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 stands give you the chance to ask our expert staff any questions that 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 (Ground floor, Floor 1 and Floor 2)

Academic study skills and mentoring
Applying to university (Admissions)
City of Cardiff
Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
Cardiff University Food (Catering)
Global Opportunities
International student enquiries
Languages for All
Learn Welsh Cardiff
Residences (Accommodation)
Sport
Student disability service
Student funding and advice
Student Futures (Careers Service)
University Library Service

Additional Student Support

Together at Cardiff

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

Together at Cardiff supports 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.

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.

Students' Union drop-in session and talks

About Cardiff Students' Union

Our Students' Union achieved second place in the WhatUni student choice awards for best Students' Union in 2024. 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: 09:00-16:00
Location: Welcome Centre, Floor 2, Students' Union, Cathays Park Campus

Join us at the Students' Union and chat to 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. Food and drink areas are also available within the building.

Time: 09:00-16:00
Location: Welcome Marquee, Heath Park Campus

Join us at the Heath Park Campus Welcome Marquee and chat to 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 (30 mins)

Come along to the Student Life talks delivered by the elected student Sabbatical Officers, 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