Your guide to the Student Engagement and Attendance System (SEAtS)

 

The system allows both students and staff to log attendance at scheduled on-campus teaching sessions and activities (such as lectures, tutorials, labs and seminars).

SEAtS actively supports your engagement and wellbeing, allowing us to offer you further support should you need it. We know that a ‘dip’ in attendance can be a sign that you may be experiencing problems. Knowing this can help us to help you with any areas you may be finding hard – whether that’s timetable clashes or feeling overwhelmed with work or personal situations that make attendance difficult.

Who uses SEAtS?

Using SEAtS is compulsory for all undergraduate and postgraduate students attending taught activities on campus. Other students will begin to use this system at a later date and will be provided with further information on this.

How to use SEAtS

SEAtS is a useful tool that helps you manage your attendance and stay on top of your schedule. As a student, logging into SEAtS for the first time is a straightforward process that involves a few simple steps. Here's how to get started:

To begin, download the SEAtS App on your smartphone. It's available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, so whether you're using an iPhone or an Android device, you can easily access it. Simply search for "SEAtS 2024" in your app store, download, and install the app.

If you don’t have access to a working smartphone, you can access a web-based version from a laptop or a desktop computer. Visit uom.seats.cloud to find out more.

You’ll only be able to log into SEAtS once you've completed registration and signed up for your University IT account. Once the app is installed, open it and log in using your University email address and password. It's important to note that you must use your official University of Manchester email for this initial login. This ensures that your account is correctly linked to your student profile and schedule.

After logging in, you'll be directed to the home screen of the SEAtS app. Here, you'll see a list of your upcoming teaching events. Select the relevant event to check into from the list, and you'll be prompted to confirm your attendance. You can do this by either scanning the QR code displayed in your classroom or entering the PIN code provided by the teaching colleague leading your session. This step is essential for tracking your attendance accurately.

What happens after the first login?

Following your first login, accessing SEAtS becomes even easier. You can simply open the app, choose the teaching event you’re attending, and scan the QR code or enter the PIN code, just like before. The app remembers your login details, so you won't need to re-enter your email each time you use it.

Top 10 tips for using SEAtS

  1. Download the SEAtS app early: Start by downloading the SEAtS app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Turn on automatic updates so you're always using the latest version of the app.

  2. Use your University email and password to log in: This ensures your account is correctly linked to your student profile.

  3. Check your schedule: Regularly check the app for your upcoming teaching sessions. This helps you to stay organised and on top of your academic commitments. Remember to use MyManchester for your full timetable.

  4. Remember to scan the QR code or enter the PIN code : For each activity, scan the QR code or enter the PIN code displayed in the classroom to confirm your attendance.

  5. Need to request an absence? From the homepage, click on ‘requests’ then click on the plus icon, select ‘absence’ and complete the required details. Please note, requests are to notify your school of an upcoming absence only like an appointment or if you're feeling unwell.

  6. Keep an eye on your attendance: Use the app to track your attendance; it can help pick up any missed sessions and sort them quickly.

  7. Need help? Submit a SEAtS Support Request Form.

  8. Wi-Fi not working? Don’t worry. Check-in to your teaching session as normal, and it will be picked up when you’re next connected. Remember to use eduroam Wi-Fi rather than guest Wi-Fi for the best connection.

  9. No smartphone, or unable to access SEAtS on your phone? Use the SEAtS webpage to check in.

  10. On a visa? If you’re studying on a visa and are concerned about checking in and your responsibilities around this, please visit the Student Visa Responsibilities page.

Watch our SEAtS video guides

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