HIGHER EDUCATION OPEN EVENT
Tuesday 19 August
3pm – 6pm at Crosskeys Campus
University level courses, Access to Higher Education and professional part-time courses
Coleg Gwent Open Events
Whether you’re looking for A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships or higher education courses, Coleg Gwent has something for everyone.
Attending an open day is the best way to find out about Coleg Gwent, our courses, and what it’s like to study at one of Wales’ best colleges for choice.
What to expect at an Open Event
- Find out about our full time, part time and higher education courses
- Take a look around our campuses and state-of-the-art facilities
- Meet our lecturers and find out about potential careers
- Get information about financial support and travel
- Explore our learning and student support – in and out of the classroom
- Apply in person at the event by filling out an application with the help of our friendly staff
Ever wondered what happens at a Coleg Gwent Open Event?
FAQs
How can I register for an open event?
You can register by pressing the ‘Register now’ button on any of the events listed on our website. Our events can also be found on our Eventbrite page.
Please note, family and friends visiting with you don’t need to register, so only register if you’re interested in studying with us. If you forget to register – don’t worry, you can still attend and register on the day.
What can I study where?
Not all campuses offer the same courses, so to avoid disappointment, check where you can study your chosen course and visit the relevant campus. If you’re unsure, you can filter by campus on our course search option on our website.
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Are campuses accessible?
Yes, all our campuses are wheelchair friendly. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Can I bring a friend or family with me?
Absolutely. Please note that family and friends visiting with you don’t need to register for the event.
Is there parking available?
We have free parking at Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone, Newport Campus, Usk Campus and our Crosskeys campus.
At Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone, we encourage visitors to use the free parking at Lime Avenue Multi-Storey Parking.
If you’re visiting our Torfaen Learning Zone, there are lots of parking options around Cwmbran town centre.
Accessing Usk Campus
If you’re visiting our Usk campus, you will need to park at our main reception – please use the car park behind reception. You can find it here:
Postcode: NP15 1XJ
What3words: typhoon.decades.unimpeded
We have two sites; the main site hosts our sport, classroom-based facilities and library.
Our second site hosts our Equine, Land-based and Animal Care courses. There will be a minibus shuttle transporting visitors to and from the main site to the Equine, Land-based and Animal Care site.
Can I cancel if I can no longer attend?
If you can no longer make the event, please cancel your registration through Eventbrite and book on to the next open event.
What if I'm running late?
Don’t worry. Your QR code will still be valid for the time slot that you have registered for.
Upcoming Open Events
We host a number of open events throughout the year, take a look at our schedule for the upcoming events. If you have any questions about our events, please contact us via hello@coleggwent.ac.uk or call us on 01495 333 777.
Higher Education Open Event
Location: Crosskeys Campus
What did our open event visitors have to say?
I came to an open event at Coleg Gwent to meet the tutors and understand what I would be learning on the course. I’d recommend an Open Event, everyone was helpful and friendly, and I was able to apply on the evening.
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The staff were incredibly helpful, everyone is approachable and knowledgeable.
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I came to a Coleg Gwent open event to find out about the Engineering courses and see what I can do with my future. I really enjoyed the campus tour, it’s given me a better understanding of the courses and helped me decide what to do.
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