Your Responsibilities as an International Student

Before you start Your Course

The University of Wolverhampton has a duty to verify your documents and assess your eligibility before sponsoring your Student Route Visa. This process takes place throughout Admissions.

As an international student, you must:

• Research the visa application process and understand all requirements.
• Meet the visa requirements (including finances, qualifications and credibility)
• Attend your visa interview and be prepared to answer questions about your course and study plans.
• Request your CAS number and apply for a visa in advance to avoid delays.
• Read the University’s refund and visa refusal policies to understand the implications.
• Inform the University of your visa decision as soon as you receive it.

Visa Application Process

For full details on the visa process, including requirements and interviews, visit:
How to Apply
UKVI Visa Guidance

CAS Request Deadline & Priority Visa Services

• The CAS request deadline is set by Admissions—submit your request on time!
• If you apply too late, you may have to defer your application to the next available intake.
• Some countries offer a priority visa service (faster processing for an extra fee). Check UKVI processing times.

Warning: If you apply too late and miss your course start date, your visa may be refused, and you may not be eligible for a deposit refund or reapplication.

Refund & Visa Refusal Policies

International students must pay a deposit, which is refundable, except in cases where:
Fraudulent documents/statements are submitted.
A student receives a visa, arrives in the UK, but fails to enrol.

Visa refusals are reviewed case by case by the Student Visa Compliance and Advice team. A second CAS statement is not always granted.
Refunds follow the Fee Liability, Refunds & Debtor Policy.

Visa Application Result

Once you receive your visa, check it carefully:
It should state Student Visa (not ‘Student Visitor’ or other categories).
If you spot an error, contact the Student Visa Compliance and Advice team on visa-enquiries@wlv.ac.uk immediately.

Inform the University of your visa outcome as soon as possible! If your visa is refused, provide a full copy of the refusal letter to RTS@wlv.ac.uk, so we review your options.

Your Responsibilities Once You Start Your Studies 

• Completing your enrolment each year on eVision
• Logging your attendance on your MyWLV Student Check in app
• Meeting your visa conditions – don’t exceed your permitted working hours
• Keeping the university informed of any changes or issues