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Overview of UAL's response to the coronavirus

The University's response is informed by the latest guidance from the government and Public Health England

The University is committed to ensuring that students progress to the next year and can complete their course

We will be moving teaching online and finding alternative approaches and assessment tasks. We will be communicating the next steps with students during the spring break

Halls of residence remain open

Staff and students are urged to follow the latest guidance from Public Health England which is to stay at home for 14 days if someone they live with have either a high temperature or a new, continuous cough

With immediate effect, all overseas staff travel on university business will stop, as will student trips

Information for UAL staff

Staff should refer to the coronavirus section of canvas for the latest information and guidance.

Jump to further information:

Latest health advice

Stay at home if you or someone you live with has coronavirus symptoms

Stay at home if you, or someone you live with, have either:

a high temperature - you feel hot to touch on your chest or back

or

a new, continuous cough - this means you've started coughing repeatedly

Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.

Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.

How long to stay at home

if you have symptoms, stay at home for 7 days

if you live with other people, they should stay at home for 14 days from the day the first person got symptoms

If you live with someone who is 70 or over, has a long-term condition, is pregnant or has a weakened immune system, try to find somewhere else for them to stay for 14 days.

If you have to stay at home together, try to keep away from each other as much as possible.

Read NHS advice about staying at home

If you live in a halls of residence:

Halls of Residence remain open.

If you're a student living in Halls of Residence and have chosen to self-isolate, please let your Halls Management team know by calling the site mobile.

Protecting yourself and others from getting sick:

The University is following the advice of Public Health England and the NHS. They advise:

Wash your hands with soap and warm water often - do this for at least 20 seconds

Always wash your hands when you get home, into college or work

Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze

Put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards

Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell

Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

Please see the NHS website for more advice on prevention.

Online teaching and assessment arrangements

We are committed to ensuring students progress to the next academic year and can complete their course. The situation with travel is changing rapidly and some students may not be able to return to London for the start of the next term. We will do everything we can to support their studies if this is the case.

The University will be moving teaching online or finding alternative approaches and assessment tasks where that is not possible. We will be communicating the next steps with students during the spring break.

Events

The University is reviewing all internal and external events. Please check back here for updates.

International travel:

With immediate effect, all overseas staff travel on university business will stop, as will student trips.

If you are on a placement outside the UK, and wish to return to the UK, please contact Mark Crawley, Dean of Students, on m.crawley@arts.ac.uk.

Student travel during the spring break

Many students plan to travel home during the spring break. Before travelling, students should review the advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

Travel restrictions may prevent students from returning to UAL at the start of next term. If students are unable to return to the UK due to the outbreak or choose to remain at home, they should email Mark Crawley, Dean of Students, on m.crawley@arts.ac.uk.

For visa or immigration questions, you can call Student Services on: +44 (0)20 7514 6250

Support for students:

There are many ways in which we can offer support.

Supporting our community:

We have also seen stories in the press about increased racist behaviour since the outbreak of the virus. We are committed to promoting a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, so this is a time for us all to come together to support our entire community. Please be kind to everyone and do all you can to support each other.

If you have been affected by racist behaviour and would like support, you can contact the University Counselling Service on: +44 (0)20 7514 6251 or counselling@arts.ac.uk.

We take all reports of racism seriously and you can also raise a concern through UAL's Tell Someone system. You will complete a simple form and then be put in touch with a member of staff to discuss the support available, talk about formal and informal ways of resolving an issue, and signpost you to further information.

Information about visas or other immigration matters

Concerns about your visa and other immigration matters

If you are a current UAL student and have any concerns about your visa or another immigration question, you can contact the Student Advice Service on: +44 (0)20 7514 6250.

If you are unable to return to the UK to continue your course

If you are a student and unable to return to the UK after travelling, you should immediately contact Mark Crawley, Dean of Students via m.crawley@arts.ac.uk. He will advise your course team that you are not attending college due to the travel situation.

Time-out from your course

If you are currently in the UK on a Tier 4 General visa and in the process of agreeing time-out from your course (e.g. for re-sit/repeat study, extenuating circumstances), UAL will report this to the Home Office. You will have received information about this from your course administration and UAL Immigration Compliance.

Once this has been reported, your current Tier 4 visa will be reduced by the Home Office. If your current visa has more than 6-months remaining, the Home Office will reduce your visa to 60 days. An email from the Home Office, not UAL, will confirm the reduction.

During this 60-day period you can stay legally in the UK. If Home Office reduced your current visa to a date between 20 January and 30 March, the concession stated above applies.

If you are unable to leave the UK before your current visa expires you should seek immediate advice from the Student Advice Service.

Information for Chinese nationals whose visa is about to expire/is expired and are unable to return home because of coronavirus

If you are a Chinese national in the UK and have been compliant with the conditions of your visa prior to the coronavirus outbreak, your leave will be automatically extended to 31 March 2020 if your visa has an expiry date between 24 January 2020 and 30 March 2020.

You don't need to do anything to get this extension. You will not automatically receive a new visa or Biometric Residence Permit card. Visit gov.uk for more information.

If you have any questions, you can contact the Coronavirus Immigration Hotline (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on +44 (0)800 678 1767 or email CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk

Information for Non-Chinese, non-EEA nationals in the UK who are normally resident in China

If you are a non-Chinese or non-EEA national in the UK but are normally resident in China and your visa in the UK has an expiry date between 24 January 2020 and 30 March 2020 you should contact the coronavirus immigration helpline.

The team will be able to extend your visa to 31 March 2020 if you can demonstrate you are normally resident in China.

You will be subject to the same immigration conditions as your last visa during the extension period.

If you who have recently completed your studies at UAL

Some UAL Postgraduate students who have recently completed their courses will have had a visa for the duration of their course plus an additional 'wrap-up' period of 2 to 4 months.

If you are currently in the UK on a Tier 4 General visa and have come to the end of your studies at UAL, you should have been granted a Tier 4 visa for the duration of your course plus an additional period of time. The additional period can be between 7 days to 4 months depending on the length of your course.

You can legally remain in the UK until the expiry date of your visa / permission as detailed on your Residence Permit. If you plan to remain in the UK beyond this date, you will have to make a valid visa application. Depending on your circumstances, there are a number of post-study visa options available. For further information please visit our website.

If the Home Office concession above does not apply to you, or if none of the above options are suitable and you are unable to leave the UK before your current visa expires, you should seek advice from the Student Advice Service as soon as possible.

Information for prospective students

I am interested in studying at UAL but my school/university and IELTS centres are closed

We are aware that local education institutions in many countries and cities affected by the virus have temporarily closed and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests are currently suspended in the following countries: mainland China, Macau SAR, Mongolia, Italy (Milan), South Korea (Daegu) and Vietnam (Hanoi). We appreciate this will have an impact on some students' ability to complete their applications, and in particular with preparing their creative portfolios and evidence of their academic and English language qualifications.

Please be assured that all applications received in line with relevant admissions deadlines will be considered equally. We will take into account the likely impact of the escalating situation on our applicants from countries affected by the virus and make every effort to ensure those students are not disadvantaged.

Please remember that we accept a variety of English language tests for degree courses, including the Cambridge Certificate and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. If you are unable to secure an IELTS Academic test, you may wish to consider one of the alternatives listed on our Language Centre website.

We are also aware that all UK Visa Application Centres in China are currently closed until further notice. The re-opening of the centres will be subject to notifications from central, provincial and city authorities, so please check the VFS Global website for further updates,

I am interested in studying on one of Pre-sessional English courses, but I'm worried about meeting the application deadline

Our Pre-sessional English courses are still open to new applications. Availability for 19 week Pre-sessional is currently very limited. Depending on availability, we may offer you a place on the waiting list.

We are closely monitoring the situation regarding IELTS test centre and UK Visa Application Centre closures. Where possible, we will offer flexibility around application deadlines. If you cannot take a new IELTS exam, please remember that you might be able to use an older IELTS result (or equivalent English language test) to apply for Pre-sessional. Many students can apply with an IELTS taken as long as 2 years ago. If you need advice about your Pre-sessional application, please visit our Pre-Sessional website or get in touch with us at presessional-admissions@arts.ac.uk.

I have received a PebblePad portfolio request, but cannot submit my portfolio by the required deadline

We appreciate that the ongoing coronavirus outbreak may have an impact on your ability to submit your portfolio. If you are affected by the current situation, please respond directly to the PebblePad portfolio request email to discuss the possibility of extending the deadline with our Admissions team.

Short term study at UAL - Language Centre, Short Courses, Study Abroad

Students joining a Short Course, Study Abroad, or Language Centre course at UAL should follow the general health and travel advice on this page. If you have a course booked and you have any questions or concerns, regarding your travel or visa application, please contact the relevant team who will be able to assist you:

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