Orientation Week
Orientation Week is an optional programme of guided tours, social events and information sessions open to all new and continuing students, international or from the UK. If you want a little extra time and help to settle into life in Sheffield and the University, then Orientation Week is for you.
Orientation Week is Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September 2026.
There'll be daily information talks, campus tours, icebreakers and welcome drop-ins. There'll also be a range of daytime and evening social and cultural events to choose from.
A detailed itinerary will be available here shortly.
Attendance is free, but there will be a small charge for some social events. You can take part in as many days as you like, and you only need to attend the sessions and events that are of interest to you. Recordings will be available for all our information talks, so if you miss anything you 'll be able to catch up easily online.
The majority of sessions are held in the Students' Union Building, Firth Court, the Belonging Building or the BNBR centre.
All events and activities are supervised by our team of Global Campus Ambassadors, who you'll recognise in their pink tops.
It’s a great way to make friends, find out more about the University and help you settle into life in Sheffield.
We really look forward to welcoming you to our University and city!
Express your interest by filling in this form.
Orientation accommodation
University accommodation is available to book, at a cost, during Orientation Week.
The self-catered accommodation will be at our Ranmoor & Endcliffe student residences. Rooms are single occupancy and en-suite.
There are several packages available depending on when you will arrive in Sheffield, and all accommodation packages run through to 10am on Friday 18 September. There is a minimum two-night stay requirement.
Accommodations bookings will be open from 1 July 2026. For further details, and to book accommodation, visit our online shop.
'Meet & Greet'
The University will be running a 'meet and greet' airport pick-up service from Manchester Airport to the University of Sheffield on selected dates in September, including Orientation Week.
Communities
We welcome all our communities and have a range of tailored information, resources and guidance for students to help you make the most of your time at university.
Disabled students
The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) runs a programme of activities during the week, to support disabled students. These events are labelled 'DDSS' in the programme. Further details can be found on their Transitions web page.