Welcome to the time of your lives

So, you're coming to study at the University of Reading; congratulations and welcome! You’ve come to the right place for information to help you prepare and settle in as well as find out what’s happening during the first couple of weeks of term.

To kick things off, your Student Officer team have recorded a welcome message just for you so be sure to check it out!

Browse our minisite by using the tabs at below or the navigation menu on the left.
Please note to purchase your Ultimate Experience Pass or tickets to RUSU Events you will need to register for a Guest Account.

Before you arrive…

Like! Follow! Interact! Register as a guest on rusu.co.uk/guest to buy tickets in advance then like out facebook page at facebook.com/RUSUfreshers and follow us on twitter.com/RUSUtweets for Freshers' events, updates and advice!

Register as a guest on our website to be able to buy tickets to Freshers' events and beat the queues!

We'll be posting and tweeting plently of useful information and advice in the lead up to Freshers' Week and beyond so be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Register as a guest online at rusu.co.uk/guest today and buy your Freshers' event tickets in advance before they sell out!

We've got something for everyone this Freshers' Welcome Fortnight. Check out this year's exciting RUSU Freshers' entertainment lineup!

Avoid the 3sixty Box Office queues. Buy your tickets online and save money with a Freshers' Ultimate Experience Pass! Don't miss out - buy your tickets early before they sell out!

Save when you get extra! Get your NUSextra discount card online now!

Avoid the queues in Freshers’ Week by buying your NUSextra student discount card online before you arrive. Packed full of money saving discounts, can you afford not to get an NUSextra card?

To pack? Or not to pack? That is the question... Our helpful guide takes the stress out of those tricky decisions.

Deciding what to bring with you can be tricky but our 'what to bring' list, full of helpful tips and advice, will take the stress out of packing, then all you need to do it get it all to fit in the car!

Got questions? We can help event before you arrive! Just visit rusu.co.uk/advice

RUSU's Student Advice team can help even before you arrive at the University of Reading! So get in touch if you need assistance with academic, housing, international or money issues.

You may also find the answer to your query by browsing our most frequently asked questions.

Explore your Union! The heart of life on campus!

Your Students' Union building has so much to offer you, places to eat and drink, shops and meeting spaces and so much more. Explore your Union virtually by having a browse through our services and facilities.

Representation: It's what we're about

Providing a voice for the student body is at the heart of what RUSU does. Find out what is RUSU, who your Student Officers and Part-time Officers are and how you can get involved in campaigns, campus representation and democracy.

Societies, sports and volunteering - we've got it all!

With so many great student activities available our students are spoilt for choice! Freshers' Fayre is a great opportunity to check out volunteering opportunities, meet societies and sports club committees.

Many sports clubs and societies host 'try before you buy' session, download our Student Activities Freshers' Guide 2012 (PDF, 983MB) to find out about the many taster sessions on offer.

Here to help

Helping you to feel at home. Our brief guide for International Students.

We compiled a brief guide for international students to help you feel at home and make the most of your time with us.

Freshers' Angels: On hand to help.

Here to help you find your feet from day one with helpful tips, advice and first hand experiences, our Freshers' Angels will help make you feel at home!