Mature student support and welfare
As a mature student at the University of Sheffield, you are entitled to access all the opportunities and resources open to any other student.
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Who's here to support you?
Lifelong learning students can access support from all of the below who are all supported by the central Student Support Services:
- Academic Tutors
- Programme Directors in the School of Education
- The School of Education office, including the Disability Liaison Officer
- Student Experience Lead
- Your module teaching staff
Some of the areas of support we are able to assist you with include:
- Meeting deadlines, extension requests and managing unforeseen circumstances
- Referral to University support
- Planning workload
- Sickness, absence and taking time out
- Disability support
- Referrals to sources of financial advice
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University support
A wide range of support services are available across the University including:
- Support with your study skills
- Access to a world of academic resources via the University Library
- Representation in the Students' Union
- Opportunities to get involved with a huge range of activities
- Advice and support for mature students
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