Welcome Week 2025

Join us for Welcome Week 2025!

We cannot wait to welcome you to Warwick in September

Campus Arrivals: Thursday 25 - Sunday 28 September 2025
Welcome Week: Monday 29 September - Sunday 5 October 2025

Observing Yom Kippur and worried how it might affect your Welcome Week? Don't worry, we've rearranged things this year so you won't have to miss a thing, find out more here.

What is Welcome Week?

Welcome Week is a week long programme of activity to help you get settled into life at Warwick, you'll be able to explore our beautiful campus, meet your department and start to make friends. You'll have a variety of events to attend, including academic induction with your department where you'll be able to meet key members of staff, your course-mates and find out more about life with your department. You'll also be able to attend fairs to meet University support services, as well as sports clubs and societies and the SU, and even take a tour of campus with a current student. We'll also have hundreds of optional events to choose from, and you'll be able to personalise your Welcome Week timetable to suit your interests, so whether you're into sports, table-top games or Taylor Swift, there'll be something for you.

When will I be able to see my Welcome Week Timetable?

Your Welcome Week Timetable will be published in early September and we'll email you to let you know when it's ready. It's a digital timetable personalised to you, so when you log in you'll be able to see your academic induction schedule straight away, and you'll then be able to browse the hundreds of optional events on offer. The SU will also start selling tickets for their Welcome parties the same week, so if you're keen to get a ticket make sure you keep an eye on your emails over the summer and into September.

Top Tips for Welcome Week

There are many myths and stereotypes associated with Welcome Week that you might have heard from other people and often students put too much pressure on the first week. Here are a few top tips and advice from current students:

Plan your week beforehand

There are so many different activities that you might want to take part in, so make sure you take your time looking through the timetable and book into the events that you want to attend.

You can refer back to your Welcome Week Timetable as often as you like, and access it right from your phone, so you'll have a handy guide in your pocket at all times.

Welcome Week isn't the only time to make friends

You might meet your best friends for life during that first week or you might meet people that you never talk to again. That's completely fine! You have the next few years at university and you’ll meet many more people.

Remember not everyone finds their friends right away and it often takes time to be able to open up and feel comfortable around new people, so don't worry if you don't click with others straight away.

Set a budget It's okay to feel lonely or homesick

Being away from your friends or family for potentially the first time can be quite scary. It’s okay to feel a bit lonely or sad but remember that there is a lot of support available at Warwick including the Residential Life team and the Wellbeing Support Services.

Remember, you're not the only person feeling this way and it's okay not to be okay sometimes.

You don't have to drink alcohol Take some time for yourself

Some useful information to help you get started

Two new students smile as they embark with a current student on a tour

Explore Campus

Find your bearings with our interactive campus map. We're also offering campus tours throughout the Arrivals period and into Welcome Week, just pop down to the Welcome Hub to take a 45 minute tour with a current student.

Campus Map

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Life at University Guide

Starting University is a busy and exciting time. We've compiled lots of information about life on campus to help you prepare and feel ready for the start of your journey here at Warwick.

Life at University Guide

International Students - Right to Study Check & International Student Hub

After completing course registration, all international students requiring a visa to study in the UK will need to attend an in-person right to study check. For students arriving during our main arrivals window in September, you'll be able to book your right to study check via the Welcome Week Timetable.

You can also pop into our International Student Hub throughout the arrivals period and Welcome Week, where you'll be able to pick up a free UK SIM card (on a first come, first served basis), and speak to a friendly International Student Ambassador and ask any questions you might have about life in the UK. Our International Student Ambassadors have seen it all, from opening a UK bank account, to finding part-time work and understanding public transport - there are no silly questions! We'll even be joined by expert teams from across the University on various dates, including Careers, Student Finance, Wellbeing and more.

We're also running various sessions throughout the Arrivals Period and Welcome Week for international students, including advice on digital banking, day trips to take in the UK, adapting to UK culture and lots more. Head to the Welcome Week Timetable (once it opens) and use the "Filter by event type" and tick "International Students" to find out more!

Sneak preview of Welcome Week 2025!

We're still finalising details for Welcome Week 2025 but you can find a sneak preview of our headline events below:

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Welcome Hub

Thu 25 - Sun 28 Sep
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If you've got a question once you get here, pop down to our Welcome Hub where our friendly Welcome Helpers will be waiting to help you! We'll have a programme of events running on the Piazza during Arrivals, and you'll be able to find out more once the Welcome Week Timetable opens.

Geese and ducks next to a lake on campus

Warwick Goose Chase

Online, throughout Welcome Week.

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Do you have what it takes to track down all of the golden eggs and beat the Greedy Gander? Take part in our campus based treasure hunt and get to know your new friends a little better.

You don't have to live on campus to play, grab some friends and get those geese!

Games Hub

Thu 25 Sep - Sun 5 Oct Sep

Whether you fancy testing your skills at ping pong, you're already the campus air hockey champion, or you just want somewhere to chill out with a soft drink - the Games Hub is the place to be!

Popular every year, the Games Hub is a chilled out, sober space for you to hang out, play free games and get to know new people!

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Conversation Starters

Online, throughout Welcome Week.

What would the Welcome Team's perfect weekend be? Welcoming new students to campus of course! Check out these conversation starters to help you get to know each other a little better.

Conversation Cards

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Sports & Societies Fairs

Tue 30 Sep (Sport) Wed 1 & Thu 2 Oct (Societies)

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You will be able to book an arrival slot on the Welcome Week Timetable

This is your opportunity to find out all about the hundreds of sports and societies available at Warwick, there are so many to choose from - you are bound to find your new favourite! We'll have different societies each day, so pop down every day to meet them all!

A student exec demonstrates how to use scuba diving equipment to a laughing first year.

Sports Day

Fri 3 Oct, Across Campus

You can meet the sports club execs at Sports Fair, this is your chance to see them in action, and try your hand at what they do! Test your eye at Archery, jump into Canoe Polo or have a bounce with Trampoline Club, all the taster sessions will be available to book on the Welcome Week Timetable.

The SU Welcome fair in full swing, crowds of people fill the room with a giant balloon arch on display.

SU Welcome Fairs

Mon 29 & Tue 30 Sep

Packed full with loads of giveaways, free food, and exclusive student discounts from some of the biggest local and national companies.. you won't want to miss this one!

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International Student Welcome

If you have just arrived to study at Warwick from outside of the UK, you are warmly invited to join us for an event to welcome you to the University.

This will also give you the chance to meet and chat to others from around the world, and participate in conversations and activities around tables.

SU Club Events

Copper Rooms, Various Dates & Times

The Students' Union are ready to start Welcome Week with a bang! They're running Icebreakers, a Foam Party, a Bollywood night and more, so never fear that you'll have a dull night.

Tickets for the SU events will go on sale in early September, so keep an eye on their website for the latest.

Life at University Fair

Where can I do my washing? How sustainable is campus and what's the Sports Hub like? We know moving to University is a big moment and you'll have lots of practical questions.

Pop down to the Life at University Fair to meet representatives from our lovely University support services and find out how we can support you throughout your time with us.

And the fun doesn't stop there! Your Welcome Week timetable is packed full of academic induction, society events, creative activities, musical events, foam parties and more...

Want to find out more? We'll be in touch with you over the summer with all the information you need to know, so keep an eye on your inbox.