The University of Oxford will be hosting its next Open Days on 1 & 2 July and 18 September 2026.

Choosing a college at Oxford is a big decision. Our Open Days are designed to help you get a clear sense of whether St Catherine’s is the right place for you.

At St Catz, you’ll find a modern college with a strong academic focus, a diverse student community, and a reputation for being open, friendly and down-to-earth. The Open Days are your chance to experience that for yourself

St Catz can be found at the east end of Manor Road by the River Cherwell, in grid E4 on the Open Day Map.

Please see below for details of what we offer at our 2026 Open Days.

College Drop-Ins - 9:00am to 6:00pm (last tour at 5:15 pm)

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The College will be open all day with students and staff available to talk to. Visit us to find out more about what life is like at one of the youngest and largest colleges at Oxford!

Whether you come for one of the events below or just for a chat, not only will you get to find out more about the College, this is also a great opportunity to speak with current students here at Catz about their experience and ask them any questions you may have.

College Tours - from 9:00am with the last tour at 5:15pm

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Our friendly Student Ambassadors will be available to give guided tours of the College at regular intervals, starting between 9:00am and 5:15pm.

Not only will you get to find out more about the College, this is also a great opportunity to speak with current students here at Catz about what their experience is like.

If you are short on time or would prefer to explore at your own pace, self guided-tour information will also be available and you’re welcome to ask current students any questions you have over refreshments.

Please note that, owing to essential maintenance works, we are currently unable to provide tours of the original Library.

Meet the Students - drop in from 9:15am to 5:30pm

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An opportunity to meet current Catz undergraduates over refreshments if you don’t have time for a full tour. Ask them questions about student life and their experiences!

Suitable for all.

Meet the Tutors - 12:15 to 1:00pm for most subjects

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Tutors from most subjects will be available to speak to prospective applicants. This is your opportunity to meet tutors in your chosen subject, and ask them questions about the course in an informal setting.

Please arrive by 12:15pm for a prompt 12:30pm start.

Please note that owing to space restrictions, only prospective students attend these subject meetings with tutors.

Families, supporters and teachers can attend a parallel talk and Q&A or enjoy a self-guided tour or refreshments at this time.

 

Families, supporters and teachers talk/Q&A - 12:30 to 1:00pm

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This session will cover topics that are often of concern to families and supporters, detailing an applicant’s path along the application process, with information about accommodation and finance.

There will also be a Questions and Answers session.

Life at St Catherine's College talk - 3:30 to 4:00pm

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This talk with current students and staff will focus on the non-academic side to student life but we welcome questions about tutorials and studying too!

There will be information on the College’s facilities, support and welfare networks and clubs and societies as well as its undergraduate accommodation and meals.

Suitable for all, and with a Q&A at the end.

Introduction to Oxford, St Catherine's, and the Admissions Process (Talk) - 4:15 to 5:00pm

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This is a great chance to learn more about life at Catz as well as the application process and how to get here.

Suitable for all, and with a Q&A at the end.

 

Accommodation

St Catz offers accommodation with dinner and breakfast, subject to availability, to accompanied groups of prospective undergraduate students from UK state schools. Group bookings from our link region of Wales will be prioritised.
We may also be able to offer the same to unaccompanied prospective undergraduate students, who are in Year 12 or 13, with state school students prioritised.
The forms below to register your interest in our Open Day accommodation are not currently open. We anticipate opening the forms by the end of April:
  • July Open Days accommodation
  • September Open Day accommodation

Bedrooms are usually available from 2pm on the day of arrival. Dinner is typically at 6pm and breakfast at 8:15am is also included, subject to availability.

Applications will close as follows:
  • 10 June for the July Open Days
  • 31 August for the September Open Day
We recommend applying as soon as possible once the forms are open in late April as rooms are typically over subscribed.
If you change your mind at any point and no longer need our Open Day accommodation, you must let us know as soon as possible by emailing outreach@stcatz.ox.ac.uk

Get in touch:

If you’ve got any questions before, during or after the Open Days then feel free to get in touch with us on outreach@stcatz.ox.ac.uk

And if you’re posting on social media on the day, don’t forget to use #OxOpenDay

See you there!