Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have heard that we have released our #SotonFreshers Master Pass. This is your ticket to the ultimate University of Southampton Freshers’ experience. Some of you have got in touch to ask us more about our Freshers’ programme, so we have compiled the most common questions and answered them right here…

• Which events are included in the Master Pass?

You can make a £23.50 saving across our Freshers’ events and get a chance to go to all of this (click on each link for details on dates, times and which halls … Read the rest

6,000 students. 10 huge events. 1 Master Pass.

That’s right. With our Freshers’ Master Pass, you can get all of this:

 Welcome Party – CHRIS STARK AND DROP DIVISION

• Welcome Party 1: Saturday 24 September – Erasmus Park, City Gateway, Mayflower, Private Rented
• Welcome Party 2: Sunday 25 September – Archers Road, Bencraft, Chamberlain, Monte
• Welcome Party 3: Monday 26 September – Connaught, Glen Eyre, Highfield, Liberty Point
• 21:00-02:00
• The Union (B42), Highfield campus

Your first introduction to student life. Get to know your new housemates with the ultimate night out. We want you all of you to get involved, … Read the rest

As you may have heard, our legendary Freshers’ Ball has completely sold out!

By tonight, you can enjoy BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard, DUKE  and Rave of Thrones featuring: KRISTIAN NAIRN aka HODOR, FINN JONES aka LORAS TYRELL, FIRE PERFORMERS and ANGLE GRINDERS.

You can expect the greatest show on earth as you take part in our circus-themed ball, including Champagne Casino Bar, Hollywood Circus, Circus Ring Master and Stilt walkers, plus much, much more!

You are in for an amazing evening. Here are just a few things to remember to ensure you have the best experience on the night:… Read the rest

It’s official…Freshers’ 2015/16 has begun! Congratulations on becoming a part of something special here at Southampton. We will strive to give you the best time of your life here and it all starts with your Freshers’ Week!

Alongside your JCR (an group of elected officers who are responsible for every halls group, including those in Private Rented accommodation), we have worked hard to bring you the best Freshers’ lineup  yet, featuring classic events such as the Bunfight and Freshers’ Ball with brand new ones like The Gatsby Dinner Dance!

But it’s all very good telling you about what we … Read the rest

In just 24 hours, Freshers’ 2015 officially starts!

After months of planning, preparation and hype, tomorrow, Freshers’ kicks off with the Welcome Party I and the JCR events to get you settled in! Then, from Monday, you can look forward to a whole range of events from the Union Fayre to the Great Gatsby Dinner Dance, culminating in the big one…the Freshers’ Ball! And, it’s not too late for you to be a part of it!

This is your last few days to buy a Freshers’ Masterpass, which gains you entry to your JCR events as well as 9 … Read the rest

This Freshers’, we are pulling out all the stops to make sure you have the most amazing start to your University experience.

As if the Freshers’ calendar packed with exciting events was not enough, we have organised a mini-bus to sort you out some lifts as well!

The Mini-bus will be picking students up for FREE from halls of residences to head to the Freshers’ Master Pass events and then dropping them home again for only £1.50 return.

The events included are:

• Welcome Party 1, 2 & 3 (19/09, 20/09 & 21/09)
• Bloc Party 1 & 2 (21/09 & 22/09)

>>Hurry, don’t miss out on some of the biggest and best events of the year!<<

WE ARE FAST APPROACHING A MASTER PASS SELL-OUT!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR OUR BEST FRESHERS’ YET!!!!

6000 FRESHERS ★TWO WEEKS ★NINE HUGE EVENTS ★ONE MASTER PASS
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WHAT EVENTS ARE INCLUDED?
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WELCOME PARTY
BLOC PARTY
LAUGHTER LOUNGE
FOAM PARTY
FRESHERFEST
STUDENT THERAPY X2
FRESHERS BALL
BIG NIGHT OUT

Plus:
A range of special events and nights out, which are organised by your Halls Reps

AND 10% OFF IN OUR STUDENTS’ UNION OUTLETS UNTIL NEXT YEAR INCLUDING:
>>Bar Three Diner★The Shop★The Shop on Top★The … Read the rest

Every year during Freshers’, we celebrate the best way we know how – by cordially inviting you to the Freshers’ Ball. But this year, we are set to host the BIGGEST and most SPECTACULAR event yet, with our amazing circus theme to give you a Freshers’ experience you will never forget!

Expect fire performers, jugglers, jesters, stilt walkers and much more, all led by the ring master of course!

Headliners include BBC Radio 1’s DANNY HOWARD, Duke and Britain’s Got Talent 2015 runner-up Jamie Raven, who will all give live performances throughout the evening.

Watch the delights of RAVE OF … Read the rest

The end of term is drawing ever closer, but SUSU is going to make sure it goes out with a bang. There’s plenty to look forward to before the holidays are upon us so make sure you stay in the loop on Facebook and don’t miss anything!

As usual the outlets on campus are going to stock up on your Christmas favourites, so if that’s a full-blown Christmas Dinner at the Bridge or a casual Christmas Lunch at the Café here are the Opening and Closing Times for you to keep in mind if you fancy venturing to campus … Read the rest

Whether you bought your ticket as soon as you got your A-Level grades, or whether you’ve just managed to grab one this week, there’s one thing that’s certain; you can’t wait for the Freshers’ Ball 2014!

With an amazing line up over a range of venues, we’ve got one of the best years yet planned for you – here’s a round-up of everything you need to know…

THE LINE-UP

This is pretty much a make or break for every Freshers’ Ball, and we think we’ve pulled it out the bag this year. Read on and get excited!

Garden Court … Read the rest