Academic Policy & Governance

The UK Government has introduced a ‘Points-based’ immigration system. Students requiring  a visa to study in the UK will come under the Student Visa route. As part of the Points-based system, the Government has introduced recordkeeping and reporting duties for universities. Part of the responsibilities involves institutional monitoring of Student Visa holders' attendance at the University. Arrangements for such have been developed and have been implemented by Colleges and Schools, and Student Visa holders are notified of interactions which are recorded for monitoring purposes.

Further details of both the University’s and Student Visa holders' responsibilities can be found at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/registry/tier4/responsibilities/.

*Updated: September 2024

Subject to the specific requirements concerning Student Visa holders, where local systems operate to monitor student attendance Schools/Colleges may withdraw students in accordance with the steps laid out in the report to Senate in June 2009:

• Two week unexplained total absence identified - letter from Adviser of Studies asking student to meet/make contact regarding their circumstances;
• If no response within two weeks, a further letter is sent out from Adviser of Studies (4 weeks);
• If no contact from the student after a further week (5 weeks) student is withdrawn - Registry and other relevant offices are advised. An administrative withdrawal form should be completed. Information can be found at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/registry/staff/studentrecords/withdrawal/#howdostudentswithdraw%3F.