Attendance Monitoring at UWS

From the start of Academic Session 2026/27, UWS will be introducing AttendMe, a new attendance monitoring app designed to make checking in to your classes simple, quick and convenient.

Whether you are joining UWS for the first time or returning as a continuing student, AttendMe will provide a consistent way to record your in class attendance across the University.

Why are we introducing AttendMe?

Regular attendance is an important part of student success. Being present and engaged in your learning helps you get the most from your studies and allows the University to offer support when it is needed.

AttendMe has been introduced to:

  • Make attendance recording easier through a simple digital check-in process
  • Create a consistent attendance monitoring approach across all faculties, departments and degree programmes
  • Help students stay engaged with their learning
  • Enable UWS to identify and support students who may be experiencing difficulties or disengaging from their studies
  • Provide accurate and timely attendance information to support student success

Set up AttendMe in three simple steps:

1. Download the AttendMe app from the apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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2. Click on the link in your UWS email (email sent from donotreply@attendance.uws.ac.uk) which will bind your account with the AttendMe app.

3. Open the AttendMe app to view your classes and send attendance when in class.

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How does AttendMe work?

AttendMe is a mobile app that allows you to check in to your timetabled classes using your smartphone. When you arrive for a class, you'll be able to record your attendance quickly and easily through the app.

Further guidance on downloading, setting up and using AttendMe will be provided before teaching begins.

I'm a continuing student, what does this mean for me?

If you are a returning student, AttendMe may be different from attendance processes you have used previously at UWS.  

You no longer need to scan in when you arrive on campus as your attendance will now be captured during your classes. We recognise that this is a change and will provide clear guidance and support to help you become familiar with the new system before the start of term.

FAQs

Access and Setup

Students

Download the AttendMe app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once installed, open the activation email sent to your University email account and follow the instructions to link your account to the app.

Staff

Staff will be provided with a link to access the AttendMe administration site where attendance can be viewed and managed.

AttendMe is available on both Apple iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

 

After completing the initial account setup, no additional authentication is required to use AttendMe. Simply open the app to access your timetable and attendance functions.

AttendMe is currently available as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.  Staff also have access to a web-based administration site for attendance management.

AttendMe is designed for individual use and supports one user account per device. Students should use their own mobile device to register attendance.

 

Students

Download the AttendMe app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once installed, open the activation email sent to your University email account  and follow the instructions to link your account to the app.

Staff

Staff will be provided with a link to access the AttendMe administration site where attendance can be viewed and managed.

AttendMe is available on both Apple iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

After completing the initial account setup, no additional authentication is required to use AttendMe. Simply open the app to access your timetable  and attendance functions.

AttendMe is currently available as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.  Staff also have access to a web-based administration site for attendance  management.

AttendMe is designed for individual use and supports one user account per device. Students should use their own mobile device to register attendance.

Recording Attendance

To register attendance:

  • Connect your device to the UWS Wi-Fi network.
  • Open the AttendMe app.
  • Select the relevant class from your timetable.
  • If you are in the correct location at the scheduled time, your attendance will be verified automatically.
  • A confirmation message will appear, and a green tick will be displayed next to the class to show that attendance has been recorded successfully.

Student guidance and support materials for students are available the student support SharePoint site or you as for help at the Student Hub or the IT Helpdesk.  If you are unable to use your phone for any reason, please speak to your lecturer or member of teaching staff. They can record your attendance manually via the AttendMe administration site.

Yes. Students must be connected to the UWS Wi-Fi network when using AttendMe to register attendance.

If there is a temporary issue with Wi-Fi connectivity, staff should report this to the IT Helpdesk.  Attendance can still be recorded, as teaching staff can use the AttendMe administration site to complete the register manually when needed.

If you are unable to use your phone for any reason, please speak to your lecturer or member of teaching staff. They can record your attendance manually.

Yes. Teaching staff can record authorised absences within AttendMe where appropriate. There is different coding available for absent and authorised absent. Staff guidance on attendance recording is available through the AttendMe training materials.

Teaching Locations and Timetabling

AttendMe receives timetable information directly from CELCAT. If changes are made in CELCAT, such as updates to teaching times or room locations, these will be reflected in AttendMe once the systems have synchronised.

Yes. If an additional or ad hoc teaching session is created in CELCAT, the information will be available within AttendMe.

Student Engagement

Yes. Students can view their recently attended classes within AttendMe. A tick ✔️ will appear next to classes where attendance has been successfully recorded, helping students keep track of their attendance.

Not as part of the initial launch. The current focus is on providing a simple and reliable way to record attendance. However, additional features that support student engagement, including attendance-related initiatives, may be explored in future phases of the project.

Reporting and Monitoring

AttendMe provides a range of attendance reports to support monitoring and engagement activities. Reports can be viewed at different levels, including:

  • Individual student attendance
  • Specific classes or teaching sessions
  • Modules

Reports can also show how attendance was recorded, for example, through the AttendMe app or by a member of staff updating the attendance record.

Access to reports is based on an individual's role and responsibilities within the University.   Dashboards will be developed during the first year of implementation to support transparency and ease of access to data.

Yes. Attendance data can be exported and will be used to support student engagement, early intervention and academic support processes.

Using attendance information alongside other student support activities can help ensure that students receive timely guidance and assistance to support their engagement and success.

Systems and Integrations

AttendMe uses information from the University’s CELCAT timetable system to support attendance recording. This includes details such as the class location, scheduled time, and the students registered to attend. This helps ensure attendance is recorded for the correct class at the correct time.

No. AttendMe does not currently integrate with Brightspace. Attendance information is managed separately through AttendMe and CELCAT.

Not at this stage. Automated communications based on attendance data are not included in the current rollout of AttendMe. However, this may be considered as part of future developments and enhancements.

Attendance Integrity

AttendMe includes several features designed to support accurate attendance recording.

For the initial launch, attendance is verified using location and time checks. Students can only register attendance if they are in the correct teaching location during the scheduled class time. Timetable information is provided directly from the University's CELCAT system.

In a future phase, an additional security option may be introduced. This would allow teaching staff to generate a unique 4-digit code for each session, which students would need to enter when registering their attendance.

We welcome feedback from staff and students during the first year of operation to help inform future enhancements.

AttendMe is primarily designed to record attendance at timetabled teaching sessions held within CELCAT.

For postgraduate research students, attendance and engagement will continue to be managed through Skills Forge.

Students undertaking dissertations, placements, or other activities outside of regular timetabled classes will continue to follow the existing attendance and engagement processes relevant to their programme. Where dissertation meetings or other activities are scheduled in CELCAT, attendance can be recorded through AttendMe.

Support and Feedback

If you have feedback, experience any issues, or have ideas for improving AttendMe, please contact the Student Hub or IT Helpdesk. Your feedback will  help us continue to improve the system.

An Attendance Monitoring Operations Group, chaired by the Vice Principal (Learning, Teaching and Student Success), will continue to oversee attendance  monitoring throughout 2026/27. Feedback can also be shared through this group.

A range of support will be available to help staff and students use AttendMe confidently, including:

  • Training and guidance materials
  • A dedicated support website - Attendance Monitoring for Students
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Support from the Student Hub and IT Helpdesk for any questions or technical issues.
Last updated: 03/09/2026