Welcome to the University of Birmingham!

We're so excited to welcome you to the University! Welcome begins with Arrivals Weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September, where you can start to settle into campus and accommodation, with Welcome Week beginning on Monday 22 September. The Welcome fun continues as teaching begins on Monday 29 September.

 

Your School and College events

To get the best experience, make sure you are logged into this page using your student email address and password. This will show you exclusive social and wellbeing events for your College, so you can meet other students studying similar subjects.

Remember to check your programme and School induction sessions on your timetable! These essential sessions will help you get ready to study and get the most out of your programme. Find your sessions in your timetable on the MyUoB app.

Welcome at the Guild of Students

The Guild of Students is your students' union, run by students, for students. They have exciting daytime, evening and nighttime events to help you make the most of Birmingham, and offer the only official Welcome Wristband! Make sure to check out their Welcome programme.

What's on in Welcome

Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
20th September 9am - 4pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Welcome
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student Information Points
20th September 10am - 4pm
On campus
Lost your way? Looking for a lecture room? Questions about Welcome? We've got you! Our friendly Welcome Assistants will be on hand at Aston Webb Reception, outside the Main Library, and near North Gate to help you on your way.
Welcome
Four student pose with colourful accessories in a photo booth Student Community Hub
20th September 10am - 4pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Welcome
Two staff members behind a table of leaflets speak with three students Welcome Fair: Day 1
20th September 10am - 4pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends along too.
Welcome
A group of students stand in the Aston Webb reception, a marbled lined interior, listening to a student in a high vis jacket Campus Tours
20th September 11am - 4pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots!
Welcome
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student Information Points
21st September 9am - 4pm
On campus
Lost your way? Looking for a lecture room? Questions about Welcome? We've got you! Our friendly Welcome Assistants will be on hand at Aston Webb Reception, outside the Main Library, and near North Gate to help you on your way.
Welcome
A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
21st September 9am - 4pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Welcome
Four students sit on a sofa smiling at the camera Student Community Hub
21st September 10am - 4pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Welcome
A staff member at a stall speak to a student looking at their phone Welcome Fair: Day 2
21st September 10am - 4pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends along too.
Welcome
A group of students stand next to the bike shop on campus Campus Tours
21st September 11am - 4pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots!
Welcome
A narrowboat on a canal next to a tall tower block building Canal boat trips
21st September 11am - 5pm
Departs from The Vale, University station and Selly Oak
Enjoy a FREE trip on a traditional narrowboat! The perfect way to take things slow and see our beautiful campus and surrounding area from a different perspective.
Welcome
Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
22nd September 9am - 4:30pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Welcome
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student Information Points
22nd September 10am - 4pm
On campus
Lost your way? Looking for a lecture room? Questions about Welcome? We've got you! Our friendly Welcome Assistants will be on hand at Aston Webb Reception, outside the Main Library, and near North Gate to help you on your way.
Welcome
five students sit around a table chatting Student Community Hub
22nd September 10am - 4pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Welcome
Two police officers speak to a family of three in the Great Hall Welcome Fair: Day 3
22nd September 10am - 5pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Meet the teams and departments here to support you as a student! Get useful information, ask any questions you might have, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two. Drop in any time - it's our final day, so expect it to be busier.
Welcome
A student in a high vis vest speaks to a campus tour group Campus Tours
22nd September 11am - 4pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots!
Welcome
A narrowboat on a canal next to a tall tower block building Canal boat trips
22nd September 11am - 5pm
Departs from The Vale, University station and Selly Oak
Enjoy a FREE trip on a traditional narrowboat! The perfect way to take things slow and see our beautiful campus and surrounding area from a different perspective.
Welcome
A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
23rd September 9am - 4:30pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Welcome
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student Information Points
23rd September 10am - 4pm
On campus
Lost your way? Looking for a lecture room? Questions about Welcome? We've got you! Our friendly Welcome Assistants will be on hand at Aston Webb Reception, outside the Main Library, and near North Gate to help you on your way.
Welcome
three students look at a table staffed by another student MedSoc Societies Fair
23rd September 10am - 4pm
Guild of Students
Discover the groups and societies that are part of Birmingham Medical Society, or Medsoc, a student-run society for all healthcare students at the University!
Welcome | Guild of Students
A student laughs standing next to a giant chess set Student Community Hub
23rd September 10am - 4pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Welcome
A group of students on a campus tour leave University Centre Campus Tours
23rd September 11am - 4pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots!
Welcome
A narrowboat on a canal next to a tall tower block building Canal boat trips
23rd September 11am - 5pm
Departs from The Vale, University station and Selly Oak
Enjoy a FREE trip on a traditional narrowboat! The perfect way to take things slow and see our beautiful campus and surrounding area from a different perspective.
Welcome
Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
24th September 9am - 4:30pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Welcome
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student Information Points
24th September 10am - 4pm
On campus
Lost your way? Looking for a lecture room? Questions about Welcome? We've got you! Our friendly Welcome Assistants will be on hand at Aston Webb Reception, outside the Main Library, and near North Gate to help you on your way.
Welcome
A student smiles in a marquee setting Student Community Hub
24th September 10am - 4pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Welcome
A group of students walk down a footpath next to Sport & Fitness Campus Tours
24th September 11am - 4pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots!
Welcome
A student at a stall speaks to a group of students Societies Fair: Day 1
24th September 11am - 4pm
Guild of Students
Here at the Guild of Students, we support over 300 incredible student groups, societies and associations! Today is your chance to meet academic, interest, activity, and recreational and competitive groups, plus our Associations.
Welcome | Guild of Students
A staff member at a desk passes an ID card to a student Welcome Registration Hub
25th September 9am - 4:30pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Welcome
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student Information Points
25th September 10am - 4pm
On campus
Lost your way? Looking for a lecture room? Questions about Welcome? We've got you! Our friendly Welcome Assistants will be on hand at Aston Webb Reception, outside the Main Library, and near North Gate to help you on your way.
Welcome
Two sit at a table covered in craft supplies Student Community Hub
25th September 10am - 4pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Welcome
A student in a high vis vest speaks to a campus tour group Campus Tours
25th September 11am - 4pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots!
Welcome
A student speaks to two students at a stall Societies Fair: Day 2
25th September 11am - 4pm
Guild of Students
Today's another chance to find a student group to suit you! Today you can meet religious and belief, cultural and international, performance, political, media, and volunteering Groups, plus our Associations.
Welcome | Guild of Students
Two student staff chat to students Welcome Registration Hub
26th September 9am - 4pm
Marquee next to the Main Library
The Welcome Registration Hub brings together key teams to help you complete essential administrative tasks, including ID card collection and Right to Study checks for international students.
Welcome
A student staff member in a gold high vis stands in a wooden booth with an Ask Me sign, speaking to a student Information Points
26th September 10am - 4pm
On campus
Lost your way? Looking for a lecture room? Questions about Welcome? We've got you! Our friendly Welcome Assistants will be on hand at Aston Webb Reception, outside the Main Library, and near North Gate to help you on your way.
Welcome
A staff member and student chat in a marquee Student Community Hub
26th September 10am - 4pm
Marquee near Old Joe
Dive into student life and start discovering what it means to be part of our student community! Find fun activities, meet staff here to support you, or just find space to relax and take a break in this busy time. We're open every day in Welcome Week!
Welcome
A campus tour group leaves university centre Campus Tours
26th September 11am - 4pm
Meet outside Main Library
Join our student Welcome Assistants for a tour of campus so you can find your way around and discover some of their favourite spots!
Welcome
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