Current Students
A dedicated section for new and current students where you will find all the information you need to help you in your studies and to succeed in your time at UWS.
Induction and Enrolment
For all your instructions on enrolment, induction and what to expect as a student here at UWS, check out our Student Information Portal section of the website.
Student Information PortalAUTUMN GRADUATION CEREMONIES 2023
We are pleased to announce that the next graduation ceremonies for our London Campus students will take place on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd September 2023.
The graduation ceremonies will be held in St Marylebone Church in London.
Information about which programmes graduate at each ceremony can be found below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
WINTER GRADUATION CEREMONIES 2023
We are pleased to announce that winter graduation ceremonies will take place as follows:
- Wednesday 25th October 2023, 11am - Crichton Memorial Church, Dumfries.
Registration for Dumfries graduation should open during week commencing 25th September 2023 and all eligible graduands will receive an invitation via email to register online. Invitations to register will be sent to UWS and personal email addresses.
- Friday 10th November 2023 - Virtual Ceremonies
- Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th November 2023 - Paisley Abbey
Information about which programmes graduate at each ceremony as well as FAQs will be published here in due course.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
A series of FAQs will appear here shortly.
Supporting your wellbeing
At UWS, we are committed to ensuring that you get the most from your university experience, regardless of your personal circumstances or background. There is a wide range of support available to ensure that you fulfil your potential, achieve your goals and enjoy your time at UWS.
- The Counselling and Wellbeing Team are here to help you look after your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are currently going through a difficult period, wanting help finding wellbeing resources or simply seeking to get the best out of your time at UWS - we are here to support you. The university also has a wide range of other student services teams – these include Careers Service, Disability Team, Funding and Advice and International Student Advice.
You can find out more information about these services including contact details via the UWS sharepoint site.
If you are experiencing difficulties which require emotional support, you can call the UWS student support line 24/7. Your call will go straight through to a trained counsellor. Call free on 0800 028 3766. If you or someone else requires immediate support for a mental health emergency, please call NHS-24 on 111. If you feel your mental health concern is not urgent but that you would benefit from speaking to someone we recommend that you contact your GP. This could be your home GP if you’ve not registered for one near your University campus yet.
Academic support
Our team of Academic Skills Advisers provide advice, guidance, and resources to help develop your academic skills for success at university and beyond.
All students are automatically registered with the UWS Careers & Academic Skills Website where you will find a wide variety of academic skills resources.
Writing Feedback
Studiosity allows you to upload a draft of your written assessment for review by a Studiosity specialist who will then offer feedback explaining how your writing can be improved.
This support is available to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
There are two ways in which you can engage with the Studiosity service:
Writing Feedback
With Studiosity’s Writing Feedback service, you can submit a draft of your written work (up to 5500 words) and you will receive feedback, usually within 24 hours, on spelling and grammar, structure, choice of language, and use of sources.
Connect Live
Connect Live allows you to speak to a Studiosity specialist, online, anytime, for help with topics such as academic writing and numeracy. You can also use the service to ask follow-up questions on writing feedback.
Additional notes:
- Each student has a limited number of submissions - we recommend submitting complete or near to complete drafts
- The word count limit for uploads is 5500 words
- It is not a marking or proof-reading service
- It does not provide subject specific feedback
- It does not check for plagiarism
- It does not provide guidance on specific referencing styles such as Cite Them Right Harvard
Got a question? Not sure where to go?
The Student Hub is the first point of contact for support or questions that you may have during your student journey at UWS. There is a Student Hub on every campus and you can also contact the team by WhatsApp.
All students can access information on the following services via The Student Hub.
The Student Hub
- Academic Skills Development
- Careers
- Counselling and Wellbeing
- Disability Service (including Assistive Technology)
- Finance (including payments)
- Funding and Advice
- Information Technology (password resets)
- International Student Support
- Student Administration – Registry (including enrolment enquiries, student ID cards, council tax and academic transcripts)
- Multi-faith Chaplaincy
Current students can contact The Student Hub directly either by WhatsApp or on each campus as below:
WhatsApp: 0141 848 3998
The Student Hub on campus:
Monday to Friday
- Ayr 09.30 - 16.00
- Dumfries 09.00 - 16.30
- Lanarkshire 09.00 - 16.00
- Paisley 09.00 - 17.00
Campus life
UWS incorporates four distinctive campuses situated in the west and south-west of Scotland: Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and Paisley, and one in central London. Each campus location has its own individual character, architecture and social scene. Whether you choose an urban or rural environment, our campuses offer modern accommodation, varied extra-curricular activities and excellent teaching and study facilities.
Social life at UWS
The social side of university life is hugely important and our Students’ Union won the University Students’ Association of the Year in the NUS (National Union of Students) Scotland Awards in both 2022 and 2023. Life as a UWS student offers the opportunity to follow your passions, develop new interests and meet fascinating people!
Our Students’ Union is run for students by students. The Union organise and deliver a wide range of social and sporting events all year round and campaign with you and on your behalf on the issues that really matter to you.
Study spaces
Each campus offers study spaces in the library, which include quiet areas for individual study and group study areas.
Catering
UWS catering outlets deliver the kind of relaxing environments on campus that are normally found on the high street. Our facilities across the campuses have become a hub where our customers can socialise and relax. Delivering exceptional value for money, our outlets offer hot and cold items, and a range of confectionery products.
Student accommodation
Staying in University accommodation during your studies is a great way to meet new people, make new friends and gain some independence with the reassurance that our Residence Life team are always onsite for help and support.
Each UWS campus has a choice of accommodation on offer. A variety of self-catered accommodation is available at our campuses in Ayr and Paisley in the form of shared flats or studios. All offer a safe and friendly environment close to main campus buildings and near to local amenities within the west of Scotland. Students attending the UWS London Campus generally find their own accommodation, either in the form of a private let or privately managed residence.
A Banner number is required to make an application for accommodation, if you are a staff member or student of another institution wishing to stay with us please contact our residences team for further help and advice.
Contact us
Email: accommodation@uws.ac.ukTelephone: +44 (0)141 848 3159