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What is Freshers' Week?

A week of events to welcome you to university, run by us, your Union. It's a chance to meet new people, find out what the Union's all about and have a good time.

What happens during Freshers' Week?

We'll host lots of events from fairs and speed meetings to campus tours and live music. These are your opportunity to connect with societies and sports clubs , explore what Glasgow has on offer and celebrate the start of your university experience!

Where is Strath Union located?

Our address is 51 Richmond Street, G1 1XU. The building is on the corner of Richmond and Portland Street directly across from Livingston Tower, Graham Hills and Rottenrow Gardens.

Do I have to pay to attend Freshers' Week events?

This will depend on the event but most of our events will be free! If there is a charge for an event, it will be shared ahead of time on the event page or our social media.

What do I need to get into Strath Union?

You can find all the details for entry at the Union here.

Don't worry if you're under 18 when you start at Strathclyde you can still join us for our Freshers' Week events. You won't be able to buy alcohol at the bar and will be given a wristband so staff know you are under 18.

How do I pay at Strath Union?

The Union is fully cashless, so you will need to bring a card to pay for coffee at Roasters or a drink at The Terrace.

We work with Bryks for loyalty and rewards at Roasters and The Terrace. Make sure to download the Bryks app before you arrive to add loyalty cards to use at each venue.

How do I sign up for events?

You need to login on our website to sign up to events using your DS username and password from the university. If you don't have this yet you can make a guest account. This account can be linked to your native account too.

If you have any issues with login you may need to change your preferences for sharing information with us here before you can log on to our website.

What is the “Welcome Team”?

The Welcome Team is a group of Strathclyde students who volunteer to welcome new students to Strathclyde. They wear pink t-shirts and Union branded hats around campus, don't be afraid to approach them, they're happy to help you throughout Freshers' Week.

There are lots of tickets being sold for Freshers' events on other websites; which one do I choose?

We are the only official providers of tickets for Strath Union events. Don't buy tickets unless you are sure you know what you are getting for your money! Some societies or sports clubs may use other ticket providers, so always contact them directly if you're unsure.

If you are in any doubt about tickets when you start in September you can chat to a Welcome Team member, a staff member or message us on social media for help!

I've still got questions!

Get in touch with us if you have any more questions. Make sure to join our Freshers' Group on Facebook to connect with other Strathclyde Freshers before you arrive.