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Welcome to Halifax College
We are really looking forward to meeting and getting to know you!
Hi, my name is Jenny and I manage the Halifax College Team. Alongside Tammy and Larry (College Administrators), Danny (College Wellbeing Officer), Natasha (College Life Coordinator) and Matt and Hannah (College Life Advisors), we work together to make sure that every student in Halifax is welcomed to their new community and is able to make the most of their time at University.
The University has eleven colleges and you are a college member of Halifax. You may be living on campus in Halifax, or off campus and you chose or were assigned to Halifax because it is close to your academic department. Whatever the reason, we are very happy to welcome you.
We have organised an online induction in advance of your arrival, so that you have an opportunity to find out what it will be like when you arrive.
Take a look at our website and join our official Facebook and Instagram pages to find out more about the college and what’s planned for when you arrive.
Wentworth College and the GSA
As a postgraduate, you will also have access to many of the events and activities hosted by Wentworth College, which is the only college purely dedicated to the graduate student experience.
You’ll also be a member of our Graduate Students' Association (GSA), the primary representative body for all registered postgraduate students at York. We encourage you to make use of their services and take part in their variety of regular postgraduate events and activities.
Online induction
Completing the online induction is a great place to start your university journey. York prides itself on being a community built on respect, and this induction explains more about the community you will be joining and our values. It is packed with useful information and resources to support you through your first few weeks.
Pre-arrival survey
We are keen to hear from you. Please complete our pre-arrival survey and share with us your interests and ambitions or feel free to ask a question.
Arrivals information (if living on campus)
Postgraduate students living on campus are encouraged to arrive into college from Monday 19 September. When you accept your accommodation offer you will be asked to confirm this date or notify us of an alternative. Time restrictions may be in place after Friday 23 September and we strongly advise that you try to avoid arriving on Saturday 24 September due to the large number of people expected for undergraduate arrivals.
If you are arriving by car, your nearest campus car park will be Halifax College Car Park, which can be found using animal.dragon.jams via the What3Words app.
On your arrival, please go to Halifax Reception where college staff and undergraduate student volunteers called STYCs (Second and Third Year Contacts) will welcome you, help you pick up your keys and find your accommodation block.
Students will not be able to access University accommodation until their confirmed contract start date in their accommodation offer. Please ensure you plan to arrive on or after this date.
If you have an additional support need, or exceptional circumstances that will require you to arrive early, please contact our student support team and accommodation team to discuss earlier access.
Once you’ve arrived, there will be planned welcome events and activities organised by Halifax and the GSA to help you meet other new students. You'll also have the opportunity to join campus and city tours.
International students - travel advice
Free airport collections from Manchester Airport will be available for students on Monday 19 September, Friday 23 September and Saturday 24 September but must be booked in advance.
If you are arriving into the UK via another airport, or by another mode of transport, further advice can be found on our travelling to York pages. For more information about planning your journey, what to do upon arrival, as well as our getting ready checklist, please see our International Students Welcome to York guide.
If you have any questions, queries or problems relating to your travel arrangements, please contact the University’s International support team.
Welcome and Orientation
Our 2022 postgraduate welcome activities start on Monday 19 September. It is an important part of the year and we encourage you to take part.
Halifax and the Graduate Students' Association (GSA) have planned a range of events and activities for you to meet other postgraduates. The schedule is carefully designed to help you transition to postgraduate life and study here at York. Tours and workshops will help you make the most of your time and your degree, while the networking and social events are opportunities for you to relax, make friends and meet other postgraduate students.
To find out more about what is planned for your first few weeks, please keep an eye out for emails from your college and visit:
Remember: A number of fake pages and social media accounts attempt to target incoming students each year. Please be aware that the only University-endorsed events are those offered by our Student Unions (YUSU and GSA).
Throughout the year
Beyond Welcome Week, you can join in events and activities organised by both Halifax and Wentworth College - York’s dedicated postgraduate college. However, Halifax College will remain your first point of contact for support and advice.
College Handbook
In addition to our emails, your college team has curated a handy reference guide for key contacts and college information you may need during your time in college. Download your copy here.
What should I be doing now?
- Complete your postgraduate online induction
- Complete the pre-arrival survey
- Check your arrival time and information
- Check you're up to date with Covid-19 and other vaccinations
- [International students only] - check your travel to the UK, and book a free collection slot if arriving at Manchester Airport
- Like and join our Halifax College Facebook and Instagram pages, and the Wentworth College Facebook page
- Find out more about the PG community at York GSA and Wentworth College
Next steps
You’ll hear from us again on Friday 9 September, when we’ll tell you more about what colleges have to offer.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Did you miss our first email sent on Friday 26 August? You can read it here.
Halifax College
University of York
York
YO10 5DN
United Kingdom
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