You can access an express student letter if:
- Your Student Record shows 'Registered' on the home page.
- It is no more than 40 days before the start date of your course.
- The end date of your academic year is in the future.
- It has been at least 24 hours since you completed your registration.
Why might I need a student letter?
You might need a letter to prove your student status, such as:
- To open a bank account (most banks will accept your UCAS letter and ID number).
- To apply for a National Insurance Number.
- To share with an employer or other third party.
- To apply for a travel visa.
- To show an Immigration Officer when you re-enter the UK after travel abroad (though, this is not a legal requirement).
- Council Tax Exemption.
- To support a visa application for guests to attend your Graduation (request at the time of graduation registration).
- Army Exemption (if your home Country has mandatory Army service and you need a document confirming your studies, request it here).
How do I request my letter?
| Student Type | Where to get your letter |
| I am a full-time University of Hertfordshire student. | Proceed to step 1 below. |
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I am a consortium college/partnership institution student. |
Request your letter directly from your college/partner institution. |
| I am an HIC student. | Contact the HIC College Services Team in the HIC Building to request your letter. |
| I am a Doctoral College student. | Request your letter from the Doctoral College. |
| I am a part-time/online/distance learning student. |
Contact the Ask Herts team using the button at the bottom of the page. Include:
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| I owe debt to the University of Hertfordshire |
You will not be able to use the express letter service.
Instead, please contact the Ask Herts team to request a manual letter. Your request will be referred to the appropriate administration team and your letter will be sent to you within 10 working days. |
Using the express letter service
- Make sure the details (including your addresses) on your Student Record are correct as the letter will replicate this information.
- Request your student letter.
- Wait around 15 minutes for your letter to be sent to the personal email address on your Student Record (check your junk folder if it doesn’t come to your main inbox).
Please note that you will be unable to access the express letter service between academic years, including the Summer vacation period. If you need an essential letter and cannot access the express service (this will be the case for any student debtor), please use the contact us button at the bottom of the page. Include the reason for your letter, full name and student ID, and we will ensure your request is passed to the correct administrative team.