Information for Local Councils

An undergraduate honours degree (or programme) normally takes four years to complete. Each academic session normally starts in September and finishes at the end of May (session dates vary slightly from year to year but are confirmed each year by the University Senate).

Students can exit from their course at the end of any session and accept an interim award. Students can also be allowed direct entry into year 2, 3 or 4 of a course. For these reasons, the University can record only the 'expected end' date on student records. 

As long as we have the appropriate consent, student-specific information will be provided shortly after registration to the following councils:

• Angus Council
• Fife Council
• Dundee City Council
• Perth and Kinross Council

Councils will use the reports only to verify individual claims of student status at Abertay University and for no other purpose.

The report will include only the student address during the academic session where it falls within defined postcode areas:

Current students should appear on the standard report provided if they have given consent for their information to be shared. But if a student fails to update their term-time address, this can result in their details not being identified as residing within the area and not appearing on the report.

Where an individual has reported that they are a current student at Abertay University, but their information does not appear on the standard reports provided, or where your council does not receive standard reports from us, the individual must request either to have the council’s standard form authorised by the University (at the Student Enquiry Zone, SEZ) or download a student status letter themselves from OASIS.

It is the student’s responsibility to bring the appropriate documentation to the Student Enquiry Zone (SEZ) for verification, or to obtain a confirmation of a student status letter.

The University’s Data Protection Policy, and the Data Protection Act, permit the release of information to aid the collection of council tax; however, enquiries of this nature will not be dealt with by telephone. This ensures that the security of the individuals’ information is protected.

Where an individual has reported that they were a student at Abertay University in the past, and their information has not been included on standard reports provided, the council should contact Academic Services.

The University’s Data Protection Policy, and the Data Protection Act, permit the release of information to aid the collection of council tax; however, enquiries of this nature will not be dealt with by telephone. This ensures that the security of individuals’ information is protected. Requests for information can be submitted:

• By email, from a recognised email address, to Academic Services: stuadmin@abertay.ac.uk

Enquiries about former students will normally be dealt with within 10 working days.

Please note: We are unable to confirm the address or contact information for any former student. We do not retain up-to-date contact information for former students.