New students and arrivals
Before you arrive
We're sure you're keen to plan ahead:
- Take a look at the University welcome pages, including information on how to register and what to bring.
- Complete the Langwith pre-arrival survey. We will email your University account with the survey a few weeks before you arrive.
- Whether you are moving into catered or self-catered accommodation, you'll need to think about food for your first evening. Depending on when you arrive, our on-campus outlets may be closed, and if you are moving into catered accommodation, please be aware your meals will only be available on weekdays during the semester.
Your room number
Accommodation services will email you your room code in September, which includes your room number and block/flat. If you have any questions, get in touch with the Accommodation team.
- The letters at the start tell you which building the room is in
- The next letter is your block/court
- The number is your room number
- The first digit of your room number is your floor: (0 is Ground Floor, 1 is First Floor etc.)
For example: LBR A 206 is Langwith College, Philip Brockbank Court, A Block, Second Floor, Room number 206.
When to arrive
Your undergraduate arrival day is Saturday 16 September 2023. Accommodation Services will email your University of York email account with a link to the induction module and ask you to book a one-hour arrival slot.
If you are a postgraduate, you can arrive from the date on your room offer. Welcome activities and induction events will begin from Monday 11 September 2023.
Arrivals day
1. Getting here
You can find travel information on the maps, directions and parking web pages.
If you are arriving by car, please sign up for an arrival slot via your accommodation offer. This will help our college teams to manage the large number of students arriving on campus. As we have limited car parking spaces, we ask that you follow this process to help minimise congestion.
2. Meet STYCs and collect keys
You’ll be greeted by our Second and Third Year Contacts (STYCs), identifiable by their yellow and black Langwith t-shirts. They’ll show you where to go. If you need any help, just ask them!
Your STYC will direct you to pick up your key card and student ID. Don’t forget to bring a form of photo ID with you. Our staff will also be there to welcome you and are around all day for help or a chat.
If you’re arriving after 5pm, you’ll need to collect your keycard from the Campus East reception (located in the Law and Sociology Building).
3. Move into your room
Once you have your key card, a STYC or STYM (student mentor) will help you find your accommodation.
If you come by car, you’ll be directed from the car park to a spot nearer your accommodation, so that you can unload your things. To ease congestion, please unload all of your luggage and then return your car to the car park before unpacking.
4. Say hi to your flatmates
Once you’ve sorted out your belongings and are feeling more familiar with your surroundings, you might want to say hi to your new flatmates. Your kitchen in your accommodation is a great place to do so.
Once you're all moved in, your flat’s STYMs will be in touch soon, to let you know about the week ahead.
Keeping up to date
As we get closer to the start of the semester, we'll email you with information and advice on how to prepare. These emails will be sent to your University of York email account. Find any that you may have missed below.
Your first week
Throughout your first week, Langwith and our Students’ Union will host a variety of induction activities, led by the student committee, to welcome you to our college, help you get to know your flatmates and kickstart Langwith life.
