Change of Circumstances

 If you're thinking about making a change to your course or study plans, it's important to explore your options carefully.  This could include:  

Interrupting your study
Transferring to another course at UCA
Transferring to a course at a different university
Withdrawing from your course of study

It is important to seek advice before making any final decision as this decision may affect any future return to study or have financial implications and you may have more options than you think! 

Your Course Leader will be able to advise on academic matters and often be able to provide practical advice about ways to resolve the problems you are having.

Your Campus Life team can also offer confidential advice and are often able to contact the relevant people to help you find the solution that works best for you (whether an internal UCA department or an external organisation such as the Student Loans Company). 

Your UCASU ASK service can also help if you are struggling to know where to start and provide practical advice and support whilst you are coming to any decision. 

Make sure you speak to all the people who may be able to help you. For example, you will need to speak to an academic about your course, but your Campus Life team may be better able to answer a query regarding your tuition fees. 

You may also find UCA's Student Regulations and the Student Loans Company useful. These cover fees and other potential financial implications for students who interrupt, transfer or withdraw from study. 

Most importantly, don't put it off - seek help as soon as you are considering any change to your study. You may find that the longer you leave it, the more difficult it becomes to find the most appropriate and timely solution for you. 

Student Change of Status  

Once you have received appropriate advice, if you decide to interrupt, transfer or withdraw, contact your Campus Life team to arrange to complete a Change of Status form, which will need to be authorised by your Course Leader and submitted to your Campus Life team