Student support and welfare
As a mature student at the University of Sheffield, you will be entitled to access all the opportunities and resources open to any other student.
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Student support within the department
The Department for Lifelong Learning has a dedicated Student Support and Welfare team who provide specialist support and guidance to mature students. Some of the areas they are able to assist you with include:
- Meeting deadlines, extension requests & managing unforeseen circumstances
- Referral to University support
- Planning workload
- Personal worries or stress
- Sickness, absence & compassionate leave
- Disability support
- Referrals to sources of financial advice
- Understanding results
- Taking time out from University
Student support at the University
All Department for Lifelong Learning students can also access the wide range of support services available across the university, including:
- support with your study skills
- access to a world of academic resources via the Library
- representation in the Students' Union
- opportunities to get involved with a huge range of activities