Support for students

A fulfilling student experience is important to you, so it’s important to us. At Wolverhampton, you’ll find a support environment offering a range of services to meet your needs.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELLBEING

Supporting your positive mental health and wellbeing

Anyone can experience mental health difficulties and it’s recognised that life’s transition points can be especially challenging. We provide free, confidential and nonjudgmental support to help students who have personal difficulties with: anxiety, low confidence, depression, homesickness, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, cultural and identity issues, trauma, loss/bereavement, relationships or work/life/study balance or anything else on your mind.

Supporting students with disabilities

We are an inclusive institution working to meet the individual needs of students with a wide range of disabilities including sensory, physical or specific learning difficulties. Our disability team provides a confidential, personalised service to students throughout their academic life, including advice concerning funding, non-medical helper support, accommodation, equipment, specialist software, examinations and assessments. A team of faculty enabling tutors assists disabled students at faculty level.

Financial support

The University’s hardship fund is available to support students who find themselves in genuine financial hardship that may arise as a result of a delay in receipt of statutory funding, or due to unforeseen circumstances. Most awards made will be non-repayable, although some short term loans may be available to meet temporary hardship. In addition, we provide information and advice on student funding and managing your own budget.

Spiritual support

The multi-faith Chaplaincy team are here to support you whether you are a person of faith or not. In particular, we support students with religious or cultural concerns as well as those who are feeling isolated or anxious. We also offer private and confidential conversations and support online, and over the phone. Whether you need a quiet place to gather your thoughts, a space to pray on any of our campuses or a chat over coffee, you are welcome. Get in touch on: 01902 322 903 or visit: wlv.ac.uk/chaplaincy

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

Based at Telford Campus, our International Academy provides a welcoming home from home for international students, offering specialised support including English language proficiency. Learn more at: wlv.ac.uk/ia or email: ia@wlv.ac.uk The International Academy also provides English language support for all on-campus foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and research students whose first language is not English.