Returning Students

Welcome and Orientation 2021

Returning Students

Welcome back to Durham! We’re delighted to welcome you back and want to do everything we can to make your arrival as smooth and as memorable as possible. We know some of you will not yet have had the chance to live and study in Durham and we look forward to meeting you in person in your college and your department. For those returning to Durham, it’s great to see you!

Here you can find links to all the information you need to know about your arrival back at University.

Next steps

What will your 2021/22 look like?

Find out more about what to expect at Durham in 2021/22 and read our FAQs.

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Before you arrive

Complete this list of things you need to do to prepare for your arrival in Durham.

Academic Departments

Follow the link to your department to find out specific welcome information related to your course.

Colleges

Follow the link to your College to find out specific welcome information related to your College.

Student support

Student support is here to help you throughout your time at University. Find out more about our range of available services.

Essential medical information

Electoral registration

Don’t miss out on the chance to have your say. Make sure you are registered to vote in local and national elections.

Planner

A handy online tool to plan your Welcome Week activities. Create your personal plan of events for the week according to your course and college.

Covid-19 information

Find out how to access your first or second Covid-19 vaccine, or find out more about vaccination on our student Covid-19 pages.

Student Pledge

Read the Student Pledge to see how you can help create a supportive, inclusive community at Durham.

Staying safe in Durham

Durham is generally a very safe place. These Police tips will help keep you and your belongings safe and help make Durham a safe place for everyone.