Events & Activities
When do events and activities start?
This year's Freshers events start on Saturday 7th September. We will have daytime, evening and night events and activities taking place every day from the 7th through to the 14th.
Do I need to be 18 to take part in Freshers?
No! Our Freshers events and activities take place in a number of different locations on campus, online, and throughout the city. Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions in place at some of these venues, certain events in our line-up have been labelled as 18+, you'll see this in the event description where it applies. You will be required to show ID when entering in order to prove your age. However, we have made every effort to ensure that as many events as possible are open to all ages, if you don't see an 18+ badge in an event description then there are no age restrictions!
Do I need to buy tickets for Freshers events?
We know that moving away from home and coming to uni can be an expensive time, so we have tried to make sure that we have as many free events as possible on our line-up! Events taking place in our partner venues, will have door charges assigned to them, however you can get entry to all of these events by buying an RGU Freshers Pass for only £30 (plus booking fee). This will save you a huge amount compared to the standard nightclub entry charges throughout the duration of Freshers.
What is a Freshers Pass?
Our Freshers Pass will get you free entry to all Freshers Week events being held at AURA Nightclub from 7th-29th September.
What's included in the Freshers Pass?
Saturday 7th - RGU Freshers 2024 Opening Party & Club Lagos
Monday 9th - Ibiza White Party
Wednesday 11th - LiqWED Launch Party
Friday 13th - Joey Essex @ AURA
Saturday 14th - Eminiem Tribute Night & Club Lagos
...plus nightclub events running until Saturday 29th September!
How do I buy a Freshers Pass?
You can buy your Freshers Pass through our official nightlife partners. Buy your pass at rguunion.co.uk/fresherspass
Freshers Wristband Collection
Wristbands can be collected at our Woolmanhill move in day on Saturday 7th September, and on campus during the days of Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th September on level 3 of RGU:Union. You can also collect your wristband from the AURA stall at our Freshers Fayre on Thursday 12th September.
Freshers Pass Questions
RGU:Union and our partner venues, have teamed up to bring you a full week of top Freshers headline events, and you can be part of every night by buying an RGU Freshers Pass! This pass will get you free entry to all nights at our partner venues between 7th and 29th September.
Do I need to have ID?
If you are attending an 18+ event, then you will need to show some kind of photo ID to prove your age. You will also need to show ID when you collect your Freshers wristband. If you still have any questions regarding Freshers wristbands, email hello@rguunion.co.uk or post on the Facebook group.
Do you need to be over 18 to buy a Freshers Pass?
Yes. Our partner venues are 18+ due to the alcohol license in place. This means that we can only sell passes to over 18's.
If I am under 18 and can't buy a pass, what is there for me to do?
We understand that it can be frustrating if you are not 18 during Freshers, and we don’t want you to miss out on some of our biggest events and activities, so we have tried hard to make as many events as possible on our line-up open to all ages.
What if I turn 18 during Freshers Week, can I buy a pass?
Yes, you are allowed to buy a pass if you will be turning 18 during Freshers, however you will not be able to purchase/use it until your birthday.
Can my parents or somebody else buy my pass for me?
As your Freshers Pass is assigned to your name/email, someone else cannot buy your pass for you.
Do I have to buy my pass online?
No! The passes are only available to buy online via the link here, but we will have stalls at our move-in day at Woolmanhill and on campus during the week if you wish to purchase your pass then.
My friend is not an RGU student, can they buy a pass?
Of course, if you have friends that study at Aberdeen University, NESCOL, or any other University or College, they can also buy a pass to get access to our RGU Freshers events. If you still have questions about our Freshers events or Freshers passes, get in touch with our team by emailing hello@rguunion.co.uk