FAQs
Frequently asked questions by inbound students.
Your course
Can I change my course or modules?
It is possible to change modules within the first three weeks of each semester.
We call this process 'Module Add/Drop'. It means that if you realise a module is not for you, you can 'drop it' from the list of courses you registered for and 'add' a new one in its place. To add and drop modules you should follow the procedure outlined on the Student Services Information Desk (SSiD) webpages: Add/Drop Information
Can I extend my stay?
If you arrive in the Autumn semester and wish to extend your stay, you should contact Global Opportunities to see if there are spaces. The deadline for applying for an extension is 01 November each year.
Where can I find more information about grades and results?
Read more about grades and results on our SSiD pages.
Erasmus
How do I get my arrival forms signed?
If your home university has asked you to have forms signed at the beginning of the semester, for example a 'Certificate of Arrival', then visit the SSiD webpages for more information.
The staff at SSiD are authorised to sign most forms, but Learning Agreements will need to be signed by your departmental tutor.
Do you offer Erasmus+ traineeships?
There is no central office in the University of Sheffield that administers inbound traineeships (or work placements, as they are more commonly called in the UK). The UK formally left the Erasmus+ Programme on 31 May 2023 so the University of Sheffield cannot currently accept incoming Erasmus+ traineeship students.
Staff who are interested in undertaking an Erasmus+ teaching or training mobility at the University of Sheffield should contact the department they wish to work in directly. The decision on whether to accept incoming Erasmus+ staff mobilities rests with the individual departments.
What support services can I access?
There is a wealth of support services for all students here at the University of Sheffield. As a fully registered student, you are eligible and more than welcome to access them.