Supporting you at UCA

Coming to university is exciting. But it can be a bit daunting, too.

We know you might need some support to get the most out of your university experience. And whether that’s with learning, getting around, your finances or your wellbeing, we’re on hand to help.

Student services

Our student services teams, based in the libraries at each of our campuses, can provide information and advice on all aspects of your academic and personal life – from help with your research, language or study skills to confidential academic and personal support. They also offer careers guidance, as well as specialist support for care leavers, students in care and young carers.

Disabilities and Specific Learning Differences

If you have a Disability or Specific Learning Difference, we have a dedicated team on hand to provide any support you may need to excel.

For general help settling into your new surroundings, you might want to sign up to our buddy scheme, or find out about relaxed welcome and orientation days. Or for tailored support, you can speak to our learning support managers, dyslexia advisers, inclusion mentors and communications support workers, such as Teachers of the Deaf.

The team can also help with physical access, in-studio assistance, financial advice and any support you might need to attend on-campus events.

Mental health and wellbeing

The University has several support options for anyone facing emotional or mental health issues. Our face-to-face and online counselling services are open to anyone who feels they need them, and as a UCA student you’ll also have access to our confidential TogetherAll online support service and the UCA MyWellbeing app.

Find out more

If you’d like to find out more about any of these services, please visit:

uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/student-services/