Important Information

WHAT CAN GO WRONG IF YOU DO NOT READ THIS SECTION?

• You risk breaking laws or regulations
• You risk having to leave the UK before you finish your studies
• You risk missing out on specialist information and advice
• Immigration authorities might be told you are breaking regulations

1. Information about obtaining a visa/permission to enter UK is detailed in Information for New International Students 2012-13”.

www.sheffield.ac.uk/newstudents/international

2. Immigration Authorities have a record of the University you told them you would be attending.

1. It is likely that they will check that you have registered at that university.
2. If that university is not Sheffield and you do come here, please inform us at:

 international.students@sheffield.ac.uk

3. If you do not help to update the immigration authorities where you are, they will assume that you are in the UK illegally.
4. If you told the immigration authorities that you were coming to the University of Sheffield but have since changed your mind, you MUST inform us and tell us where you are instead.

international.students@sheffield.ac.uk

3. Universities will be required by the UK Government to report any student who:

• fails to arrive and/or register
• does not attend at least 80% of all classes/tutorials/time
• withdraws
• takes leave of absence
• is excluded/expelled from the University

4. You will not be able to extend your visa/permission to stay in UK unless you can prove that you are registered, attending according to regulations and progressing.