Schools and colleges
Discover YSJ
Tuesday 24 June to Friday 27 June 2025
Join Discover YSJ for a residential week of activities from Tuesday 24 June to Friday 27 June 2025.
Discover university life on our 4 day and 3 night residential at York St John University. Stay in university accommodation and experience academic subject taster sessions.
This year we are offering a limited number of commuter places for students who live locally and would like to take part in Discover YSJ without staying overnight. Commuter participants will attend all daytime activities and then travel home each evening.
This is a free event with all transport, catering and activities costs covered by York St John.
Please note that to take part you must be under 18 at the time of the residential.
How to apply
Fill in the application form below to be considered for a place at Discover YSJ.
As part of the application form you can choose your preferred subject strands. Use the link below to find out more about what is on offer.
Staff and students at Discover YSJ
Listen to staff and students discuss the success of the Year 12 York St John University Summer School.
Why join the Discover YSJ summer school?
Reduced UCAS tariff
If you complete our summer school you will be eligible for a reduced UCAS tariff point offer in line with our contextual offer scheme.
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A university study experience
Explore a subject you are passionate about in more depth.
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Meet new people
Get to know current students and meet participants from all over the country.
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Skills development
Take part in personal development and employability sessions. You can add these to your CV or personal statement.
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Free travel, accommodation and food in York
You'll also get free experiences, information, guidance and some goodies!
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Contact us
If you have any questions about Discover YSJ, email our Widening Participation team at wp@yorksj.ac.uk.
