Welcome Week

Saturday 20 September
From 6.00pm, Students' Union

Head to the Students' Union for the first £1 a Pint and Karaoke of the year. Pints just £1 (including soft drinks) all night. Buy tickets on the door or in advance online.

Sunday 21 September
From 7.00pm, Students' Union

With a black-tie dress code, you can expect a night of live music, signature cocktails and professional photography. This VIP event will be a fantastic evening that you won't forget. Book your ticket on the Students' Union website and get free entry to the afterparty.

Monday 22 September
9.00am to 4.30pm, Chapel 007

Visit the Chaplaincy's Quiet Room to spend some contemplative time away from it all. The purpose of the room is for individuals to have 'time-out' from University life, for whatever reason. It may be used for 1 to 1 conversations, rest, respite, or prayer. It is a shared space, so we ask you to be sensitive to other people's needs.

The Quiet Room is open daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Monday 22 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, LaunchPad

Drop in to our creative corner and board games room to take some time out. Grab a new friend and make bracelets, create stained glass windows or enjoy some mindful colouring. There are plenty of board games to play as well.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Monday 22 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, Temple Wing 108

Take some time away from it all in our pop-up sensory space. This calming space is available for you to drop-in and use throughout Welcome Week.

The Sensory Room is available daily from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October (excluding weekends).

Monday 22 September
10.00am to 12.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

Drop in to see our Funding Advice team to discuss government funding, York St John funding, and general budgeting advice.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Monday 22 September
10.00am to 3.00pm, Students' Union

Are your fairy lights getting lonely without a house plant? We're hooking you up with a range of beautiful and unusual plants to make your new house or flat a home. Come down to the SU from 10.00am to grab yours.

Monday 22 September
10.00am to 3.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

If you need help getting started with IT at York St John, drop in the Student Hub to speak to our IT support team.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Monday 22 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, outside Holgate

The Chaplaincy team will be in our Big Yellow Tent between Holgate and the Students' Union, with badges, goody bags and information about our services.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Monday 22 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, First floor of Holgate

Our Visa and Compliance team are available throughout the enrolment period for international student registration. Find out which documents and ID you need to bring to complete right to study checks on our international student enrolment page.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 17 October (excluding weekends).

Monday 22 September
10.00am to 5.00pm, Creative Centre

Make sure you head over to the Creative Centre where we'll be hosting our annual poster sale! Brighten up your new room and give it a personal touch with plenty of styles and sizes to choose from.

This event also runs on Tuesday 23 September.

Monday 22 September
11.00am, meet outside Holgate

Get to know your new campus. Meet us outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) for a campus tour.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Monday 22 September
2.00pm, meet outside Holgate

Join us for a tour of York, a city with walls steeped in history and streets full of quirky independent shops and great places to eat and drink. Meet us at 2.00pm outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) to join the tour.

Monday 22 September
From 6.00pm, Students' Union

We're bringing you the best of the noughties for a mega bingo event. There'll be themed cocktails, plenty of prizes and noughties classics. Fancy dress optional (but encouraged!).

Tuesday 23 September
9.00am to 4.30pm, Chapel 007

Visit the Chaplaincy's Quiet Room to spend some contemplative time away from it all. The purpose of the room is for individuals to have 'time-out' from University life, for whatever reason. It may be used for 1 to 1 conversations, rest, respite, or prayer. It is a shared space, so we ask you to be sensitive to other people's needs.

The Quiet Room is open daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Tuesday 23 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, LaunchPad

Drop in to our creative corner and board games room to take some time out. Grab a new friend and make bracelets, create stained glass windows or enjoy some mindful colouring. There are plenty of board games to play as well.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Tuesday 23 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, Temple Wing 108

Take some time away from it all in our pop-up sensory space. This calming space is available for you to drop-in and use throughout Welcome Week.

The Sensory Room is available daily from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October (excluding weekends).

Tuesday 23 September
10.00am to 12.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

Drop in to see our Funding Advice team to discuss government funding, York St John funding, and general budgeting advice.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Tuesday 23 September
10.00am to 3.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

If you need help getting started with IT at York St John, drop in the Student Hub to speak to our IT support team.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Tuesday 23 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, outside Holgate

The Chaplaincy team will be in our Big Yellow Tent between Holgate and the Students' Union, with badges, goody bags and information about our services.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Tuesday 23 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, First floor of Holgate

Our Visa and Compliance team are available throughout the enrolment period for international student registration. Find out which documents and ID you need to bring to complete right to study checks on our international student enrolment page.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 17 October (excluding weekends).

Tuesday 23 September
10.00am to 5.00pm, Creative Centre

Make sure you head over to the Creative Centre where we'll be hosting our annual poster sale! Brighten up your new room and give it a personal touch with plenty of styles and sizes to choose from.

This event also runs on Monday 22 September.

Tuesday 23 September
10.15am to 11.00am, Students' Union Lounge

Join the Specialist Support team for a tour of our campus. As well as helping you to find your way around, this is also a great opportunity to spend time with other mature learners.

Booking essential.

This event also runs on Thursday 25 September.

Tuesday 23 September
11.00am to 12.00pm, Students' Union Lounge

Drop in to see the Specialist Support team at the Mature Learner Cafe. It's a great opportunity to get to know other students, speak to our Specialist Support Advisers, and enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit.

This event also runs on Thursday 25 September.

Tuesday 23 September
11.00am, meet outside Holgate

Get to know your new campus. Meet us outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) for a campus tour.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Tuesday 23 September
1.00pm to 2.00pm, De Grey 016

Join our Study Development team for this 1 hour workshop which covers study skills and strategies with a focus on returning to education as a mature learner.

Booking essential.

This event also runs on Friday 26 September. An online workshop runs on Thursday 25 September.

Tuesday 23 September
2.00pm, meet outside Holgate

Join us for a tour of York, a city with walls steeped in history and streets full of quirky independent shops and great places to eat and drink. Meet us at 2.00pm outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) to join the tour.

Tuesday 23 September
2.00pm to 3.00pm, Fountains 113

This workshop from our Digital Training team will introduce you to the technology, software and systems you'll use as a student.

Booking essential.

This event also runs on Friday 26 September. An online workshop runs on Wednesday 24 September.

Tuesday 23 September
2.00pm to 4.00pm, LaunchPad

Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned D&D adventurer, this session is for you. Join us to roll the dice and begin an epic journey into a fantasy world.

Tuesday 23 September
From 6.00pm, Students' Union

It's the launch of our weekly Big Pub Quiz. Every Tuesday we pack out the SU with plenty of prizes up for grabs. This week you can win a £50 cash prize! Grab your teammates and head over from 6.00pm (or earlier for a good seat).

Wednesday 24 September
8.30am to 9.30am, Holgate

Drop in to meet Blue, our therapy dog. Blue is there to listen, to be fussed or to sit quietly with.

Wednesday 24 September
9.00am to 3.00pm, Creative Centre and Temple Hall

This is your one stop shop for everything you need for life at university. Follow the route across campus to meet local businesses, clubs, gyms, restaurants, charities, our sports clubs, societies and networks and of course all of us at the Students' Union! 9.00am to 10.00am is a designated quiet hour for students who would prefer to avoid the busier periods.

Wednesday 24 September
9.00am to 4.30pm, Chapel 007

Visit the Chaplaincy's Quiet Room to spend some contemplative time away from it all. The purpose of the room is for individuals to have 'time-out' from University life, for whatever reason. It may be used for 1 to 1 conversations, rest, respite, or prayer. It is a shared space, so we ask you to be sensitive to other people's needs.

The Quiet Room is open daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Wednesday 24 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, LaunchPad

Drop in to our creative corner and board games room to take some time out. Grab a new friend and make bracelets, create stained glass windows or enjoy some mindful colouring. There are plenty of board games to play as well.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Wednesday 24 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, Temple Wing 108

Take some time away from it all in our pop-up sensory space. This calming space is available for you to drop-in and use throughout Welcome Week.

The Sensory Room is available daily from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October (excluding weekends).

Wednesday 24 September
10.00am to 10.50am, Fountains 111

Take this opportunity to meet other international students and get to know them quickly, with our speed friending event! Designed to help you use your English to rapidly make new friends, this is the perfect opportunity to find some companions to go to the Freshers Fair with, straight from the event.

Wednesday 24 September
10.00am to 12.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

Drop in to see our Funding Advice team to discuss government funding, York St John funding, and general budgeting advice.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Wednesday 24 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, Library

Enjoy potting up some seedlings to grow in your room, in the friendly setting of the YSJ Library. It's a great way to introduce yourself to everything the Library has to offer.

This event also runs on Thursday 25 September.

Wednesday 24 September
10.00am to 3.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

If you need help getting started with IT at York St John, drop in the Student Hub to speak to our IT support team.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Wednesday 24 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, outside Holgate

The Chaplaincy team will be in our Big Yellow Tent between Holgate and the Students' Union, with badges, goody bags and information about our services.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Wednesday 24 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, First floor of Holgate

Our Visa and Compliance team are available throughout the enrolment period for international student registration. Find out which documents and ID you need to bring to complete right to study checks on our international student enrolment page.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 17 October (excluding weekends).

Wednesday 24 September
11.00am, meet outside Holgate

Get to know your new campus. Meet us outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) for a campus tour.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Wednesday 24 September
Times TBC, Chaplaincy Kitchen

Life can be busy, and sometimes we all need to take a little break. If you're on campus and looking for a small measure of peace and quiet, our incredible York St John Chaplaincy team have got you covered. Join them for some free refreshments and relaxing activities. Our Chaplaincy welcome people of all faiths or of no faith.

Wednesday 24 September
1.00pm to 3.00pm, Holgate

Drop in to meet Blue, our therapy dog. Blue is there to listen, to be fussed or to sit quietly with.

Wednesday 24 September
2.00pm, meet outside Holgate

Join us for a tour of York, a city with walls steeped in history and streets full of quirky independent shops and great places to eat and drink. Meet us at 2.00pm outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) to join the tour.

Wednesday 24 September
2.00pm to 3.00pm, online

This online workshop from our Digital Training team will introduce you to the technology, software and systems you'll use as a student.

Booking essential.

An in-person version of this workshop runs on Tuesday 23 and Friday 26 September.

Wednesday 24 September
From 5.00pm, Students' Union

Release your inner artist and join us for a laid-back pottery painting evening in The Lounge. Get creative whilst listening to some chilled tunes and sipping on a hot chocolate or bubble tea (a drink is included in your ticket). Book your ticket on the Students' Union website.

Wednesday 24 September
From 6.00pm, Students' Union

We are giving you the best warm-up party on a Wednesday night. Every Wednesday before your official club night, FRAT at Manahatta, we serve doubles for singles on all spirits.

Thursday 25 September
9.00am to 4.30pm, Chapel 007

Visit the Chaplaincy's Quiet Room to spend some contemplative time away from it all. The purpose of the room is for individuals to have 'time-out' from University life, for whatever reason. It may be used for 1 to 1 conversations, rest, respite, or prayer. It is a shared space, so we ask you to be sensitive to other people's needs.

The Quiet Room is open daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Thursday 25 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, LaunchPad

Drop in to our creative corner and board games room to take some time out. Grab a new friend and make bracelets, create stained glass windows or enjoy some mindful colouring. There are plenty of board games to play as well.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Thursday 25 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, Temple Wing 108

Take some time away from it all in our pop-up sensory space. This calming space is available for you to drop-in and use throughout Welcome Week.

The Sensory Room is available daily from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October (excluding weekends).

Thursday 25 September
10.00am to 12.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

Drop in to see our Funding Advice team to discuss government funding, York St John funding, and general budgeting advice.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Thursday 25 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, Library

Enjoy potting up some seedlings to grow in your room, in the friendly setting of the YSJ Library. It's a great way to introduce yourself to everything the Library has to offer.

This event also runs on Wednesday 24 September.

Thursday 25 September
10.00am to 3.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

If you need help getting started with IT at York St John, drop in the Student Hub to speak to our IT support team.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Thursday 25 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, outside Holgate

The Chaplaincy team will be in our Big Yellow Tent between Holgate and the Students' Union, with badges, goody bags and information about our services.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Thursday 25 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, First floor of Holgate

Our Visa and Compliance team are available throughout the enrolment period for international student registration. Find out which documents and ID you need to bring to complete right to study checks on our international student enrolment page.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 17 October (excluding weekends).

Thursday 25 September
10.00am to 5.00pm, Creative Centre

Choose from hundreds of vintage clothing items, from retro tees to denim jackets and from jumpers to shirts and shorts. Head over to the Creative Centre from 10.00am - it won't disappoint.

Thursday 25 September
10.15am to 11.00am, Students' Union Lounge

Join the Specialist Support team for a tour of our campus. As well as helping you to find your way around, this is also a great opportunity to spend time with other mature learners.

Booking essential.

This event also runs on Tuesday 23 September.

Thursday 25 September
11.00am to 12.00pm, Students' Union Lounge

Drop in to see the Specialist Support team at the Mature Learner Cafe. It's a great opportunity to get to know other students, speak to our Specialist Support Advisers, and enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit.

This event also runs on Tuesday 23 September.

Thursday 25 September
11.00am, meet outside Holgate

Get to know your new campus. Meet us outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) for a campus tour.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Thursday 25 September
10.00am to 11.00am, online

Join our Study Development team online for this 1 hour workshop which covers study skills and strategies with a focus on returning to education as a mature learner.

Booking essential.

An in-person version of this workshop runs on Tuesday 23 and Friday 26 September.

Thursday 25 September
2.00pm, meet outside Holgate

Join us for a tour of York, a city with walls steeped in history and streets full of quirky independent shops and great places to eat and drink. Meet us at 2.00pm outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) to join the tour.

Thursday 25 September
From 6.00pm, Students' Union

It's the biggest and best bar crawl of the year: a city-wide bar crawl and a huge wrap up party. Your t-shirt is your ticket so make sure you grab yours from the SU nice and early. Book your ticket on the Students' Union website.

Friday 26 September
9.00am to 4.30pm, Chapel 007

Visit the Chaplaincy's Quiet Room to spend some contemplative time away from it all. The purpose of the room is for individuals to have 'time-out' from University life, for whatever reason. It may be used for 1 to 1 conversations, rest, respite, or prayer. It is a shared space, so we ask you to be sensitive to other people's needs.

The Quiet Room is open daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Friday 26 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, LaunchPad

Drop in to our creative corner and board games room to take some time out. Grab a new friend and make bracelets, create stained glass windows or enjoy some mindful colouring. There are plenty of board games to play as well.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Friday 26 September
9.00am to 5.00pm, Temple Wing 108

Take some time away from it all in our pop-up sensory space. This calming space is available for you to drop-in and use throughout Welcome Week.

The Sensory Room is available daily from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October (excluding weekends).

Friday 26 September
9.30am to 12.00pm, Students' Union

Come to The Lounge in the Students' Union for coffee, cake and traybakes to help us raise money for Macmillan.

Friday 26 September
10.00am to 11.00am, Fountains 113

This workshop from our Digital Training team will introduce you to the technology, software and systems you'll use as a student.

Booking essential.

This event also runs on Tuesday 23 September. An online workshop runs on Wednesday 24 September.

Friday 26 September
10.00am to 11.30am, Fountains 002

Our Insessional Support and Langauge Development (ISLD) team are hosting a workshop for international students. In the workshop you'll learn more about UK academic expectations, discover how to approach lectures and listen to English, and identify ways to improve your speaking confidence.

Friday 26 September
10.00am to 12.00pm, online

Meet our Funding Advice team online to discuss government funding, York St John funding, and general budgeting advice.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Friday 26 September
10.00am to 3.00pm, Student Hub in Holgate

If you need help getting started with IT at York St John, drop in the Student Hub to speak to our IT support team.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Friday 26 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, outside Holgate

The Chaplaincy team will be in our Big Yellow Tent between Holgate and the Students' Union, with badges, goody bags and information about our services.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Friday 26 September
10.00am to 4.00pm, First floor of Holgate

Our Visa and Compliance team are available throughout the enrolment period for international student registration. Find out which documents and ID you need to bring to complete right to study checks on our international student enrolment page.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 17 October (excluding weekends).

Friday 26 September
11.00am to 12.00pm, Students' Union

Meet the Student Leadership team, ask questions and meet like-minded students. Find out about our networks and how they can represent you on the Students' Union website.

Friday 26 September
11.00am, meet outside Holgate

Get to know your new campus. Meet us outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) for a campus tour.

This event runs daily from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September.

Friday 26 September
1.00pm to 2.00pm, De Grey 016

Join our Study Development team for this 1 hour workshop which covers study skills and strategies with a focus on returning to education as a mature learner.

Booking essential.

This event also runs on Tuesday 23 September. An online workshop runs on Thursday 25 September.

Monday 22 September
2.00pm, meet outside Holgate

Join us for a tour of York, a city with walls steeped in history and streets full of quirky independent shops and great places to eat and drink. Meet us at 2.00pm outside Holgate (Temple Hall end) to join the tour.

Friday 26 September
4.00pm to 5.00pm, Students' Union

Create your own unique design with a huge selection of beads and charms. Bring your friends or come alone to meet new people. Book your ticket on the Students' Union website.

Friday 26 September
From 6.00pm, Students' Union

Join us for an action-packed gaming tournament. Featuring darts, pool and ping-pong, everyone is welcome. Let the best players win!