Requesting Authorised Absence as a Student Visa holder

The processes outlined here relate to student visa holders only.

These processes safeguard you and your visa as you will be able to prove to border officials that you have permission to be away from the University. The process also ensures that no action is taken under the engagement and attendance policy as your absence from Aberystwyth has been approved.

Please ensure that authorised absence requests have been submitted and approved before finalising your travel arrangements. 

Not all requests can be approved by your dept/supervisor and students should not assume that any request will be automatically approved.

Unauthorised absences will count as missed contact points and could lead to your exclusion from the University and the curtailment of your visa. Retrospective permission will not normally be granted. 

The process for requesting authorised absence differs depending on your course type: