Welcome Events
Our welcome events are packed with fun and useful activities designed to help you settle in, explore your campus, meet new people, and get a feel for what university life is all about.
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Welcome Events
Join us at one of our welcome events throughout Freshers week. From crafts, to club nights and day trips across South Wales, there is something for everyone to enjoy and make the most of the start of your uni journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered answers to the questions students ask most often, so you can feel confident that you know everything that you need to know about USW's Welcome Events.
Our welcome events are open to all students – whether you are Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Home, EU or International.
Yes! All official Welcome Week events are free for enrolled new students. Some optional activities may have limited spots and require early registration.
A big part of welcome week and events are for you to find out where you fit in. The best thing you can do during the week is try something new, say yes to something unexpected, and step outside your comfort zone. You never know where it might lead — a new friendship, a favourite club, or just a bit more confidence before classes begin.