This timetable change process is only for Hertfordshire Business School students.
If you are in another School, do not use this form as your request will be deleted. Visit the Timetables page to find the contact for your School.
You cannot request a change simply to personalise your timetable. All requests must meet the criteria below and include the required supporting evidence.
- How to request a timetable change
- Before you submit a request
- Reasons we may accept
- Reasons we will not accept
- How timetable change decisions are made
- Submit a timetable change request
How to request a timetable change
Your timetable is created around several requirements, including room capacity, staff and student availability, and avoiding timetable clashes.
If you cannot manage your timetable because of your personal circumstances, such as a long-term health condition, you can request a timetable change.
Before submitting your request, check the criteria below and make sure you have the required evidence.
Before you submit a request
All timetable change requests must include appropriate supporting evidence.
If you need a student status letter as evidence, you can request a student status letter. Your letter will be sent to your inbox within 20 minutes.
You are responsible for prioritising your studies and class attendance over other commitments, including employment. Failure to attend classes may result in a breach of your visa conditions.
Before applying, remember:
- meeting the criteria does not guarantee that your request will be approved
- requests are considered on a case-by-case basis
- if your request is denied, you cannot submit another request for the same reason.
Reasons we may accept
You must provide the required evidence for your reason.
| Reasons | Acceptable evidence |
| Medical reasons | NHS-provided documentation is required. Evidence from outside the UK may be considered, but only for ongoing or regular treatment needs. |
| Childcare commitments | Please provide evidence such as a Nursery invoice, a letter from the school showing your child's attendance. |
| Pregnancy | A hospital or doctor’s note is required. |
| Carpooling or partner-based travel |
Considered on a case-by-case basis. Student status letters from both students are required. Only considered if the term address registered on the Student Record System is outside of Hatfield. |
| Level 6 workload | If you are registered on the final year of your Undergraduate course, where feasible, requests will be considered with a copy of your student status letter. However, you are expected to attend sessions on campus for at least 3 days a week. |
Note: Failure to submit the correct supporting evidence will result in automatic rejection of your request. You will need to re-submit the form with the required documentation attached.
Reasons we will not accept
You cannot request a timetable change because of:
- employment
- prayer commitments
- general travel inconvenience
- wanting your timetable to match your friends' schedules
- general dissatisfaction with your timetable.
If you live more than 30 miles from campus, this may have visa implications. Contact the Student Immigration Team for guidance.
How timetable change decisions are made
Even if your request is approved, we may not be able to make the change you have requested.
Timetable changes can be limited by factors such as room capacity and the number of available teaching hours in a day.
Some modules require students to be placed in predetermined groups. We cannot make timetable changes for these modules.
If your request is approved, the change will be made automatically. You cannot choose specific days or times, but we will make every effort to accommodate your circumstances based on the evidence you provide.
Submit a timetable change request
Current deadlines:
- Postgraduate students: 31 October 2026
- Undergraduate students: applications are closed
Requests submitted after the relevant deadline will not be considered.
Submit the timetable change request form
You cannot use the timetable change process to personalise your timetable. Your request must meet the criteria and include the required evidence.