Welcome to UWTSD 👽

Hey there, we're your Students' Union and we're over the moon to meet you. You're about to blast off on your next big adventure - university. We're a team of friendly faces here to help you make the most of your time as a student.

Welcome is our Freshers. To celebrate your arrival at UWTSD, we're running events across all our campuses. This year's theme is inspired by space and aliens - so embrace the weirdness 🛸

Think Welcome isn't for you? Think again! We've got something for everyone - from big nights out to chilled-out get-togethers, and most of our events are free too. Check out your campus line-up below. Book your place, and start making the most of the start of university.

Greetings, Studentkind

Hey there, it's Taya, Lowri, and Nat here - and together, we're your Presidents for 2023/24. We're excited to meet you all and work with you to make the student experience at UWTSD the best it can be. We cannot wait for Welcome - it's one of our favourite times of the year. Check out the events, and we'll see you later in September.

- Taya, Lowri, and Natalie (your presidents for 2023/24).

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Welcome Line-up

This is your official Welcome. Prepare to blast off with a week jam-packed with events and extraterrestrial excitement. Each ~~landing site~~ campus has its own line-up of events - discover your line-up below.

Welcome Fair

Welcome Fair is a line-up highlight. Whether you're a first-year or a returning student, get to know what's happening around campus, join clubs and societies, meet local businesses, enjoy the activities and games, and collect all the freebies.

Carmarthen, Lampeter, Swansea, and Cardiff each have their own Welcome Fair, so set a reminder now! - this is one event not to be missed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether this is your first or final time, you may have questions about Welcome. We've put together answers to commonly asked questions. Don't fret if you can't find your answer - drop us an email at union@uwtsd.ac.uk or DM us on Instagram, and a team member will get back to you.

How do I attend an event?

All our events are free this year. Some require you to book a ticket, visit the event's individual webpage to see if you need to book a ticket.

How much do events cost?

All our events are free this year.

I'm a continuing student, can I come?

Yes, you can! Welcome events are for all UWTSD students - whether you're in your first year or your last.

Do I need to sign up for an event with a student email?

No, you don't. You can use any email, but we may ask to see proof of student status - this can be your student card.

I can't sign up for an event - the website's not working

Don't worry, just drop us an email at union@uwtsd.ac.uk and we'll get it sorted.

I have accessibility requirements - can I still come?

We aim to make all our events as inclusive as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about an event and your needs, please email union@uwtsd.ac.uk.

You're one of us 🛸

As a student at UWTSD, you are automatically one of our members. We're your Students' Union, membership is completely free and automatic once you're enrolled - you don't have to stress about any extra paperwork.

As a member, you get to enjoy loads of benefits, here are a few of the highlights:

You can take part in our free Welcome events
You can join our official sports clubs and societies
You can nominate and vote in our student elections
Take part in our events throughout the year
Come along to our student bars
Come to us for advice if you need it

We're the official Welcome

As the students' union for UWTSD, we run the official Welcome Week - but why does this matter? We put your student experience first, whereas others put profit first. We want to make sure you have the best welcome to student life possible; we've compared our official events against the unofficial ones below.

Our Official
Events 👽

All our events are FREE
Chance to meet your fellow students
Go to the official Welcome Fair
Get to know your campus
Students' safety is a priority

Unofficial
Events 🤮

Often expensive and over-hyped
Usually poor value for money
You'll most likely meet fewer new students
Usually open to anyone and everyone
Profits most likely go to the business

What to expect at Welcome

Unforgettable memories, dancing until the early hours, chilled times vibing, laughing so much your stomach hurts, making lifelong friends - it all starts now. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so rather than go on and on, check out our Welcome photo album to see what we've done before.

We can't wait to meet you

This has to be our favourite time of the year - all the energy and excitement, meeting the new faces and catching up with the returning ones - we cannot wait for Weclome.

Until then, give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok, and feel free to drop us a comment or message.