey to Portsmouth on the National Rail website.
Our visitors receive a 34% discount on their travel to Portsmouth with South Western Rail. You must use this link to receive the discount on your booking.
Further travel information
There's more travel information on our maps and directions page.
Need to know more?
If you’ve got questions, give our team a call on +44 (0)23 9284 2748 or email opendays@port.ac.uk.