Welcome Weekend

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025

Whether you will be moving into halls, commuting or living in Oxford, there will be welcome events and support services available at the Headington Campus. The weekend offers a good opportunity to get to know other students, prepare for Induction Week and find out more about what Oxford Brookes University has to offer.

The Student Induction Team will be available on campus and remotely to offer support and advice.

Will you be living in a University hall of residence? Check the Accommodation page on moving in for more information on arriving, parking and collecting your keys, plus who to contact if you have any questions. If you are still deciding on your accommodation, you can read more about how to apply for halls of residence here.

Some halls of residence and Oxford Brookes houses have contracts which start earlier than Welcome Weekend. You can choose the move-in date which works for you as long as it falls within your contract.

Road closure

A portion of Botley Road will be closed until autumn 2026, impacting the 400/U1 bus route. You can read more on the Oxford Bus Company website.

Read about the Botley Road closure.

Welcome Weekend events

Fair in the Forum

Visit the fair on Saturday or Sunday afternoon to learn about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student. Whatever you want to talk about - careers, health, study resources, food, community and more - there will be someone here to help you.

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

If you will arrive late and miss the Fair, don't worry - we will publish a full list of all the services who attended and how to contact them for advice.

Brookes Union Welcome Event

When you join Oxford Brookes, you automatically become a member of Brookes Union, the University's students' union. Brookes Union is here to help you get the best out of student life and will be hosting a welcome event on Sunday 14 September in the Central Courtyard at Headington Campus. Expect music, fun and chances to meet new people, plus you can find out more about the Union's other upcoming events and activities. Everyone is welcome to join so we hope to see you there!

Find out more about what Brookes Union has to offer - from societies and networks to events and advice. More details will be added throughout the summer so make sure to check back again before you arrive.

The Brookes Union welcome party in the courtyard

Getting help during Welcome Weekend

Student Induction Team

We like to make sure you are never too far away from a friendly face during the induction period. Our team includes not only staff, but also students from across all years of study and studying a variety of different courses.

We will be available both on campus and online in case there is anything you need to ask. You don't even need to have a specific question - just come over and say hello and we can make sure you have all the information you need.

The Student Induction Team will be here to help you from Monday 8 September onwards.

Visit us: John Henry Brookes Building Reception, Headington Campus
Get in touch remotely: call us, email us or send us a chat

Our chat and email are available now so feel free to send us your questions!

International Student Advice Team

The International Student Advice Team (ISAT) are here to guide and advise all incoming international students. Find out more about what they offer on our international students' page.

Other help

We have an extensive support network at Oxford Brookes. If you have a question or concern which isn't covered by any of the teams on this page, you can check out our guide to other teams and services who can help you.

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