You’ve applied to Newcastle University and got an offer – congratulations! Next up, you’ll be invited to an undergraduate Offer Holder Experience Day on campus.
But if you’re on the fence about going, think again. This is something you don’t want to skip.
Read on to find out why attending an Offer Holder Experience Day at Newcastle University is actually a great idea.
Contents:
What is an Offer Holder Experience Day?
- Meet teaching staff
- Find out more about your course
- Meet other offer holders
- Attend a Student Services fair
- Explore campus
- Check out the accommodation
- Discover our city
What is an Offer Holder Experience Day?
At Newcastle University, our undergraduate Offer Holder Experience Days are a bit like our Open Days, but more personalised to you and the subject you’ve applied for.
Organised by the academic school for your course, you’ll get a more in-depth look at what studying your subject – and university life with us – is really like.
In 2026, we’re running three Offer Holder Experience Days in February, March and April. Here are our top 7 reasons why you should sign up.
1. Meet teaching staff
When you book for a Newcastle University Offer Holder Experience Day, you can sign up for subject activities linked to your course. These might include mini lectures, taster sessions, and chances to chat with lecturers and academics.
This is your opportunity to:
- explore your interests
- ask questions about course modules
- see how you’ll learn with us
Every subject area runs things slightly differently, but you’ll come away with a much clearer idea of our teaching methods. You’ll also get to know some of the staff, helping you feel more confident when you join us.
2. Find out more about your course
Subject session activities go deeper than a normal Open Day. You’ll find out what you’ll be studying, how your course is structured, and what kind of work you’ll be doing.
You can ask any questions you might have and explore where you’ll be based. You’ll also find out about the five-star facilities at Newcastle that you’ll be using (QS Stars 2025).
3. Meet other offer holders
Our experience days are a chance to meet other students who’ve got offers for your course – so, there’ll be some familiar faces when you join us.
Plus, at our experience days you can chat to current students and recent graduates who’ll tell you what it’s like to study your subject.
4. Attend a Student Services fair
Our information fair is your one-stop shop if you’ve got a question for us. All the key support teams will be there so you can ask about:
- our accommodation
- careers and future plans
- student finance
- health and wellbeing support
- sport and fitness
- studying abroad opportunities
- PARTNERS supported entry and pathways to Newcastle
- the Students’ Union and lots more
We also run student life talks so you can explore different elements of student life at Newcastle.
5. Explore campus
At our Offer Holder Experience Days, you’ll get the chance to join a student-led campus tour or you can explore on your own.
Visit our library, Students’ Union, and sports facilities, and grab a coffee or bite to eat from a campus café, food stall, or restaurant. Start to imagine how you’ll spend your day on campus and find out how easy it is to get around.
Even if you’ve been to one of our Open Days, this visit will feel different as you focus on the buildings and spaces you’ll actually use. Getting your bearings will make you feel more confident on your first day, too.
6. Check out the accommodation
Choosing where you’re going to live at university can feel like a big decision – after all, it’s basically your new home. But going on an accommodation tour makes it easier to picture yourself there.
At least three of our residences will be open for you to check out the rooms and shared spaces and see what life could actually be like. We’re ranked 3rd in the UK for student accommodation (Uni Compare 2026), so there’s some great options to choose from.
Information about how to apply for accommodation is also regularly updated on our website. You can find out more about each of our residences and use our handy search filter to research the accommodation options that suit you.
7. Discover our city
Newcastle is ranked top in the UK for student life (Uni Compare 2026) and it’s easy to see why. There’s lots to do – shops, sport, culture, green spaces and great foodie spots.
Our campus is right in the heart of the city, so at our experience days you can check out places you’ll use day-to-day. You can also scope out transport:
- the train station is about a 20-minute walk from campus
- the local bus station and Haymarket Metro hub are right next to campus
- the Metro connects straight to Newcastle’s International Airport
Find out more:
- Still got questions? Find out more about our Offer Holder Experience Days
- Get to know our friendly city
- Discover some surprising facts about Newcastle University
We've been voted top in the UK for student life in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025 - trusted recognition from real students.