What's on during Welcome
Welcome is such a busy and exciting time! There's a lot going on, but we're here to help you decide where to go and what to do as you start your student life at Birmingham.
Everything began with Arrivals Weekend (Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September), the key time for students moving into University and partner accommodation. Arrivals Weekend is open to everyone, whether you'll be living with us or not, and your friends and family are invited too.
Welcome Week began on Monday 23 September. The fun continued with lots of extra activities across campus, to help you discover everything your new student life at Birmingham has to offer!
Explore campus on Arrivals Weekend
Kick start your University experience on Arrivals Weekend! Our key events and venues will start over the weekend, so whether you're moving in or commuting to University, you can head onto campus to explore and start settling in ahead on Welcome Week getting underway.
Parents and carers of new students, you're welcome too! Whether you're tagging along with your new student, or leaving them to get to know their flatmates, you're invited to campus to explore and find out all the useful information to help you support your student.
Programme induction sessions
Learn about what you will be studying, how your department works and what to expect from your first year at your School inductions.
Your academic timetable will be available on the MyUoB app. You will log in to the MyUoB app using the login details you received for Online Registration. If you are a postgraduate research student or starting at other times of the year, your School will be in touch directly about induction and orientation sessions.
Download the MyUoB app
Explore our Welcome events
There is a huge range of additional, optional events and activities taking place. You won't be able to attend everything, so we recommend taking some time to think about what's most important to you and planning your time so you don't miss the things that matter to you.
Our student events page helps you explore what's on during Welcome and throughout the year. You can browse what's happening, add events to your calendar, and sign up to take part.
What's on for students
Explore student events across campus.
Postgraduate exclusive events
Whether you're returning for your postgraduate studies, or you're joining us for the first time, we can't wait to welcome you! The University Graduate School provides support and opportunities for postgraduates - look out for their programme of activities.
Guild of Students events
The Guild of Students is your students' union, and is there to ensure you get the most out of University life. Explore events from the Guild of Students and groups and societies on their website.
The Guild of Students also offer the Welcome Wristband, the only official 'freshers' package for University of Birmingham students.
Beyond Welcome Week
Welcome is just the beginning. You can find events taking place throughout the year on our What's on for students page, and you'll receive regular Brum Bulletin updates in your inbox with news, updates, and opportunities. For student group and society events, check out the Guild of Students' events page.
Looking for term dates and other key events? Check out our key dates page.