It's coming up to Fresher's Week and nightspots up and down the county are pulling out the stops to make sure students are streaming through their doors.
Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Essex are both hosting their own events, but clubs are also taking advantage of the expected boost to the county's nightlife.
See what you've got to look forward to.
Mid Week Mash Up - CTZN, Chelmsford. Time -10pm - 3am
It's the Mid Week Mash Up launch party there are two floors of chart topping, floor filling bangers. The resident DJs will be tearing up the dancefloors to keep you singing all night! Get to the bars to get your hands on the best student drink deals in town!
This event is included with the Tier 1 wristband
Location - CTZN
Price - £5 in advance, wristbands and tickets are only valid till 11:30pm (18+ only)
Emergency Services Party, The SU Lounge, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford. Time: 9pm - 2am
Dress up in the best emergency services costume you have got and head to town for a comedy night. The DJ's will be playing all the chart topping music combined with the best drinks around, this is one not to be missed!
This event is included with the Tier 1 wristband
Price - £5 in advance, wristbands and tickets are only valid till 11:30pm (18+ only)
University of Essex Freshers' Fortnight Pass, valid from Sunday September 28 - Sunday October 11
For those looking to hit freshers hard and head down to as many events as possible, a wristband covering all 13 Freshers'Fortnight events represents your passport to party paradise.
Events include a freshers' beach ball with Shift Key, Propaganda, Surf Simulator and Club MTV
Freshers' Arrival Party, University of Essex, Sunday September 28. Time 10:30pm - 3am
The event will feature non-stop chart, urban and dance music. A very affordable night out featuring all the essentials you'll need to enjoy your night. £4 guest
Prices £4 for a guest/£3 per students
£3.00 (Advance Student)
Dench Party with Lethal Bizzle, Wednesday, October 1. Time 10.30pm - 3am
Lethal Bizzle, currently out on his Dench party tour, will appear at the University's Sub zero club. He will be bringing giveaways from his successful "Dench" clothing line and will be joined by Arkon Fly playing live. You'll also be able to see Audio Monsters spinning on support duty.
Prices: £10 for a guest in advance, £9 per student in advance, £12 for a guest on the door, £10 per student on the door, £8 early bird
And in case you fancy something different? Chris Martin, Palace Theatre, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, Friday October 10, 8pm
Martin, star of Dave's One Night Stand and 5 Live's Fighting Talk, performing at the intimate Dixon Studio inside the Palace Theatre.
The young funnyman, dubbed one of the country's best observational comedians, has supported some of the biggest names on the comedy circuit, including Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall, and Russell Kane, and his take on everything from dogs, tupperware and hair will not leave you disappointed.
Tickets cost £11, buy four tickets for £34.00 A £1.50 per ticket booking fee applies, capped at four per order.
Groups of 10 plus please call 01702 351135 to buy fee-free.
CITYdiversions 2014 Chelmsford, Saturday September 27 10.30am to 10pm at Anglia Ruskin and noon until 5pm at other venues
Free outdoor and tented performances, an international food market with bar, vintage craft stalls and classic fairground rides are all on offer as Anglia Ruskin University puts on its CITYdiversions festival for 2014.
Between 12noon to 5pm, the city centre will see a smorgasbord of shows from street bands and theatre companies travelling from across the UK and Europe. Most of the promenade acts will pass through the High Street, High Chelmer and Meadows Shopping Centres. Static shows can be found in Bell Meadow and other locations.
After 5pm, the party rolls on over to the university and 8.30pm the grand finale show "Spark" kicks off, featuring high impact choreographed drumming and lighting in a 40 minute show by Worldbeaters Music.
A wander between the city centre and ARU takes about 10 minutes.
A small vintage bus will provide transport between the top of the High Street and the campus. Bus operating times will shortly be available at www.visitessex.com.
Wallpaper Party, University of Essex, Thursday October 2, 2014, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
The prize for originality at freshers goes to Essex University for hosting a wallpaper party. Creativity coupled with an enormous amount of sharpies, glue sticks and blank frames, are the order of the day.
Bring anything from a photo of good times with your family, friend and other loved ones from home, or any other snaps of significance.
The Wallpaper Party certainly represents a great opportunity for you to leave your indelible mark on the freshers experience at great value.
