Mechanical Engineering offer holder days

Where to go on arrival

You will have booked to visit us at 10am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4.00pm on your offer holder day, but you are also invited to join us for a networking session with refreshments, so please refer to the schedule below for details about that.

Your arrival location is in The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4 - please read the information below for details about the specific session you will be attending. Please arrive in good time as we'll need to scan the QR code from your booking to register you.

If you arrive late for your booked session, please report to the general information stand on the Students’ Union concourse where event staff will be able to help.

You can view The Diamond on our interactive campus map, and there will also be lots of open day staff and ambassadors around campus to assist you.

When booking, you'll be able to reserve a place for yourself and one guest at our subject activities. To ensure safe venue capacities, we will be unable to accommodate any additional un-booked visitors. However, you're welcome to bring additional guests to accompany you on the day and we would encourage these guests to take part in our range of central exhibitions and tours whilst the subjects activities are running.

Offer holder day schedule

Here's what to expect from your time with us:

Morning Session

Time	Applicant Activity	Parents / Supporters Activity
	Arrival at Lecture Theatre 4 in The Diamond
10.00am	Introductory talk and welcome from Dr Tim Rogers Find out what it's really like to study with us, through an interactive Q&A panel with current students.
11.00am	Experience mechanical engineering at Sheffield in a mini lecture and lab session.	An extended tour of the Diamond and the Heartspace, guided by some of our academics and current students.
11.45am	A tour of our Mechanical Engineering Heartspace led by some of our students.	Continuation of the tour
12.30pm	Optional light refreshments will be provided with the opportunity for further informal conversation & networking with current students and staff. We encourage you to join us for this session.
1.00pm	Closing comments

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.  

Afternoon session

Time	Applicant Activity	Parents / Supporters Activity
	Arrival at Lecture Theatre 4 in The Diamond
1.30pm	Introductory talk and welcome from Dr Tim Rogers  Find out what it's really like to study with us, through an interactive Q&A panel with current students.
2.30pm	Experience mechanical engineering at Sheffield in a mini lecture and lab session.	An extended tour of the Diamond and the Heartspace, guided by some of our academics and current students.
3.15pm	A tour of our Mechanical Engineering Heartspace led by some of our students.	Continuation of the tour
4.00pm	Optional light refreshments will be provided with the opportunity for further informal conversation & networking with current students and staff. We encourage you to join us for this session.
4.30pm	Closing comments

Chat with our Staff and Students

You and your guest are invited to join with us at the end of your scheduled session to meet staff and students over tea and coffee, This is an opportunity for further informal conversation and networking and a chance to ask questions and learn more about your course and life at the University.
For those visiting us in the morning, this will take place from 12.30 - 1.00pm, and for those visiting in the afternoon, from 4.00 - 4.30pm.

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 Workroom 1 in The Diamond from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Guest tour

Whilst you are taking part in activities, parents/supporters will receive a tour of our facilities. They'll also get a chance to speak to current students and staff about the exciting opportunities that are available to you and find out more about where a degree from Sheffield can lead.

How to book

Please book your place on the offer holder day via the link in your invitation email.