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Open Events at CU Scarborough

Your future starts here

Come and see for yourself what it’s like to live and learn at our CU Scarborough campus. An Open Event is a great chance to meet staff and students, look around our campus and explore our town.

You can also:

Drop in for a chat with our tutors and learn more about student finance. Find out how we support you as an individual, to settle in and make the most out of your time at CU Scarborough.
Find out about our accommodation options – this is a great opportunity to find your new home away from home.
Explore our facilities.

Scarborough has lots to offer. It’s an inviting and affordable town. Our campus is just a 15-minute walk from the centre and has convenient transport links.

At our Open Events, parking is free and the refreshments are on us! We also provide financial support for those coming by public transport (details below).

Clearing drop-in visits

Various dates, from 10am to 3pm

Monday 18 August to Friday 22 August
Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August.

Join our series of daily campus drop-ins, available each day between 10am and 3pm.
Please complete this short form to arrange your individual visit. One of our team will then contact you back to discuss your requirements.

Book a drop-in visit

Our three top tips for visiting an Open Event

Meet our course tutors

Our course tutors will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Go on a campus tour

Join us on a campus tour where we will show you the campus and facilities available to you.

Explore the town

Scarborough is known to be a picturesque town by the sea with a friendly, intimate atmosphere.

Weekly drop-ins

Our weekly drop-ins are a great opportunity to engage with us. Come and chat with us at one of our drop-in sessions with no need to pre-book. Whether you have missed an Open Event, you have questions or just want to meet us in person, we're here for you.

2025 drop-ins:

Friday: 12pm-2pm

If these times aren’t suitable, please call us on +44(0)1723 336700.

Help with public transport travel costs

We believe everyone should have the chance to attend Open Events. That's why we offer financial support to help cover your public transport travel costs and ensure you can join us.

What can I get?

What forms of transport are eligible?

Who can claim?

How and when can I claim?

At the Open Event, scan the QR code at the event help desk. This will give you access to an online form to upload your public transport proof of purchase and make your claim.

After completing the form, you'll receive a secure weblink to Convera, a money transfer service. You'll have 10 business days to enter your bank details on the Convera form. Once completed successfully, your funds will be transferred to your bank account within 10 business days.