University Essentials
Please take time to go through the information and presentations given here for each section. They are really important for a smooth and efficient start to university learning.
Note. Some of the resources or websites listed throughout these presentations may be restricted to the University of Sheffield 'Student Hub', which you will have full access to once you have completed final registration tasks as a student and your IT account is activated. Any links given in the presentations that are restricted to the student hub will indicate 'Student login required'.
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Connect to Wireless / MUSE / My Services
First (and maybe foremost) you’ll want WiFi for your devices. The University network is called ‘eduroam’ which you can access once your computer (IT) account is activated.
With your IT account (username and password) you can then log into MUSE (My University of Sheffield Environment) and access a range of online services (called My services) such as your Email, Timetable, Library resources, online learning courses and much more.
This short Google Slides presentation (open here or use slides adjacent) provides a brief overview of how to connect to the wireless network; how to login to MUSE and preview of My services.
See also: MUSE for offer holders
Student Timetables
Student timetables for Semester 1 (Autumn) of the 2022/23 academic year will be published online from Monday 5 September.
There are two main ways to access your course timetable across your computer or via a mobile device.
View online via MUSE (My services > My timetable)
View in the 'iSheffield' app
This short Google Slides presentation (open here or use slides adjacent) provides a brief overview of how to view your timetable via MUSE and in the iSheffield mobile app. The last slide also provides some information about the additional features available via the iSheffield app.
Digital Learning
To support your studies online, your will use a range of tools to help facilitate your learning. Some of these you may have used already in your educational studies but some may be new to you.
Blackboard will probably be the most frequent platform you access as the University's VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) - the online space where you access weekly module content, participate in online teaching sessions, and submit assessments.
For a quick guide guide to getting started with using Blackboard in your studies, see the video Introducing Blackboard provided by the University Digital Media team (2 min 18 sec).
This short Google Slides presentation (open here or use slides adjacent) provides a brief overview of how the most common tools you will likely use during your studies.
Once your IT account is activated you will be able to access the 'Digital learning for students' page.
Digital learning for students (student login required)
Student Help and Academic Services
To help you develop the essential academic and study skills, you can access these University services:
Student Services Information Desk (SSiD) - the central student information service that provides a variety of key services.
Careers Service - enhance your career options, transferrable skills and employability from the start with the Careers Service team.
301 Academic Skills Centre - develop the essential academic and study skills which underpin your learning at University.
The Library provides a range of services to support the learning, teaching, and research of the University. This includes access to extensive information resources, plus a wide range of flexible learning environments
This short Google Slides presentation (open here or use slides adjacent) provides a brief overview of these key services.
Google Apps for Education
The University uses the Google educational suite (Workspace) offering all staff and students a wide range of apps and services including Gmail, Calendar and Drive.
This short Google Slides presentation (open here or use slides adjacent) shows you how to access your Google workspace to use key apps such as your Sheffield University GMail account, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides and more.
Once your IT account is activated you will be able to access the 'Google Apps for students' hub for full details on using Google apps at Sheffield. See:
Google Apps for students (student login required)
Accessibility Services
Accessibility covers a wide range of areas. For example, you may need assistive support for screen reading or help when using specific software or accessing digital learning tools.
In addition, the University provides assistance for any hardware or IT requirements, as well as ensuring all services, rooms and spaces are as accessible as possible to all users. If you have an accessibility issue, the University can help in all areas.
This short Google Slides presentation (open here or use slides adjacent) provides a brief overview of the accessibility and assistive and help services available to you at Sheffield.
IT and Computing Services
Once you are fully registered at Sheffield University, your student user username and password allows you to access a range of online services via MUSE.
One of the largest support services at Sheffield is the IT Services team that not only provides 24/7 support for your computing needs and essentials, but world class facilities to help you as a student whether on campus or studying at home.
This short Google Slides presentation (open here or use slides adjacent) provides a brief overview of the IT, computing and help services available to you at Sheffield.