Welcome to the University of St Andrews! We are pleased to invite those due to begin their studies in September 2026 to our online information sessions and in-person send-off events for incoming students (bejants) and their families. The sessions and events help to prepare students and families before the start of the academic year, connecting them with the St Andrews community, as well as offering the opportunity to ask questions.
In-person events will take place over the summer in the areas listed below. Please check back soon for the full schedule with dates.
North America Event Locations (subject to change)
Please Note: we invite you to register your interest in joining events marked TBD. We will email you directly with updates once dates are confirmed.
| Date | Time | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 17th Jun 2026 | 6-8pm ET | Rye, NY NOTE: This event has taken place - registrations closed |
| Tue 14th Jul 2026 | 6-8pm ET | NYC 1 - Midtown NOTE: This event has taken place - registrations closed |
| Wed 15th Jul 2026 | 6-8pm ET | DC Area - Arlington, VA NOTE: This event has taken place - registrations closed |
| Mon 3rd Aug 2026 | 6-8pm PT | Seattle, WA |
| Wed 5th Aug 2026 | 6-8pm PT | San Francisco, CA |
| Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 6-8pm PT | LA Area - Santa Monica, CA |
| Tue 11th Aug 2026 | 5-7pm CT | Austin, TX |
| Tue 11th Aug 2026 | 6-8pm ET | Southampton, NY |
| Wed 12th Aug 2026 | 6-8pm ET | Boston, MA |
| Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 6-8pm ET | Toronto, ON |
| Fri 14th Aug 2026 | 6:30 – 8:30PM CT | Chicago Area - Wilmette, IL |
| Wed 19th Aug 2026 | 6-8pm ET | NYC 2 - Upper East Side |
| Date | Time | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 18th Aug 2026 | Time TBD | Hong Kong |
Sign up to online information sessions at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/develop-2/bejant/
Parents/Families of incoming students:
If you are a parent or guardian of an incoming student, please join our Family Programme to ensure you receive updates and invitations from the University. Please note that only those registering on the Family Programme will receive information about registration for bejant receptions, orientation week events, other events throughout the year as well as regular e-newsletters from the University.
Contact: families@st-andrews.ac.uk