On entering higher education students inevitably face challenges uncertainties and pressures arising from the adjustment to new surroundings. Whatever challenges you face, while studying at the Crichton University Campus we can help you to help yourself. If we can't help you directly, we can refer you to someone who can.
Advice and support from the Student Services team could make all the difference to your life at University.
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and offering practical financial advice.
• Student Loans
• Hardship Funds
• Mature Students Bursary Fund
• Trust Funds
• Travel Costs
• Childcare Costs
There are many different ways to maximise your learning. The Effective Learning
Adviser can provide regular individual or group sessions dedicated to improving
your learning skills.
• Study Skills
• Exam preparation
• Effective Writing
• Presentation Skills
There are some personal issues you may encounter as a student which could affect
your ability to study, such as stress, anxiety or depression.
All advisers are able to offer personal support and guidance, however a confidential
counselling service is available on campus to help students who require this
support.
Early contact with the Student Advisory Service is vital to ensure that you make an informed choice about the resources available to meet your particular needs.
Our Adviser works with students to assess particular requirements such as physical, educational or sensory impairment and to help to ensure that students have access to the support they need from a wide range of options.
• Assessment
• Special Allowances
• Advocacy and support
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The Careers Adviser can give independent, impartial and confidential support
to students and graduates to help them to make informed choices on careers,
jobs and further study.
• Information on occupations and professions
• Vacancies
• Job Search
• Further Study
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The Student Advisory Service operates a policy of confidentiality. A copy of
the Confidentiality Statement is displayed in the SAS office and copies are
available on request.
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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.
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.
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.
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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