Do I need to book to attend?
Yes, advance booking is essential. The Open Day is fully booked. There are other opportunities to Visit LSE and Experience LSE from home including the Virtual Open Day where recordings of the Open Day talks can be found. There will be another Open Day on Thursday 4 July 2024 – further information and a booking form will be available from the end of May.
If you have booked a place at the Open Day you will have received a confirmation email containing a QR code which you will be required to present on the day at registration.
Please do not turn up on the day without a booking. You will not be permitted to attend the Open Day events.
I haven’t booked a place, is there a waiting list?
We do not operate a waiting list for the Open Day as we intentionally overbook to allow for those students who are no longer able to attend or cancel their place. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking. You will not be permitted to attend Open Day events.
There are other opportunities to Visit LSE and Experience LSE from home including the Virtual Open Day where recordings of the Open Day talks can be found. There will be another Open Day on Thursday 4 July 2024 – further information and a booking form will be available from the end of May.
Do I need to book subject talks separately?
No, you do not need to book subject or general talks separately. You just need to book a registration slot. Seating in our talks will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so we advise arriving in good time as the most popular sessions do fill up quickly. We cannot exceed the legal capacity of the venues so once the venue is full, we will have to turn people away. Talks are repeated throughout the day to allow all students the opportunity to attend and recordings of the sessions will be made available online after the event.
Please note only prospective students will be admitted to the subject talks. Due to space limitations, parents and other guests will be unable to attend.
Can I bring guests with me?
When booking a place you will be given the opportunity to book a place for one guest to accompany you. Space restrictions on campus mean that we are unable to accommodate more than one guest per student.
What can I do at the Open Day?
You will have the opportunity to:
- Attend subject talks delivered by academic departments
- Tour some of our student accommodation
- Attend talks about Applying to LSE, Careers and a specific talk for Parents/Carers
- Visit information stands and speak to staff from Financial Support, LSE LIFE, LSE100, the Language Centre, Accommodation, LSE Students’ Union (LSESU), Disability and Wellbeing and more
- Explore the LSE campus
See our Open Day programme to plan your day.
If you need help deciding where to go or require directions on the day, there will be lots of Student Ambassadors on campus who will be happy to help.
Is there a quiet space on campus that I can go to at the Open Day?
The Faith Centre on the 2nd floor of Saw Swee Hock Student Centre will be open at the Open Day as a quiet, reflective space for students of all faiths and none.
Is a full programme of events available?
See our Open Day programme. Please be aware that to reduce the environmental impact of the Open Day, we will not be providing printed copies on the day.
How do I get to LSE, and where do I go when I arrive?
Holborn and Temple underground stations are a five to ten minute walk away from LSE. Use our maps of LSE and directions to the campus to find your way to us. The TfL Journey Planner can help you find your way across London by tube, bus and train.
If you’re staying overnight in London, you may be interested in staying in an LSE hall of residence.
When you arrive at LSE, you should register before attending any other events. Details of the registration location will be contained in your booking confirmation email.
Can you help with the cost of travelling to the Open Day?
UK students living more than 50 miles away from the LSE campus, may be eligible to apply for the LSE Travel Fund.
The LSE Travel Fund contributes towards the cost of standard rail or coach travel to and from the LSE campus for eligible prospective undergraduate students. Visit the LSE Travel Fund page to find out more about eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Is car parking available?
We recommend travelling to LSE by public transport as parking in the area is extremely limited.
See Westminster Council parking for up-to-date information on parking near LSE, and a map of disabled parking bays near LSE.
What should I bring with me to the Open Day?
Please bring your confirmation email containing the QR code. We can scan your code from a phone or tablet; you do not need to print the email.
Can I store my luggage?
We do not have storage facilities at LSE so you will be required to keep personal belongings with you at all times. Consequently, we would ask that you avoid bringing luggage with you. Mainline stations, such as London King’s Cross and London Waterloo, offer paid for left luggage facilities.
Is WiFi available?
Visitors will be able to access The Cloud WiFi. See Join the Cloud.
I can’t make it to the Open Day. Can I visit at another time?
There are other opportunities to visit LSE, including guided and self-guided campus tours, and drop in consultations with the Student Recruitment and Study Abroad team.
You can also experience LSE from home through our Virtual Undergraduate Open Day, LSE Discovery Sessions, Live Chat, student blogs, video diaries, public lectures and webinars.
Recordings of the sessions will also be made available online after the Open Day.
I still have questions about the Open Day. Who should I contact?
If your questions have not been answered above, please contact the event organiser Alice Else.