Student Support, Wellbeing & Inclusion
Policies relating to student support, extenuating circumstances, reasonable adjustments, disability support, safeguarding and wellbeing, advisory roles, and inclusive practice.
Support for Studies & Assessments
- Reasonable Adjustments & Supportive Arrangements for Students Policy - how the University supports students with disabilities or extenuating circumstances through adjustments and supportive arrangements.
- Examination and other Assessment Arrangements for Disabled Students - requirements for reasonable adjustments in exams and assessments for disabled students.
- Procedure for Determining Fitness to Practise - how concerns about a student’s ability to safely and professionally take part in their course are considered, including how decisions are made and outcomes applied.
- Student Absence Policy - how students report significant absences and how this information may be used by the University.
- Guide to: Reporting an Absence - how to submit an absence through the relevant system.
- Undergraduate Student Advisory System Policy - the principles, roles and responsibilities of the advisory system for undergraduate students.
- Advisor of Studies Remit & Role - the responsibilities of Advisers of Studies in supporting students’ academic progress, wellbeing and course choices as well as the privacy notice to be used within the role.
- Chief Adviser and Assistant Chief Adviser of Studies Remit and Role –the expectations and responsibilities of both roles within the Undergraduate Student Advisory system.
Student Support, Wellbeing and Inclusion
- Support to Study Procedure -how students are supported to continue their studies when health or wellbeing affects their ability to engage fully.
- Safeguarding Policy–how the university protects children, young people and vulnerable adults, and guides staff on recognising and reporting concerns.
- Disabled Students - how the University supports disabled students, including the provision of reasonable adjustments and access to learning and assessment.
- Dual Career Athlete Guidance - how elite student athletes are supported through flexible study arrangements alongside training and competition.
- Guide to: Dual Career Althlete's - how to apply for dual career athlete support and what support is available from the University to help you continue with your studies.
- Sporting Activity on Wednesday Afternoons - the University’s commitment to keeping Wednesday afternoons free for student activities.
Equality, Dignity and Inclusive Practice
- Equality Impact Assessment Policy and Guidance - how policies are assessed to ensure they promote equality and do not disadvantage any group.
- Equality and Diversity Policy - commits the University to ensuring fair treatment, dignity and respect, and preventing discrimination across all activities.
- Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy - how learning and teaching are designed to be accessible and inclusive for all students.
- Accessible Events Policy - how events are made accessible so all participants can take part fully.
- Dignity at Work and Study Policy - the University’s commitment to ensuring all students and staff are treated with dignity and respect, and addresses bullying, harassment and discrimination.
- Personal Relationships Policy - the University’s expectations and requirements regarding close personal relationships within the University community.
Helpful Links:
Wellbeing Home - find information, support, and contact details for UofG Wellbeing Services.
24/7 Counselling & Advice Line - you can speak to somone straight away by calling 0800 028 3766 or downloading the Wisdom App.
Disability Service - find out how the Disability service can support your academic journey if you are disabled, neurodivergents or have a mental health difficulty or ongoing medical condition.