Arrivals Weekend is from Friday 22 September to Sunday 24 September 2023.
Welcome Week runs from Monday 25 September to Friday 29 September 2023.
Find out where to go
Look at our campus map to find where your sessions are taking place.
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
Tuesday 26 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.15am | 1.05pm | Chancellors' Building 1.10 | Department Welcome; Welcome by the Head of Department. Department Scavenger hunt. |
| 2.15pm | 3.05pm | Online event, Zoom | Be the Change: Understand the community of the University of Bath, and how you can be an active bystander and promote equality. |
Wednesday 27 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.15am | 2.05pm | Location to be confirmed by email | Meet the Tutor Session. Meet your tutor and fellow group members |
| 2.15pm | 3.05pm | The Parade | 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 28 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.15am | 1.05pm | Chancellors' Building 1.11 | Meet the Director of Studies. Navigating your first year and accessing support |
| 1.15pm | 2.05pm | 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 |
Friday 29 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | 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. |
| 11.15am | 3.05pm | Chancellors' Building 1.11 | Get to know your Peer Mentor. Your peer mentor will be in touch by email to confirm the time of your session. |
Please check this page regularly as sometimes we need to change the times and locations of Welcome Week events. During Welcome Week, we would recommend you check your timetable at the start of each day.
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.