The University of Sheffield
Orientation Programme

Provisional Spring Semester Orientation Programme 2011-12

Thursday 2 February 2012

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

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 and Union Tour
19:00                      

Evening meal at the Food Court, University House*

Free large drink with each meal ordered (optional)

Friday 3 February 2012

am Registration Event (Study Abroad and Erasmus students)
14:00 Lunch*
14:30 - 15:30 Cultural Awareness/Life as a Foreign Student
15:30 - 16:30 Speed Chatting
Evening Free Time

Saturday 4 February 2012

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 £3.70. 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