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Welcome to Portsmouth
Explore our Welcome Month activities and get started with university life
Your first month of uni is a great chance to meet new people, settle into your accommodation and get to know your campus and city.
Join in with a mix of virtual events and face-to-face activities that will help you meet other students, make new friends, explore and join clubs and societies, get to grips with your studies and learn more about life at uni.
Important dates
- 15 January to 21 January: International Orientation Week
- 15 January to 19 January: Induction Week
- 22 January: Teaching block starts
See all key dates for the academic year here on MyPort. You'll need to complete your registration or re-registration if you're a continuing student to access all Welcome Month events.
Course induction
You'll attend induction events to introduce you to your course tutors and hear more about our services including the Library, Careers and Employment, and the University Wellbeing Service. We'll contact you on your University email to tell you how to access your induction schedule before your first week, or find your timetable here:
Key events
Winter Showcase
International Orientation
What's on during Welcome Month
Welcome Month events fall into in four main themes. Use them to help you plan your events diary and spot the events most important to you.
Student life
Discover the opportunities available to you outside study by exploring societies, new hobbies and Portsmouth.
Support and guidance
Attending support and guidance events will help you get set up and prepared for the new year ahead.
International students
Events exclusively for international students to help you get settled into life in the UK.
Sports Tasters
Try a sport you like or try something new while making new friends.
How to get started at uni
Welcome to undergraduate study at Portsmouth
How to get the most out of university and discover everything you'll need for the years ahead.
Welcome to Postgraduate Study at Portsmouth
Find out how to get the most out of university as a postgraduate student.