WELCOME TO WINCHESTER!
The University of Winchester and Winchester Students’ Union have created this Welcome Guide to help you make the most of your first week with us and to help you kick start your University journey.
WHAT IS WELCOME WEEK?
Over 1,500 new students will be joining us for Week 0 (Monday 16 to Friday 20 September) before Semester 1 officially starts on Monday 23 September 2024. Some students will be moving into our University Managed Housing over Arrivals Weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September), whereas others will join us later in the week.
During this time, all students will be invited to complete their in-person checks for enrolment and to collect their University card, which is needed to access the library and other specialist spaces on campus, as well for printing and photocopying.
Students are also expected to attend their Faculty Welcome and Uni Essentials talk and Programme Induction sessions during Welcome Week. These sessions provide key information about university life and study and are an opportunity for students to meet their academic team and course mates. Please check My Record for details of your enrolment and Welcome Week schedule.
There will also be an opportunity to get involved in a wide-range of activities and events throughout the week – check out the inside of this booklet to see over 60+ events listed on the Welcome Week wall planner.
SEEKING FURTHER INFORMATION, ADVICE OR GUIDANCE
Our dedicated Student Support and Success team provides information, advice, support and guidance on many aspects of student life and are available during Arrivals Weekend, Welcome Week and throughout the semester.
Please see our website and get in touch at any stage: winchester.ac.uk/student-life/Student-support/
We will also be hosting a Welcome Zone during Arrivals Weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am-5.30pm) and Welcome Week (Monday and Tuesday, 9am-6pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm and Friday, 9am-12pm). This will be located in the Learning Café
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meet the team between 10am and 3pm in the Winton Building (number 30 on the map). They will also be available in the Welcome Zone in the Learning Cafe over Arrivals Weekend (King Alfred Centre – number 12 on the map). For further information contact disability@winchester.ac.uk
Register with a local doctor (GP). If you have moved away from home, you can find and register with a local GP via the NHS website.
Visit: nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp
Open a student bank account. Once you have your University card, you will be able to apply for a student bank account with a local bank. You will need to download and print the bank letter available in the Forms and Documents section of My Record after you have completed enrolment.
Sign up for clubs and societies at Freshers Fayre. On Saturday 21 September the Students’ Union hosts the annual event on our King Alfred Quarter (11am-3pm).
