Clearing open day FAQs 2024

Who is the open day for?

This event is for prospective undergraduate students who have received an offer through Clearing to start their studies at Sheffield in September 2024 or September 2025.

Do I need to book?

Yes, you should have booked your place through your Sheffield Clearing Account.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Yes. You can change or cancel your booking at any time via your Sheffield Clearing Account. Please note that there may be limited availability to change department sessions as we get closer to the event.

Who can I bring with me?

You are welcome to bring as many guests as you like.

Capacity at our subject talks may be limited, and so we can only guarantee places for a maximum of two guests per offer-holder there, but you can be accompanied by more than two guests for the rest of the event.

Where do I get my open day programme?

An online programme of the day is available.

What time does the day start and end?

The day begins at 10am and finishes at approximately 4pm - the last departure time for each of our tours is 3pm.

I have an offer for a Dual Honours course - can I meet both of my schools/departments?

Yes. Provided you book your open day place by 3pm on Friday 16 August, those holding offers for Dual Honours courses will be able to visit their second department at 12pm as detailed on the event programme.

How do I get to Sheffield?

Maps and travel information

Sheffield and the University have excellent public transport links, and we encourage visitors to take advantage of these wherever possible.

The University has a tram stop, is a twenty-minute walk from Sheffield train station, and is well served by the local bus network.

Where can I park?

Car parking near campus is limited. We therefore strongly recommend those driving to consider one of Sheffield’s several park and ride sites on the tram network, which link directly with the University’s dedicated tram stop. 

From the M1, exit at Junction 33 for the Nunnery Square park-and-ride site, or Junction 34 for the Meadowhall Interchange park-and-ride site. From either site, take the yellow route tram towards Middlewood.

If you're coming to Sheffield from the West (via the A628 or A61) then use the Middlewood park-and-ride site. Take the yellow route tram towards Meadowhall.

If park and ride arrangements are not suitable for your circumstances, the most convenient car parks for access to campus are the Q-park on Durham Road, the Q-park on Rockingham Street, and the NCP at Solly Street.

I am a blue badge holder and will be travelling to the University by car. Where can I park?

We recommend using one of the 32 blue-badge parking spaces available in the Q Park at Durham Road.

An additional 20 blue-badge parking spaces are available in the Q park at Rockingham Street.

Alternatively, you can park in any of the blue badge bays available on campus.

Do you have disabled access?

All of our venues have disabled access. If you or your guests have any accessibility or additional support requirements to facilitate your full participation in the event, you will have the opportunity to describe these in the booking form.

Alternatively, please contact the open day team via email to myday@sheffield.ac.uk or phone call to 0114 222 9872 as soon as possible. Please note that while we endeavour to make all reasonable adjustments to facilitate participation in the event, this may not always be possible at short notice.

If you require any assistance on the day, our staff and student ambassadors are there to help.

Our Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) will also have an information stand in The Diamond 12 noon to 2pm, and can offer further advice on the support that will be available during your studies at Sheffield.

Please note: our accommodation minibus shuttle unfortunately cannot accommodate wheelchair users, however, the open day team would be happy to book an accessible taxi service for any visitors requiring this in order to access our accommodation tours. Please notify a member of staff on the General Information stand in The Diamond.

I am travelling to Sheffield by train. How do I get to the University from the station? 

Sheffield Railway Station is situated approximately a mile and a half away from the University of Sheffield. It is advisable to catch either a tram or a bus to the campus. 

Trams run directly from the station to the University every 12 minutes. You need to catch the blue line heading towards Malin Bridge and get off at the University of Sheffield tram stop. The journey time is approximately nine minutes. 

The main University of Sheffield campus is easily accessible by public transport. From the transport Interchange (opposite the station), a range of buses go to and from this area, including the 30, 120, 123, 51 and 52 and all pass by the University. 

Alternatively, a taxi from the station will cost around £5. 

Can I get support with travel costs?

Our Access+ Travel Bursary is available to eligible students travelling to this event.

Where should I go when I arrive?

All visitors should report to the main entrance of The Diamond, between 10am and 10.30am to register.

If you arrive late, please report to our General Information stand in The Diamond and a member of our team will be able to assist you.

Where can we eat and drink on campus?

When registering at the The Diamond, all visitors will receive a voucher to redeem for a free hot drink at The Diamond Kitchen.

The Diamond Kitchen will also be open to serve lunch later in the day. All of our campus outlets are now cashless, but there are nearby cafes and convenience stores which may take cash.

What should I wear?

Our central campus is approximately one mile across, and so we recommend wearing comfortable footwear and suitable clothing including waterproofs in case of rain, as most visitors will be walking between different locations in order to meet their school(s)/department(s) and/or undertake a tour.

Are there places to stay overnight close to the University campus?

There are a number of hotels and bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) in Sheffield.

Visit the Welcome to Sheffield website for more information.

How can I prepare for the open day?

We recommend looking through the full details given on the Clearing open day webpage to begin planning your day.

Contact us

If you have any further questions or queries, email myday@sheffield.ac.uk