Student Link
The student link offers a one-stop shop for all UWS students offering advice and information. Click on the subject area below.
Asylum Seekers
- Information for Asylum Seekers is available here.
Blackboard (VLE)
- Blackboard is the University's virtual learning environment.
Buddy Project
- To help new students settle in to student life and study, the University is running a Buddy Project .
Childcare
Complaints
- Complaint Procedures
- If you want to talk to a representative regarding a complaint, or want help following the policy, please contact a representative from the Students’ Association on your Campus.
Council Tax Discounts / Exemptions
- Details of who qualifies
- For details on how to claim, click here and select your campus.
Counselling
- The Counselling Service exists to support you in your emotional well-being and development throughout your University career.
Effective Learning
- The Effective Learning Team can assist in the development of a wide range of academic skills including academic writing; referencing and avoiding plagiarism; critical analysis; studying and exam techniques; presentation skills.
Employability Link & Careers
- The Employability Link team is dedicated to providing an integrated service to students and staff on all campuses.
Enabling Support
- Students with a disability and/or learning difficulty are advised to register with the Enabling Support team as soon as possible in order to ensure that individual arrangements are put in place.
Enrolment & Registration
Exams & Assessment
Funding & Money
Graduation
- Graduation ceremonies take place in July and November. Click here for more information.
ICT Services
International Students Working in the UK
- Information for international students and employment can be found here.
Important Dates
- Trimester dates can be found here.
Library
- UWS Library website for all four campuses can be found here.
Mitigation & Academic Appeals
Mitigation
Academic Appeals
Part-time Study
Self Service Banner
- Assessment results can be viewed using self service banner.
Spiritual Care
- More information on the Spiritual Care team can be found here.
University Regulations, Guidelines & Policies
- UWS regulations, guidelines and policies can be found here.
Visas & Immigration
Wellbeing & Health
- It is important to register with a GP. A leaflet listing GPs on your campus can be found here.
- Counselling service
- Further support for international students
- Buddy project
- Health & safety
Your Rights & Responsibilities
- Your rights and responsibilities as a student of university of the West of Scotland.
Where to find the Student Link:
Ayr Campus
Reception in the Atrium
Download the Student Link guide for Ayr >>
Dumfries Campus
University Student Link (formerly University Student Services), in the Library space of the Dumfries and Galloway College Building
Download the Student Link guide for Dumfries >>
Hamilton Campus
Almada Building, entrance near the back door of the Almada Building
Download the Student Link guide for Hamilton >>
Paisley Campus
J Block, next to Qwerty’s café
Download the Student Link guide for Paisley >>

