Electrical and Electronic, Mechatronic and Robotic, and Computer Systems Engineering offer holder days
As part of your offer holder day at Sheffield, you'll be spending some quality time getting to know the school and your chosen course.
Planning your day
Our offer holder days are a full day experience with a range of activities - from accommodation tours to our information fairs - to help you get a feel for both your subject and the university.
You can find out full details of all activities via our offer holder day guide.
Times and locations
You’ll have booked onto a 10am to 1pm or 1.30pm to 4.30pm subject session. Your session time can be found in your booking confirmation email and your starting location is below.
21 February
- 10am - 1pm: The Diamond Lecture Theatre 3
- 1.30pm - 4.30pm:
7 March
- 10am - 1pm: The Diamond Lecture Theatre 3
- 1.30pm - 4.30pm:
28 March
- 10am - 1pm: The Diamond Lecture Theatre 3
- 1.30pm - 4.30pm:
18 April
- 10am - 1pm: The Diamond Lecture Theatre 3
- 1.30pm - 4.30pm:
Arrival information
You'll need to arrive around 30 minutes before your session starts, so we can scan the QR code in your booking confirmation email to register you.
You'll be able to book a place for yourself and one guest on the subject session. To ensure safe venue capacities, we’ll be unable to accommodate any additional visitors.
If you’re running late for your subject activities, head to one of our Information Hub tents spread around campus where event staff will be able to assist you.
Offer holder day timetable
Here's what to expect from your subject session. Timings are approximate and are subject to change, so we recommend checking back prior to the event.
| Duration | Activity | About |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | Welcome Talk | You'll be welcomed by our academics and learn more about the course. (Diamond, Lecture Theatre 3) |
| 1.5 hours | Lab Activity | You'll work in groups on a practical project, supported by our academic and student ambassadors. (Diamond, E&C Lab) |
| 30 minutes | Tour of the Diamond and the DIZ | You'll take a guided tour of the Diamond and the Heartspace to see the labs and facilities you'll be studying in. (Diamond and Heartspace) |
| 30 minutes | Networking & Tea and Coffee | This is a great opportunity to ask questions and chat with our academics and student ambassadors. (Mappin Building, Heartspace) |
Activities for supporters
During student lab activities, accompanying parents and guests will be offered a guided tour of our state-of-the-art labs and facilities.
For the rest of the day, you'll have time to take part in the central tours and exhibitions detailed in our offer holder day guide.
Science and Engineering Foundation Year
If you are holding an offer for one of our courses with a Foundation Year, there will be an optional talk where you can find out more and ask any questions. The morning session will take place in Lecture Theatre 8 in The Diamond from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The afternoon session will be held in Lecture Theatre 8 in The Diamond from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Please book your place on the offer holder day via the link in your invitation email.
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