Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)
A CAS statement is an electronic document you will need to apply for a Student Visa.
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If you are a new student, we will write to you around 3 months before your programme starts to ask you to formally request a CAS from us if you have an unconditional firm offer.
If you have received an unconditional offer from Goldsmiths and it is less than 3 months before your course starts, but are yet (or unable) to complete the CAS request form, please contact .
Any current Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ students looking to apply for a new CAS can contact us directly for further information.
If you are a new student, we will write to you around 3 months before your programme starts to ask you to formally request a CAS from us.
Any current Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ students looking to apply for a new CAS can contact us directly for further information.
CAS dates for September 2026 entry
| Applying from | Earliest date CAS requests sent to Unconditional Firm offer holders | Earliest CAS issue date | Deadline for CAS request to be received by Goldsmiths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overseas | End of April | May 2026 | 10 September 2026 |
| Inside the UK | End of April | May 2026 | 17 September 2026 |
If you are unable to request a CAS by the deadline, please contact us. We may be able to consider your case exceptionally, but this does not guarantee we will be able to issue the CAS.
How the CAS process works
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