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Tip 1: Activate Your SU Website Account

This will allow you access to book event tickets, society memberships and much more!

Activate Your Account

Tip 2: Follow us on Social Media

Tip 3: Get an SU Buddy

To make your transition to university life that little bit easier, we can pair you up with a more experienced student to help you settle in Sunderland! Having a Buddy is a great way to meet new people, familiarise yourself with your campus and discover the beautiful city you'll be living in.

Get a Buddy

Tip 4: Sign up for Events and Activities

Check out and book for events happening during Your Freshers and beyond!

View Events

Event FAQs

Tip 5: Join a Society

If you have a passion, someone here at Sunderland probably shares it! Societies are a great way to meet and build a community of like-minded people, make friends that last a lifetime, and organise and take part in fun activities. 

Check Out Your Societies

Your Freshers Fair

Tip 6: Meet Your Officers

Meet and find out more about Your Officers, who lead Your SU, work on campaigns, and represent your interests at the highest level in the University.

Meet Your Officers

Tip 7: Check out University Merch

Want to look the part with some fantastic University of Sunderland merch? Head over to our online store or come and see us in Your SU @ CitySpace shop to have a browse!

Browse Merch