Abertay University Info Session for January 2024 Hosted by: The International Team
What we will cover today • • • • • • • •
Upcoming deadlines CAS Shield Financial requirements explained Hints and tips Important dates Accommodation Upcoming events and webinars Additional help and support
Upcoming Deadlines Deadline Applications close
Date Monday 27th November 2023
Deposit payment
Monday 11th December 2023
Fulfil all conditions and complete Monday 18th December 2023 CAS Shield application
Financial Requirements Deposit – Deadline is Monday 11th November 2023 • The deposit is required before we can issue the CAS. • The amount of 50% of your total tuition fee. • Payment to be made via FlyWire Example: Tuition Fee = £15,000 Deposit of 50% = £7,500
Financial Requirements Bank Statement – Deadline is Monday 18th November 2023 The bank statement is required to show you can afford to pay your remaining fees and live as a student in the UK for the length of your degree. The bank statement must show: • The remaining tuition fee amount that you need to pay • AND £9207 (UKVI recommended living cost for 9 months) for 28 consecutive days before submitting
CAS Shield CAS Shield is the platform we use to help you prepare for receiving your CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance of Study). You need the CAS for your VISA application. Without it, your visa application will not be complete. You must complete all aspects of the CAS Shield application, including uploading any required documents or evidence, your bank statement showing that you can afford to study in the UK and the Pre-CAS Questionnaire being filled in by you, the applicant. If you have been asked to attend an interview, this is mandatory and cannot be avoided. The process is very easy and friendly though so please do not be worried about it. The interview process tells you everything you need to know before you answer each question and you are given time to prepare. It is essential that this is done as soon as you can so that we can assess the results before the upcoming deadlines. If you have the assistance of an agent, please ensure you (the applicant) are fulfilling all of the conditions yourself, and not your agent.
Hints and Tips There are a few things to bear in mind and to consider throughout this process: 1. Use the Help function (lower left corner of the CAS Shield screen) to ask questions and get help with any difficulties. 2. Speak to our Admissions Team directly from CAS Shield (lower right corner of the CAS Shield screen) for any support you need from them. 3. Keep an eye on the upcoming deadlines. We will not be able to extend the deadlines so it is important you complete each task beforehand. 4. The sooner you complete CAS Shield and receive your CAS Letter, the sooner you can submit your visa application.
Visa Application The earlier the visa application is submitted, the quicker you will receive your visa so please prioritise this! Travel bookings do not need to be made before the visa is applied for. The visa application must be filled in by you (the student) and not your agent. If you are working with an agent, please do not allow them to fill in the visa application on your behalf. It is ESSENTIAL that you know exactly what you are filling in and agreeing to as part of the UK Student Visa process. UKVI Visa Application processing times – lengthy delays due to the time of year, Christmas, and another big intake for Universities across the UK. Please give yourself a lot of time for your visa application as we cannot accept late arrivals.
Important Dates Date ReFreshers’ Week
Monday 15th January to Friday 19th January 2024 International Welcome Sunday 21st January event 2024 nd Classes Start Monday 22 January Please note, you must be in Dundee and on campus for the week beginning 2024your registration, collect Monday 22nd January. You will need to complete your BRP card and create your Student ID. This is all done in person.
Accommodation It is recommended that you start thinking about where you will live while you study at Abertay. Accommodation options can be a little harder to find when joining in January so it is best to start your search early. Accommodation Webpage • Parker House, Meadowside Court and Lyon Street Terrace – Abertay University Halls • Private Accommodation available across Dundee and wider area Booking requires a deposit of 1 month of rent upfront. This is refundable should something happen that prevents you from joining in January. You will soon receive an email with your unique booking codes – please book your accommodation ASAP!
Upcoming Events and Webinars Webinar
Date
Pre-Departure Session 1
Tuesday 19th December 2023
Pre-Departure Session 2
Tuesday 9th January 2024
Invites will be sent out 1 week prior so please keep an eye on your emails! We have also been hosting a number of “Masters Discovery Sessions” and we will be sharing the recordings of these shortly if you weren’t able to attend!
Additional Help and Support Abertay Contact If you have any questions or queries, our team are here to help. Linda McHugh – Regional Manager for Africa and Asia
l.mchugh@abertay.ac.uk
Fin Hackwood – International Officer for Africa and Asia
f.hackwood@abertay.ac.uk
Beth Meehan – Regional Manager for Americas and Europe b.meehan@abertay.ac.uk Will Gilzean – International Officer for Americas and Europe Evie Jackson – Study Abroad Inbox
w.gilzean@abertay.ac.uk
studyabroad@abertay.ac.uk
Doug Watters – Head of International Recruitment d.watters@abertay.ac.uk International Inbox
international@abertay.ac.uk
Thank You We now have time for questions