Information for new undergraduate students

If you have had your place for 2025 confirmed, congratulations!

Welcome from the Head of School

Welcome to the School of Earth Sciences!

Earth Sciences applies all the sciences to understanding how our planet works. You, our future Earth Scientists, will address key challenges facing our society from climate change to the need for metals for a sustainable future. I hope you find your time in Bristol inspiring and intellectually challenging. I look forward to meeting lots of new students during Welcome Week then in discussion groups and classrooms throughout your degree with us at Bristol. 

Prof. Alison Rust, Head of School of Earth Sciences

Welcome from the Senior Tutor

Welcome from the Senior Tutor 25-26 (PDF, 464kB)

Important information

Please read through the following documents carefully and note that there are some things that you need to do before you arrive to begin your studies.

• Student Declaration Form - to be completed by 2pm on Friday 29 August 2025.
• Policy on Safety and Behaviour in the Field 25-26 (PDF, 208kB)
• Welcome Week Day Trip 25-26 (PDF, 261kB)
• Important Information for New Undergraduate Students 25-26 (PDF, 423kB)

Welcome Week begins on Monday 15 September 2025. To welcome you to the University of Bristol and help you get ready to start your course we have a range of events taking place during Welcome Week. You can view the timetable below.

Environmental Geoscience Welcome Week Timetable 2025 (PDF, 51kB)

Geology Welcome Week Timetable 2025 (PDF, 51kB)

Palaeontology and Evolution Welcome Week Timetable 2025 (PDF, 52kB)

After you have confirmed your registration details, you will be able to see the timetable and other university activities in the University of Bristol app. Download from Google Play or the App Store.

Additional information

You may find the links below useful:

• Registration – You need to do this to start your studies and receive your University email address.
• Multifactor authentication – You’ll need to set this up to use our IT systems.
• New students to University of Bristol webpage
• International students
• Study skills – See what activities and resources are available to help you get ready to study.
• Student support - If you need help while you’re settling in at Bristol, you can find information and support online.

If you have additional questions, you can reach out to your school or to Student Services, who would be happy to help you. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the School but if you have any questions in the meantime please e-mail earth-undergrad@bristol.ac.uk.