Pre-arrival information (2025 version)
Welcome to Sheffield University Management School. We're looking forward to welcoming you in person on 22 September, but in the meantime please make full use of the resources available on this pre-arrival site.
Where you need to be
We're excited to welcome you to the Management School on 22 September for your Flying Start Welcome Week! This crucial first week of studies sets the foundations for your journey and requires your attendance to ensure your MBA success.
We have designed and prepared a week that is full of essential information about your studies and skill development sessions to help you hit the ground running, with plenty of time to network with your fellow MBA students and the MBA team.
Your activities will begin each day at 9am in the Middleton Lecture Theatre.
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Browse the full Welcome Week timetable
What you need to do
This section helps you understand the pre-arrival tasks that you need to complete ahead of starting your MBA journey in Sheffield.
- Complete your registration
The first thing you must do is complete your registration.
- Set up your university IT account
Look out for an email containing instructions on accessing your IT account, and follow the instructions provided.
- Inform us any accessibility requirements
It is crucial that you let us know of any accessibility requirements as early as possible so we can ensure the right support is put in place for you.
Please read through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) webpages and if you think you might be eligible for any support, please let us know.
- 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 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.
- Install the BetterPoints app
Want to earn rewards for travelling to University on foot, by bike or by public transport? Download the free BetterPoints app.
- Follow us on social media!
We'd love to connect with you on our social media!
What you need to know
Orientation Week
Orientation Week is a non-mandatory programme of guided tours, social events and information sessions open to all new and continuing students, international or from the UK, who think they would benefit from a little extra time to settle in to life in Sheffield and the University.
Support for students
Access support throughout your university journey. Learn about our support services, from academic skills to health and wellbeing.
Opportunities to get involved
- The Sheffield MBA Ambassadors
As a Sheffield MBA Ambassador you will advocate for the MBA and share your experiences with prospective students through a wide range of channels including virtual events, social media and the website. You will improve your communication and interpersonal skills, gain customer service and marketing related work experience and earn money alongside your studies.
This is a paid role and applications will open in September. In the meantime, if you'd like to find out more about the role you can get in touch with the Management School's student recruitment and marketing team on mba@sheffield.ac.uk.
- Academic reps
The University places great value on the opinions of it’s students and there are various opportunities for you to get involved, both to have your say and also to represent the views of other students.
Being a student representative is rewarding work and can help you develop useful skills such as communication skills. It can also give you a greater understanding of how the University works as well as enabling you to play a role in the decision making of your department and/or faculty.
Each programme at the Management School has its own Staff-Student Forum. These meetings provide an opportunity for staff and students to discuss matters – academic or non-academic – relating to any aspect of the programme. The students normally elect the chairman, secretary and other student representatives. Meetings are held during semester time as necessary, and usually, if there is sufficient business, at least once a semester.
Societies
Joining a society is a fantastic way to get to know new people and get settled in in your new city.
Sheffield Students' Union is home to over 300 societies, so you're bound to find at least one you like the sound of.
Some of the societies you might find particularly interesting, insightful or relevant include:
- Management Society
The Management Society is an academic society, and their members are mostly students that study in the Management School. They organise meet and greets for new students who are keen to meet coursemates, socials (including non-alcoholic socials), events such as summer and winter balls, a society football and netball team, careers events and volunteering opportunities for members to get involved in.
- Investment Society
The Investment Society provides a platform whereby students can share their passion for anything investment related. They aim to do this through several channels which include the following: inviting students to attend talks given by guest speakers, participating as an analyst on our investment fund, coming along to weekly sessions held by their trading division, or contributing to their student magazine, the investment review. They look to provide society members with opportunities which will help them to succeed in the job market, such as CV workshops, as well as networking opportunities with graduate employers. In addition, they hold numerous social events which are an excellent, and more informal, way to meet like-minded students.
- Women in Business Society
Women in Business Society aims to encourage and support women aspiring to enter a career in Business, Finance, Commercial Law and more. During the academic year, they strive to deliver all the necessary information and skills needed for the members to increase their overall level of confidence and employability. They organise comprehensive workshops, networking events, guest speaker events, and fun socials for society members. Thus, members gain a comprehensive knowledge of the industries they're considering, build important connections and get first-hand advice from other women who share their experiences with them.
How to get in touch
If you have any problems working through any of your pre-arrival tasks or you have any questions, please email us at mba@sheffield.ac.uk.