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Freshers’ Week is an incredible week of events taking place at the Unviersity of Edinburgh. It is the most exciting week of the whole year. Our best advice is to get involved in as many ways as you can. Attend events, meet people and enjoy the new experiences University has to offer.

Here is our quick guide to getting the most out of Freshers’ Week

Things to do in Freshers’ Week (RECOMMENDED!)

With so much going on, it’s impossible to get involved in everything. However, we would recommend the following…

1. Pick something new to do every day from your EUSA What’s On Guide!

2. Buy a Freshers Week Pass

3. Go to the University’s Welcome Ceremony

This is the official Freshers Week Opening with welcome from the Principal and the President of your Students’ Association (EUSA). It’s on Monday 12th September at Playfair Library Hall, Old College at 2pm.

4. Attend the Academic Fair

Explore your other course options at the Academic Fair in Appleton Tower on Tuesday 13th.

5. Visit the Societies and Sports Fairs Join a club or society! There are so many thing you can get involved in, whatever your interests! Plus, it’s a great way to meet people.

6. Tour the Campus

Get to know your way around and become acquainted with the union buildings, lecture theatres, library, cafés and shops around the University and George Square! You’ll find a schedule for these tours in the Freshers’ Week What’s On Guide on on this website.

7. Attend a guided tour of the Central Library

You will need to understand how to use the library sooner or later. Save yourself the anxiety and let the experts explain the system long before your essays are due!

8. Attend a Study Skills session

Studying at university can be quite different to anything youʼve experienced before. These sessions provide information and tips as well as allowing you to ask any questions. Contact your school for details.