FreshFest 2017 #SUF17
Welcome to Swansea; welcome to your new best friends, unpredictable weather and a city that is unarguably unique.
Most of all, welcome to Swansea University Students’ Union.
Since 1920, we have been representing all Swansea University students. We’re here to help you enjoy every bit of University life.
Freshfest is 2 weeks of events to help you get off to the best start in University for the year.
We want all Swansea University students to get involved with FreshFest, whether you're a home students, mature student or an international student – our events are for everyone!
From our 3000-capacity marquee nights to our trips to the stunning Gower; FreshFest will always be the best two weeks of Uni life.
Packages
Our Freshers packages sell out every year, so make sure you buy yours before you arrive! There are 3 packages to choose from.
Freshers Wristband
All FreshFest EventsThe ‘MUST HAVE’ accessory. The Freshers’ Wristband is your ticket to all freshers events. From arrivals weekend, all the way through to the incredible fireworks finalé. With this wristband, your entry to all of our freshers events is free!
£60
excluding fees
Save ~£30 by buying the FreshFest Freshers Wristband, instead of purchasing individual tickets for each event. Please note that the availability of individual event tickets cannot be guaranteed.
Priority Wristband
FreshFest & MoreThe Priority Wristband gives you entry to all our Freshers events as well as the huge Varsity and the Summer Ball. It will also get you priority access to book tickets for Union events – before anyone else can, as well as exclusive access to promotions and giveaways. Don't forget to claim your Varsity and Summer Ball tickets when they go on general sale!
£125
excluding fees
Save ~£32 by buying the FreshFest Priority Wristband, instead of purchasing individual tickets for each event that the Priority Wristband includes.
Platinum Wristband
All of Our EventsWith platinum you'll get Freshers' Fortnight, Halloween, Snow Ball, AniBall, Refreshers, Easter Ball, Varsity, Summer Ball, and FREE entry to ALL of our weekly events: Hustle | GWA Wednesdays | Sin Savers | Tooters. There are only 200 Platinum Packages available and with so much included – you'll need to make sure you get yours early!
£200
excluding fees
Save ~£440 by buying the FreshFest Platinum Wristband, instead of purchasing individual tickets for each Freshers event, and each event throughout the year that this package includes.
FreshFest Sells Out Every Year!
Purchase Now
Full terms and conditions are available at the point of sale
This year you can upgrade your package to include your term time bus pass. With the late night bus service running 24/7 you're guaranteed to save money on taxis.
When you arrive, pick up your package at the Arrivals Fayre – just show us your confirmation email.
You do not need to print out your email; you may show it to us on a device.
Events
Our Events department put on the biggest and best events in Swansea.
Whether it's a weekly sessions of Pub Quiz and Open Mic, or one of our landmark events like the Summer Ball or Varsity, our events department provide you with the best experiences of your University life.
This year's Freshers events include
Friday 22 September
Tooters
Saturday 23 September
VK Colour Riot
Sunday 24 September
Fresh & Free (Freshers Only)
Monday 25 September
Freshers’ Fayre — Bay Campus
Monday 25 September
Skool Disco
Tuesday 26 September
Freshers’ Fayre — Park Campus (Day 1)
Tuesday 26 September
Open Mic Night
Tuesday 26 September
Hustle
Wednesday 27 September
Freshers’ Fayre — Park Campus (Day 2)
Wednesday 27 September
Welcome To Wind Street
Thursday 28 September
Gower Trip
Thursday 28 September
Comedy Showcase
Thursday 28 September
Sin Savers
Friday 29 September
Freshers’ Ball — Featuring Special Guests
Friday 29 September
Tooters — The Freshers’ Ball After-party
Sunday 1 October
Oktoberfresh
Sunday 1 October
Silent Disco
Monday 2 October
Freshbook
Tuesday 3 October
Open Mic Night
Tuesday 3 October
Hustle
Thursday 5 October
Trampolining
Thursday 5 October
Sin Savers
Friday 6 October
IKEA Trip
Friday 6 October
Tooters
Saturday 7 October
Reverb Rock Night
Sunday 8 October
Freshers Fireworks Finalé...plus Gower trips, IKEA trip, Open Mics, Tooters, Pub Quizzes and loads more to be announced including secret events, and pop-ups!
Our Freshers’ also gets you
- Fancy Dress
- Free T-Shirts
- £££’s of savings in our first ever Freshers’ discount book
- Access to 130 student societies
- Access to 60 sports clubs
- Students’ Union Lanyard
- Tons & tons of freebies!
Elected Officers
5 Full-Time Officers have been elected to represent the student body.
You may discover more about them by following this link to the main Students’ Union website:
swansea-union.co.uk/voice/officers.
Parents
So your pride and joy is about to make their next big step in life and go to University, what do you do now? Look no further! In this section, we’ve put together some top tips and useful info to help you get some peace of mind.
Packages
We sell Freshers packages to make life a bit easier for incoming students. Once they've purchased one of our packages they then get access to all of our events – both day time and evening.
There are three tiers of packages, the first is the Freshers wristband which simply covers students for all events over the first fortnight of term.
The second package is the Priority Wristband which gives students access to priority tickets and covers them for the Welsh Varsity event and our Summer Ball – the two most popular events of the year.
The final package is the Platinum Wristband which gives students access to all of the Priority events plus all our events all year round including Sink, Tooters and Sin Savers.
Freshers packages sell out every year. Tickets can be picked up by students in the Arrivals Marquee or the Great Hall – just look for the 
Students' Union stand.
Welfare
The Students' Union’s Advice and Support Centre offers free advice and support to all Swansea University students. They cover a wide range of issues including; money, academic, housing, legal, and personal problems. Email: Advice@Swansea-union.co.uk Tel: 01792 29 5821
Every year, students elect 5 officers to represent them on a full-time basis whose role is to help students have a great time at University. We encourage students to chat to the officers whenever they are dissatisfied with anything at University or if they have an idea of how things could be better. Their contact information can be found at www.swansea-union.co.uk/about/contacts.
Money Saving
Encourage your daughter/son to make contact with their future housemates via the halls of residence Facebook groups. This way students will be able to plan who brings what for the flat and therefore buy less.
The bus service now runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week, students will save lots of money on taxis by making the initial investments for a bus pass at the start of term.
The NUS Extra card gives students year-round discounts at over 150 brands. They can be purchased at the SU stand during the arrivals weekend and Freshers’ Fayre, or at the SU Reception at any other time.
Checklist
- Make sure you buy your Freshers’ wristband & collect it during arrivals from the SU stands on Singleton and Bay Campus
- Get your Bus Pass and NUS Extra Card from the Travel Shop
- Make sure you’re enrolled!
- Visit the beach at least once in your first week
- Go to JC’s or 52 degrees and order your first drink as a Student in your Students' Union bar.
- Go to the Freshers’ Fayre and sign up to a sports team or society.
- Pick up your Swansea University branded hoodie from Fulton Outfitters in Fulton House or the Fulton Outpost in the Bay SU.
- Apply to work at the BEST student employer in Swansea - studentswansea.co.uk
- Keep up to date with us by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram!
- Get to know who your elected officers are
- Make sure you have your Fresh & Free and Freshbook t-shirts
- Experience your first Tooters, so that you have your very own ‘this one time at Tooters’ story
- Experience ‘real’ Swansea life and hit up Sin Savers & Wind Street Wednesday
- Watch our video to find out what your Union can do for you: youtu.be/zJL0c6hPDDs.
Contact Us
Your Union is here to help! Get in touch:
If there’s anything that we can do to help you, then please get in touch with us.
General Enquiries
Telephone: +44(0)1792 60 4642
Email: info@swansea-union.co.uk
Facebook Messenger: Click here
Events Enquiries
Telephone: +44(0)1792 60 6715
Email: events@swansea-union.co.uk