- What are my attendance requirements?
- How do I register my attendance?
- What happens if I do not engage with my studies?
- Attendance requirements for HIC and research students
- Visa checks and file checks
What are my attendance requirements?
As a Student Visa holder, you are expected to:
- Attend all timetabled teaching sessions.
- Fully engage with your studies.
- Complete required attendance checks during term time.
The University monitors attendance and engagement throughout your studies.
Important
Failure to engage with your studies may result in the withdrawal of your Student Visa sponsorship. If sponsorship is withdrawn, your visa may be cancelled and you may have to leave the UK.
Study location requirements
- Fully online study is not permitted for Student Visa holders.
- Unless you are on an approved Study Abroad placement, your studies must take place on University premises.
How do I register my attendance?
During term time, you must use the classroom check-in readers whenever you attend a class for more than 15 minutes.
You must:
- Use your physical student ID card.
- Check in when attending timetabled classes.
- Complete weekly attendance check-ins during term time, even if you do not have timetabled classes.
Weekly check-ins are still required if you are:
- Working on a project or dissertation
- In a referred or deferred assessment period and have exams to sit or work to submit
Misuse of your ID card
Do not:
- Give your ID card to another person
- Check in and then leave a class
Any misuse of an ID card will be referred to the Dean of Students.
Problems with your ID card or online systems
If:
- You cannot access Canvas or another learning system, contact your School (Contact Ask Herts in the first instance)
- Your ID card is lost, stolen or damaged, obtain a replacement as soon as possible.
You should also read the guidance on Student Engagement Monitoring.
What happens if I do not engage with my studies?
Attendance and engagement are monitored throughout your course.
A lack of engagement may lead to:
- Investigation by the University.
- Withdrawal of Student Visa sponsorship.
- Cancellation of your Student Visa.
- A requirement to leave the UK.
It is important that you continue to engage with your studies throughout your course, including dissertation, project and assessment periods.
Attendance requirements for HIC and research students
HIC Integrated students
Follow the attendance procedures described on this page.
HIC Non-Integrated students
Follow HIC's attendance monitoring procedure.
Research students
Follow the attendance and monitoring requirements for research students.
Visa checks and file checks
The University carries out a mandatory Visa check or file check each year.
Important
If you are contacted, you must:
- Attend the visa check if requested.
- Provide any documents requested for a file check.
Checks may take place:
- In person.
- Online.
Failure to attend a visa check or provide requested documents may result in your withdrawal from the University.
Who can be asked to take part?
All students with immigration permission may be asked to participate, including:
- Student Visa holders
- HIC students
- Research students
You will be contacted by email if you are required to take part.