I want to take a temporary withdrawal from my studies. How does that work and what happens to my visa?

 

If you decide to take a break from your studies and you intend to return to your studies at Aberystwyth University at a later stage, you need to complete the online ‘Notification of Withdrawal’ form requesting a Temporary Withdrawal. This can be found on your Student Record under the title ‘Academic Record’. 

Please ensure that you contact your academic department regarding the academic implications of your decision and the International Student Advisor (immigrationadvice@aber.ac.uk) regarding the visa implications of a possible withdrawal before making the final decision and before completing the online Notification of Withdrawal form.

Once you have submitted the online ‘Notification of Withdrawal’ form you have 3 days to cancel your withdrawal request.

When your withdrawal is confirmed on your student record we will withdraw sponsorship of your visa and notify the Home Office. This means that your visa will be cancelled, and you must leave the UK as soon as possible. If you fail to do so, you could be risking becoming an overstayer. Overstaying is a criminal offence and can have serious implications for any future immigration applications you make in the UK and in other countries.

If you are not in the UK when you decide to temporarily withdraw, please note you will not be able to enter the UK.

When you decide to return to your studies, you will need to apply for a new Student visa and you will need a new Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). Please contact the International Student Advisor (immigrationadvice@aber.ac.uk) at least 3 months prior to returning to your studies to request a CAS.