Welcoming you to Homerton
Each year, we welcome a large cohort of around 200 undergraduates into the Homerton community. All our new students are welcomed by the College community - students, academic staff and Fellows.
It won't be long before you start calling Homerton hom(e).
Where do Freshers live?
All of our freshers live in the same building - West House, one of the more modern buildings on our Hills Road site. With all freshers living in one building, you will soon get to know most of your year group and start to make those special, long-lasting friendships.
West House has modern facilities and each room comes furnished, includes an en-suite and lots of storage. There is a small kitchen you will share with your neighbours, with facilities to make snacks and small meals.
What is Freshers Week like at Homerton?
The College and HUS arrange a number of events, both social and informative, to allow you to settle into Homerton and provide everything you need to know about university life. This includes a number of club nights including non-drinking activities such as quizzes, board games and a chance to meet the academic and pastoral staff who will be there to provide help and guidance throughout your time at Homerton.
You will also attend your first formal hall (a three course served dinner) with the academics from your subject and your fellow year group members. By this point, you will officially be a member of our lively and unique college community.
What to expect from life at Homerton?
You might be wondering what life will be like at Homerton and the University of Cambridge. Aside from your academic studies, it is important to remember that there are lots of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities. Some Homerton students choose a sport, either casually or striving for a blue (the award for Student athletes who compete at University level), others immerse themselves in the thespian drama scene in Cambridge, while some choose to focus solely on their degree.
Whatever you choose, the Homertonian community and its sociable, inclusive atmosphere will be waiting for you at the end of the day, whether in the Great Hall, the Buttery or in the friendly corridors of your accommodation.
Devon Cambridge Society is hosting a tea party in Exeter for Freshers
If you're a student from Devon or Cornwall area (postcodes EX, PL, TQ and TR), you invited to attend and can book your place here https://webcollect.org.uk/devoncambridgesociety/event/2025-welcome-to-cambridge-event-for-freshers-and-other-undergraduates
Wednesday 17th September 3.15-5.30 pm
First Year Induction Programme by Black Advisory Hub
It is an initiative by the Black Advisory Hub offering events for new Black foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students who are planning to commence their studies at the University of Cambridge. The First Year Induction Programme is coordinated and facilitated by current Black students to help ease the transition to university life.
The FYI Programme is offering the following events:
Online Induction Date & Time: Friday 19th September 2025, 2 – 5pm BST
Incoming Black students can sign up for the online induction here.
Welcome Walking Tour Date & Time: Sunday 12th October 2025, 2-4pm.
Mid-Term Networking/Drinks Reception Date & Time: Monday 27th October 2025, 5pm onwards.
End of Term Wellness Check In Date and Time: Thursday 27th November 2025, 5-7pm
If you have any questions about whether this event is suitable for you, please do not hesitate to be in touch with the BAH team at: contact@blackadvisory.hub.cam.ac.uk More information about the work the Black Advisory Hub does to support Black students at Cambridge can be found on their website. https://www.blackadvisory.hub.cam.ac.uk/
