Support Services For Students

The University offers a range of support services to students.

Student Support Office

The Student Support Office co-ordinates special arrangements for international students including excursions and social events throughout the year, and provides information of special interest to them by means of regular circulars and notice boards in University House. Information is available on places to visit in the United Kingdom and homestay visits can be arranged throughout the year. A student adviser with special responsibility for international students is available to assist all students who encounter difficulties which cannot be resolved elsewhere.

Chaplaincy Centre: The Centre aims to serve all members of the University whether they are religious or not. The building is used for many meetings and social functions; it has a snack bar which is open at lunch times, as well as housing chaplains and incorporating two chapels where services are held regularly.

Muslim students may wish to note that the Islamic Society has a large prayer room facility on campus.

Counselling Service: Offers professional confidential counselling to any student experiencing difficulties of any kind.

Health Services: a Local Doctors’ Practice runs a surgery at Bailrigg House on campus, with male and female doctors. A University nurse is on duty night and day.

Disability Services: A disability services adviser co-ordinates arrangements for students experiencing difficulties of any kind.

Pre School Centre: Child care from 3 months to school age.

Communication Facilities

Mail

Mail is distributed at each college. You will find your mail in the college "pigeon holes", arranged alphabetically, in the area of the college porter's lodge. Check your pigeon-hole when you arrive and regularly after that, at least once a day. All official University mail is sent to you this way. You will not need to include your room number (which you will learn on arrival) in your address.

Telephone Service

Each room is equipped with a telephone form which students can make and receive phone calls. A Dog n Bone phone card is provided in each room, or can be obtained from the Residence or Telecoms Office.

The Dog n Bone card is a pre-paid calling card which can be charged on an individual basis. Full instructions on using the card are provided with the card.