YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!

Experience life as a Wilberforce student!
Over two days you will sample your subjects, meet your teachers and have the chance to familiarise yourself with the college.
This is a huge benefit before starting with us in September. Attendance is a compulsory part of enrolment and securing your place on your chosen programme.
What happens on W Days?
-
W DAY ONE: Tuesday 24 June 8:45am – 4pm
- Please arrive at college no later than 8:30am.
- You will head straight to a tutorial session which will prepare you for the day ahead. You will receive a text message with the location of your tutorial session the day before on Monday 24 June.
- Once you receive your timetable during tutorial, you will see you have 4 sessions of: your chosen sample subjects, a Progress Mentor talk to discuss an extra tutorial we offer which will help prepare you for life beyond College, as well as a Principal Welcome to discover the expectations of our students.
- W DAY ONE is all about sampling your chosen courses and subjects, so if you know that you have changed your mind since your interview then please email liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk
- If you have chosen to sample A Level or BTEC Extended Certificate subjects, you will take part in an A level study skills session. This session will focus on how to prepare for academic study and how best to utilise your study periods throughout the college week.
- It’s the perfect opportunity to meet your future classmates and teachers.
- Familiarise yourself with YOUR future college surroundings.
- Lunch is on us! – during lunchtime you’ll be able to sample what’s on offer in our main eatery ‘Refuel’
-
W DAY TWO: Wednesday 25 June 8:45am – 3:00pm
- Get involved in Upskilling activities which will enrich your extra-curricular programme alongside your studies. See more information about Upskilling choices here.
- If it’s of interest to you then you can trial for a Sports Academy: Hull KR Dual Development Rugby Academy, North Ferriby FC Football Academy, Wilberforce Netball Academy. If this applies to you then remember to bring your kit and boots!
- During the afternoon of W DAY TWO, will get to attend the W DAYS Festival, with live music, inflatable games, free luxury ice cream and pizza!
- Enjoy making positive memories with new friends to kick-start your college life!
Register your place now!
W Days is a compulsory event and a vital part of you enrolment in September. Find registration details and all the information you need on the page below.
What Upskilling shall I choose?
- On W DAY TWO you will get to sample an enrichment activity to show you some of the types of things you can get up to at Wilberforce along aside of your studies to ensure you develop skills outside of the classroom that will further your progression.
- This is also the opportunity to meet another group of like minded friends who share your passion to either develop a new skills, or continue one that already interests you.
How will I get there?
- You will be able to trial your journey to college. Perhaps you may walk or cycle and use our secure bicycle storage off the front car park on Saltshouse Road.
- If you will be travelling by bus, then familairse yourself with the college bus routes
TOP TIPS
- Think of 3 things that you want to find out about your chosen courses that you don’t already know
- If travelling to the college by bus then have a look at the bus times to plan your route
- Pick an area of the campus to go and explore that isn’t an area you will be studying in
- Aim to arrive at the college on both days no later than 8:30am
Register below!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU!
Got any queries?
If you have any queries or questions about W Days or your applicant journey then don’t hesitate to contact us at:
- liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk
- 01482 711688