Griffith University’s Open Day is on this Sunday 11 August with thousands of people expected to attend for a festival-like experience at the Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses.

Every year our Australian Universities open their campuses to the public to share their wealth of staff, facilities and ideas with aspiring students of all kinds.

It is the perfect opportunity for future students of all ages and stages as well family and friends to see for themselves what are the best attributes of their potential future university and what studying there might be like.

This year Griffith believes more than ever that it has something new to offer as it grows, adapts and strives to meet the challenges of our future generations.

So what’s new?

The New Griffith on the Gold Coast now offers a $150 million Health Centre and a $20 million Learning Commons with its Microsoft Tech Lounge and new study spaces.

2014 will also see the completion of the new Griffith Business School building and two new light rail stops that will deliver students to campus in 2014.

The New Griffith at Nathan offers the new Campus Heart and Arrival Plaza, the amazing off-grid, 6-star green-rated $42 million Sir Samuel Griffith Centre the first of its kind in Australia.

Our South Bank campus showcases everything you need to know about studying at Queensland’s leading music, visual and creative arts hub.

Visitors to the Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses will see live displays and learn about Griffith’s new degrees in science, environmental design, design futures, occupational therapy and engineering as well as new programs on offer at our Mt Gravatt and Logan campuses.

Visit the website for details –griffith.edu.au/open-day

What’s in it for you?

You will have access to over 2000 staff to answer all your questions about study and university life.

You get a first-hand look at some of the resources that are available to students.

Use the swipe zones so you can get info after Open Day simply by swiping – register online for a swipe card or pick one up on the day.

At the Gold Coast you can see the visuals in the New Griffith Experience Zone and at Nathan you can check out flight simulators, the green energy lab and attend one of dozens of information sessions.

Or join a campus tour as they depart every half hour starting from 9am.

Tours will depart from:

Gold Coast – the new Learning Commons (G11)

Nathan – the information booth at Nathan in Event area A at the Circuit

South Bank – the information booth at Event areas A for the QCA & B at the Con.

See program guide and online planner for details – griffith.edu.au/open-day

Have they got an App for that?

Yes, we do!

Finding your way around on Open Day is easy. Download the Griffith app for iPhone Android and Blackberry, plan your day and use the scalable maps to easily find buildings and check your location.

Or simply ask our friendly staff and students, who are ready and willing to share what they know with you.

Look out for the red Griffith t-shirts and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Check out our video with some of the highlights from last year –Open Day at Griffith