Student Services

We're here to support you prior to and during your studies in Dumfries.

Whatever challenges you face while studying, we offer information, guidance and advice to help you make the most of your time here. If we can't help you directly, we can refer you to someone who can.

We can help with:

• Funding your studies
• Careers information
• Finding a part-time job
• Disability support
• Personal issues
• Spiritual care
• Effective learning

Call us: 01387 345825

Email us: studentservices-dumfries@uws.ac.uk
Visit us: at the Student Link in the Crichton Library, Dumfries & Galloway College Building 
We are open: 8.45am – 4.45pm, Monday – Friday. Appointments outside this time by arrangement.

Staff

Colin Dewar - Careers Adviser (Wednesday)
Sharon Dolan-Powers – Assistive Technology Demonstrator (Friday, flexible)
Hilary Groom – Student Counsellor (Thursday)
Jan Halfpenny – Enabling Support Adviser - Dyslexia (Monday PM and Friday PM)
Vanessa Johnston - Funding & Enabling Support Adviser (Tues- Friday)
Jill Paterson - Administrative Assistant (Wed PM – Friday)
Ashley Parke – Administrative Assistant (Monday - Wed AM)

David Edwards - Effective Learning Tutor (three days a week, flexible)

Confidentiality

We operate a policy of confidentiality.  A copy of the confidentiality statement is displayed in our reception and copies are available on request.