Student Attendance Monitoring

The University and the Department expect all students to attend teaching sessions and engage with all aspects of learning on the Programme. More information about why the University monitors attendance is available here.

The Department expects all students to: 

• Attend all teaching sessions, including lectures, seminars, and workshops 

• Regularly access learning materials on Blackboard  

• Check your university email daily

• Submit assessments as required 

• Adhere to the Student Code of Conduct   https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/study/policies/student-code-conduct

• Adhere to professional standards in your programme (Social Work students only) 

We capture your attendance at the beginning of each compulsory timetabled teaching session using the iSheffield app. Follow these steps to ensure accurate attendance records:

Read more about recording your attendance through iSheffield

How to download and login iSheffield app:

iSheffield can be downloaded via Apple Store or Google Play. When logging in for the first time, you need to accept the terms of use, and you'll receive an email from ExLibris (the app developer) asking you to verify your email address.

*If you use a Huawei device or cannot download the iSheffield app, instead check that you can access the web browser version via a mobile device to check-in.

How to record your attendance:

1. Log in your iSheffield app 

2. Locate the “Student Check-in” tile

3. Find the session to you need to check-in, and click on “Check in”.

4. Enter the one time code provided by the tutor, and click on “Check in”.

5. Allow iSheffield app to access your device’s location. 

What to do if you will be absent:

• Report your absence 

  • If absent for up to 5 working days, log in to the iSheffield app, find the session, and click "Absent," selecting the reason. Contact the department via email sociological.studies@sheffield.ac.uk for "other" reasons.

  • For absences of more than 5 working days, or if your absence related to illness or personal circumstances has an impact on your ability to complete any assessments, you should complete the Department Extenuating Circumstances Form. Further guidance can be accessed via the Assessment Handbook.

• Access any learning resources on Blackboard as required by the module 

• Attend office hours with the Module Convenor if you need any support with the learning  

• Contact your Academic Tutor if any circumstances are causing prolonged absences and/or impacting your ability to engage with your studies 

The Department may contact students who are repeatedly absent from teaching sessions and/or are not engaging with the learning to the standard required by the University.