Postgraduate pre-arrival information
Everything you need to know before starting your postgraduate studies.
How you prepare to join us in September is up to you, but the one thing you must do before arriving is register. You won't be able to start your course until you're registered so make sure to get it done in advance. But don't worry, it's super easy to do.
Register
Complete your registration
The first thing you need to do is to complete your registration
You can’t start your course/attend lectures & seminars until you have registered with the University. If you haven't registered by 20 October 2025, you must get in contact with us.
Intro Week Timetables
Thursday 25 September 2025
| Time | Location | Event |
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| 9am | School Welcome Talk | |
| 11am | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 8 | Course Talk: For new students registered on the following programmes:
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| 11am | Pam Liversidge Building Level E Room E08 | Course Talk: For new students registered on the following programme:
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| 11am | Pam Liversidge Building Level D Room D06 | Course Talk: For new students registered on the following programmes:
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| 12pm | Lunch and Social |
Friday 26 September 2025
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 2 | Student Experience Talk |
| 11am - 1pm | Diamond Building Computer Room 6 | Drop-in Sessions Maths and English assessments |
Please note: The timetable is subject to change. We recommend checking back closer to the date to make sure you have the most up-to-date schedule.
You can also view your timetables through either Google Calendar, MUSE or the iSheffield app. Information on how to read your timetable can be found here.
Alongside showing your timetable, the iSheffield app also has information on the libraries, campus maps, social events and support services etc.
Postgraduate checklist
For a full checklist including weekly tasks take a look at our postgraduate checklist, designed to get you ready for Sheffield.
Your guide to Sheffield
Whether you already live in Sheffield, or you're coming to us from elsewhere, there's plenty to see. From the stunning Peak District right on our doorstep to the trendiest cafes and bars, all the way to Tramlines music festival - we've got it all.
We have a full guide to Sheffield here, including food and drink, sports, arts and culture and how to get around.
Another guide can be found here, which includes information on our festivals, augmented reality art trail 'Look Up' and an alternative LGBTQ+ guide to the city.
There are also maps of Sheffield and information on local public transport to help you traverse Sheffield once you arrive. In fact, we have a range of different maps to help you find your way around:
IT Services
If you need support with anything IT related, there are some resources here, including information on Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive
Here are some other helpful guides and explanations:
- Connecting to University WiFi
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- IT Help & Support
- Self Service Portal
- UCards
Blackboard
Blackboard is an online learning environment designed to enable access to module information, previous exams, exam feedback, reading lists and an array of revision material. As long as you're fully registered for a module, you'll have automatic access to Blackboard. Please refer to the digital learning pages for additional information.
There are also postgraduate community pages on Blackboard where you can access a wide range of information relevant to your whole time in the department e.g. electronic copies of the postgraduate course handbooks, timetables and staff-student committee information.
Contact us
If you have any problems working through this pre-arrival checklist, or you know that you’ll be arriving late to Sheffield in September, please let us know.
Email: cmb-studentsupport@sheffield.ac.uk
Please include your name, programme of study and registration number (if you know it).