🎉 It's the big one: Freshers Fair! 🎉

Get ready to kick off your uni life in style – the SUSU Freshers Fair is your ultimate gateway to freebies, fun, and fantastic deals! We’re bringing in a buzzing mix of national brands and local legends, all here to welcome you with exclusive discounts, giveaways, and awesome opportunities.

Think free snacks, cool merch, prizes, and maybe even a surprise or two 👀. Whether you're hunting for bargains, grabbing goodies, or just vibing with friends – this is one fair you do not want to miss.

🎁 Come for the free stuff, stay for the good vibes – it’s the perfect way to start your Southampton adventure!

🎟 Fast Pass Tickets – Skip the Queue!

Freshers Fair is one of the biggest events of the year — and we’ve got two ways for you to join the fun:

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   Rock up from 9:00 – Just turn up, hop in the queue, and check it out whenever you’ve got a gap between inductions or lectures.

   
   


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   Beat the crowds with a priority pass – Book a 1-hour slot to arrive, skip the main queue, and dive straight into the action during your chosen time. Tickets are limited - so book now to avoid disappointment. 

   
   

✅ Regular queue, no booking needed
⚡ Fast Pass = priority access during your time slot
🕘 Fair opens at 9:00

Photography & Filming
Photography and filming will take place at this event. This content may be shared on social media, on our website, and in marketing materials. If you have any questions or concerns please contact sucomms@soton.ac.uk

Safety Information

Student ID will be required upon entry.

If you feel overwhelmed or ill throughout the day, please see a member of staff who will direct you to the quiet room, or to first aid.

Please see the full SUSU Safety Policy here.

Accessibility Information

Noise Level

This event will not have loud music.

Capacity

We are expecting it to be a crowded event.

The capacity for this event is around 400 people.

Quiet Space

The quiet space for this event will be in the training room on level 1 of B42.

Lighting

This event will have standard lighting.

Food

There will not be food to purchase at this event.

Toilets

There is single stall, gender neutral and disabled toilets available at this event.

Seating

There will not be seating available inside this event.  

Alcohol

This is an alcohol-free event.

There will be free drinking water available at this event.

Accessibility

There are lifts and step-free access points available at all our events.

Safety Bus

The Safety Bus will not be running for this event.  

British Sign Language

Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to provide BSL, however if you have your own support, they are more than welcome to join.

Is there something missing or would you like to speak to the team ahead of your visit? Please email suevents@soton.ac.uk

Disclaimer: if you would like to speak to someone whilst at the event, please look for a SUSU staff member in a burgundy t-shirt.

The Organisers

We are the University of Southampton Students’ Union (also called "SUSU"). We are here to represent the voice of students at every level and ultimately make their university experience unforgettable. Independent from the University, we're run by students, for students!