Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Student Services
Our Student Services department
provides information and advice to
students on a wide range of issues
including childcare, finding a job,
finance, dyslexia and healthcare.
Student Services Q&A
Do I need to register with
a doctor?
Once you start at the University it is
really important that you register with
an NHS doctor as soon as possible.
Students can register and meet with a
GP in the on-campus surgery and regular
sessions are held.
I’ve not lived away from home
before. What support is available?
Going to university is often the first time
students have lived away from home
and it’s hard to know what to expect,
but don’t worry – help is at hand. Lots
of helpful advice on a range of issues is
available from us.
Student Advisers are available on a dropin
and appointment basis to see students
on any personal, financial or academically
related matter. Budgeting advice is also
available for students who encounter
difficulties managing their finances and
funding their studies.
We also have a counselling service that
offers you a place to talk to someone
outside your circle of friends and family in
confidence. The service also runs groups
on issues such as self-esteem, stress and
anxiety management and assertiveness.
The Chaplaincy provides support to
students, of all faiths and none. There is
a Chapel on campus which offers regular
prayer and worship opportunities, debates
and discussions, social events and the
opportunity to get involved in support of
local charities. All are welcome. There is
also a Muslim Prayer Room on campus
and a Faith Space is planned.
I’ve not lived in the UK before.
What support is there for
international students?
The Internationalisation Centre offers
information and support as well as
practical advice on a range of issues
including immigration, employment,
academic, financial and personal
concerns. There is also an Orientation
Programme before studies begin to help
you settle into university life. There is
more information about support for
international students on page 27.
I’ve got a 3-year-old child. Is there
any childcare available while I
study?
Yes, West Downs Nursery is located on
campus; it is run by fully-qualified staff
and is registered with Social Services as a
day nursery to take children between the
ages of six weeks and five years. A small
subsidy is available for term-time only
places but students who are eligible can
also apply for Access to Learning Funds.
I have a disability. How do I
find out about accessibility and
support while I study?
The best way for you to assess our
facilities in terms of your individual
needs is to make an appointment to visit
us before you apply. During your visit
you will meet a Disability Adviser who
will endeavour to identify the facilities
you are likely to need and discuss
accommodation and accessibility. There
is more detail about support for students
with disabilities on page 41.
What careers advice is available
to help me find a job when I
graduate?
The Careers Service provides careers
information, advice and guidance to help
you with career planning and professional
development. You can research careers
and access one-to-one support with a
Careers Adviser. A programme of events
runs throughout the year. There is more
information about the Careers Service on
page 43.
I would like to work part-time
to help fund my studies and
gain work experience. Can the
University help me find a job and
improve my prospects?
The Careers Service runs the JobShop
and volunteering service; local part-time
job vacancies and a wide range of local
volunteering opportunities are advertised.
Both are a great way to gain valuable
experience and bolster your CV. There
is more information about the Careers
Service on page 43.
Student Services
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827341
Email: welfare@winchester.ac.uk
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