NU EXPERIENCE DAY PROGRAMME OVERVIEW FOR SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY AND SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY General Sessions and Tours The morning sessions are a drop-in for you to see and hear more about Northumbria University and to visit our accommodation. If you feel that you don’t need to see any of the general sessions and tours then we recommend that you arrive by 12pm for the start of the subject sessions. Session
Time
Venue
Central Exhibition Find out more about our fantastic facilities, accommodation and support services. Staff from across the University and current students will be available to tell you everything you need to know.
09.00 – 13.00
City Campus East 1, Foyer
University Executive Welcome A Welcome to Northumbria from a senior leader, explaining who we are and why you should choose to study at Northumbria.
10.00 – 10.30
City Campus East 1, 001
Managing Your Finances Information about applying for UK* undergraduate student funding, maximising your income, as well as guidance on budgeting.
10.45 – 11.15
City Campus East 1, 001
Results Day - How Confirmation and Clearing Works We know Results Day can be a nervous time, so take advantage of this short session detailing how Confirmation and Clearing works in practice, how best to prepare for it and busting the jargon.
11.30 – 12.00
City Campus East 1, 003
Northumbria Sport – Talented Athlete Support Find out about our sport scholarships, athlete support services, facilities and performance sport programmes.
11.30 – 12.00
City Campus East 1, 021
09.00 – 13.00
Tours will depart from the Tours Desk in the Central Exhibition in City Campus East 1
Sport Central Tour
09.00 – 13.00
Self-guided Library Tour
09.00 – 13.00
Students’ Union Tour
09.00 – 13.00
These Tours will depart from the Tours Desk in the Central Exhibition, or you can go directly to the building Reception using the number on the map – Sport Central (22), Library (13), Students’ Union (26)
Accommodation Open Houses See map for locations
09.00 – 13.00
(Our information desk will remain open here throughout the event until 15.15 for any last minute questions, or if you want help to firmly accept your offer from Northumbria University.)
*Non-UK students can get advice at the Student Life and Wellbeing Stand in the Central Exhibition.
TOURS Campus Tour – approx. 45-minute walking tour – please note this tour does not take you inside Sport Central, the Library or Students’ Union, separate tours of these facilities are available.
Claude Gibb (7) Glenamara House (12) Camden Court (3) New Bridge Street (short walk from 5) Winn (short walk from 6) Trinity Square*
*A free Shuttle Bus will operate between City Campus East and Trinity Square from 09.00 – 13.00, leaving every 20–30 minutes. Please allow 20 minutes for your journey, and note that the last bus back to City Campus East leaves Trinity Square at 13.00.