Welcome and Orientation

Colchester Campus

Students laughing on campus during Welcome Week

We can't wait to meet you

There's no place like home. Our Colchester Campus will be your home for the next few years and Welcome is your chance to explore the campus, orientate yourself with the University and make friends for life.

Get ready to join the Essex Community? We can't wait to welcome you.

Registration for January start is open!

 

Want to know more about your time here at Essex? Join us at the January Welcome Village to find out about what support is on offer, what services you can access, and what opportunities we have for you – whether you are a new or returning student. 

Getting here

Our Colchester Campus can be found on the edge of Colchester city near the small town of Wivenhoe. We have lots of car parks - and the local train station (Hythe) is just a short walk away too. Information on how to get to Colchester Campus and where to find us can be found on our visit us web pages.

New students at Colchester Campus during Welcome Week
Make friends and meet new people

We have a range of different events and activities taking place on campus and online during Welcome Week. The perfect chance for you to make friends, meet like-minded people and orientate yourself around the campus and where you'll call home for the next few years.

New students at Colchester Campus during Welcome Week
Your Freshers' Fair

The highlight of everyone's Welcome week is the Colchester Freshers' Fair. Your chance to meet new people, local businesses, University services and of course the Essex Students' Union.

Find out more about the Fair
Students meeting and making friends during Welcome.
Students meeting and making friends during Welcome.
Students enjoying Welcome Week and the Freshers' Fair
Students enjoying Welcome Week and the Freshers' Fair
A member of the Student Kick Boxing Society
A member of the Student Kick Boxing Society