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.
Before you arrive…
Register as a guest on our website to be able to buy tickets to 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.
Avoid the queues in Freshers’ Week by buying your student discount card online before you arrive. Packed full of money saving discounts, can you afford not to get an NUSextra card?
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.
Check out the Freshers' lineup in the Union when sun goes down and avoid those long queues at the Box Office by buying your tickets online.
Challenge 1: Decide what to bring with you.
Challenge 2: Get it all to fit in the car!
Our 'To Pack' list of useful things to bring is packed full of helpful hints and tips.
Explore your Union virtually by having a browse through our services and facilities. You can also find out more about how your Union works and what it can do to help you.
Here 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!