Enrolment, Induction & Welcome 2026
Enrolment, Induction, and Welcome information for new and returning students.
Enrolment invites for new students will be sent from Monday 17 August
About Welcome Week
Whether you’re about to join Leeds Conservatoire or returning to us for another year of study, we’re working hard to make sure you have a great Enrolment, Induction & Welcome to 2026/27.
Check this page regularly to keep up-to-date with your full induction, including the dates and times of mandatory sessions you must attend to complete enrolment, induction, and begin your course.
Mandatory Induction & Enrolment Sessions
These sessions and talks will all take place at our St Peters’ Square building from Monday 14th – Friday 18th September:
- In-person Enrolment
- Welcome to Leeds Conservatoire
- Programme Induction
- Understanding Harassment and Sexual Misconduct (Awareness, Response, and Support)
- Boost: Transitioning to HE/PG at Leeds Conservatoire
You must attend all of these sessions and talks to complete your enrolment and induction, and to start your course.
Undergraduate Enrolment & Induction Timetable
Select your course to discover the dates, times, and locations of your enrolment, course induction, and other mandatory talks.
If you’re a returning student studying on a combined programme you should attend the sessions according to your major pathway.
Music Programmes
Drama Programmes
Postgraduate Enrolment & Induction Timetable
Select your course to discover the dates, times, and locations of your enrolment, course induction, and other mandatory talks.
Music Programmes
Drama Programmes
Students’ Union Freshers Weeks
Saturday 5 September – Saturday 19 September
Leeds Conservatoire Students’ Union (LCSU) will be hosting two weeks of gigs, social events, activities, and fairs which you can attend alongside your mandatory academic enrolment and induction sessions. Freshers events are open to all new and returning students!
Our Freshers Weeks programme is a great way to help you settle in, make friends and explore life in Leeds. Make sure you follow us on Instagram (@_lcsu_) for the latest updates.
Visit the LCSU Linktree to discover the programme, buy merchandise, and browse our current Clubs & Societies!
Freshers Events
SU Freshers: Week 1 Schedule // Sat 5th – Sat 12th September
Saturday 5th
Just moved in? Come on down to meet your new pals and future course mates! Everyone is welcome to take part in our super chill social!
Sunday 6th
Just moved in? Come on down to meet your new pals and future course mates! Everyone is welcome to take part in our super chill Games Night activities, or if you’d rather, you can just come and hang out!
Monday 7th
New to Leeds? Let us show you the best spots in the city – tours run at 12:00pm & 1:00pm
** LIMITED CAPACITY ** This is going to be a busy one, so get down early!
Ever watched the Traitors and thought ‘Yeah, I could do that’? Well, now’s your chance! Come down and test your loyalty and deceit in our real life version of The Traitors! (Claudia Winkleman not included)
Tuesday 8th
Brought to you by our wonderful jazz alumni, open to all musicians of all levels!
Wednesday 9th
“Presented by LCSU Women’s Society!
A friendly and chill sip and paint! All materials will be provided, and the bar will be open!”
Can’t sing? Doesn’t matter! This is your chance to belt our your fav tunes! All songs are welcome at our karaoke, but we’re giving a special shoutout to our Musical theatre students!
Thursday 10th
Come along to one of our favourite city venues! Grab a drink, and watch the finest acts and alumni of LCSU. Whether you’re a rock or pop fan, this night’s for you.
Friday 11th
The CHEAPEST Club night in town, at one of our favourite venues. We’ll be playing all party classics you know and love.
SU Freshers: Week 2 Schedule // Sun 13th – Sat 19th September
Saturday 12th
Meet our fabulous student societies! Whether you’re into football or fashion, we’ve got tonnes of clubs for you to join.
Sunday 13th
It’s our 2000’s throwback night! We’ve got a live band performing all the greatest hits from the 2000s – Form Spice Girls to Evanesence, to High School Musical and The Kooks! So put on your sequin top and get ready to dance!
Monday 14th
Hosted at one of the cosiest Leeds Venues, The Attic, come along and perform in a friendly and intimate setting! Whether you want to test out new material or perform your favourite cover, anything goes at our open mic night!
Wednesday 16th
Take a breather, explore wellbeing activities, and find your balance this Welcome Week.
Formally known as Belgrave Boogie; this is a firm student favourite! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to see the finest soul/funk/disco bands out there.
Thursday 17th
A friendly and chill social for all our LGBTQ+ Students! Led by our wonderful LGBTQ+ Rep, Charlie.
A friendly and chill social for all our Global Majority Students! Led by our wonderful rep, Shadow.
Friday 18th
The big one! Freebies, societies, and everything your SU has to offer. Over 50+ organisations with everything from record labels, theatres to local bars, venues, and hairdressers. Not one to miss!
Saturday 19th
Our iconic Lambrini von Damn’s Big Ball Bingo is BACK! Our take on Bongos-Bingo, only sillier prizes!
Freshers FAQs
What is a Freshers Wristband? And how do I get one?
LCSU Freshers Wristbands allow free access to all the paid events (saving students £15) throughout both weeks.
Wristbands can be purchased via the LCSU Shop.
Non-LCSU wristbands won’t be accepted for our events!
Can returning students go to LCSU freshers events?
All conservatoire students (new and returning) can come along to all of our events!
Our free events are just for LC students, however our paid events (gigs, bingo etc.) are open to the public including non-LC students.
Is there a Facebook group chat for new students?
LCSU have a Facebook Group for new students, join Leeds Conservatoire Students’ Union Freshers Group 26/27.
Our admissions team also have a discord channel for offer-holders!
Can the SU help me with my enrolment question?
No, all questions about academic/enrolment/induction activities should go to enrolment@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk.
Any questions about SU activities/non-academic events can come to us!
Returning Students
Important information for re-enrolling for the next year of your course.
Re-enrolment
Your invitation to re-enrol for the next academic year.
Shortly after you have been notified of previous year’s results you will be emailed a link to re-enrol for your next academic year.
Please re-enrol as soon as possible once you are sent your link, as we can confirm student funding applications you have made for tuition fee loans and maintenance loans in good time without delays in payment to you.
Before you are sent your re-enrolment link, the following needs to happen:
- Your results are agreed by the Programme Boards, this usually takes place late-June or early-July and is noted on the academic calendar
- If you are eligible, the board confirms you are can proceed to the next level of study
- You will be notified of your results
- If progressing to the next level of study, you will be then be sent your re-enrolment link
Further information about academic progression is detail on the progression and award information page.
Returning for the next academic year
Your next academic year begins during the week commencing 14th September 2026.
Find Your Mandatory Induction Activities
You can check the current and future academic calendars for the full term dates.
Your timetable will be released to you as soon as it is confirmed. Delays to re-enrolling may affect the release of your timetable.
Summer Room Bookings
You can make room bookings once teaching resumes for the next academic year, this year it is the week commencing 22nd September 2026. This is when the booking system goes live again.
All rooms are reserved for postgraduate students and students completing resits during the summer break, and for enrolment and induction activities prior to the week commencing 22nd September.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions about your Enrolment, Induction & Welcome, please email us.
I haven’t received an email to enrol/re-enrol yet, what should I do?
New Students
Enrolment invites for new students will be sent from Monday 17 August
Make sure you’ve firmly accept your place on your course either on UCAS or on the applicant portal and that your offer is unconditional,meaning you have met any conditions you were given. Check your junk and spam folders too.
If you’re an international student, you need to have been issued your CAS and paid your tuition fee deposit prior to you receiving your enrolment email. You can then pay any remaining tuition fee balance when completing online enrolment.
If all these things have happened, please email enrolment@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk and we can help you.
Returning Students
You will only be sent a re-enrolment email once your marks have been confirmed at a programme board, and you are able to proceed to the next year of your course.
If you have reassessments taking place in August your marks will not be confirmed until after the reassessment board.
All dates of when you can expect your results to be released can be found on the Marks, Feedback & Results page.
When do I need to attend my in-person enrolment?
Enrolment Times for New Students
If you are starting the first year of a 3-year or 4-year undergraduate programme or any postgraduate programme, you must enrol in-person. Please make note the enrolment time for your programme.
Your full enrolment and induction week schedule are available, find your programme and plan your week.
Monday 14 September
Room 416, St. Peters’ Sq.
10:00am
BA Acting, MA Dramaturgy, MA Directing
11:00am
BA Actor Musician, MA Musical Direction
11:30am
BA Musical Theatre, MA Musical Theatre Company, MA Musical Theatre Writing
2:00pm
BA Folk, Roots & Blues, BA Voice (Performance & Pedagogy)
2:30pm
BA Songwriting
3:30pm
BA Popular Music
Tuesday 15 September
Room 416, St. Peters’ Sq.
10:00am
BA Jazz
11:00am
BA Classical Music
11:30am
BA Film, TV & Games Music
1:30pm
BA Music Business & Events
2:00pm
BA Electronic Music Production
2:30pm
BA Music Production
Wednesday 16 September
Room 416, St. Peters’ Sq.
10:00am
MA Music
11:00am
MA Popular Music
12:00pm
MA Music Production
1:30pm
Any programme
Thursday 17 September
Room 416, St. Peters’ Sq.
10:00am – 12:30pm
Any programme
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Any programme
My student email login password doesn’t work, what should I do?
It’s likely that you need to reset your password. If you’re in/near our St Peters’ Square building, please go to Room 339 and the IT team will be able to help you do this.
To reset your password over the phone, you can call IT on +44(0)113 386 1999
I want to suspend my studies for the next academic year, how do I do this?
Please re-enrol and then request the suspension through My Portal in the section titled: Request a Change to My Enrolment, then choose Suspension from the drop-down menu.
More information is available on our changing studies page.
I want to transfer onto a different course within Leeds Conservatoire, how do I do that?
Before requesting a transfer, speak to the Student Fees & Funding team to confirm your eligibility for student finance. You must also meet with the Academic Managers of both your current and intended courses to ensure you’re eligible and have all the necessary information.
Once the first two steps are complete, please re-enrol and then request the programme transfer through My Portal in the section titled: Request a Change to my Enrolment and choose Programme Transfer from the drop-down menu.
More information is available on our changing studies page.
I’ve changed my mind about the modules I’ve chosen, what do I do?
Please enrol and request the change to your module choices through the form on Space.
We cannot guarantee you can change your module choices as they’re dependent on capacity, timetable availability and if there are any prerequisites for the module.
Some of my personal details have changed, how do I change these with Leeds Conservatoire?
Please enrol, and then you can update your personal details in the section titled: My Personal Information in My Portal.
How do I apply for the Instrumental, Vocal & Composition Bursary?
You can find out how to apply on the dedicated Instrumental, Vocal & Composition bursary page.
When will I get my Timetable for my course?
Timetables will be released within Welcome Week once students have enrolled and all 1:1 sessions and module choices have been allocated. Please note that any changes to module choices, programme transfers, and changes to your enrolment could delay the release of your timetable.
You’ll receive more information about your Timetable via your Leeds Conservatoire email.
See the timetabling page for more information.
I want to speak to a member of the Health & Wellbeing team, how can I book an appointment?
Referrals to the Health & Wellbeing Team are only open during term-time. When they are open, fill out the H&W section of the Student Support Referral Form.
Once we receive your form, we’ll assign a suitable team member who will email you an invitation for an initial appointment within a few days.
How do I get a letter to give to my bank/building society or for Council Tax?
You can generate your own letters in My Portal by requesting a letter in the communications section. They will then be sent to your student email account.
