Find your community
Attendees can connect with one another while exploring a diverse range of organisations and student and clubs and societies, helping them make the most of their unique Oxford experience.
With over 10,000 students attending, expect to see some of your favourite brands (and discover some new ones), meet our sponsors and explore exciting opportunities, and uncover the wide range of student-led activities you can get involved with at Oxford.
All attendees must bring their University ID (Bod Card) with them in order to enter the fair. Without this, you will not be able to enter.
Entry requirements
Freshers Fair 2026 is a no-bag event, so please leave your rucksacks at home.
This is to help reduce crowding inside the venue and to keep everyone safe. If you do bring a bag, you will need to queue for a bag check before entering the venue.
Everyone will be given a free Oxford SU tote bag as they enter the event for all of your freebies!
Read the full entry checklist
An accessible Freshers' Fair for all students
Oxford SU represents all 26,000+ students across every college, department and division, from every background. Our top priority is to represent and engage our diverse and talented community, which is why we've designed Freshers' Fair to be welcoming and accessible for everyone.
You can find more information about accessibility for disabled and neurodivergent students in the Freshers' FAQs section below.
Looking to book a stall?
Spaces are limited, so make sure to get booked in asap!
Book a Stall
Your college timeslot for Freshers' Fair
Every College is assigned a time window to attend the fair, find your college timeslot. Don't worry if you cannot attend at that time, you will be able to come to the fair whenever you like!
Whilst Freshers' Fair is hosted by Oxford SU, your college will also be hosting a variety of events and activities so you can get to know your community.
To find out more about what your college is doing, head to your common room's page/group, or get in touch with your common room reps!
Find your college time slot
Freshers Fair FAQs
When can I come to the fair?
To attend the event, please refer to your college timeslot.
Although students can attend at any time in the day, to ease traffic and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, we’d ask you to stick to your college slots, wherever possible.
Find your college timeslot
Who can attend the fair?
Oxford SU invites all University of Oxford students to attend!
Whilst Freshers’ Fair is a great way to kick start your university experience, all are welcome. Non-matriculated students can attend too. Members of the public cannot attend the Fair.
What do I need to bring with me?
You must bring your University ID Card with you so we can ensure every attendee is a registered student. We recommend that all students bring water in a water bottle with them as the water supply will be limited.
Freshers Fair 2026 is a bag-free event where possible. This is to reduce the crowding inside the building. You will be given a tote bag as you enter the venue which you can fill with your freebies and handouts!
Is the event accessible for disabled and neurodivergent students?
We are working with Examination Schools to ensure the fair will be accessible for all students who wish to attend. Please find the Accessibility Info for Freshers' Fair.
We have designated quiet hour from 4pm-5pm on Wednesday 7th October and 9am-10am on Thursday 8th October for students who want to attend the fair at a time with reduced footfall and noise.
A map detailing the accessible entrance to the building will be released in the month before the event.
We will release an accessibility guide closer to the event, found both here on our website and in an All Student Email.
If you would like more specific information, please send an email to fair@oxfordsu.ox.ac.uk and we will be happy to help!
If you need assistance when you arrive at the venue, please speak to a member of the SU staff or events team who will be happy to help.
Read accessibility information
Can I attend if I am a non-matriculated student?
Yes! Non-matriculated students are members of the Students’ Union so you are more than welcome to attend the Freshers Fair this year.
I am a stallholder and I need information about the Fair
If you have purchased a stall at this year’s Freshers’ Fair, make sure to have a read of the Stallholder Regulations. If you cannot find the answers you need in there, get in touch with fair@oxfordsu.ox.ac.uk
If you are a business who has purchased a commercial stall, please get in touch with our advertising partner, native at media@native.fm.
Can members of the public attend the fair?
Freshers’ Fair is an event designed and hosted for students at Oxford University. As a result, members of the public will not be able to attend the fair.
Anything else I need to know?
Please be mindful that bag searches will be taking place on the day.
To reduce queueing times, please be aware the following items are prohibited: sharp items such as guns, knives, alcohol, aerosol sprays, scissors, cutlery, banners, placards, marketing materials and other similar items that could potentially disturb attendees on the day.
To see the full list of prohibited items, view the stallholder regulations.
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