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.
'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.
Get involved
You can take part in as many days as you like and 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 can catch up easily online.
All events and activities are supervised by our team of Global Campus Ambassadors, who you will recognise in their pink tops.
The majority of sessions are held in the Students' Union Building, Firth Court, the Belonging Building or the BNBR centre.
Campus tours
The Students' Union concourse is the social space outside the main entrance to the Students' Union Building. Join one of the daily campus tours to start finding your way around the campus more quickly!
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 taking place during the week to support disabled students. These events are labelled 'DDSS' in the programme below. Further details can be found on their Transitions web page.