Student support and welfare
We provide support for students throughout the whole span of your time at the University – from application, arrival and induction through to the successful completion of your studies.
Our staff can offer information, advice and guidance on a range of topics. They also provide a selection of leaflets and arrange appointments and access to the following services:
Funding
We offer information, advice and guidance on all aspects of student funding, including student loans, state benefits and the Access to Learning Fund.
Funding|
Careers and Employability
This service is dedicated to helping you at every stage of your career planning. You can access Jobshop for advice on job seeking, vacancies, work experience, working abroad and voluntary positions.
Careers and Employability|
Chaplaincy
Support to students of all faiths or none.
Chaplaincy|
Counselling
Our Counsellors give you the opportunity to talk confidentially about difficulties and concerns, with someone who is professionally trained to listen.
Counselling|
International advice
We give advice and guidance on immigration, visa applications, home office regulations and issues relating to international students studying in the UK.
International support|
Student Affairs
We offer impartial information and advice on using the appropriate University procedures for non-academic complaints or problems relating to University life.
Student Affairs|
Succeed@Solent
Support for students across the University on study-related matters. Tutors provide guidance and can help you develop key skills required at university level, including maths.
Succeed@Solent|
Disability Support
The Access Solent team support the individual learning needs of students with any disability, including dyslexia.
Disability support|
Students 1st
As well as trained staff to assist in the specialist areas listed above, there is a team of three Student Advisers available at the Students 1st Information Centre. The Student Advisers provide information, advice and guidance on all aspects of student life, including health care issues. No problem or query is too big or too small and if they cannot offer you direct help, they will refer you to someone who can.
Working in partnership with all faculties and services such as the Students’ Union, Accommodation, IT Resource Centres and the Library, their aim is to provide you with all the support you need to get the most out of your studies.
Telephone: +44(0)23 8031 9427
Email: students1st.infocentre@solent.ac.uk|