The University of Sheffield
Orientation Programme

SEMESTER 2 ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2013

PLEASE NOTE Accommodation for this programme will be available in University accommmodation from Wednesday 30 January - Saturday 2 February 2013.  To make a booking please use the following link

onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp

Bookings can be made from the online shop for:

  1. 3 nights accommodation and Thursday evening meal or
  2. Thursday evening meal

Bookings will close on 25 January 2013.

If you would like to attend the programme without accommodation or attending the Thursday evening meal please email Diane Villis with your name and applicant number d.villis@sheffield.ac.uk

Provisional Spring Semester Orientation Programme 2013

Thursday 31 January 2013

10:00 – 10:15 Introduction to the Programme and the University
Auditorium, Students' Union
Mark Collier

10:15 - 11:15

Safety and Security
Auditorium, Students' Union
South Yorkshire Police
11:15 Campus Tours
13:15 Lunch
14:15 Academic Information and Questions and Answers to current students
15:15

Introduction to Students' Union

Fadi Dakkak

15:45   

16:30     

19:00     

                

Introduction to Support Services

Union Tour

Evening meal in the Students' Union (optional).  Please note there is a pre-paid payment of £10 required for this event.

Tim Cooper

Assistants               

Friday 1 February 2013

am                           Registration Event (Study Abroad and Erasmus students)                       
14:00 Lunch*
14:30 - 15:30    Cultural Awareness/Life as an International Student Olivia Johnstone
15:30 - 16:30 Speed Chatting Mark Collier
Evening                 Free Time

Saturday 2 February 2013

11:00                                             Meadowhall by tram. Shopping mall plus cinema,restaurants.  Meet at University tram stop at 11:00, returning  at 14:00 with Assistants or staying and making your own way back. Tram fare – Dayrider ticket £3.90. Assistants        

AND/OR

9:00 – 15:00 Tour of City. Your opportunity to get to know the City. Please refer to information in your pack. An independent activity.

* Please note that students will need to buy their own meals throughout the programme.  There are several food outlets in the Students' Union.

If you have any questions relating to the Orientation Programme please contact:

Diane Villis (general enquiries) email: d.villis@sheffield.ac.uk