Arrivals Weekend is from Friday 19 September to Sunday 21 September 2025.
Welcome Week runs from Monday 22 September to Friday 26 September 2025.
Find out where to go
Look at our campus map to get directions to your sessions.
University Life
You must attend a University Life session taking place over arrivals weekend. Find your University Life time slot. It’s important that you attend this.
Your timetable
Monday 22 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | 3 West North 3.7 | Welcome to the University and Natural Sciences |
| 2.15pm | 4.05pm | 3 West North 3.7 | Meet the Nat Sci squad! |
| 5:15pm | 6:15pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Nat Sci Society event - with pizza! |
Tuesday 23 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 12.05pm | 3 West North 3.7 | Introduction to the Natural Sciences Programme - information about tutoring, timetables, key skills and an introduction to the library with Director of Studies Years 1 & 2 and Karina Bradshaw, Librarian |
| 1.15pm | 2.05pm | 4 South 1.15 | Lab Coat collection for students studying Biology and Biochemistry modules |
| 2.15pm | 3.00pm | 6 West 1.1 | Unit choices information session with Director of Studies Years 1 & 2 |
| 3.15pm | 4.05pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Meet your Academic Advisor |
Wednesday 24 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.30am | 12.30pm | 3 South Foyer, 8 West 3.19, or Online | Drop in session: please come along if you need to talk about timetable clashes, ‘My Timetable’, unit changes, or any other academic issues |
| 12.30pm | 1.30pm | 4 South 1.23 | Lab Safety Induction for All Natural Sciences Students |
| 1.45pm | 3.00pm | Founders' Hall | The SU Sports Day: Use this free time to meet the sports clubs and teams and find out how to join. This is an optional activity. |
Thursday 25 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | 3 South Physical Lab | Lab Coat collection for students studying Chemistry and Pharmacology modules |
| 11.15am | 12.15pm | The Parade | The SU Groups Day: Find out about all of the Student groups on offer and how to get involved. This is an optional activity |
| 1.15pm | 2.05pm | East Building 1.1 | Lab Induction session only for Natural Sciences students studying Physics |
Friday 26 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.15pm | 2:05pm | Chancellors' Building 5.13 | Digital Skills session |
| 3.00pm | 5.05pm | 3 West North 3.7 | Group challenge activity with peer mentors |
| 10.00am | 4.00pm | Founders' Hall | The SU Freshers Fair: Use this free time to explore what's on offer at the University and in Bath and pick up some freebies. This is an optional activity. |
Please check this page regularly as sometimes we need to change the times and locations of Welcome events. During Welcome, we would recommend you check your timetable at the start of each day.
Occasionally, there may be a scheduling clash between your departmental activities and The SU events during Freshers' Week. However, many SU events are repeated or run over several days, giving you the flexibility to attend at a different time.
Freshers' Week
The Students' Union also runs optional Freshers' Week activities you might be interested in.
Help with technology
If you have any problems with IT hardware and software, contact our IT helpdesk. You can also purchase equipment from them.