New Postgraduate Research (Doctorate) student checklist
Get ready for Sheffield by completing your to-do list tasks.
If you’re an international student, there are a few extra things to do before you arrive. Check the international student checklist.
If you are a part-time or distance learning student, check our registration pages for your specific registration guidance.
5 weeks to go
Complete online pre-registration phase one.
Complete your online tasks.
Celebrate your success and get involved on social media!
If you are a part-time or distance learning student, your registration process is different.
Look out for an email containing instructions on accessing your IT account, and follow the steps.
4 weeks to go
Explore the additional activities on offer during Welcome Week 2022:
Inform us of any accessibility requirements.
Speak to the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service
3 weeks to go
Complete online pre-registration phase two.
Complete your online tasks.
After completing online pre-registration
Once you complete online pre-registration, follow the instructions to book your in-person ID check for when you arrive
If you are a part-time or distance learning student, your registration process is different - you do not need to attend an in-person registration event.
Register with the University Health Service if you haven’t already.
- If you haven’t already, we recommend getting your MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) and MenACWY (Meningitis) vaccinations.
- Please remember to bring any current medications you take with you and make sure you have enough for your first few weeks.
Complete your Financial Declaration - if you’re a Sheffield University graduate, and are funding your Doctorate yourself, you’re entitled to a discount on your tuition fees (if applicable)
2 weeks to go
Find out more about the Doctoral Development Programme (DDP) and researcher development opportunities.
Doctoral Development Programme
Researcher development opportunities
Take a look at our Clubs and Societies to explore what you could get involved with.
Get to know the city of Sheffield.
Ask questions - if you need support you can get advice from Student Services.
1 week to go
Get involved in Orientation Week - online or on-campus.
Make sure all you’ve completed your online pre-registration phase one and phase two tasks - these need to be done before you arrive.
Get to know our library services:
The day before you travel
Check you have your new address and know how to get here.
Know how to reach us if you need anything.
Arrival day
You made it! Enjoy your new life in Sheffield. We’re here if you need us.
Get support from Student Services Information Desk (SSiD).
Ask us a question on social media:
Check if you need a TV Licence
You will need a TV Licence if you’re watching or recording any TV live. Find out more at tvl.co.uk/students
Welcome Week
- Attend your in-person ID check
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Attend your in-person ID check to pick up your UCard and complete your registration.
If you are a part-time or distance learning student, you do not need to attend an in-person registration event.
- Register with the University Health Service
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Register with the University Health Service if you haven’t already.
We recommend getting your MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) and MenACWY (Meningitis) vaccinations.
If you haven’t had these vaccinations yet and would like them, please attend the University Health Service Registration event at the Modular Village (Northumberland Road) when you arrive in Sheffield.
Please remember to bring any current medications you take with you and make sure you have enough for your first few weeks.
- Attend induction and welcome events
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Look out for your department's induction events. Remember to check your University account emails for information about these.
- Download our safety app
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Download our safety app, so you can contact security if you need help and stay safe around campus.
- Explore our sport facilities
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Start exploring the sport facilities at the University and find out more about gym memberships.
- Attend Welcome Week fairs
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Attend the Freshers' Fair on 19 and 20 September and bag yourself some freebies from over 40 of your favourite brands, slices of Domino’s pizza, and lots of useful info to help you get settled in Sheffield.
Check out the Activities Fair on 21 and 22 September and meet 200+ student clubs and societies!
Explore the Sports Fair on 23 September and meet more than 50 sports clubs and find out about all the sport and fitness opportunities on offer.
The deadline for being in Sheffield and registered as a student for most courses is 17 October 2022. Some courses have different deadlines, depending on your start date. If this is the case for your course, it will be indicated in your offer letter.