Your checklist

We've compiled a checklist of the things we'd recommend you do to make sure you're ready to start your journey at Sheffield.

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Task	Description
Complete your registration	Here's all the information on how to register: 2023/24 Registration for Home Students 2023/24 Registration for International Students Late Registration If you haven't registered by Friday 22 September 2023, you must get in contact with us (eee-mscsupport @sheffield.ac.uk). The deadline for registering is Monday 16 October 2023 to start your course, and the in person appointment deadline is Friday 13 October 2023.
Check your emails	It's really important you check your emails regularly, as we'll be in touch with important information. Google Mail (also known as Gmail) is the University’s email service, provided by Google. As part of your University IT account, it is integrated with the full suite of Google Apps. Google Mail can also be added to mobile devices and used on the go, either through the dedicated Gmail app, or through a native email client app. Both University and departmental staff will email you with important messages and announcements, so it is essential that you check your account regularly. Please note that once you've started with us, staff will only use and respond to your university email address.
Check out the University's checklist	Don't forget to read through the University's checklist of things to do before you arrive. This includes things like booking your accommodation, setting up your IT account and registering with the University Health Service. Home student checklist International student checklist
Set up your university IT account	Look out for an email containing instructions on accessing your IT account, and follow the instructions provided.
Get to grips with 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 undergraduate community pages on Blackboard where students can access a wide range of information relevant to their whole time in the department e.g. electronic copies of the undergraduate course handbooks, timetables and staff-student committee information.
Download the iSheffield app	iSheffield is the must have app for all things University of Sheffield! Some of the features of the app include: Timetable - View your timetable to check where you need to be and when. Click on the location link to get help finding your way to the building Library - View reading lists and see when your loans are ready for pick up or return Contacts - Find the contact information for people across the University in the contacts hub Support - Get access to a range of support, including money and fees, registration, student answers, mental health, and much more Social - Discover new activities and events Campus Map - Get access to an interactive map of the University You download the app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or access via a web browser.
Check out our 'Student Support' page	Our Student Support page contains the information you may need around Disability and Dyslexia Support, including information on how to inform us of any accessibility requirements. Also included is information around academic support, the university health service, IT services, the Careers service, and the Student Services Information Desk.
Follow us on social media!	Follow the department and the Faculty of Engineering on our social media channels! Instagram X (Twitter) Facebook LinkedIn
Install the Umii app	Umii is a free app that can connect you to other University of Sheffield students based on your interests, course type and societies. Whether you want to chat to students with the same interests, find someone to study with, or if you're looking for members for your society or sports team, Umii can help make it happen. Download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.