Choosing where to study after school is an exciting step, and at Itchen College, you’ll join a supportive community where every student is valued as an individual, encouraged to achieve their full potential and guided towards a successful future.
Our Welcome Event is the perfect opportunity to start your Itchen journey with confidence. You’ll have the chance to experience your chosen subjects, meet your teachers, make new friends and get a real feel for life at college before you begin in September.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Itchen College and help you take the next exciting step towards your future.
The Day at a Glance
9:30am – Arrive on Campus
If you are travelling by college bus, please click here to view our bus timetables.
College bus services will run as they would on a normal college day, so the published bus timetables remain applicable for Welcome Day.
Taster Sessions
9:45am – First Session Begins
This will be your first real experience of life at Itchen. You’ll get a feel for typical lessons and discover what it means to be part of the Itchen community.
During your lessons, you’ll:
- Experience how your subjects are taught
- Take part in real classroom activities
- Meet the teachers who may be teaching you in September
- Understand course expectations and workload
- Ask questions about your course choices
Your timetable is based on the subject choices discussed at interview.
There will also be opportunities throughout the day to:
- Visit the Student Centre
- Explore the campus
- Meet other students
Food & Drink
The Student Centre offers hot food, sandwiches, snacks and drinks throughout the day. You’re also welcome to bring a packed lunch.
Freshers’ Hub
Join us at our Freshers’ Hub in Colmer Hall from 12:55pm to 1:45pm.
This is a great opportunity to discover more about college life outside the classroom, meet other students and find out about the opportunities available to you at Itchen.
There will be:
- Information stands
- Interactive activities
- Games and competitions
- Prizes and giveaways
Plus, the first 50 students to visit will receive a free tote bag filled with goodies.
Be sure to stop by during lunchtime and see what’s on offer.
Sports & Dance
If you are taking part in a sports or dance session on Welcome Day, this will be included on your timetable. You can also refer to the schedule below.
Please ensure you bring the appropriate kit for your activity.
| Sport | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Basketball | Monday 29 June | 3:45pm – 5:15pm | College Sports Hall |
| Men’s & Women’s Football | Wednesday 1 July | 10:00am – 12:00pm | 3G Pitches, Wide Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 5PE (No metal studs) |
| Netball | Wednesday 1 July | 10:00am – 12:00pm | College Sports Hall |
Enrichment Activities
The following enrichment sessions will be available to try at lunchtime:
- Badminton – Sports Hall
- Art History – N22
- Cheerleading/Dance Live – P1
- Chess – S32
- Crochet Club – S1
- Itchen Radio – W7
- Life Drawing – T20
- Music Performance – P35
- Yoga – Drama Studio
- Duke of Edinburgh – C5
Ready to Start Your Future at Itchen College?
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to campus and helping you take your first steps as part of the Itchen community.
