Freshers 2023

Monday, 25 September 2023 - Saturday, 30 September 2023

Congratulations on getting your results and welcome to Southampton! We're so excited to meet you and we have a lot of events planned for you to get to know us and the city.

Welcome to Southampton University Christian Union

Congratulations on your results and on securing your place at Southampton University! We’re the Christian Union and we’re so excited to welcome you!

What is the Christian Union?

We are a student-led community, committed to giving every student at Southampton University an opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We run events each week during term time, including prayer meetings, Bible studies and a large Friday night gathering called Unite. We also run several big outreach events throughout the year, including a carol service at Christmas and a week of events in February. Find out what’s on.

Get involved

It can be daunting to start University, especially as a Christian, but we want to help make the transition as smooth as possible. We have a number of freshers week events planned for you, and would love to see you there!

We also believe that attending a local church is really important - Southampton has a vast network of supportive church communities who are waiting to welcome you. Check out Church Search to find a church near you!

Halls Move-In

Do you need help moving into halls? Members of the CU will be available in the halls common rooms to welcome you, help you move in & provide an insight into university life.

Halls Common Rooms
Saturday, 23 September 2023
10:00  -  17:00

Global Afternoon Tea

Join us for a classic afternoon tea, hear more about CU life and get to know other students joining Southampton from around the globe! There will be a short interview with a student about their experience of starting afresh at university and how Jesus has affected their journey.

Building 85, Room 2207
Monday, 25 September 2023
16:15  -  18:00

Cuppas and Convos Cafe

Free cakes & hot drinks available, along with a relaxed space for a chat, boardgames or time to read a book!

Building 85, Room 2207
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
12:10  -  13:00

Impact group meal

Want to find community in halls? Join us for a meal in your halls common room, sign up via the SUCU Impact Group Facebook page for your halls.

Various locations
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
19:30  -  21:30

Cuppas and Convos Cafe

Free cakes & hot drinks available, along with a relaxed space for a chat, boardgames or time to read a book!

Building 54, Room 8031
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
12:10  -  13:00

Welcome Meals

Sign up for a home-cooked meal! Be welcomed into the home of a CU member and get to know other Freshers over some good grub.

Host homes
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
18:30  -  20:30

Taskmaster

Join a team, hear more about the CU and have fun competing in the Taskmaster's wacky challenges with new friends! There will be a short interview with a student about their experience of starting afresh at university and how Jesus has affected their journey.

St. Alban's Church
Thursday, 28 September 2023
19:30  -  22:00

Church Search & Pizza

Chat with local church representatives over pizza and find support with joining a Church throughout your time at Southampton. Sign up on the SUCU Freshers 2023 Facebook Page!

St. Alban's Church
Friday, 29 September 2023
16:30  -  19:15

Unite

Our weekly CU gathering, a space to hear more about Jesus, meet new people and learn more about the vision of the CU!

Building 67 Room 1037
Friday, 29 September 2023
19:30  -  21:00

Games on the common

Experience the joys of Southampton Common while playing some games - from spikeball to football. Get to know more about CU and other students with some friendly competition!

Southampton Common
Saturday, 30 September 2023
11:00  -  12:30

The Amazing Race

Want to explore Southampton through a series of fun challenges? This is the event for you! Build friendships through teamwork, the fastest team wins!

Highfield Interchange
Saturday, 30 September 2023
14:00  -  17:00
Follow up

What's next?

Want to dive deeper into the Christian faith, or just get 3 FREE meals? We've got three follow up events for you to get stuck into!

New Home

Join us for a meal and a short talk about the Christian faith. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about Christianity and to meet other students who are also exploring the Christian faith.

Faith and Reflection Centre
Thursday, 5 October 2023
19:00  -  20:30

New Me

Join us for a meal and a short talk about the Christian faith. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about Christianity and to meet other students who are also exploring the Christian faith.

Faith and Reflection Centre
Thursday, 12 October 2023
19:00  -  20:30

New Hope

Join us for a meal and a short talk about the Christian faith. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about Christianity and to meet other students who are also exploring the Christian faith.

Faith and Reflection Centre
Thursday, 19 October 2023
19:00  -  20:30