Coming to Coventry this September?

Everything you need to know about Your Students’ Union (SU) can be found here. We’ve got an incredible line up of events, activities, and fairs to welcome you and help kickstart your university experience with unforgettable memories.

We also offer a range of support services to help you settle in. Whether you need advice on housing, finances, or academic issues when your course starts, our independent, confidential advice service is here to help.

Official Welcome events start on Monday 11 September and run all month. If you’re arriving later, don’t worry! There’s still loads of information on this page that you should find helpful, no matter when you arrive.

So, what is the SU?

The SU exists to enhance your experience as a student. Were independent from the university, non-profit and we’re here right from the moment you start through to graduation with events, opportunities, advice, campaigns and more.

If you are a Coventry University Group student, you’re automatically a member of the SU. Here’s just a quick snapshot of what we offer, and how you can get involved:

We’re run by students for students. You can give feedback via Student Reps, apply to be a Rep yourself, or stand in our annual elections to lead the SU in a full or part-time officer role.

We have societies, sports clubs and volunteering opportunities so you can try something new or continue something you love while making new friends.

Our independent Advice Service provides free, confidential advice on housing, finance and academic issues as well as wider support around safety, wellbeing and sexual health.

We facilitate student communities and run campaigns for positive change, helping to ensure your university experience is inclusive, safe and supportive.

Our skills team offer opportunities to broaden your knowledge and boost your employability with workshops, digital badges, placements, and awards to recognise your involvement in extra-curricular activity.


For now, you’re probably focused on your first few weeks, so keep scrolling to see what you can expect to see from us during ‘Welcome’ (or Freshers as you might know it). Think big nights out, quiet nights in and everything in between.

Welcome Events

Your Education: Coventry Health and Care Welcome Quiz Night
21st September 5:30pm - 7:30pm
RCG17
Join your School Rep for a fun-filled Quiz night
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Welcome Event | Free | Health & Care
A blue octopus holding a flag, axe, dart and golf club. Your Students' Union Boom Battle Bar Takeover
21st September 6pm - 10pm
Boom Battle Bar
We're taking over Boom Battle Bar for the night to give you exclusive, free use of a great selection of games!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome Event
Your Education: Coventry Business and Law Welcome Fair
22nd September 11am - 3pm
William Morris Foyer
Did someone say freebies? The College of Business and Law Welcome Fair is your opportunity to become acquainted with services provided by the college, the Students' Union, and wider University services.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Welcome Event | Free | Business & Law
A group of people pointing towards Cathedral Your Students' Union Officer-led Tours
22nd September 1pm - 2pm
The Hub
We are back with our officer-led tours. The four of us will guide you through a city tour of Coventry, showcasing its main attractions and useful locations for all the new students arriving.
Trips and Tours | Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Welcome Event | Free
Your Education: Coventry Business and Law Welcome Quiz
22nd September 5:30pm - 7:30pm
GE133, George Elliot, Priory St, Coventry CV1 5FB
Join your College Officer for a fun-filled Quiz night
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Welcome Event | Free | Business & Law
Your Students' Union Teezers Takeover
24th September 6pm - 10pm
Boom Battle Bar
We're taking over Teezers for the night to give you exclusive, free use of Coventry's own retro-themed crazy golf course!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome Event
A group of students walking through the city Your Students' Union Officer-led Tours
25th September noon - 1pm
We are back with our officer-led tours. The four of us will guide you through a city tour of Coventry, showcasing its main attractions and useful locations for all the new students arriving.
Trips and Tours | Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Welcome Event | Free
IKEA Logo Your Students' Union IKEA Nottingham - Shopping Experience
25th September 12:30pm - 6pm
The Hub
This trip will allow participants to have up to 3 hours of shopping at IKEA Nottingham. Coach travel to this event is included in the £1 ticket price, spaces are limited!
Trips and Tours | Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome Event
A member of the Advice team speaking with a student Your Advice Service Budgeting Your Student Journey
25th September 2pm - 3pm
1.24, The Hub
As you are beginning your student journey, it may be the first time you have had to manage your own money. Come along to our talk on Budgeting Your Student Journey to find out how to manage your money and make the most of your University experience.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome Event | International Students | Students with Responsibilities | Wellbeing | Self-supporting Students | Free
Your Activities: Coventry Pet Therapy
26th September 12:30pm - 2pm
Hub Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 (1.47+1.48)
Calling all dog lovers...join us for Pet Therapy!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Welcome Event | Free
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Welcome Raffle

To celebrate the start of the new academic year, we're giving away a £250 Ticketmaster voucher and 10 official Coventry University t-shirts. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is log in to the SU website - it's that easy! Click the button below, log in with your university account (if you're not already logged in), click 'get raffle ticket' and you'll generate a unique raffle ticket. Make a note of the ticket number and check back when we draw the winners on 4 October on our Instagram. Good luck!

We can’t wait to meet you when you arrive!

Until then, find us on socials @covunistudents and make sure you’ve created your profile to let us know what you want to hear more about. You can also watch our welcome video to find out more about Your Students' Union.

Julia - Activites Officer waving to the camera while sitting on stairs

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