Welcome to your course
Firstly, congratulations on getting a place on the BA course at University of Westminster - and welcome to you from the whole staff team!
Induction week is all about making sure you understand a little more about the university, your course and introducing you to your classmates before you start your studies.
You will get to meet some of the current students studying on the course and the staff who will be teaching you, who will be there to support you if you need help.
Please make sure you attend all of your sessions during induction week as amongst other activities you will also be learning how to use the industrial sewing machines, tracing out your pattern blocks and visiting the archive - all things you need to successfully complete your first project!
You are going to work really hard but also have so much fun together learning everything you need to be a successful fashion designer - the journey starts now!
Welcome to Westminster School of Arts
We are delighted that you are joining our vibrant and exciting community where we aim to support you in achieving your creative and academic potential. We are committed to your development, and we have a team of permanent teaching staff, leading practitioners, technical support staff and industry partners who you will work with in a variety of ways through your journey at Westminster.
Based on our Harrow Campus, the School of Arts benefits from generous spaces for students to undertake their creative practice, join community events and a full suite of some of the most advanced technical and digital workshops.
During Welcome Week, we have planned a programme of activities for you, to help you navigate your way around the campuses, understand how to engage with your course team and space to get to know one another. Please do attend these events.
We look forward to meeting you in Welcome Week and seeing you and your creative work flourish at Westminster.
With every best wish
Virginia Grose
Head of Westminster School of Arts
Collecting your ID card and completing enrolment
As part of your induction and to complete your enrolment, you'll need to collect your student ID card.
Your time slot for collection is:
2.30pm, Monday 15 September 2025
Marylebone Campus
For more information about enrolment, including related FAQs, visit our Enrolment for new students page.
Course induction schedule
Your course induction events may take place online or on campus – check the details for each event below.
The timing and venue for events may change, so double check this page closer to the date.
Fashion department welcome
10am–12pm
Room Auditorium
Harrow Campus
Introduction to the Fashion Design BA team
12–12.30pm
Room Auditorium
Harrow Campus
Collecting your ID card and completing enrolment
2.30pm
Marylebone Campus
Group allocation
All groups will be allocated and displayed on Blackboard on Monday 15 September.
Studio inductions and archive visits - groups 1 and 2 only
10am–4pm
Room E4.01
Harrow Campus
Optional: Marylebone Welcome Fair
Timings TBC
Marylebone Campus
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and university has to offer them outside their studies.
Head of School welcome
3.45pm
Room Auditorium
Harrow Campus
Optional: Marylebone Welcome Fair
Timings TBC
Marylebone Campus
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and university has to offer them outside their studies.
Optional: College Social - Outdoor Film Screening
6.30–9.30pm
All students are invited to an outdoor cinema event at the Harrow Campus. The college will be providing one free drink and a choice of snack for the first 300 attendees, as well as a paid bar during the screening.
Reserve your free ticket for the Outdoor Film Screening
Studio inductions and archive visits - groups 3 and 4 only
10am–4pm
Room E4.01
Harrow Campus
Studio inductions and archive visits - groups 5 and 6 only
10am–4pm
Room E4.01
Harrow Campus
Optional: Online Q&A session
4pm
Access link available on Blackboard.
Optional: Harrow Welcome Fair
Timings TBC
Harrow Campus
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and university has to offer them outside their studies.
Optional: WestFest 2025
12–7pm
Harrow Campus (Car Park area)
Registration details to follow.
Course resources
Blackboard
Blackboard is our online learning platform, which you'll be able to log in to after you've set up your University email address and password.
Teaching timetables
Teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 22 September and you can check your teaching timetable to see when and where your classes are being held.
Course handbook
Full details on the course structure, modules and course team are included in the course handbook, which can be found on Blackboard.
Equipment and materials
It is essential as fashion students to have your own pattern cutting, sewing equipment and drawing tools ready for your first week of term starting Monday 22 September.
The list of essentials is available on Blackboard along with names of suppliers.
Digital technology
While you can borrow laptops through the University for 24 hours, it's better to have your own. If you're not sure what to buy, our technical support team can advise you once you've enrolled.
You'll be eligible for a student discount on computer purchases.
A smart phone with a good camera function is very useful for recording your work and for online communication.
Support and services
Welcome to Westminster
Visit our Welcome to Westminster page for everything you need to get started at Westminster.
Student Centre
If you need help with enrolment or have any questions, please use the live chat.
Academic English
If you'd like to hone your academic English skills, watch our Academic English for Disciplinary Study Module video for starters and consider joining one of our Academic English Modules. If you have any questions, get in touch with the Academic English team at [email protected].