Welcome week offers a series of workshops, talks, events and activities for all new students, whatever their stage of study.
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.
Welcome Week continues all week from Sunday 30 September to Friday 5 October.
6 Welcome week essentials
- Living in University accommodation? Move into your new home on Arrivals Day - Sunday 30 September.
- Our big welcome talks are an unmissable part of Welcome week - find your session on Monday 1 October or Thursday 4 October.
- Registration at Essex is a two-step process. Please complete step one of registration online before you arrive. Once you're at Southend campus, please attend your departmental registration session during Welcome week.
- 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. Find yours on the what's on guide or your Pocket Essex diary tile.
- Do you use English as a second language? If so, please make sure you attend your Essex English Language Assessment briefing.
- Attend one of our optional workshops or check out all the University of Essex Students' Union has to offer.
Fancy a cuppa, lunch or a drink with a new friend?
You'll find the SU Lounge on Southend campus. Or if you'd like to explore, you'll find a wide variety of cafes, bars and restaurants close by in Southend town centre. These cater for all tastes and include a number of non-alcoholic venues.
Make sure you are in the know
Join our event page on Facebook to find out everything you need to know about Welcome week.
Download our Pocket Essex app to see your own essential Welcome week events, and what's on guide.
Check out the Students' Union Southend campus pages or pop into the SU Lounge.
Need some help?
Our Welcome webpages are full of information to help you get settled into University life.
If you can't find the answer there, please contact us at the Student Services Hub, your gateway to student information services at the University of Essex.
Email: askthehub-sc@essex.ac.uk
Telephone: 01702 328444
