Welcome Week events

Information about university-wide events:

Welcome Ceremony - Monday 8 September in McEwan Hall

Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research Welcome Events - Tuesday 9 September in McEwan Hall

Student Information Fair - Wednesday 10 September in McEwan Hall

On Sunday 7 September,  between 10:30 am – 11:30 am and 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, there will be Student-led campus tours. 

Please meet outside McEwan Hall main doors. 

Getting to know your campus is one of the most important first things you can do when joining us. One of our current students will take you around the central campus, show you the key areas and buildings to be aware of, and provide useful tips on student life and getting around Edinburgh. 

No booking is required, but we will allocate students (with parents and supporters) to groups on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. The tour groups will leave McEwan Hall at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm sharp, and no latecomers may join.  

Welcome Week offers something for everyone and we really recommend our undergraduate and postgraduate communities make the most of this time to try new things, explore campus and connect with fellow new students, not just from your subject area but beyond.

During Welcome Week you will be in control of your schedule. 

To plan your schedule, we suggest you start by planning your 'essential' School induction events. Using our Events app, you can search your school induction events from the 15th August, and any event that requires you to attend will have ‘Essential to attend’ in the event title. We also recommend reading all your emails. 

All other welcome week events can be planned to suit you. We often refer to these events as 'optional'. We understand that whilst you may want to get involved in everything that's on offer, it's also important to include some time in your schedule to relax. 

Download our Events App

Read your emails

You may also need to set aside time to complete the Top 6 Tasks.