Freshers' week

Freshers' Week takes place every September to welcome our new students to GCU and this year runs from Monday 18 September to Thursday, 21 September 2023.

Working in partnership with GCU Students’ Association, we have lots of exciting events and activities for you to get involved in.

This year’s theme is back “Work Hard, Play Hard” as we celebrate welcoming our new students onto campus and look forward to their exciting student journey at GCU.

Our Freshers' line-up is detailed below!

Barbie Box

Monday 18 - Thursday 21 September

Main campus concourse

Barbie was this summer's must see movie and now getting your photo in our life sized Barbie Box is the must have event of GCU Freshers' Week! You might even get to meet Barbie and Ken....

On Wednesday 20 September, we'll also a life sized pink VW Beetle situated next to the Barbie Box to add yet more glitz and glam to the occasion!

Ballmania

Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 September

Annie Lennox Building Foyer

Jump into Freshers' Week by diving into our giant ball pit. Break the ice with your new classmates by taking the plunge together!

Freshers’ Market:

Monday 18  and Tuesday 19 September

Main campus concourse

Our Freshers’ Market stalls are back!

Freebies and giveaways galore from some of the top brands out there including Dominos, The Garage and The Cathouse!

Freshers’ Fair

Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 September

The Arc

The GCU Students’ Association ‘Freshers’ Fair’ is your chance to meet all GCU’s sports clubs and societies. From Dungeons and Dragons to Dance, you’ll be sure to find something that suits your interests.

Little Fix

Monday 18 September

Re:Union Bar and Grill

The UK's premier Little Mix tribute act Little Fix round off day one of GCU Freshers' with a live set in Re:Union Bar and Grill.

So "shout out" to your new University friends and dance the evening away as the girls blast out the best tunes from the Little Mix songbook

Register for Little Fix (FREE)

Mini Golf

Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 September

Outside the Arc and CEE Building

Our 9 hole mini golf course is the perfect way to unwind after the madness of day one and day two of Freshers' Week.

Challenge your new classmates to a game - it's free for all GCU students!

We’ll also have an exciting Freshers’ Week event to announce closer to Freshers’ Week!

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Freshers experience

Have a look at our Freshers’ highlights video from 2022 to get a flavour of what to expect at Freshers’ week.