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 begins 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 begins on Monday 23 September, when your programme induction sessions (for taught students) will begin. The fun continues 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.
Visit the Welcome Fair, explore the Welcome Marquee, join a campus tour with your friends and family, and soak in the atmosphere in the Green Heart. You can also pick up your ID card from the Welcome Registration Hub if you haven't already received it.
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.
Update Sunday 22 September: It may be a bit rainy on campus, but there's still a warm welcome waiting for you in the Welcome Fair, the Welcome Marquee, and our Chill Space, and the Welcome Registration Hub is open too. You'll find our friendly Welcome Assistants in the Welcome Marquee and Aston Webb building, ready to help you find your way. We've postponed our campus tours for today and tomorrow, but we've got plenty more tours running Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and into next week. Check our What's On page for the latest updates.
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.
You can access your programme induction sessions on the MyUoB app using the Programme Induction tile. Please note: your academic year timetable will be accessible separately via the Calendar tile (CMH students your timetable will be release on 20 September) on MyUoB. You will log in to the MyUoB app using the login details you received for Online Registration. If you are a postgraduate research student, your School will be in touch directly about induction and orientation sessions.
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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 in Welcome
Explore social events, orientation activities and more this Welcome!
Your Welcome highlights
Whatever your plans for Welcome, there's some key events you won't want to miss! This is just the beginning, we've got lots more events to come your way.
Welcome Marquee
Saturday 21 - Friday 27 September, Green Heart
The Welcome Marquee is our hub of activity for new students - come along to meet new people, join in activities, and start discovering what it means to be a Birmingham student!
Chill Space
Saturday 21 - Friday 27 September, Main Library
Settle into Welcome in a more relaxed space, with low-key activities to meet new people or take some time for yourself. You'll find board games, crafts, and friendly faces!
Welcome Fair
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September, 10:00-16:00, and Monday 23 September, 10:00-16:30, Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Come along to the Great Hall to meet the teams and services here to support you as a student, including your College, Security, Library Services, and many more!
Guild Welcome Fair
Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 September, 10:00-16:00, Guild of Students
Meet popular brands, enjoy lots of discounts, and grab some free gifts! Looking for a more relaxed experience? From 10:00-11:00, the low sensory hour offers a reduced capacity and quieter environment.
Sports Fair
Tuesday 24 September, 09:00-16:00, Munrow Arena, Sport & Fitness Centre
Join us at Sport & Fitness to discover how you can start or continue your sporting journey, socially or competitively. With 63 sports to choose from and a huge range of fitness opportunities, there really is something for everyone. The Sports Fair will give you the opportunity to meet the clubs, sign up for trials and see the vast range of teams that compete for UoB. The first hour (09:00-10:00) will be a low sensory hour, when no music will be playing, lights in the Munrow Arena will be dimmed, and there will be optional interactions with fair stands.
Postgraduate Welcome Social
Tuesday 24 September, 14:00-16:00, Great Hall, Aston Webb
Meet your fellow postgrads at this free social, complete with games, food and drink, and the chance to win prizes at our raffle! Whether you're starting your Master's degree, finishing the final year of your PhD, or are somewhere in between, all postgraduates are invited to celebrate the start of the new academic year. Book your place now.
Societies Fair
Wednesday 25 - Friday 27 September, 11:00-16:00, Guild of Students
With over 300 societies at the Guild of Students, this is your opportunity to find the right society, group or association for you. Different societies will attend each day, so we recommend planning to drop-in each day.
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.