Welcome Events

All new mature students are invited to a Welcome Event in September when you will have the opportunity for an early introduction to some of the University´s facilities and services. You will meet University and Students´ Union staff, current mature students, and, most importantly, other new mature students.

The Welcome Days for 2011 are:

• Tuesday 6th September: Evening
• Friday 9th September: Day

Invitations are mailed out to students in August and can also be obtained from Kathryn Axon your Mature Student Support Officer in Student Support & Guidance.

email : k.axon@sheffield.ac.uk

Some comments from 2010's new students

"The Welcome Evening was excellent. It went a long way to easing my nerves!"

"I definitely feel more relaxed about starting my course after attending this event!"

"A good evening, very informative and a great chance to meet fellow mature students - Thanks"

"Very enjoyable. Put my mind at rest on several issues. It was good to know there were some people who I had something in common with - Thanks"

"Well run & informative - I appreciated the enthusiasm which you all put into it & I was made to feel very welcome I have to admit I spent most of the night dreading today but I needn't have!"

"Very useful and reassuring talks about all aspects of my University life"