Students take part in traditional St Andrews Pier Walk

Hundreds of students take part in the traditional Pier Walk along the harbour wall of St Andrews before the start of the new academic year.

9 September 2019Student experience

University of St Andrews traditions

From the curse of Patrick Hamilton’s initials to the May Dip, the University of St Andrews has many unique traditions and superstitions, some as old as the buildings themselves. As a new student these might seem odd, but they quickly become part of your St Andrews life. Red gowns The most famous tradition associated with […]

22 August 2017Student experience