Forms and procedures
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| Accreditation of Prior Learning |
If you have previous certificated or experiential learning relevant to your course, you may be able to apply to have it credited towards your University of Westminster award. |
| Appeals |
If you believe that you have a valid case, based on evidence, that a material irregularity has occurred in the conduct of an Assessment Board or Mitigating Circumstances Board, you should complete an Appeals Form. |
| Changes of name, address or other contact details |
If your term-time address, home address or other contact details change during your studies, you'll need to let us know by updating your details on SRSWeb. Similarly, if your name changes, you'll need to notify us. |
| Complaints |
If you think that the standard of academic or service provision has fallen short of what may reasonably be expected, read the Student Complaints Procedure for guidance on raising your concerns or making a formal complaint. More information and form |
| Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa applications and extensions |
If you need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa or for an extension of your Tier 4 Visa, you will first need to apply to the University for a CAS. |
| Course transfers |
If you would like to transfer to a different course at the University, and have discussed your transfer with your current and prospective course leaders, you'll need to complete the Internal Course Transfer Form. |
| Coursework submission |
Whenever you submit a piece of coursework, you must attach a completed coursework coversheet. More information and form |
| Exam clashes |
When provisional exam timetables are published, if you find that two or more of your exams clash (ie they have been scheduled for the same day and time), you'll need to complete the Exam Clash Form. More information and form |
| Individual exam arrangements for temporary conditions | If you are experiencing a temporary disability, eg a broken limb, that will affect you during the exam period, check with your School Registry Office to find out whether special exam arrangements may be made. More information and form If you are unable to attend an exam because of a temporary disability, you may need to complete a Mitigating Circumstances Claim Form. If you have a long-term or permanent disability or Specific Learning Difficulty, you'll need to register with Disability Learning Support, who will assess your needs and organise appropriate provision. |
| Mitigating circumstances claims |
If serious, unforeseen, and unpreventable circumstances have resulted in your being unable to attend an assessment or submit an assignment, or have resulted in the late submission of an assignment (up to ten working days only), you should complete a Mitigating Circumstances Claim Form (MC Claim Form). |
| Module registration |
During module registration, which takes place each year in March/April, you will need to select your modules for the next academic year. Most students will need to register their module choices online, but some students will need to complete a paper module registration form. |
| Official letter requests |
If you need a letter to confirm your student status, whether it is to open a bank account or receive your council tax exemption, complete the Official Letter Request Form. More information and form |
| Polylang Withdrawal Form |
If you wish to withdraw from a Polylang module, complete the Polylang Withdrawal Form. |
| Requests to sit exams abroad |
In certain special circumstances, you may need to request to sit your exams abroad. |
| Results discrepancies |
If you believe that an assessment mark has been wrongly recorded in the Student Records System, and you have evidence to support your claim, complete the Results Investigation Form. |
| Withdrawals from and suspensions of studies |
If you have decided to withdraw from or suspend your studies, you'll need to complete the Discontinuation of Study Form. |
