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!
View your Welcome Activities schedule by clicking on the button below.
Post your memorable moments and Selfie Trail snaps on social media using #hellobathspa.
Get Started Programme
Wednesday 19 - Friday 21 September 2018
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 24 - Friday 28 September 2018
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 Education (Year 3 top-up)
Wednesday 19 September 2018
The Institute for Education will contact you with details of your induction day.
Welcome Week
Wednesday 26 - Friday 28 September 2018
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.
If you're 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.
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 2018 starters)
Friday 21 September 2018
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 Relations Office will be in touch with more details about your welcome activities.
Your course team will be in touch with your full induction schedule.
Find out more about what's on offer...
Be sure to attend these essential sessions...
Course related activities will be coded in blue on your Welcome Activities schedule.
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 will also be invited to an Introduction to the Students' Union talk. Learn about getting involved with the 'official voice of the students' from our dedicated SU representatives. Check your Welcome Activities schedule for details.
You never know what life may throw your way. Attend this informative session which will highlight the positive ways to sustain and manage your mental health and wellbeing during your studies. Come along to find out more about our Student Support service.
This session offers an essential overview of the resources that you will need during your studies at Bath Spa University. 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. Take a moment to reconnect with yourself and the world around you. There will be optional Introduction to Mindfulness sessions throughout the week. Check your Welcome Activities schedule for the session which suits you.
Curious about your learning style? Quick Scan is a short computerised screening test which helps to 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 Site city of Bath. Post your selfies using #hellobathspa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and your photos will be showcased on the Bath Spa Media Wall in Commons, Newton Park.
Chill out in Main House and celebrate mental health with Wonkee Wednesday. Don't miss the bouncy castle, giant games, free mocktails and a whole lot of information about mental health.
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 are 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
Don't forget to have fun, too! Welcome Week has so much to choose from. Whether you're into live music or tea parties, we've got you covered!
Getting involved with the Students' Union's sports teams, societies and volunteer opportunities is a fantastic way to meet like-minded people from across the University, and to make friends doing what you enjoy. Come and find out more, and pick up a few freebies on the way.
At our Students' Union Commercial Fair, make the most of the great deals to be had from local bars, restaurants and shops. Come along and grab lots of goodies!
Take a look at upcoming performances from Bath Spa Live. Across a range of different venues, Bath Spa Live promotes creativity and innovation by engaging students in the professional world of music and performing arts.
If you're still working on your cooking skills, don't worry about going hungry! Bath Spa University offers a range of great food and places to eat so you’re sure to find something to your taste. Find out about our offers, events and menus on our Bath Spa Catering Facebook page.
Over Welcome Week, make the most of our BBQs, ice-cream van, food stalls, special offers, welcome tea parties and much more... Check your Welcome Activities schedules for more details.
Chill out to some live music while you grab a bite to eat at the Refectory, Newton Park. Check your Welcome Activities schedules for more details.
