Guidance for parents

Visitors walking through the Portland Building courtyard at an open day, including a father and daughter

As the parent or guardian of a young person applying to university for the first time, here are some of the things you may be curious about or need to consider.

These pages include information for parents, guardians, carers, family members or anybody helping a student to apply.

Visitors walking through the Portland Building courtyard at an open day, including a father and daughter
Applying and decisions
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Choosing Nottingham
A graduating student with her mother
Finance and funding
 
A student and her parents carrying boxes and bags of personal belongings to move into student accommodation
Accommodation
A group of students sat chatting at an outdoor table on one of our campuses
Support and wellbeing
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Clearing
 

Open days


Our 2022 autumn open days will take place on:

  • 10 September
  • 15 October

They will include a talk for parents and carers, as well as a range of other talks, campus tours and more.

Find out more and book your place

Top tips for your open day

 

If you can't attend an open day, you may wish to book a campus tour or attend one of our virtual events. Find out more about your options for visiting us.

Alternatively, we have a variety of of ways to connect with us online. You can:

Student Recruitment Support Hub

+44 (0) 115 951 5559
Frequently asked questions
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