Welcome to Sheffield
Things to do and know when you arrive as a student at the University of Sheffield.
Welcome to Sheffield!
There are so many things to do and experience as a student at Sheffield - here are just some of them!
Explore your Students' UnionEssential tasks
Online registration for new students
Make sure you complete your online registration tasks and book your in-person ID or right to study check.
Register with University Health Service
Once you've completed registration you can register with University Health Service, a National Health Service (NHS) General Practice focused on student health.
Home students: all the essential tasks you need to complete
Undergraduate
Check what you need to do each week to prepare for Sheffield.
Postgraduate Taught (Masters)
Whether you’re joining Sheffield for the first time, or continuing on, here’s everything you need to get started.
Postgraduate Research (Doctorate)
If you’re starting out your PhD, check what you need to get ready.
International students: all the essential tasks you need to complete
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught checklist (international)
Everything you need to do before you start your undergraduate or masters degree if you’re a student paying overseas fees or with visa and immigration tasks.
International undergraduate and postgraduate taught checklist
Postgraduate research checklist (international)
Everything you need to do before you start your doctoral degree if you’re a student paying overseas fees or with visa and immigration tasks.
Explore your University
Your number one Students' Union
Welcome to your Students’ Union, with more than 400 societies, clubs and interest groups to explore!
Sport at Sheffield
Check out our wide range of on-campus facilities and sports clubs!
Your University library
Read our quick start guide for how to explore and access the libraries around campus.
Careers and work experience
Look for part-time jobs or other types of work experience, find guidance on your future career, or develop your skills.
Study skills
Find online study skills resources to help you build and record your skills throughout your time at university.
Help and support
How to access support
Learn what support is available and how to access it when you've fully registered.
Introducing the Student Services Information desk (SSiD)
Come to visit us at SSiD if you have any questions.
International students
Support and advice if you're an international student studying at Sheffield.
IT essentials
Learn more about accessing your University IT account, viewing your timetable and using Blackboard.
Support for disabled and dyslexic students
Speak to our specialist and friendly team that supports disabled applicants and students.
Things not going to plan?
There might be points during your studies where things don’t go right, here’s where you can go for help.
Mental Health
Help is available if you need support with your mental health at any point during your time at Sheffield.
Wellbeing support
If you’re feeling down, overwhelmed or struggling to adjust to student life, we offer tailored one-to-one support to help you manage.
Events
Explore your city
Apps to download
SafeZone
Use the app to contact Security if you ever need emergency or non-urgent assistance or first aid, while on campus or at our residences.
iSheffield
Access your timetable and stay up-to-date with events and news around campus.