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International orientation

International Orientation will be held on campus on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 January 2024. 

The Orientation programme is delivered by the International Experience Team, with contributions from staff from specialist teams and current students. In addition to these important information sessions, you will have the opportunity to meet other new students in fun, informal social activities, including a welcome dinner and a day trip to York.

All sessions must be booked in advance here

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  • Most sessions are repeated, please book and attend just one. 
  • You can take part in an interactive online session where we will take you through all the IT systems that you will use at the University. Details will be announced closer to January. Please book your place on the IT session in advance. 

 

*Dates and times subject to change

Orientation sessions for January 2024 

Welcome to Sheffield Hallam University

Meet the International Experience Team and get introduced to the University services and other students. We recommend everyone attend this informative session. 

  • Monday 15 January, 9.30-11am, Pennine Lecture Theatre
  • Tuesday 16 January, 11.30am-1pm, Pennine Lecture Theatre

Marketplace

Visit our exhibition to book and join a city/campus tour and find out about: Registering with GP * Wellbeing and the Medical Centre * Opening a bank account * International Experience Team * Academic Advising * Multi-faith chaplaincy * Students' Union * Careers & Employability * Hallam Active * Library and The Skills Team * Faith and culture societies and local organisations * and more!

  • Monday 15 January, 10.30am-1.30pm, Atrium, Level 2, Owen building
  • Tuesday 16 January, 10.30am-1.30pm, Atrium, Level 2, Owen building

 

Your Course and your Visa

Find out about your rights and responsibilities as a Student visa holder, and the immigration support available to you. 

  • Monday 15 January, 12-1pm, Pennine Lecture Theatre
  • Tuesday 16 January, 11am-12pm, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building

 

Succeeding in your Studies

Our friendly colleagues from the Skills Centre will introduce you to resources which will develop your academic skills.

  • Monday 15 January, 11am-12pm, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building
  • Tuesday 16 January, 10.30-11.30am, Pennine Lecture Theatre

 

Working Part-time during Study

If you plan to work while you study, this session will tell you how you go about securing a part-time job.

  • Monday 15 January, 2-3pm, Pennine Lecture Theatre
  • Tuesday 16 January, 10-11am, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building

 

Introduction to Academic Advising

Find out how an Academic Adviser can help you get the most out of your studies.

  • Monday 15 January, 10-11am, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building
  • Tuesday 16 January, 9.30-10.30am, Pennine Lecture Theatre

 

Getting It Right the First Time

Find out how to have the ideal Sheffield Hallam academic journey!

  • Monday 15 January, 11am-12pm, Pennine Lecture Theatre
  • Tuesday 16 January, 2-3pm, Pennine Lecture Theatre

 

British Life and Culture

Join this informative, fun session for an introduction to British Culture. Expect to learn some local slang!  

  • Monday 15 January, 12-1pm, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building
  • Tuesday 16 January, 2-3pm, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building
 

 

Student Life in Sheffield

A group of our wonderful student helpers will give you tips about how to make the best out of your time as a student in Sheffield.

  • Monday 15 January, 2-3pm, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building
  • Tuesday 16 January, 3-4pm, Pennine Lecture Theatre

 

 

Students' Union Welcome session

Discover what's on offer from Sheffield Hallam Students' Union and meet your student officers. 

  • Monday 15 January, 3-4pm, Pennine Lecture Theatre
  • Tuesday 16 January, 12-1pm, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building

 

  

Walk to Collegiate Crescent and Botanical Gardens

Join us on a walk up Ecclesall Road, a popular student spot, and onto the campus and the Botanical Gardens. 

  • Monday 15 January, 2-5pm
  • Tuesday 16 January, 2-5pm

Meet at Main University Entrance, Owen Building

 

Sheffopoly

Meet in the Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre for a short briefing before setting out in teams to complete this fun challenge around Sheffield city centre.

  • Monday 15 January, 3-4.30pm
  • Tuesday 16 January, 3-4.30pm
 

Starts from Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre, Charles Street building

  

Welcome Dinner

Our popular informal welcome dinner will feature a hot meal and a quiz, and offer an opportunity to meet new friends from around the world. A vegetarian option is available.

Tickets for the Welcome Dinner are £6 and must be bought in advance.

Buy your Welcome Dinner ticket here. 

Chef Hallam Central, level 6, Owen Building

 

Trip to York

Popular with local and international tourists, York is one of the most historic cities in the UK. Among its many attractions are the famous castle, minster and museums, including the National Railway Museum.

Tickets for this trip cost £15 and must be bought in advance.

Buy your Trip to York ticket here.