Discover what’s happening on our campuses during Welcome Weekend and Welcome Week including SUSU’s Freshers Week line-up.
There are a range of events and activities to kick off the new academic year. You can relax, meet people on campus or in your halls, take a tour of your halls or campus, or try new sports and activities.
Some events will be run on a drop-in basis, while others may require booking, so check out the full programme on the My Southampton app. Use the tags to help you filter what is most relevant to you. Here are some highlights:
| Friday 22 September |
Welcome Highfield Campus tour12:00-13:00, 13:30-14:30: Hartley Library, Highfield Campus |
| Saturday 23 September |
Minigolf12:00-17:00: Turner Sims Lawn, Highfield Campus
Freshers Fest (SUSU)18:00-22:00: SUSU Building 42, Highfield Campus |
| Sunday 24 September |
Mug decorating12:00-17:00: Faith and Reflection Centre, Highfield Campus
Freshers Party (SUSU)20:00-03:00: SUSU Building 42, Highfield Campus |
| Monday 25 September |
Terrarium workshop12:00-16:00: Welcome Tent, Highfield Campus
The Big Quiz (SUSU)19:30-23:00: SUSU Building 42, Highfield Campus |
| Tuesday 26 September |
Beginners outdoor yoga14:00-14:45: Valley Gardens, Highfield Campus
Meet the reptiles (SUSU)11:00-14:00: The Cube, SUSU Building 42, Highfield Campus |
| Wednesday 27 September |
Welcome to Winchester (WSA)11:00-16:00: WSA Café, Winchester School of Art
Student Life Fair (SUSU)11:00-16:00: SUSU Building 42, Highfield Campus |
| Thursday 28 September |
Introduction to meditation and pasta17:30-19:00: Faith and Reflection Centre, Highfield Campus
Bunfight clubs and societies fair (SUSU)09:30-17:00: SUSU Building 42, Highfield Campus |
| Friday 29 September |
English coffee and conversation13:30-15:30: Faith and Reflection Centre, Highfield Campus
Freshers Fair (SUSU)09:30-16:30: SUSU Building 42, Highfield Campus |
SUSU Freshers
Between Saturday 23 September to Friday 06 October, SUSU, your Students’ Union, are running an exciting line-up of Freshers events featuring the Freshers Party, K-Pop Night, Bingo Lingo, Swiftogeddon (a Taylor Swift club night), and much more. Many events are free to attend. Look at all the events and book your tickets via the SUSU Freshers page.
My Southampton app
As well as the events calendar, you can also access key information and links you need while studying via the My Southampton app including your course timetable, campus maps, and digital ID card. Get the app on your mobile or access the web app.
Where to eat on campus
Our campuses have a variety of cafés, restaurants, and shops where you can grab a snack, or hang out in between lectures. On Highfield Campus, you can visit The Arlott, The Terrace Restaurant, La Piazza, or SUSU venues, such as The Plant Pot, The Bridge, or The Shop.
Avenue Campus, Winchester School of Art, National Oceanography Centre, and the Sir James Matthews Building all have cafés with a selection of hot and cold food.
See a full list of food outlets and cafés on the University Catering website.
Visit the SUSU website to see a list of SUSU venues.
24/7 support
The Student Hub is your first point of contact for questions and concerns relating to fees, financial support, accommodation, wellbeing, disability, careers and course administration.
If you have any questions or need any support, please do not hesitate to reach out via online chat, email, or by calling 02380 599 599. You can also visit us across our campuses. Visit The Student Hub website to see our opening times.
Further information and useful links
- Campus maps
- Knowledge Base article about available student support
- Knowledge Base article about how to access academic support
- Welcome 2023 digital guide