Postgraduate Pre-arrival Information
Everything you need to know before starting your postgraduate studies.
Before you arrive
Here you can find all the information you'll need before you arrive - as well as some extra information you might find useful on the best spots in the city, how to find your way around and how to access support if you need it.
Registration reminder
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.
Here's all the information on how to register:
Complete your registration
The first thing you need to do is to complete your registration
Info on Late Registration
The deadline for registering is 20 October 2025. You can’t start your course/attend lectures & seminars until you have registered with the University.
Intro Week Timetables
Thursday 25 September 2025
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 7 | School Welcome Talk |
| 11am | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 9 | Course Talk:
|
| 12pm | Sir Robert Hadfield Building Level B The Ideas Space | Lunch and Social |
Friday 25 September 2025
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 2 | Student Experience Talk |
| 11am - 1pm | Drop-in Sessions in 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:
Materials Discovery Portal
We have prepared a new website especially for PGT students. It contains a variety of useful information, ranging from catch up mini-lectures on Materials, Chemistry, Physics and Maths to general information of use to you prior to (and during) your stay in Sheffield.
Visit the Materials Discovery Portal
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
Careers service
The University Careers Service offers comprehensive information on all your career and study options, advice on the careers open to you after your studies, and expert help with making applications. It hosts events where you can meet employers and advertises hundreds of part-time jobs, internships and graduate jobs every month.
Help available provided by the Careers Service includes:
- Individual appointments with advisers to discuss personal career plans
- CareerConnect- the latest graduate jobs and work experience
The service supports all students, at all stages of study, for 5 years after graduation, and provides additional services for International Students, Taught Postgraduates and Postgraduate Researchers
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).