The Access Team at Trinity College, University of Oxford, offer online interactive talks for parents and carers, usually in in the Autumn and Summer school terms each year. If you are a parent or carer of a young person in state school and would like to know more about Oxford and university study more generally, these sessions are for you.

In our interactive talks you'll have the chance to ask questions and meet current students. The aim of our parent sessions is to explore some of the following themes:

• The benefits of going to university alongside the costs, and what the University has to offer prospective applicants
• The application process to Oxford
• Helping parents and carers feel more confident about their role in supporting their child's future choices

We publicise the talks through our channels with partner state schools in Oxfordshire/Milton Keynes and the North East of England, and through our social media channels.

Talks are offered in November and July and there are two options that will be of interest to parents and carers of students in Years 10, 11 and 12. 

• Session 1 For Families - A guide to university will be particularly useful for those who did not attend university themselves or who feel they would appreciate updated general university information and guidance.
• Session 2 For Families - A guide to the University of Oxford will be of interest to parents and carers wanting to hear specifically about the University of Oxford and the application process.

In both sessions, we  focus on effective ways parents and carers can support their child, should they decide to apply to University and/or the University of Oxford in the future. We aim to build confidence and knowledge about what a parent and carer's role is in the process of a university application and to clarify the benefits and costs of going to university and/or the University of Oxford. Includes live Q&A with current undergraduates at Oxford.

Next Session in 2025

Monday 3 November at 6pm - 7:30pm Session 1 For Families - A guide to university on  

Thursday 6 November at 6pm - 7:30pm Session 2 For Families - A guide to the University of Oxford and the application process on 

Booking

Parents can register directly via our Registration form to book both or their preferred option. Registration open until 48 hrs prior to each session.

*Parents, cares and supporters of young people in a state secondary schools considering university

You can see a talk recorded in July 2025 on our college YouTube channel at Trinity College Oxford Families session July 2025 but do join us live for the next one, as there is an opportunity to ask questions live of our staff and current students.

The central Oxford University outreach department has produced web pages and a downloadable guide explaining why we believe university might be the right next step for a child and why Oxford might be a good fit. There's advice on how students should set about choosing what to study, preparing for university and how to put in a strong application. 

We want parents and carers to know that students are in safe hands at Oxford and how seriously we take their wellbeing. We also understand that parents will need to be clear on how costs will be covered, and to be reassured that our financial support for UK students is some of the most generous offered by any university. This information and the written guide can be found here.