We’re looking forward to welcoming you - or welcoming you back - to York! During the semester, we send you a short student news summary of key things happening each week across the University.

Continuing students should already have their Semester 1 timetable, while new students will get their timetable on Wednesday (10 September). You can import your timetable into Google Calendar or bring everything together by downloading the MyUoY app.

All students must complete the new Respect at York training on ‘Understanding consent and being an active bystander’ on the VLE before the start of semester. This module supports everyone to better understand what sexual consent is and how to have healthy, consensual relationships. 

Respect at York underpins everything that we do. Our Together York community declaration outlines how we behave towards one another at the University. This encompasses a new code of conduct on Free Speech and an updated Personal Relationship Policy. You can also find out more about how we are tackling harassment and sexual misconduct. 

Effective communities are built on shared values and we invite all members of our community to join together in upholding them.

We’ve seen a few updates to campus over the summer to improve your experience here at York! When you arrive, be sure to check out the newly refurbished Library Cafe, as well as a renovated Market Square Store and York SU venues at Kitchen and Courtyard.

See updates to First Bus student pricing for 2025/26.  

Whether you’re new or returning to York, there are some things that everyone needs to do at the start of semester. See our undergraduate checklist and international student checklist for things to do in your first week at York, including checking your contact details are up to date on e:Vision. New international students will need to attend a student visa registration event.

Don’t forget, you can also navigate the checklists on the MyUoY app.

There are welcome events for all over the next few weeks. As well as your college-specific events, the University of York Students' Union is hosting a huge calendar for all students, new and returning. 

Come to the Welcome Fair on Saturday 20 September to get your year off to a great start! Find out about societies, sports clubs, media groups and volunteering projects to get involved with and pick up loads of freebies on the way. Head to the York SU website to browse the full timetable of welcome events. 

New students - don’t forget to come to your official welcome event to the University, hosted by York SU and the Vice-Chancellor.

The start of a new academic year brings lots of excitement but you do need to take sensible precautions to look after yourself. York’s rivers are dangerous and you should stay away from the water, especially on a night out. Watch your drink and never spike anyone else’s with more alcohol than they’re expecting. By following our tips for a safe night out, everyone can have a great first week at York!

Don’t forget to download the SafeZone app for handy, immediate help on campus in your pocket.

You never think it will happen to you but we often hear of scammers targeting students at this time of year. Protect yourself by taking a few moments to find out about regular scams we know of - like the Student Loans Company phishing scam and the fake HMRC tax refunds scam. International students should also be aware of the fake visa or police scam. Learn our seven tell-tale signs of a scam.

Your username and password are vital pieces of your University identity - never share your password. If someone does know it, you need to change your password straight away.

Want to learn a language alongside your studies? We offer evening language classes through our Languages for All programme. Choose from a range of languages at multiple proficiency levels - UoY students enjoy a discounted price. Register by Sunday 28 September 2025.

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Things to know this week is produced and distributed by the University's Student Communications Team. Please email any feedback to 
student-communications@york.ac.uk.

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