Welcome to Winchester

Whether you will be joining us on an undergraduate or postgraduate course, as a degree apprentice or are taking a short course, you will receive a warm welcome at Winchester. This page takes you through the essential steps you'll need to complete to become fully enrolled as a University of Winchester student. We look forward to seeing you at the start of your new term.

Arrivals Weekend: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025*

If you have a place in University Managed Accommodation, we invite you to move in on the Saturday or Sunday and you will receive information before the day about booking your exact moving in slot. There is plenty of help available on the day from our friendly Housing Helpers. For some of our courses you will be invited to move in on Saturday 6 September 2025.

Welcome Week - Monday 22 to Friday 26 September 2025

We invite you to complete an in-person check for enrolment and to collect your University card and you’ll have your faculty welcome events and induction sessions this week too. There is also a huge range of optional activities to enjoy – everything from walking tours and music events to silent discos, pottery painting and bingo. You’ll get a planner which shows all of the events so you can plan your week.

Freshers Fayre - Saturday 27 September 2025

The fayre hosts stalls with hundreds of opportunities for you during your studies. You’ll find Students’ Union sports teams, societies and representational networks as well as different university departments and local businesses. Come along and see what you could get involved in.

Next Steps

Click on your course level below and find all the next steps you'll need to complete to become a Winchester student!

Undergraduate Students

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Postgraduate Students

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Apprentices

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Short Course Students

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Information for Parents and Supporters

We recognise that researching universities and courses and preparing your young person for Higher Education is a learning process for you, as parents and supporters, as well as for your child.

Parents and Supporters