frequently asked questions
Freshers Week is the first week of university. There are no classes. Instead, the focus is on settling in, having fun, and meeting people. You will have a couple of timetabled welcome talks and registrations to attend, but apart from that, it’s fun all the way. NTSU and NTU organise lots of activities during the week, making it easy for you to make friends, get to know your new surroundings, and have a good time.Â
There is lots to get involved in during your Freshers week, and NTSU is there every step of the way to help you make new friends and have an unforgettable experience. You can attend NTSU’s Freshers fairs, join sports clubs and societies, and experience the official events that take place in venues all over Nottingham. Â
NTSU have a Freshers Team of over 300 current student volunteers who will help answer any questions once you arrive (they’ll be wearing bright coloured t-shirts so you can’t miss them). Â
The Freshers Events programme has something for everyone including big themed club nights, chilled outdoor cinemas, comedy, and even Trent’s very own festival and are held at Nottingham’s most iconic venues including Rock City, The Level, Unit 13, Ocean, Stealth and some of Nottingham’s hidden gems.Â
There’s also a diverse program of smaller daytime events and free meetups you can enjoy as part of NTU’s Welcome programme.
While the 2025 programme is being created you can see details of last years events so you know what to expect.Â
Join the Official Mailing List to stay up to date with all the announcements as they happen.Â
Freshers Passes are available from this website now. Head over to the Freshers Pass page to get yours.
The official programme of Freshers events is organised by Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU)
Our events team are dedicated to running events during Freshers and throughout the year under the brand Trent Events.  To see the types of events we run throughout the year, visit the Trent Events website and Instagram.
The official Freshers events take place in venues throughout Nottingham, including some of the biggest and most iconic nightclubs such as Rock City, Ocean, The Level, Stealth and Unit 13, plus the Students’ Union’s own venues on campus, and in bars and hideaways throughout Nottingham. If you are living in Clifton, Brackenhurst or any of the large halls out of the city centre, we will provide buses to take you to the official events to make navigating the city easy for you. Â
Any events that you’ve seen that are not on this website, or on the NTU website, are not official Freshers events. We would advise that you remain cautious of other events and research the venue and organiser before spending money.
Also be cautious on social channels of any individuals trying to push you into purchasing tickets, they are often earning commission from selling you a ticket and sometimes mislead people into thinking they are new first year students when they are not.Â
Student safety is a priority of NTSU and to deliver the biggest programme of events in the city, we provide and train over 300 volunteers (made up of current NTU students) to help make sure you have a positive introduction to life at NTU. We have partnerships with venues that are accedited in their safety and provision of specialist staff, we offer transport options to those that do not live within easy walking distance of events and we work closely with police and local authorities. You can read more about student safety here.
If you haven’t found the information you’re looking for, we’re here for you. Drop us a message at: freshers@su.ntu.ac.uk and we’ll get right back to you.
terms & conditions
These terms and conditions apply to the following Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU) products:
The Freshers Pass • The BIG Freshers Pass • The ULTIMATE Freshers Pass
These passes are strictly for first-year students at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
Entry will be refused and refunds will not be issued to individuals who do not meet the following criteria.
A valid NTU first-year student includes:
- Students who have accepted a place on a full-time or part-time course starting in September 2025 at any of the following institutions (Includes both undergraduate and postgraduate students)
- Nottingham Trent University
- Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies
- Nottingham College
- Nottingham Trent International College
- NTU in Mansfield
- Students transferring from another university and enrolling at NTU for the first time.
- Students retaking all or part of their first year at NTU.
You must be 18 or over to attend any events. Valid photo ID is required for entry. Acceptable forms include:
- Passport
- Driving licence
- PASS-accredited card (see: www.pass-scheme.org.uk)
The Freshers Pass gives pre-paid access to a set number of events, as specified at the time of purchase.
- A list of available events will be released on trentfreshers.org in August 2025.
- You will receive instructions via email on how to select and book your chosen events. Instructions can also be found from August on this page of trentfreshers.org.
- Booking individual events using your pass is essential, you cannot gain entry to an event using only your Pass; a specific ticket for each event is required.
- Pass holders receive priority booking until 31st August 2025, giving them early access to tickets before they are available to non-pass holders.
- After 31st August 2025, pass holders can still book events while spaces remain available.
- Booking early is strongly recommended. Many individual events will sell out, and a Freshers Pass does not guarantee entry unless you have booked a ticket in advance.
If NTSU is unable to deliver a Freshers programme due to government restrictions or events beyond our control, you will receive a full refund of the Pass purchase price.
Note: Booking fees are handled by a third-party provider and are non-refundable, as they cover administration and transaction costs.
If individual events are cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control:
- NTSU will aim to provide suitable replacement events.
- If replacements cannot be offered, a partial refund will be issued for the unusedportion of your Freshers Pass.
If you are no longer attending NTU in September 2025, you may request a refund. Please contact us directly at freshers@su.ntu.ac.uk
- Some venues may require you to arrive during an allocated time slot. These times are in place to ensure safe entry and must be followed.
- Entry may be refused if booking conditions for individual events are not met.
- Venue admission rights are reserved and may be enforced at the discretion of the venue management.
- Event capacities are limited and entry is not guaranteed for all events. Book and early to avoid disappointment.
You may be contacted by email, phone or text for purposes related to your ticket, booking or event attendance.
For any questions, please email: freshers@su.ntu.ac.uk
