Welcome to Chemical Engineering
Welcome to the Chemical Engineering at the University of Sheffield! We’ve pulled together some useful information and resources to help you prepare for your first few weeks with us.
We know it’s a busy and exciting time for you, and we want to make preparing for starting your degree as straightforward as possible. This pre-arrival page is just for new chemical engineering students. Here you’ll find information specific to you and your course.
Registration
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 19st October 2026, you must get in contact with us (cmb-studentsupport@sheffield.ac.uk).
Welcome Week
Your Welcome Week will start on Monday 21 September 2026 and we hope you’re able to join us for this before teaching begins. Welcome Week will give you the opportunity to learn more about our School, the University, and what to expect over the coming year. It will also provide opportunities to meet peers on your course, current students, and our societies and academics.
Welcome Week Timetable
Monday 21 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | Student Union - Nelson Mandela Auditorium | School Welcome Talk |
| 11am - 12pm | Student Union - Nelson Mandela Auditorium | Maths and Statistics Help / English Language Teaching Centre / Library / Disability and Dyslexia Support Service |
Tuesday 22 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | The Diamond Building - Lecture Theatre 1 | Student Experience |
| 11am - 12.30pm | The Portobello Centre - John Carr Design Centre C29 | Maths and English Assessments (bring your own device) |
Wednesday 23 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11am - 12pm | The Diamond Building - Lecture Theatre 2 | Course Talk |
| 12pm - 12.30pm | Lunch | |
| 12.30pm - 1.30pm | Sir Robert Hadfield Building - Ideas Space | Ice Breaker Activities (Egg Drop Challenge) |
| 1.30pm - 3pm | Sir Robert Hadfield Building - Ideas Space | Student Experience ( Student Union and Societies) |
Friday 25 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | The Diamond Building - Lecture Theatre 1 | Lab Talk |
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.
Undergraduate Checklist
For a full checklist including weekly tasks take a look at our undergraduate 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, including food and drink, sports, arts and culture and how to get around.
Another guide to the city 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 navigate the city. In fact, we have a range of different maps to help you find your way around and find what you need:
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).