# Parents and supporters

**Source**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/parents
**Parent**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/study

Supporting your child through university is an exciting, sometimes daunting, journey. From guidance on making that important decision, to helping them adjust to a new way of living and studying, we will guide you through the process.

[### Sign up for our undergraduate parents and supporters' emails

Receive helpful information about undergraduate fees and funding, accommodation, the application process and so much more.

Join the mailing list](https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/FOEU0375FQrJTmlL)

[### Attend a Sheffield Live webinar

Join our weekly online sessions to get an insight into different aspects of University life.

Book onto a session](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/online-events)

## About the university

[### Our undergraduate courses

Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.

Undergraduate courses](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate)

[### Our reputation

We have a global reputation for exceptional teaching, impactful research and an outstanding student experience.

Ranking, reputation and history](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/ranking)

[### Our careers support

Sheffield graduates are an asset to any employer. We help students work out what they want to do and how to get there.

Careers and employability](https://sheffield.ac.uk/parents/studying/careers)

## Applying to Sheffield

### Undergraduate applying essentials

We've pulled together all the information you need to help guide you through the application process.

[How to apply](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply "Applying essentials")

### Accommodation

Find out how you can support your child as they move into University accommodation.

[Our student accommodation](https://sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation "Accommodation at the University of Sheffield")

### Undergraduate fees and funding

All you need to know about undergraduate fees and funding - plus online tools to help you work out your finances.

[Fees and funding](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding "Undergraduate fees and funding")

### Undergraduate scholarships

Scholarships are available to help fund your child's study and enhance their learning experience.

[Scholarships](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/scholarships "Undergraduate scholarships")

### Access Sheffield

Access Sheffield helps ensure that everyone who has the potential to succeed on our courses has the opportunity to do so.

[Access Sheffield](https://sheffield.ac.uk/access-sheffield "Access Sheffield")

## Does your child already study at Sheffield?

[### Studying at Sheffield

As a student at the University of Sheffield, your child will have access to a wide range of support and opportunities to help them while they study with us.

World-class teaching](https://sheffield.ac.uk/parents/studying)

[### Exams

There are three main exam periods for the typical undergraduate student: autumn, spring, and resits.

Our exam cycle](https://sheffield.ac.uk/parents/studying/exams)

### Our relationship with you

There are differences between your relationship with the University and the one you had with schools.

[Student confidentiality](https://sheffield.ac.uk/parents/confidentiality "Releasing information about your child")

### How we support your child

An outline of the student support services available whilst your child is at University.

[Student support](https://sheffield.ac.uk/parents/studying/support "Student support")