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 2026 is now over.
You can watch videos of some of the talks and presentations from the week further down this page.
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. It’s a great way to make friends, find out more about the University and help you settle into life in Sheffield.
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.
Most of the sessions are held in the Students' Union Building, Firth Court, the Belonging Building or the Belief, No Belief and Religious (BNBR) Life Centre. All events and activities are supervised by our team of Global Campus Ambassadors, who you'll recognise in their pink tops.
We really look forward to welcoming you to our University and city!
'Meet & Greet'
The University runs a 'Meet & 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.
Videos of talks and presentations
If you missed one of the talks or presentations from Orientation Week 2026, you can watch the video here to catch up.
Monday 14 September
- Talk: Welcome!
- We'll have different welcome talks with a different theme each day
- Watch the video here
- Talk: Cyber, Fraud & Safety
- Presented by South Yorkshire Police
- Watch the video here
- International students
- Presented by the International Student Support, Advice & Compliance team (ISSAC)
- Watch the video here
- Talk: Sport Sheffield
- Presented by Sport Sheffield and Students' Union Sports & Wellbeing Officer
- Watch the video here
Tuesday 15 September
- Talk: Welcome!
- We'll have different welcome talks with a different theme each day
- Watch the video here
- Talk: Welcome to the Library
- Talk: Introduction to the DDSS Champions
- Delivered by the Disability Transition Officer and a current student, this talk explains who's eligible for our support (including who's considered a 'disabled student'), what types of support are available, and how to set this up. A current student also talks about their experience of accessing DDSS support.
- Watch the video here
- Talk: Overview of the Students' Union
- Find out more about your Students' Union : what it does and how you can get involved.
- Watch the video here
- Talk: Introduction to the Careers & Employability Service
Wednesday 16 September
- Talk: Welcome!
- We'll have different welcome talks with a different theme each day
- Watch the video here
- Talk: Working on a Student visa during & after study
- Presented by the International Student Support, Advice & Compliance team (ISSAC), information about working on a Student visa during and after study, and post-study work visa information.
- Watch the video here
Thursday 17 September
- Talk: Welcome!
- We'll have different welcome talks with a different theme each day
- Watch the video here
- Talk: Managing your money
- Presented by the Student Fees & Funding team
- Watch the video
- Talk: Cyber, Fraud & Safety
- Presented by South Yorkshire Police
- Watch the video
- Talk: Support for mature students
- Presented by the Student Experience Diversity & Inclusion (SEDI) team and Education Development Services
- Watch the video
Friday 18 September
- Talk: Welcome!
- We'll have different welcome talks with a different theme each day
- Watch the video
- Talk: Studying in the UK - What to Expect from Your Course
- The Education Development Service deliver this talk on what you can expect from your course.
- Watch the video
- Talk: How to avoid plaigarism
- An important talk delivered by our Education Development service, who provide academic skills support.
- Watch the video