New FE students, this is your official invitation to Welcome Fest, a chance to kick-start your journey at York College & University Centre.
Meet your future tutors, make new friends, and take part in a wide range of free activities across campus. Whether you're 100% sure you're joining us or still undecided, Welcome Fest is the perfect chance to experience the campus once more before the summer break.
Whether you want to challenge yourself, get creative, have those final questions answered or just visit the College once more, there’s something for everyone.
- Hang Tough, Rowing & Battack – Test your strength and speed with the Army
- Esports Tournament – Battle it out in the gaming arena
- Tyre Stack Competition – Show off your strength and speed
- Hair, Beauty & Media Make-Up – Face painting, glitter tattoos & braiding
- Trips & Activities – Learn about 25/26 student excursions
- Get Your KIT List – Everything you need to start college
- Sight Goggles Challenge – Can you walk in a straight line?
- Potter’s Wheel Experience – Get creative with clay
- Science Lab Experiments – Hands-on fun with science
- Free Hot Dogs – Because who doesn’t love free food?
- Get manufacturing – get to grips with CAD and the laser cutter
- Travel & Transport Info – Plan your route to campus
- Live Music & Dance Performances – Enjoy entertainment throughout the event
- Dough disco and finger painting – fun with the early years team
- Darts Tournament – Aim for the bullseye
- Whack a mole and grab it reaction challenge – test your reflexes
- Jewellery Making – Create your own unique piece
- Ice cream van – Fingers crossed for some sun!
- VR Headset Experience – Step into another world
- Cake Decorating – Get creative with icing
- Inflatable Assault Course – Take on the challenge!
- Climbing Wall – Reach new heights
- Build a Bird Box – your feathered friends will love you!
- Construction Escape Room – Can you escape?
- Foot Golf – A fun twist on a classic sport
- Word Bingo – Test your vocabulary skills
- Photobooth – say cheese!
- Giant Deckchair – have a moment to relax
- Entertainment by YO1 Radio - who will also be giving everyone the chance to win £500 worth of vouchers!
And much more…
This is a free-flow event and you are welcome to bring along a parent/carer if you require, we will have a 'Day Care' set up, so if you'd like to leave them there whilst you go and explore, they can enjoy a tea or coffee whilst they wait.
Please note: This event is for all new students who have made an application to join us this September.
Not made your application to us yet? Apply here.
