So what's going on

Taking place across the first week of term, Freshers’ Festival is your introduction to the Students’ Union and everything we have to offer including 40+ events, taster sessions, and opportunities to make new friends.

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We're more than just events. Your Students' Union is here to help you navigate your time at University. So to make it easy, we’ve put together some useful info to help you understand a bit more about the SU, what we offer, and how you can engage with us! Click on the below images to find out more.

Accessibility

As your Students' Union, we're keen to promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities and to take the necessary steps to meet their requirements -a that's why we've ensured that everything we do is accessible to as many of you as possible.

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If you or someone you know requires access to special facilities, please get in touch with our Venues team - they're friendly folk and will do their best to meet your needs.

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Venues

All of our venues are wheelchair accessible via shallow ramps. Should you need to visit the Union Helpdesk, situated on the first floor of the Students' Union Building, there is a lift that can be accessed.
Our venues have all been mapped by AccessAble to show you the different routes around our buildings and the facilities available.

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Events

Most of our events take place in our venues, so they are wheelchair accessible. Any events that have accessibility restrictions will be listed below.
RHSU is keen to promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities and to take the necessary steps to meet their requirements. Since November 2015, RHSU has been working with Attitude is Everything, to improve deaf and disabled people’s access to Students’ Union events taking place within our venues.

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Freshers' Fair Access Hour

We recognise that a loud, busy environment can be a bit overwhelming for some people. To ensure that Freshers' Fair is accessible to all, we're hosting an 'Access Hour' (10:00-11:00) on Tuesday 24 September. During this hour, we'll hit pause on all the music and let fewer people in to ensure a quieter atmosphere for those who need it.

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Advice

The transition to university is exciting, but it can also be challenging at times. Leaving friends and family, sharing a living space with new people, and managing personal finances (to name a few things) can be tough – but we’ll be here to help you every step of the way.

Based on the first floor of the Students’ Union, our Advice Centre is a free and independent service for all students at Royal Holloway. While our advisors specialise in academic and housing advice, we can offer guidance on just about anything that may affect you during your university journey.

Whether you’re studying on campus or from home, you can access support online through email and virtual appointments. You can also visit our Advice Centre hub on the website, giving you instant digital access to support and useful resources, or attend one of our weekly drop-in sessions.

RHSU Rewards

Fancy getting rewarded every time you spend in RHSU venues? Of course you do! Download the RHSU Order app now and you’ll find some juicy rewards at your fingertips, plus access to food and drink on the go.