International Arrivals Timeline

If you're starting your course in September 2026, follow this timeline and complete the key tasks to ensure a smooth transition to studying at Sheffield Hallam University.

Date Task
          

Pay £5,000 of your fee before you enrol.

Find out how you can pay here.

You cannot enrol until the payment has been received.

2 weeks before the start of your course            

You will be invited to enrol online via email, approximately 2 weeks before your course start date. Activate your student IT account (PDF, 643KB) once you receive your email and enrol online

Before you travel

 

Activate your eVisa

7 – 25 September 2026

Visit the Meet and Greet Desk with your questions. You'll find the desk in the entrance of the Owen Building (Level 5), City Campus.

Opening times: 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

From 8 September to 25 September 2026

 

International student document checking event

You can find more information about the in-person document checking event and the documents you need to bring with you here.

10 September 2026

Recommended final date to arrive in Sheffield.        

11 September 2026

Book and attend Orientation.

9.15am – 12pm – Orientation (main information session)
12pm – 2.30pm – Marketplace
2pm – 4pm – Social Walks & Tours

Week commencing 14 September 2026

Attend your course induction. Look up your date, time and location here. 

17 September 2026

Exchange Students' Induction.

10am – 12pm

For exchange students only.