I am leaving university – what do I need to do?
4 tasks in suggested order
1. End your studies using your institution’s official procedure
If you are ending your studies, use your institution’s official deregistration/withdrawal procedure.
According to your institution’s deadlines and rules.
At your institution; swissuniversities lists accredited institutions.
Student details and documents required by your institution.
The procedure is institution-specific, so LifeCheck does not invent a nationwide deadline.
Official source: swissuniversities
2. Inform the cantonal grants office about the interruption or withdrawal
Official source: edk.ch
3. Check a study-based residence permit with the canton
Official source: www.sem.admin.ch
4. Register with RAV
If unemployment is imminent or has begun, registration with the RAV should be made as early as possible, no later than the first day for which benefits are claimed.
As early as possible, at the latest on the first day for which unemployment compensation is claimed.
Regional Employment Centre (RAV); registration may also be available via Job-Room depending on the service.
AHV number, identity, information on the last employment relationship and job search.
Actively look for work and keep evidence already during the notice period; RAV and the unemployment fund have different roles.
Official source: arbeit.swiss / SECO
