Orientation Week

Orientation Week is a non-mandatory programme of guided tours, social events and information sessions open to all new and continuing students, international or from the UK, who think they would benefit from a little extra time to settle in to life in Sheffield and the University.

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Complete this form to express your interest in taking part in Spring Semester Orientation 2025.

All events are facilitated by our team of Global Campus Ambassadors, who can be identified by their pink tops. For more information on venues, individual sessions and about the University and city, ask at our information desk in the Students' Union plaza.

If you have any questions about Orientation, contact us at globalcampus@sheffield.ac.uk.

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Spring Semester Orientation 2025

Thursday 6 February

11am to 4pm

Information Desk, Students' Union Plaza

9.30am to 11am

Icebreakers, Students' Union Committee Central

11.15am to 12.30pm

Campus Tours, starting from the Concourse

12.30pm to 1.30pm

Campus to City Tour, starting from the Concourse

2pm to 3pm

Football, Goodwin Sports Centre, meeting at Concourse

Games in the Park, meeting at the Concourse

Arts & Crafts, Students' Union Activities Zone

3pm to 5pm

Global Cafe, Students' Union Coffee Revolution

6pm to 8pm

“Meeting people”: Join a fun ‘speed format’ session for getting to know others and making new friends, Students' Union Raynor Lounge

Friday 7th February

10am to 12pm

Disability and Dyslexia Support Service at the Information Desk, Students’ Union Plaza

Come and chat with us about how we support disabled students.

11am to 4pm

Information Desk, Students' Union Plaza

9.30am to 11am

Icebreakers, Students' Union Committee Central

11.15am to 12.30pm

Campus Tours, starting from the Concourse

12pm to 1pm

Disability and Dyslexia Support Service drop-in session, View Room 4, Students' Union level 4

Join us for a confidential one-on-one chat about how we support disabled students.

1.30pm to 2.30pm

Campus History Tour, starting from the Concourse

3pm to 4pm

Football, Goodwin Sports Centre, meeting at the Concourse

Games in the Park, meeting at the Concourse

Arts & Crafts, Students' Union Activities Zone

4.15pm to 5pm

British Culture: A Beginners’ Guide, Students' Union Auditorium

6pm to 8pm

Karaoke, Students' Union Raynor Lounge

Saturday 8th February

10am to 4pm

A Walk in the Peak District:

An introduction to the UK’s first National Park - This event is now fully booked.