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Overview

From 22 August 2024, third party enquirers (such as prospective employers, agencies and embassies) must verify attendance and awards of former students of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ with our partner . 

A HEDD verification confirms: 

• The student’s name
• Dates of attendance
• Qualification type
• Course name
• Year of award
• Classification obtained

How to request an academic verification

To request an academic verification, visit:

There is a small charge for each enquiry and you must provide the written consent of the individual. To prevent delays, you should enter the candidate’s details as they appear on their degree certificate.

Enquiries are checked and completed by the University’s student enquiries team. The due date will be listed on your enquiry.

Contact Prospects HEDD

If you require further assistance, email heddhelp@prospects.ac.uk.

Personal character references

We can't provide personal character references for current or former students.

You can request this from the academic department/school they studied in:

Academic departments/schools

Confirmation of student status - pension forms

If you need to verify that a student is still in full-time education in order for them to receive paid benefits or a pension fund, send your request directly to SSID using one of the following methods:

Post

Student Services Information Desk
Students' Union Building
Western Bank
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S10 2TG

Email

documents@sheffield.ac.uk

We require a valid consent form completed by the student (signed and dated within the previous month) in order to proceed with your request.