Got a few questions about Freshers Week?
If you're joining us in September you may already have lots of questions! We understand that university can be daunting so we've put together a list of questions, which we hope will help you. If your question/s haven't been answered below, feel free to drop us an email.
What is Freshers Week?
Freshers Week is an opportunity for you to get to know the city, meet others and experience student life here at Leicester. There will be a variety of virtual events for you to get involved with, where you can meet new people and and get to know those you'll be living with. Freshers Week is your chance to really get to know your new home – have fun and enjoy all the opportunities available!
What happens during Freshers Week?
Freshers will be jam-packed with loads of fun events and there will be something for everyone. It’s a busy time with lots going on so you may be tired by the end of it! Events will be launching from Monday 23 September, where you can get involved with as little or as much as you like, it's completely up to you. Fresh Festival 2024 will be running for two weeks, so there will be plenty of events to get involved with. We will soon be releasing an events schedule, so keep an eye out for this here.
Where can I buy event tickets?
Rockstar is our official vendor for Freshers 2024, and this year they are launching a new app, so please purchase tickets through their website. You can view more information here about wristbands by clicking here.
Is the Union building open?
The Students’ Union building is currently open from 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday.
Will I need to pay to attend Welcome events?
All welcome events in the daytime will be a mix of free and charged (but don't worry, we try and keep events below £5). However, evening events i.e. club events, may be charged or included in wristband deals.
How do I sign up for events?
Most events will be ticketed, so feel free to have a look at our What's On page for daytime events run by the SU. However, please see the wristband pages/Rockstar app for more information on bookable events.
Where can I get a Totum student discount card?
Now that you're a student you can purchase a Totum discount card. This will give you discount on over 250 stores and can be used online. To order your card visit the Totum website.
How will accommodation work?
We have a section all about accommodation, where you can join the Facebook group for your halls of residence. This is a great way to get to know those you'll be living with! To join and find out more please visit our dedicated page.
If you'd like more information about halls, please visit the University Accommodation website by clicking here.
What can I expect from Freshers Fair?
Freshers' Fair will be hosted from Tuesday 24 September, inside the Percy Gee Building, this event includes plenty of freebies, samples and exclusive offers from national and local businesses.
If I am struggling to settle into uni life, is there somewhere I can go for advice?
Our advice service is located on Floor 1 of the Percy Gee Building and opens Monday to Friday 10-4pm. You can also email them on advice@le.ac.uk
I'm a business looking to attend Freshers Fair, how do I book?
To book your space at our Freshers Fair, please visit this page.