HEADING to Brighton for University this September? Well, you definitely made the right choice.

We have compiled the ultimate Freshers Guide to Brighton to help make your university transition a little easier and stress-free.

Included are university term dates for the University of Sussex and Brighton.

It’s important to note that universities have welcome weeks so it’s best to be there for the start of term or even when you’re able to move into your accommodation.

When is Freshers week and term time dates

The university term dates for the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex.

University of Sussex freshers and semester dates

Freshers Week: 22nd September – 29th September

Semester 1 – Monday 30th September to Friday 13th December

Semester 2 – Monday 6th January to Friday 27th March

Semester 2 continued – Monday 20th April to Friday 29th May

University of Brighton freshers and semester dates

Freshers Week: 22nd September – 29th September

Semester 1/Advent Term – Monday 23th September to Friday 13h December

Semester 2/ Lent Term – Monday 6th January to Friday 3rd April

Semester 2 continued/ Trinity Term – Monday 27th April to Friday 5th June

Semester 2 – Monday 3rd February to Thursday 5th June

Freshers fair

Thursday 26 September, 11am - 4pm

Location: AMEX Stadium, Falmer

Attending your Freshers’ Fair is a great way to get settled into student life, you’ll be able to meet societies and find like-minded friends.

The fair will host a variety of stalls representing societies, sports clubs, external exhibitors.