7 visiting the university this prospectus can only give you a flavour of life at uct. if you can visit the campus before applying, please do so. there are many opportunities for applicants and their parents to visit the university to find out more about us, our degree programmes and our facilities. uct open day: 18 april 2015 our annual open day is aimed at high school students in grades 10, 11 and 12, their families, teachers and guidance counsellors. all faculties take part in the event, offering talks, tours, exhibitions, performances and other events. detailed information will be sent to schools and will also be on the uct website (www.uct.ac.za). we also organise days when interested students can visit specific faculties or departments. services offered to prospective students our admissions office offers the following services to prospective students: school talks to grade 11 and 12 pupils grade 9 subject--choice talks (at schools) campus tours scheduled for 10h00 and 14h00 daily; booking on is essential career evenings career exhibitions assistance with the application procedure provision of application forms for those unable to apply online uct evenings for applicants and parents advice on study options available at uct. the admissions office you are invited to visit the admissions office between 08h30 (except for thursdays, when we open at 09h30) and 16h30 daily. access information by either meeting with a student recruitment officer, or collecting a copy of our prospectus. parents orientation parents of new undergraduate students are invited to attend parents orientation each year. the programme allows for parents to be addressed by the vice--chancellor, and meet the deans. in addition, parents will be exposed to the range of facilities on offer at uct, including transport and security arrangements in place for students. parents orientation events are held annually for both local parents, and parents of students from outside of cape town. for more information about visiting uct or the services listed above, contact: the admissions office: tel: fax: website: 6 6