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CityEx - Welcome Day

Welcome Day

Event Information

Once you have applied to City College Southampton, you will be personally invited to our 1-day introduction to the college which we call CityEx.

CityEx will be your first real experience of what college life is like! Meet your tutors, see your work area, and have fun while you learn! You will get to spend time at the college trying out your subject choices and making friends with other new students in preparation for September.

The day also includes a BBQ, lots of fun activities and competitions.

Get set for your start at City College with CityEx!

When is the Event?

Tuesday, 2 July, 2013 @ 09:00am - 4:00pm

Where is the Event?

City College Southampton [Google Map].

Got a question?

If you require further information about this event or just have a question, please get in contact with us via
• Telephone on 023 80 48 48 48, or you can
• Email us on enquiries@southampton-city.ac.uk

We look forward to seeing you at this event, Thanks City College.

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