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Welcome to Portsmouth
Meet new people, join clubs and societies, settle into your accommodation and get to know your campus and city. These welcome events are open to all students, whether you're a new or returning student.
Important dates
- International Orientation Week: Monday 7 September to Sunday 13 September 2026. More information about activities will be available from August 2026
- Freshers' Fayre (in-person): September 2026. Dates and details to be added soon
- Give It A Go: September 2026. Dates and details to be added soon
Induction and teaching timetables
Induction and teaching timetables will be published soon for September 2026 – these will both be available via your Student View (available after you've completed your registration form). Check back soon for more details.
September induction timetables will also be made available on myport for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
See all key dates for the academic year. You'll need to complete your registration or re-registration if you're a continuing student to access all welcome events.
Welcome events
Welcome to Portsmouth! We’d like to invite you to our exciting welcome events.
International Orientation Week
7–13 September 2026. More information about activities will be available from August 2026.
Enjoy talks, workshops, sports tasters, and social events like welcome breakfasts, speed friending, quizzes, and karaoke.
UK students can also join campus and city tours, speed friending, and sports tasters.
Some events need tickets; others are first-come, first-served. Check the programme and plan ahead to make the most of the week.
Freshers’ Fayre
September 2026. Dates and details to be added soon.
Kick off the new year at the Students' Union with Refreshers’ Fayre, your chance to dive into campus life, discover what’s on offer, and pick up some freebies along the way. Enjoy Domino’s on us, meet student groups and societies and more! Whether you’re looking to try something new or simply grab a slice of pizza, come along and get stuck in!
Give It A Go
September 2026. Dates and details to be added soon.
Whether you want to discover a new interest, connect with people who share your passions, or simply try something different, this is your chance. Give It A Go offers free taster sessions run by Union societies. Come along and see what you might love.
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.
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