Discover your future at York College: Come along to our Open Event

There’s only so much you can discover from a website or prospectus. An Open Event gives you the opportunity to walk around our campus, see the learning environment first-hand and get a real feel for what it’s like to study here.

You’ll be able to tour our facilities, from classrooms and specialist workshops to social spaces, and see the places where you could spend the next stage of your education.

Ahead of your visit, you could even take a look at our virtual tour so you can start to familiarise yourself with what’s on offer on campus. 

It’s also a great opportunity to think beyond the courses themselves. College life is about learning, but it’s also about meeting new people, building confidence, discovering interests and making the most of social opportunities. Our Student Experience Team will be on hand to talk with you about all our enrichment activities as well as to introduce you to our Student Union.

One of the best reasons to attend an Open Event is the chance to speak directly to the people who know York College best.

You can meet our knowledgeable tutors, ask questions about the subjects you’re interested in and find out what studying those courses is really like. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from current students and get a first-hand perspective on College life from our Student Ambassadors.

That’s absolutely fine, and you’re not alone!

You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. Our Open Event is designed to help you explore your options, whether you’re considering A Levels, a Vocational or T Level course, an Apprenticeship or another pathway.

With curriculum areas ranging from Art & Design, Engineering, Maths and Science to Digital & Media, Sport, Health & Social Care, Construction, Business and many more, there are plenty of possibilities to explore.

When you’re choosing where to study, it’s natural to have questions.

We want to help you explore how the course you choose can help with your career goals and so our dedicated Careers Team will also be available to guide you.

We can share with you what support is available if you need it. You may need financial support and our Funding Team can speak with you about the range of support we can offer.

You can also find out about well-being, learning support, travel and transport and more! Helping you understand not just what you’ll study, but the wider support available throughout your time at College is really important to us.

For parents and carers, it’s also a valuable opportunity to ask questions and get a better understanding of the experience your young person could have here at York College.

In summary, our Open Event is your opportunity to get answers directly from our friendly support teams.

Your time at College should be about more than just lessons.

At York College, there are opportunities to get involved in events, clubs and societies, meet people with similar interests and try something new. Visiting an Open Event gives you the chance to discover more about the student experience and consider how you could make the most of your time here.

If, after exploring the college and speaking to our teams, you decide that York College feels like the right choice for you, our Admissions Team will be available behind the Welcome Desk to guide you through the application process.

And, if you’re not ready to apply just yet, that’s completely fine too. The most important thing is that you leave with a clearer understanding of your options and what your next steps could be.

Perhaps you know exactly what you want to study. Maybe you have a career in mind but aren’t sure which route will get you there. Or perhaps you’re still deciding what comes next.

Wherever you are in your journey, our Open Event is an opportunity to explore, ask questions and discover what’s possible.