The University of Sheffield
Welcome to New Students

Students Arriving October 2012 - August 2013

Students Arriving October to August

Before Leaving Home

Before you leave home you need to think about Immigration, Budgeting, Financial Requirements, Tuition Fees, Health, English Language Preparation, Accommodation, etc.

Before Leaving Home

Who arrives at these times?

Most students start their studies in September/October. Some students can start at other times of the year. These include:

Joining a taught course (undergraduate, diploma or taught Masters) late is usually very difficult or impossible. Please contact the academic department for advice.

Whom to inform

If you will arrive after the start of the Autumn semester or at other times of the year you must inform the following of your planned arrival date:

  1. Admissions Section of Student Services Department
  2. Academic Department
  3. Accommodation and Commercial Services

Accommodation and Commercial Services (ACS)

  1. Erasmus; Erasmus Mundus; Study Abroad Students
    We normally arrange accommodation for students on these special programmes. Applications need to be submitted to ACS.
  2. ELT centre students
    ACS will contact ELT Centre students with regard to accommodation.
  3. Graduate research (PhD) students
    Arriving mid-year are not guaranteed accommodation, but we give every assistance to help students find accommodation at the time of their arrival.
  4. Students with dependants:
    Contact ACS as far as possible in advance of your arrival. See our publication “Information for Couples and Families” or on our webpages: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation/infofor/families.html
  5. ACCOMMODATION MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE. It is very difficult to arrange accommodation on arrival at most times of the year.
    If you have not secured accommodation before your arrival in Sheffield, pre-book a guest house/hotel. You should book this before arriving in the UK. Details can also be found on the website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation

Orientation

Spring semester orientation

Students entering the University at the beginning of Semester 2 are encouraged to attend the mid-year orientation programme, 31st January 2013 to 2nd February 2013.

The programme is non-residential and is open to any student who wishes to attend and can find and pay for accommodation for these dates.

This may be in private guest houses/small hotels for at least the first two days. It is possible that University accommodation might be available to students who are attending. Applicants will be notified of availability and cost nearer the time.

Participants are responsible for the cost of their own accommodation. Do not arrive at term-time accommodation prior to 6 February unless an early booking has been confirmed.

For further details contact Student Support and Guidance, International Exchanges Unit and Accommodation and Commercial Services.

Meet and Greet

There is no Meet and Greet programme in the second semester. Follow instructions which will be sent in “Welcome to The University of Sheffield: International 2011–12”.