You're in. Now it's time to find out what's in store.
Hit the ground running with our top tips:
Get Started Programme
Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 September 2019
Get Started is designed for first year students who have disclosed a disability or a physical or mental health condition. The programme offers you an opportunity to settle in early and helps with the transition to university life before the fanfare of Welcome Week.
Booking details will be sent by our Student Support team in August. Visit our Get Started page for more information.
Our Student Support team will be in touch about your arrival and schedule for the first few days you're on campus. You'll be emailed when your full Welcome Activities schedule for Welcome Week becomes available.
Welcome Week
Monday 23 – Friday 27 September 2019
Bath Spa offers you a full week of activities so you can get connected with other students, meet your lecturers, get to know your way around campus, and learn about the services available that will help you achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. You'll be emailed when your Welcome Activities schedule becomes available.
BA (Hons) Education (year three top-up)
Wednesday 18 September 2019
The Institute for Education will contact you with details of your induction day.
Welcome Week
Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 September 2019
Welcome back! Your course area will host one or more induction session(s) for returning students. You'll be emailed when your Welcome Activities schedule becomes available.
In addition to re-registering online each academic year, returning non-EU international students are required to show evidence of their right to study in the UK (visa, BRP, etc.) before they can be fully enrolled at each new academic year. Please check our In-Person Enrolment dates for your session.
Starting at Newton Park, Bath School of Art and Design, or Corsham Court? You'll be emailed when your Welcome Activities schedule becomes available. Please check the details below for your induction dates.
Studying on a distance learning course? Your course team will be in touch about any induction activities you may have.
Unable to attend your induction day? Please notify your Course Leader.
Your course team will be in touch if you are required to attend any activities during Welcome Week.
In addition to re-registering online each academic year, returning non-EU international students are required to show evidence of their right to study in the UK (visa, BRP, etc.) before they can be fully enrolled at each new academic year. Please check our In-Person Enrolment dates for your session.
If you are studying at one of the following colleges, your course team will be in touch about any induction activities:
Your course team will be in touch about any induction activities.
International Induction Day (September 2019 starters)
Friday 20 September 2019
Starting at a new university in a new country can seem daunting. That’s why we offer welcome activities specifically for new international students. All new international students are expected to attend the international induction day, which allows you to move in early and get settled before the academic term begins.
The International Relations Office (IRO) will be in touch with you about your arrival, and you'll be emailed when your Welcome Activities schedule becomes available. If you have any questions, please email international@bathspa.ac.uk.
Attendance on the International Induction Day is compulsory, so please ensure that you arrive on time to attend the programme to get the best possible start to your studies.
You may also wish to review our visas page for important information on visas and immigration, and what to prepare before you arrive.
International students on our short-term English language or summer school programmes typically have a full day of orientation activities on their course start date. The International Office will be in touch with more details about your welcome activities.
Your course team will be in touch with your full induction schedule.
The Library and Learning Services team is here to help you transition into studying at Bath Spa University. Have a look at their resources for tips on the following:
Read more about the services available to support you with your studies:
It's not too late to get involved with the Students' Union's wide range of clubs and societies.
Student Support is on-hand to provide professional advice and guidance for all students. Learn more about:
If you think that you might have Dyslexia or another Specific Learning Difficulty such as Dyspraxia or AD(H)D, the University offers a full screening process.
Wellbeing on Wednesdays - WOW aims to celebrate mental health throughout the year. Each month will have a theme with handy information, top tips and posts. Keep an eye out for our next event.
When you arrive at university you'll probably face new situations and have lots of questions.
Being students themselves, our mentors can help answer your questions and queries so you can get settled in. A Peer Mentor can also carry on supporting you during your first year, sharing their knowledge and experience with you.
Learn more about how to apply for a Peer Mentor.
There's plenty of support available to help you settle into life at Bath Spa. Scroll through and familiarise yourself with some of our services.
Our amazing Peer Mentors are second and third year students who can support you as you embark on your undergraduate course. Being students themselves, our Peer Mentors can help answer your questions and queries so you can get settled in. A Peer Mentor can also carry on supporting you during your first year, sharing their knowledge and experience with you.
To get a Peer Mentor, please email your full name, date of birth, and course to peermentor@bathspa.ac.uk.
Peer mentors
If you find that the transition to university is affecting your mental health and wellbeing, remember that you can speak to one of our mental health practioners at our 'Mind Your Head' one-to-one drop-in sessions, with no need to book a prior appointment. In these sessions you can discuss any concerns and the options for further support.
Sessions take place in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, Student Support (Sophia building) between 11am-2pm every day. Please see the Newton Park campus map if you're unsure of how to find the Sophia building.
Mental health and wellbeing support
Student Support can offer students practical advice on managing money, financial entitlement and sourcing additional income.
Email our Student Money Advisor at studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk to request a one-to-one appointment.
Money advice
Meeting so many new people, combined with a diet of takeaways, partying, late nights and hard work could mean that Freshers' Flu is unavoidable.
We encourage that you register with a GP surgery when living in Bath in case you need any medical advice or treatment during your studies.
Medical Service
Post your memorable moments and Selfie Trail snaps on social media using #hellobathspa.
