Engagement monitoring of students holding a visa is achieved through the setting of a series of specific contact points which you must meet throughout the course of the academic year. The number of contact points set will depend on your level of study, and the type of contact will depend on your course of study:

You will not be made aware which sessions have been set by your School as designated contact points. It is therefore imperative that you participate in all areas of your course.

The QUB Engagement Monitoring App should be used to record your attendance at QUB lectures, tutorials, seminars etc. When you attend class, an academic member of staff will display a QR code for you to scan using your phone.

To use this service, you must be a current student or staff member at the University with an active user account and have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection. Start by scanning the QR code and the Attendance Monitoring web page will be launched with the event details pre-populated.

Click on the 'Login to Submit' button and Login using your student email address and your usual University password. You may also be prompted for an additional authentication method.

Navigation
When you select a new tab (at the bottom of the screen), the contents of that tab are updated.

New Event
This tab will display the current scanned event. Verify the event details and hit 'Submit':

Previous Events
This page gives you a list of the last 50 events on which you have been registered as an attendee (latest first):

If you are a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student it is imperative that you upload your formal meeting records monthly to Qsis so that your engagement is logged. 

Please consult the ‘Training material and simulations’ link below for instructions on how to upload the reports: 
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/AcademicStudentAffairs/StudentServicesSystems/Qsis/QsisServices/QsisforStudents/QsisforResearchStudents/ 

In line with the University Study Regulations for Research Degree Programmes as a full-time student you are expected to record 10 formal recorded meetings per year with your supervisor to monitor progress against your research plan.  

If you need to take a period of absence from your studies please refer to the below information.

Leave of Absence
When a student requests a 'Leave of Absence' from the University, your enrolment will be suspended on QSIS for duration of this absence. The University will normally only continue sponsorship of your visa if you are on a leave of absence for a short time, usually 60 days or less, as per UKVI policy. Reasons for this type of absence may include pregnancy, long-term sickness, family problems at home etc.

Authorised Absence
This is where a student takes a short absence from the University. This should only be requested where this absence is outside of the normal holiday periods as outlined below: 

Semester dates: http://www.qub.ac.uk/about/Semester-dates/

You will need to contact your School of study directly to request a 'Leave of Absence' or have an 'Authorised Absence' approved. Please click on the below link to download an Authorised Absence form which can be submitted to your School office for consideration:

• Authorised Absence Form

Student Visa holders are granted permission to be in the UK to study. It is understood that from time to time you may need to remain registered but undertake a period of study outside of the UK. Please note the maximum permitted overseas research period for PGR students is normally 6 months in a rolling 12-month period.

Off-Campus Study may refer to time spent on an integral and assessed part of the programme including: 

Please be aware that your engagement will continue to be monitored whilst you are on any period of 'Off-Campus Study' therefore it is imperative that you maintain contact with your School and respond to any emails. ISS must be able to confirm that it knows of a sponsored student’s whereabouts and that the time spent off-campus has been authorised.

Any period of Off-Campus Study should be requested using the below form:

• Off-Campus Study Form
  

Please submit the completed form through to your School well in advance of your period of Off-Campus Study.

The University has a range of resources to help you with your studies. You can find more information on the MyQueen’s website including information on study support.  Support is available at all levels of your student journey. Click here to find out more about the range of support services available to you.

The services offered by the Student Wellbeing Service are free and available to registered students at the University. Please click the below link to find out more:

• Student Wellbeing Service

At the start of each month International Student Compliance will contact any students with missed contact points via email regarding their lack of engagement across the previous month. Your School will also follow up accordingly prompting you to re-engage with your programme. We will continue to contact you monthly until you successfully re-engage with your studies.

If you reach 3 x missed contact points you will be invited to attend a formal meeting with your School to discuss your lack of engagement.

Once a student misses 60 days due to unauthorised absences (30 days if outside of the UK), the University must report them to UKVI as withdrawn and cease sponsorship of their visa.

If your visa is cancelled, you will be required to leave the UK within approximately 60 days from the date the UKVI report is made.

It is therefore imperative that you actively and consistently follow your course of study. Please contact your School and International Student Compliance if there is anything preventing you from doing so to make us aware of your situation.