New postgraduate taught student checklist
Get ready for Sheffield by completing your to-do list tasks.
If you're a student paying overseas fees or with visa and immigration tasks, check out the international student checklist.
If you are a part-time or distance learning student, check our registration pages for your specific registration guidance.
Register for your course and activate your University IT account
You need to register and activate your University IT account before you can start studying with us. You will receive a registration email from preregistration@sheffield.ac.uk with instructions on how to do this. There are two steps to your registration:
- Step 1: Online registration, available from 23 August
- Step 2: In-person ID check, available after you have completed online registration
How to register with the University
Book your ID check
Once you’ve completed your online registration an email will be sent to your University email account to confirm you have registered.
You will then receive a second email within one or two working days of completing your registration with a link to book an in-person ID check and collect your student UCard.
If you are a part-time or distance learning student, your registration process is different - you do not need to attend an in-person registration event.
Access your University IT account (MUSE)
Once you’ve registered for your course, your University IT account (MUSE) will be activated. You will use your MUSE account to access online IT services including your;
- Student email account
- Course timetable
- Online course materials
Learn how to get online, manage your emails, access course materials, and get the most out of your studies. Start your digital induction
If you experience any problems logging into your University computer account, contact IT Services.
5 weeks to go
19 August to 23 August 2024
- Follow us on social media
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Celebrate your success and get involved on social media!
Find your flatmates, coursemates, and meet loads of other new students through the University of Sheffield's new students Facebook group.
- Sort your accommodation
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Sort your University accommodation, if you haven’t already done so.
- Learn more about the apps and software you’ll use during your studies
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My Digital Induction is your guide to the apps and software you’ll use at the University of Sheffield.
Learn how to get online, manage your emails, access course materials, and get the most out of your studies.
- Register for transition support from the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS)
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Starting university can feel exciting, but it can also be challenging. We are here to help and support disabled applicants to make the transition to the University of Sheffield.
4 weeks to go
26 August to 30 August 2024
- Get your tickets for Welcome Week
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Get your tickets for Welcome Week 2024 including freshers events and nights out.
- Start to think about what you need to pack
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If you’ll be living in University accommodation, here’s some useful advice on what to bring with you.
Remember to bring any current medications you take with you, and make sure you have enough for your first few weeks. You will be able to register with the University Health Service when you arrive in Sheffield.
- Inform us of any accessibility requirements
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If you have a disability, let us know about any additional support you will need.
3 weeks to go
2 September to 6 September 2024
Have you registered?
If you haven’t already, make sure you’ve completed your online registration and booked your in-person ID check.
- Choose your modules
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If your course allows you to choose optional modules, you’ll be asked to select these as part of your online registration tasks using online module selection.
- Plan your finances
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Complete your Financial Declaration and plan your finances.
If you’re a Sheffield University graduate, you’re entitled to a discount on your tuition fees.
- Prepare for moving into our accommodation
2 weeks to go
9 September to 13 September 2024
Take a look at our clubs and societies to explore what you could get involved with.
Get to know the city of Sheffield.
Ask questions - if you need support you can get advice from Student Services.
1 week to go
16 September to 20 September 2024
Complete your online registration tasks
Make sure you’ve completed your online registration tasks - these need to be done before you arrive.
- Get involved in Orientation 2024
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Our Orientation events and activities are designed to give you a little extra time to settle into life in Sheffield and the University.
- Download iSheffield
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iSheffield is the University’s mobile and web app that allows you to access everything you need during your academic studies, including your timetable.
1 day to go
Check you have your new address if you’re moving and know how to get here.
Sheffield city centre is covered by a Clean Air Zone. Private cars are exempt from charges, but non-compliant vans, campervans and other light goods vehicles are included in the scheme.
Make sure you have everything packed.
Know how to reach us if you need anything.
Arrival day
You made it! Enjoy your new life in Sheffield and making new friends. We’re here if you need us.
Get support from Student Services Information Desk (SSiD).
Ask us a question on social media:
- Download our safety app
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Download our safety app, SafeZone, so that you can contact security if you need help and stay safe around campus.
- Check if you need a TV Licence
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You will need a TV Licence if you’re watching or recording any TV live. Find out more at
Welcome Week
23 September to 28 September 2024
Attend your in-person ID check
Attend your in-person ID check to pick up your UCard and complete your registration.
If you are receiving funding from Student Finance, you must complete an in-person ID check to receive your loan.
If you are a part-time or distance learning student, you do not need to attend an in-person registration event.
- Make sure you can access your University email account
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Whilst you are a student with us, any important information we need to communicate to you will always be sent to your student email address. It is therefore essential that you check your emails regularly.
If you experience any problems logging into your University computer account, contact IT Services.
- Register with the University Health Service
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If you are going to be studying and living in Sheffield for over three months, it's very important that you register with a GP (Doctor). You can register with the University Health Service (UHS),an NHS GP Practice, when you arrive in Sheffield.
We recommend all students are vaccinated against and . If you have not been vaccinated against these, you can be vaccinated when you have registered with UHS. They are free on the NHS.
- Attend induction and welcome events
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Look out for your department's induction events. Remember to check your University account emails for information about these.
- Attend your Race Equality and Sexual Consent talks
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During welcome week you’ll also have the opportunity to attend a Race Equality Conversation and a Consent conversation. These informal sessions are put on by student Diversity Champions and can provide you with tools to help navigate student life.
- Set up a student bank account
- Dive into Welcome Week
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Welcome Week is your introduction to student life in Sheffield. Packed with opportunities to meet other new students, try activities, grab freebies, and enjoy loads of fantastic nights out; your new Students’ Union is the place to be!
- Meet your Sheffield Mentor
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Meet your Sheffield Mentor if you applied for one during registration.
If you didn’t apply during online registration, you can still (student log-in required).
- Get to know our library services
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Start getting to know the University libraries and how to use them.
- Explore our sports facilities
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Start exploring the sport facilities at the University and find out more about gym memberships.
- Learn more about your student IT essentials
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Get help with managing your University IT account, viewing your timetable and using Blackboard.
You should aim to arrive in Sheffield in time for Welcome Week (23 September), when induction events will take place.
Teaching for the majority of programmes will begin on 30 September 2024.
Complete your registration before this date so you can begin your studies from the start of term. You must complete registration before attending any teaching sessions.
Late registration
If you arrive after 30 September 2024, the start date for most courses, you may be able to register late. The final deadline for arriving in Sheffield and registering as a student is 21 October 2024, but some courses have earlier deadlines (for example, if your start date is earlier than 30 September 2024).