- How do I prove my university vacation dates to an employer?
- Get your student status letter
- Find your vacation dates
- What should I give my employer?
- International students
How do I prove my university vacation dates to an employer?
If your employer needs proof of when you can work full-time during University vacation periods, you should provide:
- Your student status letter
- The vacation dates document for your School
The University does not provide individual letters confirming how many hours you can work.
Get your student status letter
You can download a student status letter from the student letters Ask Herts page.
Your letter confirms:
- Your name
- Your student status
- Your course details
- The expected start and end dates of your course at the University of Hertfordshire
Employers often use this letter as evidence that you are enrolled at the University.
Find your vacation dates
Use the vacation dates document for the School your course belongs to.
The document shows the official vacation periods for your course. During these periods, you may be able to work additional hours in line with UKVI rules that apply to your visa.
What should I give my employer?
Provide your employer with:
- Your Student Status Letter
- The Vacation Dates document for your course, or a link to the document
Your employer should also check whether you started your course in Semester A or Semester B, as this affects which vacation dates apply to you. Your Student Status Letter confirms your course start date.
It is your employer's responsibility to check your right to work. Together, these documents confirm your enrolment and help employers identify the periods when you can work full-time.
International students
If you hold a Student visa, see the working in the UK page for further information about working while studying in the UK.