OPEN DAY 2020
FRIDAY, MAY 8
UNE Open Day gives you the chance to explore UNE and find out everything you need to know about studying at university. Every year, we hold information sessions, individual course advice, tours of the academic campus and colleges, live demonstrations, free food and activities.
Register for Open Day to get your Open Day Kit.
WHAT'S ON
FUTURE STUDENT
INFO SESSIONS
We'll cover all you need to know about applying, the Early Entry program, and scholarships.
The Future Student Team are your one stop shop for questions about applying, Early Entry, and your study options. Don't miss out on attending one of their information sessions in the A1 Lecture Theatre.
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE
TOURS
Tour the residential colleges, meet current students and chat about college life.
Choosing to live in one of UNE’s residential colleges not only saves you money, it puts you in the ideal position to enjoy the living and learning experience to the fullest. Both socially and academically, you are right at the heart of the action.
Each college has its own distinct character and all of them welcome students into friendly, inclusive and supportive communities.
COURSE ADVICE
Talk to the experts about your course of interest, study options, and career pathways.
Head to Lazenby Hall and discover the large range of courses on offer at UNE.
You'll find multiple areas of interests, and have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with lectures, unit co-ordinators, students, and support services.
GUIDED
TOURS
Academic campus, museum, library and Oorala Aboriginal Centre tours run throughout the day.
Academic campus tours include:
- Guided Tour of the Academic Campus
- SportUNE Tours
- Oorala Aboriginal Centre tours
- Dixson Library
- Self Guided Natural History Museum Tours
COURSE SPECIFIC
SESSIONS AND TOURS
Interested in a specific area of study? You can attened course specific sessions and tours.
Course specific tours and sessions include:
- Science & Technology interactive tours
- Animal House, Natural History Museum, and Glasshouse Tour
- Criminology Justice Lecture
- Law School Tours
- Business School Sessions
- Theatre Studies Tours
- Nursing Lab Simulations
- Medicine Info Session & Tours
- Herbarium Tour
SHUTTLE BUS
LOOP
The buses run in a continuous loop around the colleges and academic campus.
The free buses run in a continuous loop, so you'll only have a few minutes to wait for the next one.
There's multiple stops along the way including:
- The Residential Colleges
- SportUNE - one of the best regional sporting facilities in New South Wales.
- The Animal House
- Northern Carpark which takes you to the main Open Day events.
OPEN DAY PROGRAM
General activities
All day activities, as well as campus tours, entertainment and transport.
Shuttle Bus Loop
7:30am - 2:00pm
The buses run in a continuous loop, so you will only have a few minutes to wait for the next one. Jump on or off at SportUNE, Colleges, or the Animal House and then back to the Northern Carpark. Last loop at 2pm.
College Tours
7:30am - 2:00pm
Hop off at the college bus stops to tour the residential colleges, meet current students and chat about college life.
Individual college tours finish at 2pm.
Course Advice
9:00am - 2:00pm
Talk to the experts about course and study options and career pathways. All of our academic areas are represented to give you the detail you need. Course advice can be found in Lazenby Hall.
Guided tour of Academic Areas
9:30am | 10:30am | 11:30am | 12:30pm | 1:30pm
Future Student Information Session
9:00am | 9:30am | 10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00pm
Get advice on applying, Early Entry, and Scholarships.
Sessions are located in the Arts Lecture Theatre 1 (A1).
Lunch & Entertainment
11:30am - 1:30pm
Relax and enjoy the entertainment and free food.
Oorala Aboriginal Centre tours
9:30am | 10:00am | 10:30am | 11:00am | 11:30am | 12:00pm | 12:30pm | 1:00pm
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students only.
Meet the team and see the Centre that will support you through your studies.
Natural History Museum Self-Guided Tours
9:00am - 2:00pm
See a dinosaur, a range of animals, plants, and meteorites on a self-guided tour.
Sport UNE Tours
10:00am | 11:00am
Guided tours of the state of the art sporting and exercise facilties.
Library Tours
9:30am | 10:30am
Guided tours of UNE's Dixson Library.
Course-specific tours and info sessions
Tours last around 30 minutes unless otherwise indicated. Look for the Campus Tours flag (see map) in the Central Courtyard
Science & Technology Interactive Tours
9:30am | 10:00am | 10:30am | 11:00am | 11:30am | 12:00pm | 12:30pm
Animal House, Natural History Museum, and Glasshouse
9:30am | 10:30am | 11:30am | 12:30am
See an array of large and small animals, and cutting-edge plant research facilities
Criminal Justice Lecture
9:30am
Forensic facial identification in criminal justice.
Law School Tours
10:30am | 11:30am
(50min tour)
Take a tour and watch a mock trial in the Moot Court.
Business School Sessions
11:00am | 12:00pm
Student Entrepreneurship in action
Herbarium Tour
11:30am
Discover rare and unusual plant specimens.
Nursing Lab Simulations
10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00pm
Emergency scenario in a high-tech simulation.
To attend the session you'll need to register at the Nursing table in Lazenby Hall.
Medicine Info Session & Tours
Tour - Bus trip to Tablelands Clinical School at Armidale Hospital (50min):
9:30am | 11:00am | 1:00pm
Info Session (30min):
10:30am | 12:30pm
TOUR THE COLLEGES
Start your day at the residential colleges. Choosing to live in one of UNE’s residential colleges not only saves you money, it puts you in the ideal position to enjoy the living and learning experience to the fullest.
There's 7 colleges to visit, all with their own distinct character. Tours start from 7:30am and finish 2:00pm.
HEAD "UP TOP" AND REGISTER
Once you're finished at the colleges, jump on the free shuttle bus that takes you up to the Academic campus, also known as "up top" to the locals!
When you arrive, make sure you register at the Registeration tents. Register to get your:
- Free goodie bag
- Open Day program
- Lunch voucher
Hint: Register before the day and skip the lines. All you'll need to do is head to the registration tent, show the attendents your code, and pick up your bag.
VISIT FUTURE STUDENT TEAM
Head to the Future Student's Information Tent to get advice on your study options. They'll also be able to help you with information about applying and Early Entry.
Hint: Don't forget to ask about going in the draw to win an Open Day prize.
COURSE ADVICE
Visit Lazenby Hall and talk to the experts about your course of interest, study options, and career pathways.
All of our academic areas are represented to give you the detail you need.
TAKE A TOUR
There's academic, museum and course specific tours starting from 9:30am.
Check the full program and make sure you don't miss out on:
- Science & Technology interactive tours
- Animal House, Natural History Museum, and Glasshouse Tour
- Criminology Justice Lecture
- Law School Tours
- Business School Sessions
- Theatre Studies Tours
- Nursing Lab Simulations
- Medicine Info Session & Tours
- Herbarium Tour
ATTEND FUTURE STUDENT INFO SESSION
Head over to the Arts Lecture Theatre and get advice from real students. Learn all you need to about:
- Early Entry
- Scholarships
- Applying
Information sessions run every hour from 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Hint: Listen carefully to the session for your chance to win a prize.
LUNCH
Food time! From 12:00pm - 1:30pm grab your free lunch, relax and enjoy the entertainment.
TAKE ANOTHER TOUR
If you missed the morning tour times, here's your chance to jump on a tour for the afternoon.
- Guided tour of Academic Areas
- Oorala Aboriginal Centre tours
- Natural History Museum
- Library Tours
SHUTTLE BUS
As the day comes to a close, jump on the shuttle bus. The buses run in a continuous loop, so you will only have a few minutes to wait for the next one.
Jump on and off at SportUNE or the Animal House for tours as well.
You can catch the bus back down to the residential colleges.
Last shuttle leaves from Northern Carpark at 2:00pm.
MAP
ADDRESS:
University of New England
Armidale, NSW 2350
DIRECTIONS:
The University of New England, Armidale is on the New England Highway, which is the excellent inland route between Sydney and Brisbane. Driving time from Sydney or Brisbane is around 5.5 to 6.5 hours (depending on your route) and less than 3 hours from the coast.
PARKING AND TRANSPORT:
Parking is available at the residential colleges or Northern carpark.
The free shuttle buses run in a continuous loop starting at 7:30am, so you will only have a few minutes to wait for the next one. Jump on or off at SportUNE, Colleges, or the Animal House and then back to the Northern Carpark. Last loop leaves at 2:00pm.