Arrivals Weekend is from Friday 18 September to Sunday 20 September 2026.
Welcome Week runs from Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September 2026.
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
- PwE = Politics with Economics
- PIR = Politics with International Relations
Monday 21 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.15am | 2.05pm | 2 West, University Hall | UG Head of Department & Director of Studies Welcome Talk |
Tuesday 22 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | Chancellors' Building 1.12 | Director of Studies Welcome Talk (Smaller Session for Surnames A-M) |
| 11.15am | 12.05pm | 2 East 3.1 | Director of Studies Welcome Talk (Smaller Session for Surnames N-Z) |
Wednesday 23 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00am | 2.00pm | 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. |
| 3:15pm | 4:05pm | TBC individually | Meet your Academic Advisor: Your Academic Advisor will be in touch to arrange a specific time and location within these hours |
Thursday 24 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.15am | 12.05pm | Chancellors' Building 3.5 | Economics Briefing for Students of Politics with Economics |
| 2.00pm | 4.00pm | The Parade | The SU Groups Fair: Use this free time to meet over 100 Student Groups including societies, volunteering, media, and diversity and support groups. This is an optional activity |
Friday 25 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00am | 4.00pm | Founders' Hall | The SU Freshers Fair: The one with all the freebies! Use this free time to explore what's on offer at The SU, the University, locally in Bath as well as connect with national brands. 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.