Welcome week 2017

All week Welcome week is the first week of the academic year and your essential introduction to university life - don't miss it!

As well as registering as an Essex student, we have a full programme of events and activities designed to help you get the best start possible to life at Essex.

We'll introduce you to your academic department, student life and the range of support available to you through the University and the Students' Union.

6 Welcome week essentials

1. Living in University accommodation?  Move into your new home on Accommodation Arrivals Day  - Sunday 1 October.
2. Our big welcome talks are an unmissable part of Welcome week, taking place on Monday 2 October.
3. Registration at Essex is a two-step process.  Please complete step one of registration online before you arrive.  Once you're at Colchester campus, please attend your departmental registration session during Welcome week.
4. Your departmental induction event is a vital start to your degree at Essex, whatever your level of study.  These are taking place throughout the week.  Please ensure you attend.
5. Is English your second language?  If so, please make sure you attend the Essex English Language Assessment on Monday 2 October.
6. Be sure to visit the Student Union's Heirloom House after your registration session!