Supporting Students


Worried about a student?

Are you worried about a student and not sure what to do about it?

Student Services A-Z Guide

Quick-reference information for staff in academic departments.

Online Module Choice

New: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Online Module Choice.

Degree Classifications

How to determine students' degree classifications using CIS/CIES.

Complaints, Appeals & Discipline

University's formal student related procedures, including student progress and fitness to practise.

Examinations and Assessment

This site contains information for staff on matters relating to examinations and assessment (password required).

Supporting Disabled Students

Guidance and information for staff regarding disabled and dyslexic students.

Orientation & Induction

Information for staff regarding Orientation and Academic Induction.

Safeguarding Children

University's Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures (indicators of abuse, the incident record form and contacts)

Training Opportunities

Information on training options for staff in academic departments who have student support responsibilities.

Departmental Handbook Guidance

Types of information that should be made available to all taught students and recommended for inclusion in printed information.

Personal Support for students

Policy statement and guidelines on personal support for Students.

Learning and Teaching Exchange

Supports learning and teaching at the University of Sheffield by providing information and guidance.

International Exchanges Unit

Information about opportunities to study overseas on the Erasmus and Study Abroad programmes.

Funding and Financial Support

Information about government and University financial support for students.