ADVICE FOR PARENTS
Questions Parents Ask
1. Where can my son/daughter get help with their finances?
The Welfare Adviser at the Student Advisory
Service can discuss the full range of support available on an individual
basis before entry to the course or during their time as a student
on the campus. The Welfare Adviser can also give general information
on Student Loans and Bursaries to parents. You can contact the Welfare
Adviser on 01387 702066.
2. What will happen if my son/daughter falls ill or
experiences a personal problem?
All new students are required to register
with a local GP, students living in the Hall of Residence will be
provided with a form and information about a local practice. The
student should contact their Adviser of Studies to ensure that any
medical or compassionate absence is recorded. The Student Counsellor
is available at the Student Advisory Service to available to provide
help to anyone with a personal problem.
3. What happens if my son/daughter has difficulty with
their chosen subjects?
All students are assigned to an Adviser of
Studies whose task it is to provide guidance with course choices
and academic support. The Effective Learning Adviser at the Student
Advisory Service provides students with the relevant techniques
for time management, writing skills and exam preparation and are
available for one-to-one advice sessions, lectures and workshops.
You can contact the Effective Learning Adviser on 01387 702066.
4. Will my son/daughter feel safe in Dumfries?
Dumfries is a small country town with
a real sense of community. Many students studying at the Crichton
Campus live at home in the region and are there to help newcomers
feel welcome. Advice is available to students on personal safety
matters. Students living in residence or rented accommodation are
recommended to take out contents insurance.
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