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Welcome to Reading

A warm welcome to all new and returning students joining us to study this year

Welcome week at Reading is all about settling in to student life, making friends and discovering support events and opportunities. 

  • For students arriving in October, please read our advice on enrolment for late arrivals.  You are also invited invited to attend our extended welcome sessions.
  • You will be asked to complete online enrolment, and pay your fees before arrival.  You will complete the final part of your enrolment in-person once you have arrived on campus.
  • Ensure you have completed the mandatory training and other pre-enrolment tasks.
  • Once enrolled you can collect your Campus Card and access your university IT account, campus Wi-Fi (Eduroam) and the UoR student app.
  • Advice on travelling sustainably to campus and finding your way around campus.

 Academic Year 2025-26

 Welcome Week  22 September 2025  26 September 2025
 Semester 1  29 September 2025   06 February 2026
 Semester 2  09 February 2026  12 June 2026

Welcome to our late arrivals

Arriving after Welcome Week?

Welcome Guide 2025

Your guide to making the most of your first week at Reading

Mandatory Training

Promoting a culture of awareness, support, and accountability. Continuing to build a more respectful environment for everyone within the university community.

Becoming a student

Everything you need to know about joining us for the new academic year.

International students

We look forward to welcoming you to our international community here on campus

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Answers to your arrival questions

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