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Welcome

Whether you’re a new or returning student, we can’t wait to welcome you to Sussex.

Students enjoying a giant bubble blowerKey dates

Registration: open from Monday 17 August (find out how to register as a student)

International Student Arrivals: Thursday 17 September 2026

International Student Orientation Day: Friday 18 September 2026

Campus Arrivals: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 2026

Welcome Week: Monday 21 to Friday 25 September 2026

Welcome Celebration Day: Friday 25 September 2026

What’s on and how to book

Across an exciting week of events you can explore our beautiful campus, discover the wide range of student services available to you, meet fellow students and start settling into your new community.

Friendly staff and students will be on hand to help – you won’t be able to miss them on campus during Welcome Week. Look out for people wearing the orange ‘Ask Me’ signs – you can ask them anything!

Most events are free to attend and many are drop-in, but some have limited numbers and require a ticket. You can browse events in more detail and book onto ticketed events using the SussexMobile app or directly through Opportunity Hub. You’ll need your Sussex username and password to access Opportunity Hub. These details were sent to you as part of your registration emails. If you're having trouble logging in, contact ITServicedesk@sussex.ac.uk.

Explore some of the key events and activities taking place below, including our Welcome Celebration Day and your academic induction timetables. 

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International student arrivals

Join our four-day international orientation from Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 September to help you settle into Sussex and life in the UK.

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Celebration day

Join us for one of the highlights of Welcome Week, as we come together on Friday 25 September for a University-wide celebration to mark the start of your Sussex journey.

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Freshers’ Fair

Book a free ticket for Freshers’ Fair on Wednesday 23 September, where you can explore everything your Students’ Union has to offer.

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Students’ Union events

Check out the free events your Students’ Union is organising throughout Welcome Week, including parties, quizzes and an on-campus festival.

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The Recharge

The first days of university can be a lot to take in. Find a space to unwind and recharge in the Student Centre with painting, card games and more.

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Food

We’re offering a range of free meals on campus throughout Arrivals Weekend and Welcome Week – find out more.

Academic induction timetables

Academic inductions give you the chance to meet key faculty members, get to know your course-mates and learn about your upcoming studies at Sussex. Each Faculty runs its own events to give you a better understanding of your course and how you’ll learn. Find the timetable for your Faculty:

Welcome to Sussex guide

Looking for practical information about facilities, support, or getting online? Download the Welcome to Sussex guide [3.3MB PDF], which includes an essentials checklist, helpful information about food and transport, and details about fun things to do in Brighton. You can also pick up a printed copy from our Welcome Info Tent during Welcome Week.

Last year in pictures

Get a feel for Welcome Week – browse the images below.

Students smile as one student makes a large bubble from a bubble wand. A woman stands on stilts in a colourful outfit with huge, multicoloured butterfly wings and a green wig smiling as students walk past her. A white goat looks at the camera in an outdoor enclosure as a students hand pets its head. A group of students walk past the Welcome marquee in library square, following a welcome week student ambassador. Three musicians with guitars and a harmonica perform to a crowd of students near the business school. A group of students pose in a group smiling with different sunglasses on.