Answered By: Student Information Desk
Last Updated: Oct 01, 2024 Views: 3843

What letters can I request?

This guide provides an overview of the process for generating / requesting student status certificates which can be used to demonstrate your student status for a variety of purposes. UON provides a range of certificates of student status however the ones which you have access to will depend on your student profile (like your mode of study such as full-time or part-time, your residency status such as a home or overseas student and more). The below provides an overview of the student status certificates and the purpose of each:

Name of Certificate of Student Status

Purpose

Certificate of Student Status for General Purposes

This certificate can be used to prove you are a student for non-specific purposes

Certificate of Full-Time Student Status for Council Tax Purposes

This certificate can be used to prove to the council that you are studying a full-time programme

Certificate of Student Status for UK Banking Purposes

This certificate can be used to prove you are a student for the purposes of opening a UK bank account

Certificate of Student Status for Travel Abroad Purposes

This certificate can be used to support a visa application if you are planning to travel to another country where you need a visa

Certificate of Student Status for Work Purposes (General)

This certificate can be used to inform an employer(s) that you are a student

Certificate of Student Status for Work Purposes (Placement)

This certificate can be used by placement students to confirm to employers that the placement is an integral part of your programme of study

Certificate of Student Status for Work Purposes (Completed)

This certificate can be used to inform an employer(s) that you have completed your studies and are awaiting your results

How do I request a letter?

  1. Login to the SRS Student Portal
  2. Select 'My Studies'
  3. Select Generate / Request Certificates of Student Status
  4. Check and confirm your address details and 'Select Continue' if they are correct
  5. If your address details are incorrect and 'Select Update'. Follow the steps to update your address
  6. Click continue
  7. View the certificates of student status which are available to you. Click the “i” icon for more information about each certificate.

Where can I find more information?

We have a video and written guide that shows you how to navigate the SRS Student Portal to find what you need. There is specific guides available for the different kinds of letters with pictures, and what you will need to request the letter. The Student Information Desk will also be happy to help you and you can contact them:

In Person:

Learning Hub, Waterside Campus

  • Monday: 8.30am - 3pm
  • Tuesday - Friday: 8.30am – 4pm

Email:

Phone:

(01604) 892833

  • Monday: 9am - 3pm
  • Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 4pm

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