Step into Bath is a 2-night residential summer school for Year 12 students who are on track to meet our typical offer and who are considering applying to study at Bath starting in September 2026.
The summer school runs from Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st July 2025.
How to apply
If you have read our information about the summer school and would like to apply for Step into Bath then please complete the application form
Cost
Step into Bath costs £350, this covers the cost of your accommodation, food and all activities whilst your at the summer school.
If you receive an offer for Step into Bath once you accept it we will send you a link to make the payment. If you have issues with the system then please contact us
Timetable
When you arrive at Bath you'll be given a timetable with information about what it is you will be doing and when.
As part of the summer school you will:
- attend lectures with academic staff in the subject stream of your choice (Engineering, Humanities&Social Sciences, Management&Business or Science)
- get to experience teaching styles in those subject streams. This might be workshops, tutorials or lab sessions.
- get access to admissions tutors to get your questions about courses answered
- attend sessions about the employability offer at Bath (including placements and internships)
- attend sessions that will support your application to Bath including a session on personal statements
- spend time with other students and current Bath students
- experience social activities on campus including the sports facilities
- stay in university student accommodation
Accommodation
Where you'll be staying
You will stay in our on-campus student accommodation. This is a great way to meet new people and make friends during the residential. You’ll get your own lockable bedroom (you won’t be required to share a bedroom) which will be en-suite (so you’ll get your own bathroom). Bed linen, pillows, duvets and towels will all be provided in your accommodation.
You should pack:
- clothes
- toiletries
- a hairdryer (if you need one)
- medication which you take
- a book, magazine, or game for when you have free time
- a notebook and pen would also be useful
We will send you a detailed kit list closer to the date.
There will be separate male and female accommodation areas. If you have any concerns about this, please let us know.
Staying overnight during the residential.
The residential element of Step into Bath is compulsory. When you go to university, you must learn how to balance your own budget, manage your time effectively and juggle conflicting demands. Living away from home is a great opportunity to meet new people from different backgrounds. Please contact us if you are worried about the residential aspect of the course.
What you'll eat during your stay
Breakfast and dinner will be provided in our on-campus canteen and a packed lunch will be provided each day.
Accommodating dietary requirements
We cater for a wide range of dietary needs and allergies – please contact us to discuss this.
Travelling to our campus
You can choose to travel by train, coach or for a parent/carer to drop you off by car. You can explore all the options on our travel advice pages
Responsibility for your safety and wellbeing during Step into Bath
You will be looked after by members of the University Events staff and our student ambassadors who have experience in running these programmes. All of the Events staff and ambassadors have Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Accommodating additional needs
If you are offered and accept a place on Step into Bath, we will send you additional forms asking how we can support you if you have a medical condition or Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible. That way, we can make any necessary adjustments and provide relevant support to ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Before you arrive, one of our team will be in contact to discuss your needs and make sure we have everything in place for your stay. If you’d like to familiarise yourself with the University environment, we can arrange for you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) to visit us prior to the summer school. This can be discussed during our pre-arrival chat.
Designated quiet rooms
We do have some designated quiet zones which can be used during the daytime. These will be detailed on the timetable we send you. If you choose to go there, please let a member of staff know.
Prayer rooms
If you require a prayer room during your stay, then please let us know before you arrive and we can arrange this for you. We provide opportunities for students to perform religious duty throughout the day, but we ask you to let us know how strict the timings are as this will determine where you'll be able to perform the prayer.
We advise you to bring your own prayer mat if it is reasonably portable as we cannot guarantee that we will have enough available on the day.
Free time
You will have a couple of hours a day to socialise and explore the campus. We run free-time activities in the late afternoon and evening which are great to attend, and there will also be time to relax in your room or to chill out in an outdoor space.
Leaving campus
We ask that for the duration of the programme, you remain on campus. This is for the safety of all our guests. Please contact us before the event if you think this might be a problem. You will need to sign a Code of Conduct to say that you agree not to leave campus.
Mobile phones
Of course, you can bring your mobile to the summer school. You'll be able to connect to Wi-Fi when you are on campus. We do, however, ask you not to use your mobile phone during academic sessions (unless instructed to do so by the teacher).
Getting to know other students
If you don't know anyone else who's coming to Step into Bath, that's okay. Most of the students on the programme will not know anyone else when they first arrive. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends. We run social events to help you to get to know others on the programme. If you feel homesick or lonely, then please let one of our student ambassadors know, and they will support you.
Spending money
There won’t be time for any shopping excursions in the city. However, you may wish to bring some money to buy drinks or University merchandise.