The University of Sheffield
Student Services Department

Supporting Students

Worried about a Student?

Are you worried about a student and not sure what to do about it?

Supporting our Students publications

Publications aimed at supporting staff involved in supporting students.

Training Opportunities (Supporting the Supporters)

Information on training opportunities for staff in academic departments who have student support responsibilities.

Online Module Choice

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Online Module Choice.

Degree Classifications

How to determine students' degree classifications using CIS/CIES.

Complaints, Appeals & Discipline

University's formal student related procedures, including student progress and fitness to practise.

Examinations and Assessment

This site contains information for staff on matters relating to examinations and assessment (password required).

Supporting Disabled Students

Guidance and information for staff regarding disabled and dyslexic students.

Orientation & Induction

Information for staff regarding Orientation and Academic Induction.

Safeguarding Children

University's Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures (indicators of abuse, the incident record form and contacts)

Departmental Handbook

Types of information that should be made available to all taught students and recommended for inclusion in printed information.

Personal Support for Students

Policy statement and guidelines on personal support for Students.

Learning and Teaching Services

Supports learning and teaching at the University of Sheffield by providing information and guidance.

International Exchanges Unit

Information about opportunities to study overseas on the Erasmus and Study Abroad programmes.

Points Based System

Information about the new Points Based System for students