When is Cardiff Freshers Week?
All the key details right here, right now
Laura BarclayCardiff University freshers week is from 17th September 2015 to 27th September 2015.
A blurry 10 days of raucous boozy antics.
Here’s a break down of all the key events and must know info.
Move in dates for all halls are 16th-20th September 2015.
17th -Warm up (Y plas-22.00-03.00)
Guest DJ Huw Stephens and a photo booth
18th – Welcome party (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
Coloured t-shirts (given to you in freshers welcome pack) which represent your halls
19th – UV Rave Vs Paint (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
UV Rave with glow sticks in Y Plas and Paint party in Great Hall
20th – Heroes & Villans (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
DJ Beat a Maxx
21st & 22nd – Societies Fair (Students Union 12-6pm)
21st – Shake (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
Brand spanking new club night run by the legends behind bump and grind
22nd – Where’s Wally (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
It’s all in the title – don your stripes
23rd – Athletic Union Fair (Students Union 12-6pm)
23rd – Yolo Relaunch (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
Never call this night YOLO, it is The Lash
24th – Alphabet Party (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
Fancy dress based on the first letter of your name
25th – Beach Fest (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
Full moon style party with surf simulator and beach bar
26th – Flux (Y Plas: 22.00-03.00)
A Cardiff Classic but with foam
27th – Freshers Ball (Y Plas: 22.00-3.00)
Dress fancy. Acts confirmed so far; Lethal Bizzle, Chris Stark, Duke Official, The Cradles and The Showhawk Duo.
There are two types of wristbands available.
You can buy the an all inclusive wristband for £80, which will give you access to all Freshers week events in Y Plas and freebies as well as a Freshers Survival Kit.
There is also a cheaper budget option, priced at £45, giving you access to all Freshers week events in Y Plas except the Freshers Ball and a Welcome Party T-shirt.
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