Chemical Engineering Pre-arrival Information
Everything you need to know before starting your university experience as a chemical engineering student. Welcome Week 2025 starts on 22nd of September, giving you the chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and explore the facilities where you’ll be studying.
We know it’s a busy and exciting time for you, and we want to make preparing for starting your degree as straightforward as possible. This pre-arrival page is just for new chemical engineering students. Here you’ll find information specific to you and your course.
Complete your registration
The first thing you need to do is to complete your registration
You can’t start your course/attend lectures & seminars until you have registered with the University.
If you haven't registered by 20 October 2025, you must get in contact with us (cmb-studentsupport@sheffield.ac.uk).
Welcome Week Timetables
Monday 22 September 2025
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 3 | School Welcome Talk |
| 11am - 12pm | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 3 | MASH/ELTC/Library |
Tuesday 23 September 2025
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 3 | Student Experience |
| 11am - 12.30pm | Diamond Building Lecture Theatre 6 | Maths and English Assessments |
Wednesday 24 September 2025
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | Broad Lane Building Lecture Theatre 2 (E119) | Course Talk |
| 11am - 12.30pm | Location - TBC |
Ice Breaker Activities |
Friday 26 September 2025
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | Diamond Lecture Theatre 3 | Lab Talk |
You can also view your timetables through either Google Calendar, MUSE or the iSheffield app. Information on how to read your timetable can be found here.
Alongside showing your timetable, the iSheffield app also has information on the libraries, campus maps, social events and support services etc.
Undergraduate Checklist
For a full checklist including weekly tasks take a look at our undergraduate checklist, designed to get you ready for Sheffield.
Your Guide to Sheffield
Whether you already live in Sheffield, or you're coming to us from elsewhere, there's plenty to see. From the stunning Peak District right on our doorstep to the trendiest cafes and bars all the way to Tramlines music festival, we've got it all.
We have a full guide to Sheffield, including food and drink, sports, arts and culture and how to get around.
Another guide to the city can be found here, which includes information on our festivals, augmented reality art trail 'Look Up' and an alternative LGBTQ+ guide to the city.
There are also maps of Sheffield and information on local public transport to help you navigate the city. In fact, we have a range of different maps to help you find your way around and find what you need:
Contact us
If you have any problems working through this pre-arrival checklist, or you know that you’ll be arriving late to Sheffield in September, please let us know.
Email: cmb-studentsupport@sheffield.ac.uk
Please include your name, programme of study and registration number (if you know it).