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Welcome Week Guide Including events planner

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 few days and weeks with us and to help you kick start your university journey.

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WHAT IS WELCOME WEEK? Over 1500 new students will be joining us in September 2026 to begin their studies. Some students will be moving into our University Managed Housing over one of our Arrivals periods, whereas others will join later in their Welcome Week. During this time, students studying on campus will complete their in-person enrolment and collect their University ID card. The card is required to access the library and other specialist spaces on campus, as well as for printing and photocopying. It also identifies you as a University student and helps keep the campus safe. Students are also expected to attend their Faculty Welcome and Uni Essentials talk and Programme Induction sessions during their 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 as part of our enrichment programme which will run from Saturday 19 – Saturday 26 September. Check out the inside of this booklet to see over 50+ events listed on the Welcome Week wall planner.

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Our dedicated Student Support and Success team provides information, advice, support and guidance on many aspects of student life and are available during Arrivals, Welcome Week and throughout the academic year. Please see our website and get in touch at any stage: winchester.ac.uk/student-life/Student-support/ On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, you can find members of the Student Support and Success team in the Enrolment Zone. During Welcome Week and beyond, you can find us on the ground floor of Winton Building (number 30 on the map). Please come and visit us if you have any concerns or queries.

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Plus, our friendly Student Ambassadors will be on hand to help – just find one of our ‘Ask a Student’ stands located across campus.

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If you are having issues setting up your IT account, getting access to Wi-Fi on Eduroam or any other IT issues, please either visit one of the Knowledge and Digital Services (KDS) points at Martial Rose Library (number 13 on the map), West Downs Library (number 28 on the map) or the Multimedia Counter (number 8 on the map), email ServiceDesk@winchester.ac.uk or call 01962 827654.

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Check your student finance to ensure all information provided matches your enrolment record. Attend your allocated enrolment check taking place throughout Arrivals and Welcome Week. Your allocated enrolment timeslot and location is indicated in your Welcome Week schedule in My Record.

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Attend your programme and faculty induction sessions. You can find details of these in your Welcome Week schedule in My Record.

C heck out the Welcome Week 2026 activities and events. The University and Students’ Union are hosting over 50+ events and activities throughout the week. Please check as some require pre-booking.

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G et connected. Set up Eduroam on your tablet, laptop or phone. Download the Get Eduroam and Microsoft Authenticator Apps. Download the ‘University of Winchester Mobile App’ to get quick access to things like your timetable, university email, Canvas learning resources and e-card. Available on Android (Google Play) and Apple (App Store). If you need to discuss support for a disability or learning difference, the Disability and Inclusion Team are offering drop in appointments during Welcome Week. Please come and meet the team between 10am and 3pm in the Winton Building (number 30 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 26 September the Students’ Union hosts the annual event on our King Alfred Quarter (11am-3pm).

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Alwyn Hall

Kenneth Kettle Building (KKB)

St Elizabeth’s Hall

Beech Glade

King Alfred Centre (KAC)

St Grimbald’s Court

Bowers Building (BB)

Martial Rose Library (MRL)

St James’ Hall

Burma Road Student Village

Masters Lodge

St Swithun’s Lodge

Centre for Sport (CFS)

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Medecroft Annexe (MCA)

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Paul Chamberlain Building (PCB)

The University of Winchester Business School (UWBS)

Fred Wheeler Building (FWB)

Queen’s Road Student Village

Tom Atkinson Building (TAB)

Herbert Jarman Building (HJB)

St Alphege (SAB)

West Downs Centre (WDC)

Holm Lodge

St Edburga (SEB)

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Winton Building (WB)

Multi-use Games Area (MUGA)

Welcome Week Events Planner SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

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10am-2pm Drop in Café Winton Chapel

10am-12pm Drop in Café Winton Chapel

10am-2pm Chapel Café – Otis Winton Chapel

10am-2pm Chapel Café – Mini Terrariums Winton Chapel

10am-11am International Student Welcome Talk SAB301

10am-2pm Music Making Information Stand Winton Chapel

11am-3pm Freshers Fayre* King Alfred Quarter

10am-2pm Music Making Information Stand Winton Chapel

10am-12pm Chapel Café – Craft & Book Swap Winton Chapel

10am-2pm Chapel Café – Lego Winton Chapel

10am-2pm Chapel Café – Mini Pizza Making Winton Chapel

11am-3pm Freshers Fayre Performances and Open Mic Outside the Terrace

12pm-4pm Welcome to your Students’ Union The Vault & Terrace

12pm-2pm West Downs Chaplaincy Drop in West Downs Contemplation Space

10am-2pm Music Hub Open Music Hub (SAB)

10am-12pm Music Making Information Stand Winton Chapel

10am-2pm Music Hub Open Music Hub (SAB)

8pm-12am K Pop Party The Vault

1pm-8pm DIY Fridge Magnets West Downs SU Shop

12pm-4pm Welcome to your Students’ Union The Vault & Terrace

10am-3pm Wellbeing Hub and Quiet Space WB6 plus gazebo outside

10am-2pm Campus Market The Plaza

10am-2pm Music Hub Open Music Hub (SAB)

10am-3pm Wellbeing Hub and Quiet Space WB6 plus gazebo outside

1pm-8pm DIY Badge Making West Downs SU Shop

1pm-8pm DIY Fridge Magnets West Downs SU Shop

12.30pm-3pm DIY Shower Fizzers West Downs SU Shop

10am-3pm Wellbeing Hub and Quiet Space WB6 plus gazebo outside

11am-12pm Getting Connected with IT Butterfly Room, MRL

11am-12pm Ten Top Tips for Higher Education Butterfly Room, MRL

7pm-12am Giant Screen Karaoke The Vault

1pm-8pm DIY Badge Making West Downs SU Shop

1pm-4pm Guided Walk: Winchester’s Hidden Gems Terrace (start of walk)

11am-4pm Decorate Your Room – Crafting The Terrace, KAC

11am-1pm Chapel Music Open Rehearsal & Service Winton Chapel

12pm-1pm International Talk for Student Route Visa Holders WDC404

1pm-8pm Postcard Craft West Downs SU Shop

9pm-1am T-shirt Party The Vault

3.30pm-6pm Cushion Cover Decorating West Downs SU Shop

1pm-6pm Mini Golf The Vault

12.30pm-1.30pm Paint and Sip West Downs SU Shop

12.30pm-1.30pm Design Your Own Mirror West Downs SU Shop

2pm-3pm Getting Connected with IT Butterfly Room, MRL

5.30-8.30pm Sunset Walk: St Catherine’s Hill Terrace (start of walk)

1pm-8pm Friendship Bracelets West Downs SU Shop

12.30pm-2pm Communion and Soup Winton Chapel

2pm-3pm Design Your Own Umbrella West Downs SU Shop

3pm-4pm Get Started with the Digital Skills Discovery Tool Butterfly Room, MRL

6pm-8pm King Alfred Singers Open Rehearsal Winton Chapel

4pm-6pm West Downs Chaplaincy Drop in West Downs Contemplation Space

1pm-3pm The Social – Connect West Downs Centre Café

2pm-3pm Ten Top Tips for Higher Education Butterfly Room, MRL

10pm-2.30am The Big Freshers Icebreaker Tour The Vault

6pm-10pm Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons (5e) Meet in Terrace

6pm-9pm Jazz Band Open Rehearsal PCB5

2pm-3pm Pottery Painting West Downs SU Shop

5pm-6.30pm Chocolate Tasting The Terrace

9pm-1am Silent Disco The Vault

6pm-12am Disco Golf The Vault

2pm-4pm Show Choir Open Rehearsal PCB5

5pm-7pm The Social – Unwind KKB Café

3pm-6pm Guided Walk: The Water Meadows Terrace (start of walk)

5pm-6pm Choral Evensong at Winchester Cathedral Winton Chapel (start of walk)

3.30pm-4.30pm Prosecco Bottle Painting West Downs SU Shop

5pm-8pm Not your Average Quiz Night: Session 1 The Vault

3.30-5.30pm Faith and Feast Winton Chapel

6pm-7pm Tour of Winchester Cathedral Winchester Cathedral

4pm-6pm Concert Band Open Rehearsal PCB5

7pm-11pm Cocktail Night The Terrace

5pm-6pm Floral Crown Making West Downs SU Shop

9pm-12am Not your Average Quiz Night: Session 2 The Vault

6pm-9pm Song Writers’ Circle Open Session Winton Chapel 9pm-10pm Flute Group Open Rehearsal SEB109 8pm-1am BOP – Freshers Edition The Vault

* Freshers Fayre hosts stalls for hundreds of opportunities for students, from the sports, societies and representational networks provided by your Students’ Union, the opportunities provided by the departments and areas of the University, through to those provided by local businesses and organisations. There truly is something for everyone.

Key tudents’ Union run event. Please visit S the Students’ Union website for further information: winchesterstudents.co.uk/events Cost to event. Please visit the Students’ Union website for further information: winchesterstudents.co.uk/events re-bookable, but walk ups/tickets on the P door possible. Please visit the Students’ Union website for further information: winchesterstudents.co.uk/events Not bar focussed Free Pre-booking recommended/essential (some events have resources or external provision requirements that means they must be booked in advance and/or they have very limited capacities). Please visit the Students’ Union website for further information: winchesterstudents.co.uk/events Information and bookings for all official Winchester Students’ Union Freshers events can be found at: winchesterstudents.co.uk/events Our events are so popular that you may find some promoters pretending to be us to sell tickets to their events – remember, tickets for official Students’ Union events, will only be sold via our website, and promotional materials will have our branding and logos on it. If you are ever unsure, please do contact us to check, before parting with your money. For any further information about freshers events drop us a line at student.union@winchester.ac.uk. All listings are correct at time of going to print. Events may be subject to minor variation and are strictly subject to availability, weather conditions and listed terms & conditions.