Freshers Home

You’re in for the best years of your life and ARU Students' Union will be right by your side for the whole journey.

You’ve come to the right place to find out everything about Freshers. 

Here are some of the best things to try out at Freshers :

• Get to know people on your course, and the people you’re living with, and find out what your Students' Union can do for you.

• Explore your new home (you can use our City Guides to Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough)

• Find out more about and sign up to societies at our Freshers Fairs in Cambridge and Chelmsford

• Be entertained in the evenings with our Freshers events

• Try activities from our Give it a Go! scheme, including trips, activities and taster sessions with our Societies

• Join a Society to explore your interests and share your passions

• Make a difference and develop your skills with our Volunteering opportunities

ARU Students’ Union is run for students, by students. When you start at ARU you automatically become a member of the Students' Union alongside 18,000+ others students.

We're independent from the university which means that YOU get to decide how we're run and what we do. By voting in the elections, getting your voice heard through Student Council or participating in campaigns you will help to transform ideas into positive change and shape your Students’ Union and university.