You're in. Now it's time to find out what's in store.
Starting university can be daunting. There are a range of fun and informative activities on offer to help you settle in. Make sure you get involved!
Please select the appropriate Welcome Week schedule from the options below.
Just a reminder to art and design students that your induction activities and first week of teaching will be at Sion Hill; you’ll have access to Locksbrook Campus from Monday 7 October.
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, Bath School of 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're 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're 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.
With lots of activities taking place across our different campuses, find out more about getting around. Here's a taster of what's on offer during Welcome Week 2019...
Be sure to attend these essential sessions:
Course related activities will be coded in blue on your Welcome Activities schedule, which is available in early September.
The Students' Union has an exciting week planned, packed with a wide variety of events to cater for everyone. Check out what's happening at the Students' Union, and be sure not to miss the Freshers' Week programme!
You'll also be invited to an Introduction to the Students' Union talk. Learn about getting involved with the 'official' voice of Bath Spa students, from our dedicated SU representatives. Check your Welcome Activities schedule, available in early September, for details.
Starting university is hugely exciting – you're likely to have freedoms and experiences you've never had before. Being at university can raise some unique challenges: adjusting to new routines, developing new networks, managing new academic expectations and living independently.
Designed to give an introduction to Student Wellbeing Services, this session explains what is available to you, how you can access it and how we can enable you to succeed during your studies.
This session offers an essential overview of the resources that you'll need during your studies at Bath Spa. Our Library staff will give you an introduction to the Library and its online resources, an overview of the services provided by the Writing and Learning Centre, and a brief introduction to Minerva, Bath Spa’s virtual learning environment.
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of your first few days. This session will help you take a moment to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
There will also be optional Introduction to Mindfulness sessions throughout the week. Check your Welcome Activities schedule for the session that suits you.
Curious about your learning style? Quick Scan is a short computerised screening test that helps determine your learning style. It is designed to assess whether you show signs of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, or any other Specific Learning Difficulties such as ADHD.
This is an initial step to help determine if further screenings and assessments are required before any support arrangements or reasonable adjustments can be put in place to help you with your studies.
Be the envy of your friends and family by following our selfie trail around Bath Spa University’s beautiful campuses and the World Heritage city of Bath. Post your selfies using #hellobathspa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and your photos will be showcased on the Bath Spa MediaWall in Commons, at our Newton Park campus.
Just a reminder to art and design students that this year, your Welcome Week and first week induction activities will be delivered at our Sion Hill campus. You’ll have access to the new Locksbrook campus building from Monday 7 October.
Welcome Week schedules for new students can be found below. Returning students will be contacted shortly.
There will be a free shuttle bus for all students between Sion Hill and Newton Park.
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 and help you get settled in. Their support will continue throughout your first year, so we hope you will come to see them as a source of knowledge and advice.
To request a Peer Mentor, please email your full name, date of birth, and course to peermentor@bathspa.ac.uk.
Peer mentors
Our Wellbeing Advisors are a useful point of contact for financial issues, and are available for help if you'd like to speak to them about your financial situation, and particularly if you are experiencing any difficulties.
If you have a query about any aspect of your finances, please get in touch with us using the details below.
Email: studentwellbeing@
Telephone: +44 (0)1225 876543
Takeaways, partying, late nights, new people and hard work make 'Freshers' Flu' unavoidable.
If you need medical advice or treatment during your studies, we encourage you to register with a local GP surgery. You can also register for the University Medical Service if you are living on campus.
Medical Service
Post your memorable moments and Selfie Trail snaps on social media using #hellobathspa.
