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Open Day exhibition

Learn about the variety of support services and the exciting range of additional opportunities available at Cardiff to enhance your student experience.

Our drop-in advice stalls allow you to ask our expert staff any questions you may have.

On this page you will find information about:

Drop-in advice stands

Ask our expert staff any questions that you may have.

Time: Throughout the day
Location: Centre for Student Life (Floor 1 and Floor 2)

  • Academic Study Skills and Mentoring
  • Accommodation
  • Admissions
  • City of Cardiff
  • Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Branch
  • Cardiff University Food (Catering)
  • Global Opportunities
  • International Student Enquiries
  • Langauges for All
  • Learn Welsh Cardiff (Friday 26 June only)
  • Residence Life
  • Sport
  • Student Disability Service
  • Student Funding and Advice
  • Student Futures
  • University Library Service

Viewing Area and Recharge Zone

Beautiful views of our Cathays Park Campus and an exhibition about our ambitions for the year ahead

Time: Throughout the day
Location: Floor 4, Centre for Student Life

Additional student support

Dedicated quiet space

Time: Throughout the day
Location: Floor 4, Centre for Student Life

If you would like a quiet area to plan your day, please visit floor 4 and our staff and student ambassadors will be available to support you.

Mature Student Drop-in Session

Time: 11:00 to 13:00
Location: Floor 4, Centre for Student Life

Staff and mature student ambassadors will be on hand to chat and answer any questions you may have.

Pathways to a Degree

Time: Throughout the day
Location: Floor 4, Centre for Student Life

Together at Cardiff

Time: Throughout the day
Location: Floor 4, Centre for Student Life

Together at Cardiff support students from a variety of backgrounds including care experienced, estranged students, carers, military experienced and asylum seekers. Our dedicated contact will be available throughout the day to provide information about the bespoke support Together at Cardiff offers, and to answer any questions that you may have.

Students' Union drop-in session and talks

About Cardiff Students' Union

Our Students' Union achieved third place in the WhatUni student choice awards for best Students' Union in 2026. As a student-led, independent part of the university, it offers an exciting and diverse student community that you can be part of through sports clubs, societies and student-led activities.

They also offer a comprehensive range of welfare, advice and information services to support your student experience.

Want to chat with current students and ask them questions about life at Cardiff University? Visit the Welcome Centre on the second floor of the Students’ Union.

Meet the team

Time: Throughout the day
Location: Welcome Centre, Floor 2, Students' Union, Cathays Park Campus

Join us at the Students' Union and chat with our friendly staff. Learn about the wide range of activities and communities available to make your university experience unforgettable. Whether you're interested in societies, sports clubs, advice services, or finding job opportunities, we've got something for everyone.

Student life talks (30 mins)

Come along to the Student Life talks delivered by the elected student Sabbatical Officers, and find out more about life at Cardiff University and what your Students’ Union has to offer.

Time: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30 and 14:30
Location: Floor 2, Y Plas, Students' Union, Cathays Park Campus