Academic verification
How to request academic verification documents for current and former students as a third party, such as a prospective employer or Higher Education Institution.
Overview
From 22nd August 2024, third party enquirers (such as prospective employers, agencies and embassies) must verify attendance and awards of former students of the University of Sheffield with our partner Prospects Hedd.
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, please 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, please 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 they studied in:
Information for students
The Student Services Information Desk (SSiD) answers a range of general student related enquiries