What do I have to do?

In addition to undertaking your activities, the Award is assessed by a portfolio, where you can describe, outline relevant skills and reflect upon your experiences. Validation of your involvement in your activities or evidence of participation should be included in your portfolio. To gain the Award, candidates will be expected to:

• Attend a compulsory introduction session
• Undertake a least ONE activity out of FOUR sections of the SIX sections available
• Understand that work experience OR volunteering are compulsory sections within the award (and should be no less than 35 hours in total)
• Complete a PLAN outlining what they intend to do
• Submit MY ASSESSMENT PROFILE"(portfolio) after completion of their activities
• Submit appropriate SUPPORTING EVIDENCE or VALIDATION of attainment, attendance or number of hours participation where possible, relating to each activity undertaken
• Demonstrate self awareness and personal development in presenting their portfolio
• Submit your completed portfolio in your FINAL year.

The portfolio submission date for final year undergraduate candidates will be Friday, 30th March 2012.

For post graduate candidates, submission deadline date will be Friday, August 31st, 2012

The Award is assessed on a `pass´ or `fail´ basis. Any candidate who makes a submission to The Sheffield Graduate Award can be called for a panel interview to support their portfolios.

For further information on The Sheffield Graduate Award, please email:
sheffieldgraduateaward@sheffield.ac.uk