Your Summer Newsletter
Welcome to the final edition of your summer PGT newsletter. If you are approaching the end of your course, don't miss our comprehensive guide covering career planning, housing, visa information, and much more. You can ensure you're fully prepared for life after your studies with our resources and support. We wish you the best of luck with the next steps of your journey, and we hope to see you at your Graduation ceremonies!
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Access to essential support services continues beyond your course end date. The Immigration and Compliance team is available to provide visa advice for international students up to six months after graduation, and the SU Advice Centre offers support for up to one year after your course ends, helping you navigate any academic or housing-related challenges. The Careers services remain accessible for up to two years after your course ends, so you can gain valuable resources as you begin your professional journey.
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Navigate your next steps with resources and guidance, whether you are a home or international student transitioning into the workforce, further studies, or simply navigating life after university. We have prepared a comprehensive life after studies guide for career planning, moving out and housing, shipping and storage, preparing for graduation, Warwick alumni, visa information and more. Our accommodation guide will also help you to plan ahead for moving out, with a useful introduction to paying council tax.
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As you transition from student life to your next chapter, you may be looking for some advice on managing your finances effectively. Visit our Moving On page for essential tips on bank account conversion, budgeting, repaying student loans, and making informed financial decisions.
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As a leading University dedicated to education, research and learning, we’re excited to announce that our entire community of students now has free access to LinkedIn Learning. The online digital learning platform features over 20,000+ expert-led courses across many topics, free to access while you have an active Warwick email account (up to one year after your course end date).
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Warwick’s research is world-leading because we are Infinitely Curious. Our people work together to tackle the world's challenges in unexpected ways. Our new campaign celebrates our curiosity and innovation, and creatively reimagines some favourite campus sights. Visit this page to find out more.
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In addition to its study areas, the Postgrad Hub is a space for you to chat and socialise, with a relaxation room to recharge and refresh. The Postgrad Hub is located on Floor 2 of the Junction Building, open on Monday to Sunday, 9am – 10pm.
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Guidance for international students
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As an international student, you can begin full-time work after your official course end-date passes and you have completed all the academic course requirements. It may in some instances be possible to begin full-time work four weeks earlier, if your academic department can confirm to the Student Immigration team that you have submitted everything. More information is available on the Student Immigration website.
When applying for jobs with small and medium-sized companies, you can attach the Work Rights at the end of your course letter and Graduate Route visa information leaflet to help these employers understand your work rights, as you transition from Student visa to Post-Study Work visas (such as the Graduate route or Skilled Worker route). Read more on our International Careers Support pages.
When can I apply for the Graduate Route visa?
You must not make a Graduate Route visa application until you have received an email notification from the University of Warwick specifically confirming that you can apply, as well as having met the other application requirements. This usually takes place a few days after your degree is formally awarded by the University, and for most PGT students it will be by mid-December. There is more information available on our Student Immigration website.
If you are interested in applying for the Graduate Route work visa and need to resubmit your dissertation or resit exams, you will need to apply for a Student visa to cover the period of the academic extension. Please see guidance on our Immigration pages. If you are not planning on staying or working in the UK, you are not required to extend your Student visa if your academic department allows you to resubmit or resit from overseas.
If your current Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) expires on 31 December 2024, and you think you might need to remain or return to the UK after this date, you should register for an e-Visa in good time. Learn how to create a UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) account to access your e-Visa.
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Warwick Alumni
As you near the end of your course, now is the perfect time to start exploring the benefits of becoming part of the Warwick alumni community – a diverse and powerful network of over 293,000 alumni worldwide which you will join upon graduation.
You can register for Warwickgrad - an online community exclusively for Warwick students and alumni. A place for you to make mentoring connections, join professional groups based on your interests or location and access a wide range of resources to support your career.
Although access to Warwick buildings will be revoked after your course end date, your account will transition to an alumni account after graduation. At that point, you can apply for an alumni card, giving you access to the Library, University House, and the Sports and Wellness Hub (if you have a sports membership).
To find out more about the alumni benefits available to you, visit warwick.ac.uk/alumni or contact the team at alumni@warwick.ac.uk.
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Careers Fairs and professional events in Autumn
There are plenty of Careers Fairs and professional networking opportunities coming up this Autumn for both current and outgoing students. The Autumn Careers Fair is the largest, with more specialised fairs like STEM, Business, Finance, Consultancy, and Law also available on myAdvantage.
Don’t miss the Meet the Professionals: Careers in Marketing, Advertising and PR event, where industry experts share career insights across sectors, including creative industries.
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Best wishes,
Raneem
and the Student Communications team
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