The University of Oxford will be hosting its next Open Days on 2 and 3 July and 19 September 2025.
We hope you can join us at Catz during these events, to see our college, chat to our students, and to equip yourself with the information that you need to make an informed decision about your future!
We’re open from 9am and our timetable will be finalised in due course. See below for some of the things we typically offer at St Catherine’s College on Open Day:
College Drop-Ins - 9am to 6pm (last tour at 5:30 pm)
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 - 9am to 5:30pm
Our friendly Student Ambassadors will be available to give guided tours of the College at regular intervals, starting between 9am and 5:30pm.
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.
Please note that, owing to essential maintenance works, we are unable to provide tours of the Dining Hall, Library or Junior Common Room areas at this time.
Meet the Students - 9:10 am to 9.40am
An opportunity to meet current Catz undergraduates over refreshments and ask them questions about student life and their experiences, before you head to departmental sessions later in the morning.
Meet the Tutors - 12:15pm to 1pm for most subjects
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 can attend these subject meetings. Families, supporters and teachers can attend a parallel talk and Q&A or enjoy a self-guided tour at this time.
Families, supporters and teachers talk/Q&A - 12:30pm to 1pm
This session will cover topics that are often of concern to 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.
Teachers' Talk and Q&A - 2:45pm - 3:30pm *booking required*
This session for teachers will cover ideas and resources for establishing or extending supercurricular activities for their students. The session will be run by a member of the College’s admissions team, who has taught and coached teachers in comprehensive schools for a decade.
Booking required here.
Subject Sessions - 3:15pm onwards *booking required*
A small number of subject taster sessions may be available for prospective students. Once finalised, details will be updated on this webpage and booking will be required.
Meet the Students - 3:15pm to 3:45pm
An opportunity to meet current Catz undergraduates over refreshments and ask them questions about student life and their experiences.
Introduction to Oxford, St Catherine's, and the Admissions Process (Talk) - 4pm to 4:45pm
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.
Our top tips for getting the most out of an Oxford Open Day:
We’re really looking forward to seeing you on the day. While we’re sure you’ll have fun, there’s a lot happening in a lot of places, so it might be a little confusing. Here are our for our top tips on how to get the most out of a University Open Day:
- Plan, plan, plan – With over 50 departments and nearly 40 colleges to visit right across the City, there’s plenty to keep you busy. That’s why it’s important that you have a plan of attack.
- Bring a notepad and pen – It can be really helpful to jot down some of your initial thoughts and reflections on each department or college that you visit, so that they don’t all end up blurring into one in your head.
- Ask questions – Remember that the Open Days are all about YOU gathering the information that you need. Remember that the Open Days are all about YOU gathering the information that you need. We’re not going to judge or assess you in any way, all that we care about is making sure that you have the information you need to make an informed choice.
- Follow up – You may well come away from our Open Days with more questions than when you first came, and that’s okay. Take the time to reflect on what you’ve learnt, remember that it’s okay to change your mind, and make sure that you get in touch to ask any questions that you still have.
To see what else is going on across the university, visit the University’s Open Days page.
Accommodation
Due to the limited availability of our accommodation we can offer accommodation to prospective undergraduate students only. Priority will be given to students currently in years 12 or 13. We are not able to accommodate friends or family who are accompanying prospective students.
We may be able to offer group bookings for schools if capacity permits. In this case we could provide accommodation for 1 teacher when they are accompanying 4 or more students. We will prioritise any bookings from Welsh schools.
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!