Black Access

Our Black Access programme specifically celebrates and supports Black heritage students by giving them honest and authentic insight into what university life could be like. This free programme is co-designed and co-delivered by our current Black students. Our mantra is “For Black Students, By Black Students”, and ensures that eligible Year 12/1 students can hear from like-minded individuals on the real Black student experience.   

What’s involved?

By joining the Black Access programme, your students will benefit from:

• engaging online events
• fully funded in-person campus visits
• the opportunity to participate in a residential 2-night stay
• real and honest advice on the skills and knowledge needed to successfully transition into university
• enriching mentoring relationships and a solid community with students they can relate to

Students who complete the Black Access or Next Step York programmes will be:

• considered for a guaranteed interview or offer to study at York
• considered for an alternative offer which is up to three grades below the standard  offer
• receive tailored transition support prior to enrolling at the university via our YorJourney module