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
Monday 21 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.15am | 10.05am | 2 West University Hall | Welcome from the Head of Department 'How your degree works' by the Directors of Studies - Compulsory |
| 10.15am | 11.00am | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Department of Mathematical Sciences fair, Session 1 |
| 11.00am | 11.45am | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Department of Mathematical Sciences fair, Session 2 |
| 1.00pm | 2.45pm | The Plug | SU Department Mixer - the perfect chance to meet other students in your department and get to know your academic community |
Tuesday 22 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | 2 West, University Hall | Sample lecture with Waleed Ali - Compulsory |
| 1.00pm | 2.30pm | Claverton Rooms | Meet, Greet and Explore! Campus orientation and social event |
Wednesday 23 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00am | 1.00pm | 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. |
| 2.15pm | 4.05pm | 1 West 2.101 | Bath/Maths Trivia Quiz |
Thursday 24 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | 2 West, University Hall | Department Induction. Part Two with the Directors of Studies - Compulsory |
| 11.15am | 12.05pm | 2 West, University Hall | Meet the Year One lecturers and find out about the Mathematics Resource Centre (MASH) - Compulsory |
| 1.15pm | 1.45pm | By arrangement with your Academic Advisor | Meet your Academic Advisor - Compulsory |
| 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 | 10.45am | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Get to know your Peer Mentor, Session 1. You will receive an email about which session to attend. Find out more about Peer Mentor Welcome events |
| 11.00am | 11.45am | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Get to know your Peer Mentor, Session 2. You will receive an email about which session to attend. Find out more about Peer Mentor Welcome events |
| 12.00pm | 12.45pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Get to know your Peer Mentor, Session 3. You will receive an email about which session to attend. Find out more about Peer Mentor Welcome events |
| 1.00pm | 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.