Question 1

What is Freshers Week?

Accepted Answer

Freshers is an series of events taking place on campus and around Kingston for new students joining in September (and existing ones who want to join in on the fun too!)

Question 2

When is Freshers Week?

Accepted Answer

Freshers’ week will run from 20th September to 26th September. You can view all our events right here on our dedicated Freshers website.

Question 3

What is an Access All Areas ticket?

Accepted Answer

An Access All Areas ticket gives you: - admission to all paid and free freshers events announced at launch
- PLUS any and all added surprise events - keep an eye out! with an Access All Areas ticket, you can attend one game of laser quest on one day, and one cinema night. any further games must be purchased.

Question 4

Where can I collect my pass/bundle/tickets from?

Accepted Answer

you'll recieve your ticket digitally which you can show at your chosen event(s) on your phone (or printed out). it's a good idea to have some ID with you.

if you've got a ticket to thorpe park - you'll hear from us nearer the time about how to redeem your tickets.

Question 5

Can I buy tickets if I’m under 18?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions in place at some venues, certain events in our line-up have been labelled as 18+. However, you can buy single tickets to non-drinking events.

Question 6

Do I need to bring ID?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 7

How can I tell if an event is an official Freshers event?

Accepted Answer

If it isn't listed on this website or www.kingstonstudents.net, then it isn’t official, and we can't guarantee that the event is legitimate or will even go ahead.    If you have any concerns that an event isn't official, then get in touch with us marketing@kingston.ac.uk.

Question 8

I missed Freshers’ Fair, will I still be able to join a sports club or society?"

Accepted Answer

yep! you can join a sports club, society or community all year round.   just head to our website and follow the steps to join, or head to our helpdesk at Penrhyn Road.    you can find more out about our societies, sports clubs and communities over on our website: kingstonstudents.net.

Question 9

How can I get home after events?

Accepted Answer

Kingston has excellent public transport links which makes getting home simple - we recommend downloading the Citymapper app for getting out and about in Kingston and London.

Question 10

Why do some events cost money to attend?

Accepted Answer

As we're a non-profit charity organisation, all income made from Freshers goes straight back into improving your experience as a student.

Question 11

I don't know anyone. can I still attend?

Accepted Answer

of course! freshers is a great way to meet new people at Uni, most people that arrive don't know any others, so grab your tickets and be prepared to meet your mates for life.

Question 12

How are you prioritising our safety?

Accepted Answer

the safety of our students is our number 1 priority. we're setting out to hold a fun, engaging and safe fresher week. some of our precautions include:

- reduced capacity 
- outdoors events 
- required proof of double vaccination OR a negative lateral flow test/PCR test OR proof of antibodies

you can read more on this under 'your safety' on this website.

Question 13

Do I need to be vaccinated to attend?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the venue, so we recommend checking before you attend. For example, some night clubs may ask to see proof of vaccinations unless you're exempt.

Question 14

Why do some events have ????

Accepted Answer

they're top secret events we're announcing at a later date - we like to have a few surprises up our sleeve...

If you buy the access all areas ticket, you'll automatically get access to these events too.

Question 15

I want to have a stall at Freshers Fair. Can you help?

Accepted Answer

Yep - drop us an email at marketing@kingston.ac.uk and we'll chat.

Question 16

What happens if an event gets cancelled due to a change in restrictions, or staff self isolating?"

Accepted Answer

We're doing everything we can to ensure this doesn't happen, but if an event gets cancelled, you will recieve a refund for your ticket, or the proportion of your access all areas ticket for the cancelled event.

Question 17

Help - I have a question that isn't listed! :(

Accepted Answer

no worries - luckily there's a few ways to reach us!

- send us an email at studentsunion@kingston.ac.uk 
- drop us a DM at @kingstonstudents on IG - tweet us at @union_kingston
- facebook message us over at /kingstonstudents  - if whatsapp's more your thing, message us at (+44)7398211792   give us 3 business days to reply - we're usually quicker than that!