Returning home

Leaving Durham

Studying abroad is a formative experience for most students, a time full of adventure, reflection, discovery and change. When your time in Durham comes to a close and the prospect of returning home may feel equally exciting but maybe also a bit sad or possibly daunting. Give yourself time to readjust and savour the (re-)discovery of your own country and culture. We hope you will have enjoyed your time in Durham and will have created lasting memories and friendships!

Practical things

Confirmation letters

The Exchanges & Study Abroad Team can provide you with a letter to confirm your study period in Durham. The Exchanges & Study Abroad Officer can also sign and stamp confirmation forms for your home university.

Academic transcript

Each student who has completed assessment for their modules at Durham will receive a transcript of grades. This will be sent to your home address or your home university if you request it.

Please note that it is usually not possible to provide you with a transcript before you leave Durham. If you require a transcript early or by a particular deadline then please inform the Exchanges & Study Abroad Team.

If your study period finishes before the end of the academic year it will not be possible to receive a transcript before the end of the academic year. However, the Exchanges and Study Abroad Team can provide you with a provisional transcript before that. Please be aware that grades will be provisional until confirmation at the end of the academic year in June.

And finally...Stay in Touch!

We hope you have enjoyed your time in Durham and would like to know how where your future leads you from here. We hope you will stay in touch with us.