Our Open Days are informal and welcoming, giving you the chance to look around the College, meet current students and members of staff, and ask any questions you may have about Selwyn and the University of Cambridge. It’s a great way to get a sense of the College community and what life as a Selwyn student might be like.
When are the next Open Days?
- Friday 11 September
Booking is essential for the University events via the Cambridge Open Days website, where you can register for an Open Day ticket and find all the information you need to plan your visit. Each prospective applicant can book a ticket for themselves and one guest.
Once you have registered for the University Open Day, there is no need to make a separate booking to visit Selwyn – simply come along and see us during our opening hours.
What to expect at Selwyn
During your visit, you’ll be able to explore the College, see some of our facilities and accommodation, and talk to current students and staff. There will also be opportunities to find out more about studying at Selwyn and ask questions about the admissions process and College life.
Friday 11 September - all subjects Open Day
Selwyn College will be open to prospective students from 9.30am - 4.00pm. Please come to the College's main entrance on Grange Road, where you can pick up a Selwyn Prospectus and find out about the day's activities.
Current students will be leading tours of the College, including the opportunity to view some of our student accommodation. Self-guided tours are also available.
The following talks and subject sessions will be held:
Admissions process and procedures: 10:00am - 10:30am
College Auditorium
Delivered by the Admissions Tutors
Talk for parents/guardians: 10:00am - 11:00am
Diamond Room
Delivered by the College Bursar and Assistant Senior Tutor
Directors of Studies sessions: 10:30am - 12 noon
See below for information
Subject | Director of Studies | Location |
Chemical Engineering | Dr S. McDermott | Chadwick Room |
Classics | Dr B. McDougall | Walters Room |
Economics | Mr O. Kitov | Old Library Room 4 |
Engineering | Dr C. Armitage | Chadwick Room |
English | Dr J. Bitney | Arthur Lyttelton Room |
History | Dr D. Smith | Old Library Room 2 |
History & Politics | Dr T. Hopkins | Old Library Room 1 |
HSPS | Professor P. Baert | F Staircase, Room 10B |
Law | Professor J. O’Sullivan | 11am – 12 noon only |
Mathematics | Professor N. Nikiforakis | F Staircase Room 14A |
Modern Languages and | Dr B. Cameron | Walters Room |
Music | Dr A. Howard | Please ask for directions at the Welcome Desk |
Natural Sciences | Dr D. Beauregard | Old Library Room 3 |
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
| Dr S. Flanagan | Chadwick Room |
Veterinary Medicine | Dr S. Eves | Chadwick Room or available at the welcome desk |
If I can't come to an Open Day, can I visit Selwyn College at another time?
Yes, of course. If you're in Cambridge at any other time, just come to our Porters' Lodge at the College's main entrance on Grange Road and mention to the Porter on duty that you're thinking of applying to Selwyn. They will have copies of the College prospectus available, and will be able to give you advice on showing yourself around the College grounds.
You can also visit us online through our virtual tour
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