Whether you’re a new student or returning for your studies, explore our online induction to life at Sussex.
Welcoming you to Sussex
Welcome Week is the first week of term. It’s the time where you register yourself as a student and get set up on our systems.
It’s also when lots of events and activities are happening, including our Welcome Celebration Day and your School’s academic induction.
Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome Celebration event
The last day of Welcome Week, celebrating your arrival at Sussex with a range of events across campus. It takes place on Friday 20 September.
Find out more about our Welcome Celebration Day.
Academic induction events
Your School of study will run its own events to give you a better understanding of your course and how you’ll learn during your time with us.
Explore School timetables for:
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Informatics
- Global Studies
- Law, Politics and Sociology
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Media, Arts and Humanities
- Psychology
- University of Sussex Business School
- Foundation Years.
Student support and Welcome activities
Student support stalls are available in the atrium of the Student Centre during Welcome Week, 11am-3pm, with housing support available from Tuesday 13 to Friday 27 September. There'll also be games, quizzes, free merchandise and the chance to meet other new students.
Whatever your question, from managing your finances to just getting settled, be sure to stop by to get all the advice and support you need during your first week at Sussex.
Be sure to also visit the Wellbeing tent, too. You can take part in yoga, meditation, sports and crafts, or unwind in our dedicated relaxation space. Open during Welcome Week, 10am-4pm on Fulton Lawns.
View a full list of Welcome activities.
Checklist for new students
Keep track of what you’ve done during Welcome Week and beyond with the help of our checklist for new students. The page remembers your progress the next time you visit.
More advice for new students
Find out what to do:
The Student Hub is your place for information and guidance throughout your studies.