Welcome Fest is the perfect chance for Further Education students to get a real flavour for student life at York College before the summer break.
Come along to this fun-filled event and explore our campus in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself with our activities, get creative, meet fellow students, or simply have some post-exam fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. You’ll also be able to meet your tutors again and get any final questions answered.
Applied for A Levels or a T Level? You will be able to enrol on the day too (excluding electrical and engineering courses)
- Free hotdogs, ice cream, cupcakes and other yummy treats
- Total Wipeout, Connect 4 and Buzz wire challenges
- Photobooth
- Live performances from our talented Music, Dance and Performing Arts students
- Inflatable assault course and mechanical bull
- Travel Traitors & Escape Room experiences
- Jewellery making, T-shirt and tote bag printing
- Farm animals and Ted our Therapy Dog petting
- Esports tournament
- Make-up/body painting activities and hair braiding
- World's Largest Pacman and inflatable darts
- A chill-out zone with table football
- Plus, showcases, challenges and activities from various curriculum areas
- And much more…
This is a free-flow event and you are welcome to bring along a parent/carer or attend with friends who will also be joining the College.
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.
