New to Coventry?

Everything you need to know about Your Students’ Union (SU) can be found here. For each intake, we plan a 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 freshers events include our Freshers Fair and Activities Fairs at the Hub. If you’re a CU Coventry student, we host events at your Mile Lane campus too!

We’ll update this page with dates of specific Freshers events for the next intake soon. In the meantime, there’s loads of information here 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. We're 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.

Events

Your SU Turnt Up
22nd October 11pm - 24th October 6am
Glamorous
Your Students' Union's weekly student night, we've partnered with Glamorous to be your official destination every Tuesday night!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome | Societies | Sports
Your SU Fancy Dress Bingo Night : Fun Prizes and Live Performances
23rd October 6pm - 9pm
Hub first Floor, Food Court Area
Join us for a Free Fancy Dress Bingo Night packed with entertainment, lots of prizes, refreshments, and plenty of fun!
Coventry University (Coventry campus)
Your SU Get Social
23rd October 9pm - 3am
The Phoenix
Your Students' Union's weekly student night, we've partnered with The Phoenix to be the official destination for your student group socials every Wednesday!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome | Societies | Sports
Communities BHM Movie Screening
25th October 6pm - 9pm
GEG32
Join us for an evening of "BHM Movie Night", Bring a friend, Bring your own snacks and settle in for a themed movie night.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Global Majority Students
Your SU Young, Wild & Three
25th October 11pm - 3:30am
147 Nightclub, Far Gosford Street, Coventry
Your Students' Unions recommend Friday night pick is the fantastic value all-new Fridays at 147 Nightclub on Far Gosford Street; Young, Wild n' Three!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry
Your SU Your SU Gaming Tournament EAFC24
29th October 1pm - 4pm
The Hub, PS5 area
Your SU Gaming Tournaments aim to bring together students with an interest in gaming of all levels for a day of diverse and engaging experiences. The event supports community engagement through popular and retro games, promoting healthy competition.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry
Your SU Turnt Up
29th October 11pm - 31st October 6am
Glamorous
Your Students' Union's weekly student night, we've partnered with Glamorous to be your official destination every Tuesday night!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome | Societies | Sports
Communities Black History Month: Panel Talk
30th October 1pm - 2:30pm
Online
This is a Panel Talk where guest speakers will discuss about how different areas/spheres of life interrelates with the theme for this year's Black History Month which is "Reclaiming Narratives". We will host speakers from different sectors and works.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Coventry University London | CU Coventry | CU Scarborough | Global Majority Students | Online Event | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich
Your SU Get Social
30th October 9pm - 3am
The Phoenix
Your Students' Union's weekly student night, we've partnered with The Phoenix to be the official destination for your student group socials every Wednesday!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome | Societies | Sports
Volunteering Post Pals
31st October 2pm - 3pm
The Hub, 1st Floor
Come along and join us for our Halloween themed activity on Thursday, 31 October between 2pm and 3pm to support the charity Post Pals!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Volunteering
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We can’t wait to meet you when you arrive!

Until then, there are a few things you can do…

  • Watch our welcome video
  • Follow us on Instagram @covunistudents (or @yoursu.cucov if you’re studying at CU Coventry Mile Lane)
  • Follow our WhatsApp channel and turn on notifications so you get the latest updates straight to your phone
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