Please note, this is a draft programme. Sessions are subject to change.
All 29 undergraduate Cambridge Colleges will be open for the July Open Days. Check what will be on at each College.
Before you visit, find out what Cambridge Colleges are and how to choose one.
We recommend that you visit a few different Colleges at the Open Day. Usually, visitors have time to drop-in to 3-5 Colleges.
Location: Christ's College, St Andrew's Street, CB2 3BU [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@christs.cam.ac.uk
Christ's Open Day webpage
Online talks
- Applying to Christ's - 5pm on 8 September
- Director of Admissions Q&A - 5pm on 16 September
Book to attend an online talk (Christ's College website)
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:00pm |
Hall, between First Court and Second Court, Christ’s College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 15 minutes, 9:30am to 4:00pm Duration: 25 minutes |
Hall, between First Court and Second Court, Christ’s College |
Location: Churchill College, Storey’s Way, CB3 0DS [Google maps]
Contact: outreach@chu.cam.ac.uk
Churchill Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Concourse (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 15 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 20 to 30 minutes |
Concourse (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
| Self-guided tours |
9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 20 to 30 minutes |
Concourse (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
|
Meet Directors of Studies and Fellows Check the Churchill Open Day webpage for a list of times and subjects. |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Concourse (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
|
Tours of the Bill Brown Creative Workshops |
On request, 9:30am to 2:00pm Duration: flexible |
Bill Brown Creative Workshops (follow signs from Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
| Display from Churchill College Archives Centre |
10:00am to 4:00pm |
Churchill College Buttery (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
|
Engineering Application Talk and Q&A |
11:30am to 12:00pm |
Wolfson Hall (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
|
Maths Talk and Q&A |
1:30pm to 2:30pm |
Wolfson Hall (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
|
Natural Sciences Talk and Q&A |
3:00pm to 4:00pm |
Wolfson Hall (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
|
Meet College Wellbeing Coordinator |
Concourse (follow signs from the Porters' Lodge), Churchill College |
Location: Clare College, Trinity Lane, CB2 1TL [Google maps]
Also enter via Memorial Court for tours: Queen's Road, CB3 9AJ [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@clare.cam.ac.uk
Clare Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 15 to 20 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 to 40 minutes |
Old Court Porters' Lodge, Clare College |
| Self-guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 15 to 20 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 to 40 minutes |
Old Court Porters' Lodge and Memorial Court entrance, Clare College |
| Applying to Clare information session |
11:00am to 12:00pm |
Latimer Room, Old Court, Clare College |
| Q&A with current students |
2:00pm to 2:30pm |
Latimer Room, Old Court, Clare College |
Location: Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RH [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Corpus Christi Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 20 to 25 minutes |
Porters' Lodge, Corpus Christi College |
| Talk to Corpus Admissions Team |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Porters' Lodge, Corpus Christi College |
Location: Downing College, Regent Street, CB2 1DQ [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@dow.cam.ac.uk
Downing Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome desk |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Magenta gazebo, outside College library, Downing College |
| Guided tours |
Every 20 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Magenta flag, outside College library, Downing College |
| Self-guided tours |
9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Magenta gazebo, outside College library, Downing College |
| Drop-in desks |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Grace Howard Room, Howard Theatre, Downing College |
| Welcome and admissions talk |
10:35am to 11:05am |
Howard Theatre, Downing College |
| Director of Studies Subject Talks |
10:00am to 3:15pm Check the Downing website for timetable and subjects available. |
Downing College |
Location: Emmanuel College, St Andrew's Street, CB2 3AP [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@emma.cam.ac.uk
Emmanuel Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Main entrance, Front Court, Emmanuel College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:00pm Duration: 40 minutes |
Fiona's Café, Chapman's Garden, Emmanuel College |
| Self-guided tours |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:00pm Duration: 40 minutes |
Fiona's Café, Chapman's Garden, Emmanuel College |
Location: Fitzwilliam College, Storey's Way, CB3 0DG [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@fitz.cam.ac.uk
Fitzwilliam Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:00pm |
Tree Court, Fitzwilliam College, access via the North Lodge on Huntingdon Road |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:00pm Duration: 30 to 45 minutes |
Tree Court, Fitzwilliam College, access via the North Lodge on Huntingdon Road |
| Meet the Admissions Tutors drop-in sessions |
10:00am to 3:30pm |
Tree Court, Fitzwilliam College, access via the North Lodge on Huntingdon Road |
|
Sciences admissions talk with Dr Robert Abayasekara |
10:30am to 11:30am 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
Gordon Cameron Lecture Theatre, Fitzwilliam College |
|
Arts and Humanities admissions talk with Dr Sara Owen |
11:30am to 12:30pm 3:00pm to 4:00pm |
Gordon Cameron Lecture Theatre, Fitzwilliam College |
Location: Girton College, Huntingdon Road, CB3 0JG [Google maps]
Contact: access@girton.cam.ac.uk
Girton Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
10:00am to 3:00pm |
The Stanley Library, Girton College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 10:00am to 3:00pm Duration: 30 to 40 minutes |
The Stanley Library, Girton College |
Gonville & Caius Open Day activities will take place at Harvey Court, West Road [Google Maps]. Due to an ongoing carbon reduction project, no activities will take place at the main College site for this open day. Check where each activity is happening when you plan your day.
Contact: admissions@cai.cam.ac.uk
Gonville & Caius Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
Location: Harvey Court, West Road, CB3 9DP [Google Maps]
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Harvey Court |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: Flexible |
Harvey Court |
|
Q&A with Admissions Tutor |
11:30am to 12:30pm |
Cavonius Centre, Harvey Court |
|
Free pizza |
12:00pm to 2:00pm |
Cavonius Centre, Harvey Court |
|
Meet Directors of Studies drop-in sessions Open to prospective applicants only. |
1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Harvey Court |
|
Making a competitive application talk Finishing your personal statement, interviews, admissions tests and My Cambridge Application. |
10:30am to 11:15am 2:30pm to 3:15pm |
Cavonius Centre, Harvey Court |
Location: Homerton College, Hills Road, CB2 8PH [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Homerton Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
The Great Hall, Homerton College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 15 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 20 to 45 minutes |
The Great Hall, Homerton College |
| Admissions talk by Admissions Tutors, followed by Q&A with current students |
10:00am to 11:00am |
The Great Hall, Homerton College |
This College is for mature students (aged 21+) only
Location: Hughes Hall, Wollaston Road, CB1 2EW [Google maps]
Contact: outreach@hughes.cam.ac.uk
Hughes Hall Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Once an hour, on the hour, 10:00am to 4:00pm Duration: 45 minutes |
Porters' Lodge, Hughes Hall |
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
The Pavilion, Hughes Hall |
Location: Jesus College, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BL [Google maps]
Contact: undergraduate-admissions@jesus.cam.ac.uk
Jesus Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
First Court, Jesus College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 15 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 to 40 minutes |
First Court, Jesus College |
| Self-guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 20 to 30 minutes |
First Court, Jesus College |
Location: King's College, King's Parade, CB2 1ST [Google maps]
Contact: slo@kings.cam.ac.uk
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand, Admissions and College information |
9:30am to 3:30pm (last entry at 3:00pm) |
Chetwynd Room, King's College |
| Guided tours (led by current students) |
On demand, 9:30am to 3:30pm Duration: 30 to 40 minutes |
Bar, King's College |
| Subject information stands |
9:30am to 3:30pm |
Chetwynd Room, King's College |
| Admissions Team information desk |
9:30am to 3:30pm |
Chetwynd Room, King's College |
| Interview workshop with Admissions Tutor |
1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Keynes Theatre, King's College |
| Drop in with Admissions Tutor |
2:00pm to 3:00pm |
Chetwynd Room, King's College |
Location: Lucy Cavendish College, Lady Margaret Road, CB3 0BU [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@lucy.cam.ac.uk
Lucy Cavendish Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Café, New Building, Lucy Cavendish College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 15 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Café, New Building, Lucy Cavendish College |
| Drop-in meetings with Admissions Director |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Café, New Building, Lucy Cavendish College |
| Drop-in meetings with Student Support Team |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Café, New Building, Lucy Cavendish College |
Location: Magdalene College, Magdalene Street, CB3 0AG [Google maps]
Contact: access@magd.cam.ac.uk.cam.ac.uk
Magdalene Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Porters' Lodge, Magdalene College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 15 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Porters' Lodge, Magdalene College |
| Self-guided tours |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Porters' Lodge, Magdalene College |
| Admissions Talk |
11:00am to 12:00pm 3:00pm to 4:00pm |
Benson Hall, Magdalene College |
This College is for women only.
Location: Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, CB3 0DF [Google maps]
Contact: outreach@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
Murray Edwards Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
10:00am to 4:00pm |
Walkway, via Front Entrance, Murray Edwards College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 30 minutes, 10:00am to 4:00pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Walkway, via Front Entrance, Murray Edwards College |
This College is for women only.
Location: Newnham College, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DF [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@newn.cam.ac.uk
Newnham Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in desk with Admissions Team |
9:30am to 5:00pm |
Porters' Lodge, Newnham College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 5:00pm Duration: 20 minutes (short tour) or 40 minutes (long tour) |
Porters' Lodge, Newnham College |
| Café open for refreshments |
9:30am to 5:00pm |
Porters' Lodge, Newnham College |
Activities across 2 locations. Check where each activity is happening when you plan your day.
Contact: adm@pem.cam.ac.uk
Pembroke Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
Location: Pembroke College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RF [Google maps]
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
10:00am to 3:30pm |
Old Court, Pembroke College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation but not the library) |
On demand, 10:00am to 3:30pm Duration: 20 to 40 minutes |
Old Court, Pembroke College |
| Self-guided tours (including accommodation but not the library) |
On demand, 10:00am to 3:30pm Duration: 20 to 40 minutes |
Old Court, Pembroke College |
| Subject Tutor information stand |
10:00am to 3:30pm |
Old Court, Pembroke College |
| Library tours |
10:00am to 3:30pm Duration: 15 to 30 minutes |
Library, Pembroke College |
| Lunch service open to visitors |
11:45am to 1:30pm |
Old Court, Pembroke College |
Location: Pembroke College, Mill Lane accommodation, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RF [Google maps]
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Quarter self-guided tours |
On demand, 10:00am to 4:00pm Duration: 20 minutes |
Dolby Quarter, Mill Lane, Pembroke College (across the road from main College entrance) |
| Café open for refreshments |
10:30am to 4:30pm |
Millstein House, Mill Lane, Pembroke College (across the road from main College entrance) |
Location: Peterhouse, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RD [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@pet.cam.ac.uk
Peterhouse Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Bar lounge, Peterhouse |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 40 minutes |
Main entrance, Peterhouse |
| Subject fair with Directors of Studies drop-in |
12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Deer Park, Peterhouse |
Location: Queens' College, Silver Street, CB3 9ET [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@queens.cam.ac.uk
Queens' Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 3:00pm |
The Round, Queens' College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 2:30pm Duration: 45 minutes (shorter tours available) |
The Round, Queens' College |
| Self-guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 3:00pm Duration: 45 minutes (shorter tours available on request) |
The Round, Queens' College |
| Medieval Library open to visitors |
10:30am to 3:00pm |
Old Court, Queens' College |
| Drinks and light refreshments in QBar |
10:30am to 3:00pm |
Bar, Cripps Court, Queens' College |
| Lunch service in Buttery |
12:30pm to 1:30pm |
The Round, Queens' College |
Location: Robinson College, Grange Road, CB3 9AN [Google maps]
Contact: apply@robinson.cam.ac.uk
Robinson Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Front Court, Robinson College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 30 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 20-45 minutes |
Front Court, Robinson College |
| Self-guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 30 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 20-45 minutes |
Front Court, Robinson College |
Location: Selwyn College, Grange Road, CB3 9DQ [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@sel.cam.ac.uk
Selwyn Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:00pm |
Grange Road entrance, Selwyn College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:00pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Grange Road entrance, Selwyn College |
| Self-guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:00pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Grange Road entrance, Selwyn College |
| Admissions talk |
10:00am to 11:00am |
Grange Road entrance, Selwyn College |
| Parents talk |
10:00am to 11:00am |
Grange Road entrance, Selwyn College |
| Director of Studies drop-in |
10:30am to 12:00pm |
Grange Road entrance, Selwyn College |
Location: Sidney Sussex College, Sidney Street, CB2 3HU [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@sid.cam.ac.uk
Sidney Sussex Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Masters' garden, Sidney Sussex College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 5 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 25 minutes |
Masters' garden, Sidney Sussex College |
|
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences admissions test talk |
10:00am to 10:30am |
Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College |
| Talk for parents, teachers and supporters |
11:00am to 12:00pm 1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Old Library, Sidney Sussex College |
|
Interview workshop (Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences) For prospective applicants only. |
11:00am to 12:00pm |
Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College |
|
Interview workshop (Science, Engineering and Technology subjects) For prospective applicants only. |
1:00pm to 2:00pm |
Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College |
|
STEM admissions test talk |
2:30pm to 3:00pm |
Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College |
Location: St Catharine's College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RL [Google maps]
Contact: undergraduate.admissions@caths.cam.ac.uk
St Catharine's Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Trumpington Street entrance, St Catharine's College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 10-15 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 20-40 minutes |
Trumpington Street entrance, St Catharine's College |
| Directors of Studies drop-in sessions |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Trumpington Street entrance, St Catharine's College |
| Wellbeing drop-in session |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Trumpington Street entrance, St Catharine's College |
| Admissions talk |
10:30am to 11:30am |
McGrath Centre, St Catharine's College |
| Interview advice and mock interview |
2:30pm to 3:30pm |
McGrath Centre, St Catharine's College |
This College is for mature students (aged 21+) only
Location: St Edmund's College, Mount Pleasant, CB3 0BN [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk
St Edmund's Open Day webpage
In-person activities,12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Mount Pleasant Halls Common Room, St Edmund's College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 30 minutes, 9:30am to 4:00pm Duration: 20-30 minutes |
Mount Pleasant Halls Common Room, St Edmund's College |
Location: St John's College, St John's Street, CB2 1TP [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@joh.cam.ac.uk
St John's Open Day webpage
In-person talk, 11 September
- Making a competitive application to Cambridge - 7:30pm at Main Lecture theatre, Old Divinity School, St John's College
In-person activities, 12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
The Hall, St John's College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 35 minutes |
The Hall, St John's College |
| Admissions Tutor talk and Q&A |
10:30am to 11:30am 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
Palmerston room, Fisher building, St John's College |
|
Director of Studies drop-in Check the St John's Open Day webpage for Director of Studies' availability. |
11:00am to 2:00pm |
The Hall, St John's College |
Location: Trinity College, Trinity Street, CB2 1TQ [Google maps]
Contact: admissions@trin.cam.ac.uk
Trinity Open Day webpage
In-person activities, 12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm Last entry 4:15pm |
Old Combination Room, Great Court, Trinity College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 30 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 minutes Last entry: 4:15pm |
Nevile's Court, Trinity College |
| Admissions process and procedures talk |
10:30am to 11:30am 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
Ante-Chapel, Trinity College |
| Student life at Trinity talk |
11:30am to 12:30pm 3:00pm to 4:00pm |
Frazer Room, Trinity College |
Activities across 2 locations. Check where each activity is happening when you plan your day.
Contact: outreach@trinhall.cam.ac.uk
Trinity Hall Open Day webpage
In-person activities, 12 September
Location: Trinity Hall, Trinity Lane, CB2 1TJ [Google maps]
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
9:30am to 4:30pm |
Front Court, Trinity Hall |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 10 to 15 minutes, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Front Court, Trinity Hall |
| Self-guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 9:30am to 4:30pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Front Court, Trinity Hall |
|
Cambridge from the Inside: Admissions Q&A |
12:00pm to 1:00pm | Graham Storey Room, Central Site |
Location: Wychfield Site, Storey's Way CB3 0DZ [Google maps]
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
10:30am to 2:30pm |
Wychfield Porters Lodge, Wychfield Site |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
Every 10 to 15 minutes, 10:30am to 2:30pm Duration: 30 minutes |
Wychfield Porters Lodge, Wychfield Site |
This College is for mature students (aged 21+) only
Location: Wolfson College, Barton Road, Cambridge, CB3 9BB [Google maps]
Contact: sro@wolfson.cam.ac.uk
Wolfson Open Day webpage
In-person activities, 12 September
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Information stand |
1:00pm to 4:00pm |
Porters' Lodge, Wolfson College |
| Guided tours (including accommodation) |
On demand, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Duration: 40 minutes (shorter tours available) |
Porters' Lodge, Wolfson College |