The University of Sheffield
Welcome to New Students

Introducing SSiD

Welcome to Sheffield

Opening Times: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday all year round except Bank Holidays

SSiD (Student Services Information Desk) is an important point of contact  during and after your time at the University. Located in the Union of Students building,  is a specially designed front-line enquiry desk providing many useful administrative and information services. If in doubt "Ask SSiD" – pronounced "Sid" – who will assist with:

  • Bank letters
  • Career Development Loans
  • Financial Help Information
  • Certificates of Student Status
  • Finance Related enquiries
  • Change of Status Forms
  • Module Add/Drop Forms
  • Change of Personal Details
  • Self-Certification Medical Notes
  • Council Tax Exemption Letters
  • Transcripts
  • Examinations: Calculator and Dictionary Approval
  • UCard replacements
  • Examinations: Clash and Resit Forms
  • Visa Renewal (Extension to Stay as a Student – Application Forms and Guidance Notes)
  • Worries about your time in Sheffield

It is also a central point for general information about the University, providing leaflets, location maps, prospectuses and other useful publications.

Further information can be found on the following web pages:

SSiD is the first place to go for information and advice.