su reception

hello, we’re su reception

 

We offer many different services from bus passes to free condoms, come in and say hi and we will try our best to answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction if you're lost. We can't wait to meet you, come and find us off Square 3.

SU Reception has just gone Virtual*! Now you no longer need to leave home to see us. From Monday 5th October** we will be offering a virtual reception over zoom. You can contact us on zoom meeting ID 9206863211

*The service will be open alongside our award-winning walk in reception. We love to talk to our SU members, helping you with your enquiries.

**Opening hours Monday-Friday 11-5. Remember to put on your microphones and cameras!

When we're open

 
Monday:
 
9am - 5PM
Tuesday:
 
9am - 5PM
Wednesday:
 
9am - 5PM
Thursday:
 
9am - 5PM
Friday:
 
9am - 5PM
Saturday:
 
CLOSED
Sunday:
 
CLOSED
 
PRESCRIPTIONS

Stuck on campus, not feeling well? Has the doctor prescribed you some medication or have you got a regular prescription you need? Bring your prescription into SU Reception and we'll send it to the pharmacy for you, ready for you to collect on campus later. We can also order over the counter items so there's no need to leave campus, pop in to find out more.

BUS PASSES

Did you know that as a student at Essex you can get a heavily discounted Bus pass from SU reception.

 
Zone 1
Zone 2
Weekly
£12.80
£24.50
Monthly
£46.00
£89.00
Yearly
£175.00
£305.00
 
Scroll to see how much you could save!
 
 
Zone 1
Zone 2
Weekly
£15.50
£29.00
Monthly
£52.00
£98.00
Yearly
£525.00
£920.00
LOCKERS

Need to store books between lectures or need to lighten the load you’re carrying around campus?

We have a number of secure lockers available for rent on the first floor of the LTB.

Visit us and ask about availability and prices.

LOST PROPERTY

Did you leave your jacket in the Sub Zero? Pop into SU reception after midday Mon – Fri to claim your lost property, all lost property is taken to the estates helpdesk at 4pm on Thursdays.

HIRE SOMETHING

Are you doing some fundraising and need to use the popcorn or candyfloss machine? Want to relax in a deckchair while studying?

You can hire these from SU reception, pop in to find out more.

FREE STUFF

Did you know that the SU has a supply of free condoms, dental dams, menstrual products, and panic alarms.

These are supplied by your SU so you can remain safe on campus.

TICKETS

Come and see us for tickets to Sub Zero, Cine 10 etc

Buy Tickets Online

EXPENSES

If you need to claim an expense for costs related to Essex Blades, societies or VTeam, then the forms to do so can be collected from SU Reception. 

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