Welcome Week is the perfect opportunity to get involved and familiarise yourself with your surroundings. Start the year off with exciting events and activities to help you settle in and feel at home.
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What's On
There are lots of great events at the University to welcome you and help you get started in your first weeks. Check out your list of Welcome events that are taking place throughout Welcome Week (Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October).
Welcome Fair
Come along to the Freshers Fair to learn about the support services available to you, meet your City St Georges and Students’ Union teams and engage in some fun activities.
The Freshers Fair (Clerkenwell) will take place on Monday 28 September from 9am-5pm across Clerkenwell campus.
Come along to see what City St George's and the Students' Union have to offer! If you're interested in one of the sports activities on offer, come along to the Freshers' Fair and you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about GetActive and meet with sports team here at City St George's. From Monday 28 September- Sunday 11 October, free Get Active sessions will be available across all campuses.
Big Hello
The Big Hello will take place on Thursday 1 October, 11am-2pm in the Great Hall, College Building, Clerkenwell campus.
A Big Hello from Student Support Services. Join teams from the University, the Students' Union and external providers to find out how they can support your learning, health, wellbeing, career and more. A quiet hour will run from 11am-12pm.
Postgraduate Network
The Students' Union's (SU) Postgrad Network is a great way to meet like-minded people who might study different subjects and enjoy the social opportunities offered by the SU.
You can come along to the Postgrad Network events taking place everyday during Welcome Week to meet other postgrad students and find out about all the Postgrad Network events planned for term one. Get your free ticket and see specific events on the SU's website.
This includes the Postgraduate Welcome event, taking place Wednesday 30 September, 5pm-7pm in the Union Cafe, Level 1 Tait Building (Clerkenwell campus).
You can also find out more about the Postgrad Network at the Freshers’ Fair on Monday 28 September, 9am-5pm, taking place across Clerkenwell campus.
Students' Union Events
Your Students' Union will be running various events to welcome you, including sports event and activities to support your studies and wellbeing.
The SU will be hosting Sports in the Square on Wednesday 30 September, 11am-3pm in Northampton Square, outside University Building, Clerkenwell campus. You’ll be able to learn more about all our sports clubs. You will also get free access to GetActive sessions throughout Welcome Week (26 January - 31 January).
For full details of all the events are available and to book your place, visit the Students' Union website.
Campus Tours
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Get to know the Clerkenwell campus by joining a campus tour. Tours will run on several days throughout the week, so be sure to book in advance using our campus tour sign-up form to secure your place.
Support during Welcome
Welcome Week is a great time to settle in, meet new people and get to know more about your studies, but we know with so much going on campus can get really busy. If at any point you're not sure where to go, staff around the University are always happy to help.
- Reception points - most buildings have a reception point, with staff who will be able to help you find your way around
- Student Support Hub - is your go-to place for support, staffed by friendly student advisers. You can find the hub on Level 1, Drysdale Building, Clerkenwell campus
- CityNav app and web app can help you find your way around if you're looking for a particular room.
The Students' Union is also here to help. You can drop by in person at their reception on Level 1 Walkway, University Building, or find their contact details at the bottom of the Students' Union website.