SEPT 19 - OCT 3
RUN BY YOUR STUDENTS' UNION
University starts here... the adventure starts with Freshers.
From discovering Swansea's beautiful coastline and exploring the city to unforgettable nights with your new mates, Freshers is where your university story really begins.
Your Freshers Wristband unlocks eight days of incredible experiences, from huge marquee parties and live music to quizzes, society events, exclusive student perks and plenty of opportunities to meet people who could become your closest friends. Whether you're here to throw yourself into every event, try something completely new or simply find your feet, there's something waiting for you. You'll be surrounded by thousands of students who are all starting exactly the same journey. Freshers isn't about arriving with your friendship group, it's about finding one.
Because Freshers isn't just about your first week… It's about finding your people, finding your place and making the most of everything Swansea has to offer.
Grab your wristband and dive in.
SURFS UP SWANSEA
FEATURED EVENTS
FIND YOUR PASSION
FIND YOUR PEOPLE
FIND YOUR ESCAPE
University isn't just about lectures…
Whether you're into rugby, gaming, photography, climbing, dance, volunteering or something completely unexpected, chances are there's a club or society waiting for you.
Across two days, Freshers Fayre brings together over 150 sports clubs, societies and local businesses, giving you the chance to try something new, ask questions, grab loads of freebies and discover opportunities you never knew existed.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you arrive.
Just come along, have a wander, chat to people and see where your curiosity takes you.
FRESHERS FAYRE
FIND YOUR PASSION
FRESHFEST
FIND YOUR PEOPLE
Welcome to your first big night at Swansea.
Fresh Fest is our biggest Freshers-only event, bringing together over 2,000 new students for one unforgettable evening. If you're wondering where everyone meets in Freshers Week... it's here.
Your campus T-shirt isn't just a souvenir… it helps you spot the people living nearby, making those first conversations a whole lot easier.
Expect festival vibes, huge production, incredible DJs, street food and thousands of students all starting exactly the same journey as you.
Whether you arrive with flatmates or on your own, you'll leave having met people you'll probably end up sitting with in lectures, grabbing coffee with, or making plans for the rest of Freshers Week.
Your university story starts here.
RHOSSILI BEACH
FIND YOUR ESCAPE
University can be busy... this is where you recharge.
Studying in Swansea comes with one incredible advantage… the coast is always on your doorstep. Join us for an afternoon by the beach, soak up the sea air and discover why thousands of students fall in love with Swansea long before they graduate.
Whether you're catching up with your flatmates, meeting new people or simply taking a moment to slow down, this is what student life in Swansea is all about.
Because sometimes the best part of your university experience isn't found in a lecture theatre… it's found by the sea.
Take a break. Breathe it all in. Discover your escape.
Freshers Pass
Every event, every laugh, every new friendship and every unforgettable moment starts with a simple decision.
Your Freshers Pass gives you access to the biggest events of the week, exclusive student perks, huge savings and the freedom to dive into everything Freshers has to offer. It's designed to help you spend less time worrying about tickets and more time making memories. It's the simplest way to experience Swansea Freshers exactly as it's meant to be.
Find your people. Discover your passion. Create memories that last long after Freshers ends.
