Make the most of your open day
Our advice for getting here, what to do when you arrive and how to make the most of your day with us.
Welcome to our open day
The open day is as flexible as you want it to be. You don’t need to register on arrival, as attendance will be recorded at your pre-booked subject talks, and the rest of the day’s activities can be done in any order.
If you have any questions or are unsure what to do next, just ask our friendly team of event staff and student ambassadors located in our Information Hub gazebos and spread around campus. They can talk you through the activities listed in this online guide, and help you to navigate the day.
Getting here
We recommend travelling to the University via public transport. Sheffield has great transport links, with several park and ride sites, and is easily accessible by train. We are unable to offer visitor parking on campus and the public 'pay and display' parking close by is very limited.
Find more travel advice and plan your journey to our campus.
If you or your guests have a disability read our guidance for disabled visitors.
30% National Express discount
You can also apply for a 30% discount on return coach tickets with National Express.
Make the most of your visit
There are are number of ways you can learn more about the University of Sheffield as part of our undergraduate open days:
Subject talks
These are the only fixed part of the day, which you choose when making your open day booking. You’ll hear from academics and students in your chosen school(s) and learn more about the programmes, courses and opportunities available to you at Sheffield. Many of our schools will also have subject exhibitions where you can talk to staff and students in more depth about your options.
Accommodation visits
As part of your day you can visit our award-winning Endcliffe and Ranmoor accommodation. You can view our en-suite and shared-bathroom accommodation and check out the outstanding facilities and beautiful green spaces.
University talks
These 20-minute presentations run throughout the day, and are an opportunity to learn more about our university, our accommodation, student life, study abroad opportunities, fees and funding and more.
Information fair
Our information fair showcases everything you need to know about the support and services on offer at the University. It is an opportunity to talk to experts across a range of services and to get your specific questions answered.
Subject exhibitions
Our subject exhibitions are an opportunity to chat to staff and current students about the different subjects and specialisms you can study at Sheffield.
Tours
The best way to find out about our world-class facilities is to see them for yourself. As part of your visit you can take a student-led tour of our campus, city, sports and health facilities, Students’ Union, libraries and more.
Our undergraduate open days are also the perfect opportunity to speak to students and staff, and discuss the things that matter to you.
Talented athletes: unleash your potential
Are you a talented athlete, competing at a national or international level, and aiming to excel in both your sport and academics?
Our Elite Sport Performance Scheme (ESPS) provides a unique support system to help you flourish on the field and in the classroom. You can get mentoring and coaching, discounts on physiotherapy and potentially a financial award - and more.
We’d love to tell you more in person as part of your open day visit.
Drop us an email at performance-sport@sheffield.ac.uk to arrange your session.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
We’ve put together these frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you prepare and make the most of your day in Sheffield.