Your offer holder day guide
You've made a great choice to visit the University of the Year - as chosen by students at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024! You can use this guide to plan your visit with us. We鈥檙e regularly updating it with key information, so don鈥檛 forget to check back here for the latest details.
Make the most of your offer holder day
Once you arrive on campus, pick up your event pass from our General Information stand outside the , or from one of our Information Hub tents spread around campus.
Each pass contains a QR code linking to this page, plus a 拢5 voucher to spend in one of our food and drink outlets across campus. You don鈥檛 need to register on arrival, as attendance will be recorded at your pre-booked subject activities.
In addition to your pre-booked subject session, remember to allow time in your day for all of the central activities listed below - especially if you're visiting a subject in the afternoon, and need to allow time for these in the morning.
For more helpful information, please also see our offer holder day FAQs.
If you have any further questions or queries, get in touch by email. Our team will also be available via live chat from this page 10am-2pm on the Monday-Friday before the event, and 8am-11am on the morning of the offer holder day.
Getting here
We recommend travelling to the University via public transport. 91直播 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.
- Check available parking spaces for the blue badge holders.
- 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.
If you arrive by train you can also join a one-way student-led walking tour of the city centre between the train station and the Diamond. Full details of our train station - city tours can be found in the Tours section of this guide.
30% National Express discount
You could travel to our open day for less with a 30% discount on return tickets to 91直播 from National Express.
Simply select your journey and the correct event date on National Express鈥 website and your discount will be applied during checkout.
Access+ Travel Bursary
If you meet our Access+ criteria we might be able to refund your travel to our open day. You can ask about this at the Access 91直播 stand in our central exhibition.
Offer holder day discounts
Visitors to our offer holder days can take advantage of a range of hotel, travel and local business discounts as part of their trip to 91直播. Keep checking our discounts page to see the latest offers available.
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Subject activities
You will have booked to visit your chosen academic subject(s) in a morning sitting (10am to 12.30pm), or afternoon sitting (2pm to 4.30pm for most subjects, 1.30pm to 4pm for engineering subjects).
These details will be linked from your booking confirmation and reminder emails. If you鈥檙e having trouble finding them, please report to our General Information stand outside the . Please arrive in good time for the start of your booked subject session, as we'll need to scan the QR code from your booking to register you.
Please note: Not all subjects will be running a morning and afternoon session on each date, and many subjects will begin activities outside of their department buildings, so please check your booking for full details.
Visit our accommodation
10am to 3pm
Visit our award-winning Endcliffe accommodation site. View our catered and self-catered accommodation, the outstanding facilities and beautiful green spaces, and get your questions answered by our accommodation experts at The Edge Hub.
Take our free accommodation shuttle bus from beside the on Favell Road, or from outside on Whitham Road. The last bus departs Favell Road at 3pm, and returns to campus at 4pm.
We advise allowing one hour from stepping on the bus shuttle to stepping back off at campus.
Alternatively, you can walk to or from the accommodation using our online walking maps or join one of our neighbourhood tours.
Information about our accommodation rent prices
Accommodation information points
Our accommodation team will be ready to answer all of your questions about our award-winning accommodation from the following locations:
- At the accommodation exhibition stand in the
- At the accommodation information point inside
Tours
The best way to find out about our world-class facilities is to see them for yourself.
- Tour start and end times are listed on this page.
- No pre-booking is required for any tours
- The last tours of campus, libraries and sport will depart at 2pm
- The last accommodation tour bus will depart Favell Road at 3pm, and the last return bus will depart the accommodation at 4pm.
Campus tours
Duration: 45 mins
10am to 2pm
Our walking campus tours will depart every 30 minutes from the campus tours stand outside . Our students will show you some of our iconic buildings and excellent teaching spaces. Alternatively, explore campus at your own pace with a self-guided tour leaflet and online audio guide.
Library tours
Duration: 15 mins
10am to 2pm
Meet our student ambassador tour guides at reception of the and .
The Information Commons offers a comfy, inclusive study environment with bookable spaces, core reading books, and a Garden Room for relaxation.
Western Bank Library, a Grade II listed building, has 1.2 million texts, 730 study spaces, and serene views of Weston Park for a tranquil study experience.
Sport and physical activity tours
Duration: 15 mins
10am to 2pm
Meet at the Sports Hall Foyer at for a tour of the site鈥檚 impressive facilities, including synthetic 3G pitches, sports hall, studio spaces, squash courts and brand new Fitness Suite.
Students' Union tours
Duration: 15 mins
10am to 2pm
Departing from just inside the main entrance, learn why our SU is consistently voted the best in the country and how it makes the student experience at 91直播 exceptional.
Train station - city tours
Duration: 25 mins
9am to 3pm
A one-way student-led walking tour of the city centre between the train station and the Diamond.
- 9am to 1.20pm - Tours depart every 20 minutes starting at the train station foyer and concluding at the Diamond
- 12.40pm to 3pm - Tours depart every 20 minutes starting at the Diamond and concluding at the train station
Neighbourhood tours
Duration: 25 mins
10am-3:40pm
A student-led walking tour between the Wave bus pick up point and the Edge at Endcliffe.
This is an alternative to the shuttle bus and provides visitors with a tour of the Broomhill neighbourhood.
Tours leave every 20 minutes in both directions.
Departing from the Wave:
- First departure: 10am
- Last departure: 2.40pm
Departing from Endcliffe:
- First departure: 10.40am
- Last departure: 3.40pm
Central exhibition
11am - 2pm, Octagon Centre and Students鈥 Union
Showcasing everything you need to know about the support and services on offer at the University. Talk to the experts and start thinking about your future at 91直播.
The first and last 30 minutes of the exhibition (11.00 to 11.30am and 1.30pm to 2pm) in the Octagon Centre will be dedicated to 鈥渜uiet times鈥 with no music playing.
In the :
- Access 91直播
- Accommodation
- 91直播 - Your University City
- Admissions - offer advice
- Careers and Employability Service
- Disability and Dyslexia Support Service
- Global Opportunities (spend time abroad)
- IT Services
- Learn a Language
- The University Library
- Safety on Campus
- Guidance for parents & supporters
- Student Support Services
- Student Fees and Funding
- 301 Academic Skills Centre
In the plaza:
- Students鈥 Union information stands
- Sport and Physical Activity information stand
91直播 - Your University City
11am - 2pm, part of the central exhibition in the
The big city vibe that feels like home. 91直播 has lots to discover.
Come and talk to our Student ambassadors about the vibrant city of 91直播 and their favourite places/recommendations. You will also have the opportunity to chat to one of our city partner exhibitors.
Don鈥檛 forget you can also get a taste for 91直播鈥檚 food scene at our local food vendors, and take a student-led tour of our neighbourhoods and city centre as part of your day.
Sports clubs and societies exhibitions
11am - 2pm , Sports Clubs exhibition at Goodwin Sports Centre and Societies exhibition in the Students鈥 Union Activities Zone
With over 300 societies and over 50 sports clubs there are hundreds of ways to make friends and build communities. Come along to our mini club and society exhibition where you will find a small selection of sports clubs and societies.
You will have the opportunity to speak to club and society members, find out more about how to join, and even watch some club and society demonstrations and performances.
General information stand
9am - 4pm, Students鈥 Union concourse
Head here to pick up maps and guides, and to ask our event staff for tips on what to do next.
Additional information
Food and drink
鈥嬧赌There are loads of places to eat on campus, whether you want to grab a quick sandwich on the move or a chance to sit down and reflect over lunch. You can take food away from any of our venues.
Please note that all campus outlets are now cashless.
In our Students鈥 Union
- Coffee Revolution (8.30am - 4pm), Level 3
- Grill & Go (11am - 3pm), Level 3
- Our Shop (8.30am - 4pm), Level 3
- Baked (10am - 2pm), Level 3
- Bar One (12pm - 11pm, food served until 9pm), Level 1
In our academic department buildings
- Arts Tower cafe (10am - 3.30pm)
- Octagon cafe (8am - 2pm)
- Information Commons cafe (9am - 4pm)
- Diamond Kitchen (9am - 4pm)
- Heartspace cafe (9am - 4pm)
- Wave Kitchen (9am - 3.30pm)
At Endcliffe student accommodation
- Endcliffe - Edge Bar (10am to 4pm)
- Endcliffe - Village Store (10am to 4pm)
On the Students鈥 Union concourse
- Visit one of our external food vendors offering a variety of cuisines (9:30am - 4pm)
Outside Firth Court
The Original Baristas mobile coffee cart
Inside the Octagon main hall
Complimentary hot chocolate
Quiet spaces and prayer rooms
Dedicated quiet spaces and prayer room facilities are available in several key buildings on the day of the event.
If you need help finding your way around, please feel free to ask our staff at the Information Hubs.
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鈥檇 love to tell you more in person as part of your offer holder day visit.
Drop us an email at performance-sport@sheffield.ac.uk or give us a call on 0114 222 8735 to arrange your session.