Career Advisory Service

The careers service provides information, advice and practical help. There is a careers information section in the libraries at Riseholme and Brayford. Whether students want to know about Higher Education opportunities, or need help with vocational decisions and careers planning. on the two main campuses. Appointments are made via Student Services for individual guidance interviews and support.

Learning and Training Support

This free and confidential service is available to all students, to provide help with any aspect of learning, either in the workplace, or on campus. It can include regular contact with a tutor to support students with writing, reading, mathematics, information technology and support with dyslexia.

Learning resources play an important role and a dedicated resource room has been introduced at Riseholme.

More information is available to students during induction week.

Student Health Service

Students register with the University Medical Centre during the first week. Student Services at the Brayford campus can provide a list of local doctors, dentists and opticians other services.

Students with Disabilities

The University welcomes applications from students with disabilities, and is continuously seeking ways of widening participation for students with alternative needs. The College has access to a range of equipment and expertise through the University's Disability Access Resources and Technology service (DART)

Student Welfare

Student Services provide a professional, free, confidential, impartial and independent advice service across a wide range of subjects, including debt, accommodation, employment, legal issues, immigration, welfare, benefits and many more. This is an an independent service, entirely separate from the University's academic and administrative structure.

Assistance may be available through the University's hardship fund for students who have excess costs such as care responsibilities, travel or health related costs. Students will be assessed on an individual basis by a Welfare Adviser in Student Services.

Counselling

Trained counsellors offer time and space to discuss personal or course-related issues that are affecting students' lives, in a confidential manner.

Chaplaincy

The chaplaincy supports students in all aspects of everyday life, whether students have a religious faith or not. People from all faiths and denominations are welcome. Hospital and home visits are available in cases of illness or family issues.