February 2018 Undergraduate Applicant Day Guide

Wednesday 7th February 2018

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Following the introduction to your course we will be holding an information area in the Great Hall. Here you can find out more about accommodation and the support and services we provide our students. Allow for some time at the end of the day to take a campus tour led by one of our Student Ambassadors. This is a great opportunity to get to know City’s buildings and facilities.

Campus tours Campus tours are led by Student Ambassadors and take up to 30 minutes. You will visit the Student Centre, the Careers, Student Development and Outreach areas, the Library and newly opened CityBar. As part of the campus tour you will visit many of the departments within the University responsible for student support. Staff from each department will be located in the Great Hall to provide more information and answer your questions. To book a place on a campus tour, visit the helpdesk between 4pm and 4.45pm in the Great Hall. Tours will run in groups every few minutes.

Student life and support for students Members of our admissions team will be available between 4pm and 5pm in the Great Hall.

Feel free to drop in for a discussion about your application and the next steps in the UCAS process.

Find out more about the University’s undergraduate halls-of-residence and our accommodation guarantee scheme. Members of the team will be available in the Great Hall between 4pm and 5pm to answer any queries.

The Careers, Student Development & Outreach team offer guidance to City students from day one of their course.

The service also provides advice for pre-entry students offered a place to study at the University.

Alongside information about career planning, you can find out more about opportunities for volunteering, mentoring and work as a Student Ambassador.

Staff from the Student Centre can offer advice on financial support and accommodation.

A member of the Learning Success team, which looks after disability, dyslexia and academic learning support matters will also be available in the Great Hall to discuss any queries. Finally, the Student Centre can provide guidance for parents and international students.

Library Services offer a huge range of resources to support your studies at City.

Our printed collections are complemented by a vast portfolio of online resources (e-books, e-journals and specialist databases). Opening hours are extensive and help is available from our specialist staff in person or online.

CitySport, City’s new sports facility located on Goswell Road, has over 3,000m² of floor space. CitySport provides outstanding facilities and equipment for students, staff and the local community.

To find out more about sport at City, or to book a tour, visit the information stand between 4pm and 5pm in the Great Hall.

Group tours will take place every 15 minutes.

Members of staff from the admissions team will be available to provide up-to-date information on areas including funding, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and money management tips. Feel free to drop in for a chat in the Great Hall between 4pm and 5pm.

1pm School/Department

1.30pm Registration

Welcome Talk

College Building Reception

Great Hall

College Building Reception

Great Hall

University Building Reception

Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre

2pm

School of Arts and Social Sciences Overview – Criminology/Media Criminology Economics English International Politics Music Media History Psychology Sociology The City Law School Law Cass Business School Overview – All courses Accounting and Finance Actuarial Science Banking, Finance and Investment Business Management School of Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Engineering Overview – All Engineering courses Mathematics

Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering Aeronautics Engineering/Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering

University Building Reception

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University Building Reception

Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre

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3pm Introduction to your course

Franklin Building (R)

4pm Information Area & Refreshments

The locations for the course-specific introduction sessions will be shared during the Welcome Talk

The locations for the course-specific introduction sessions will be shared during the Welcome Talk

he locations for the course-specific introduction sessions will be shared during the Welcome Talk

Placements and Study Abroad session

The locations for the course-specific introduction sessions will be shared during the Welcome Talk

The locations for the course-specific introduction sessions will be shared during the Welcome Talk

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In case of fire Fire alarm sounders are located in all parts of the building.

On hearing a continuous alarm, please leave the building immediately by the nearest fire exit or as advised by fire wardens who are identified by their yellow high visibility jackets. Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by the wardens.

Accessibility We welcome students and guests with disabilities and will support you both as an Offer Holder Day visitor and as a student if you choose to study at City in the future. All parts of the University are fully wheelchair accessible. If you require any information on access issues prior to your visit please contact us via the email address below.

Email enquiries ugenquiries@city.ac.uk

Telephone enquiries +44 (0) 20 7040 3161

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