Twice a year, we host Welcome Week to get new and returning students started on their journey with The Open University. It’s a week packed with fun events, insightful talks, and plenty of ways to get involved with the wonderful community of OU students!
When is the next Welcome Week?
The next Welcome Week will be at the end of September 2025 – check back nearer the time for exact dates.
What events can I expect?
There’s always a variety of sessions you can choose from, mostly held online for ease of access. So, whether you want to learn about the societies you could join, the support available to you, or to just have some fun and games, we hope to see you at the next one!
Ways to get involved now
FAQs
What will be involved in attending sessions?
- Each session is unique, and you will find a brief description of each session on the programme. Some sessions will be more informal social events, and other sessions will include presentations to share relevant information. You can attend as few or as many sessions you like, and you can drop-in and out from sessions – do not worry if you arrive late or need to leave early. You can choose how you’d like to take part, you do not need to have your camera/microphone on if you do not want to.
I'm a continuing student, can I join Welcome Week?
- Of course! Welcome Week is for both new and continuing students. We hope our sessions will be beneficial to all students.
What if I have accessibility requirements?
- Everyone is welcome at Welcome Week, and we want to make sure it is as accessible as possible. If you have any concerns about accessing any sessions or your accessibility requirements, please let the our team know at oustudents-programmes@open.ac.uk. You can also find out more about accessibility when using Microsoft Teams and Adobe Connect.
How can I stay involved after Welcome Week is over?
- There are many ways to stay involved with Open SU after Welcome Week. You could take a look at our Societies and Clubs, attend an online meet-up or online event, or even get involved by volunteering. To stay in the loop with what’s going on at your student union, you can sign up to our monthly newsletter, and check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and Threads.