Student Services

We provide students with support and guidance, including counselling and mental health, disability support, money management and international student advice.

Advice and guidance for students

Information, support and advice to help you succeed.

Support to help you succeed

You can get help and advice from Student Services at any time. Find out what we do and make sure you get the most out your university experience.

Student Services for doctoral students

If you are studying for a doctorate at Bath, Student Services can offer you advice and support relevant to your needs.

Support for distance-learning students and for those on Placement or fieldwork

Find out how to access support and advice from Student Services if you are a distance-learning student or away on Placement or doing fieldwork.

Sexual assault or harassment

If you are a student who has been affected by sexual assault, harassment or rape we can advise you on how to get help and support.

Supporting you if you are a trans student

Guidance on emotional and practical support the University can offer you if you are a trans student

Advice and guidance for staff

Information to help you support our students.

Guidance for Personal Tutors

Advice and guidance for academic staff who are personal tutors.

Supporting students in distress

Advice for staff on how to respond to students in distress and how to get support from other teams within the University.

Guidance for staff if a student reports sexual assault or harassment

Advice and guidance for staff if a student tells you they have been sexually assaulted or harassed

How staff can support trans students

Guidance on practical steps you can take to ensure trans students have a successful experience at the University of Bath.

News and service announcements

Find out about what's going on at the moment, any changes to our services, opening hours and more.

Mental Health First Aid training for staff

Student Services are running Mental Health First Aid/MHFA England training courses for University of Bath staff supporting students.

Mentally Healthy Students

Mind brings you two new courses designed with and for students as part of their new Mentally Healthy Universities programme.

Semester Two Mindfulness Courses

Two free Mindfulness courses, Introduction to Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, are running during Semester Two.

Wellbeing Service

We're here to provide help and support to all students. Come along to one of our drop-in sessions if you've a problem or just want to chat. We're here at weekends and in vacations as well.

Welfare and wellbeing advice

Wellbeing Advisers give students help and advice on all welfare and wellbeing issues. We run daily drop-in sessions on campus.

Read Well

Read Well is a joint project run by Students Services and the Library to offer books that can support your wellbeing.

Silvercloud

Silvercloud is an online self-help platform for wellbeing and mental health which offers secure access to online CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) programmes.

Student Money Advice

We offer practical advice on managing money, funding and sourcing additional income. We run drop-in sessions every weekday in term-time and offer bookable appointments.

Applying for the University of Bath Hardship Fund

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If you are a student in financial difficulty, you may be eligible to apply for a non-repayable grant from the University of Bath Hardship Fund.

Managing your money

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Managing your money at university can be a challenge, we have lots of advice, guidance & information to help you make informed decisions about your finances.

Money advice for international and EU students

Information for international and EU students on sources of funding and other financial information.

Disability Service

We can provide you with information, advice and support if you have a disability.

Getting support if you have a disability

Find out what support is available to you and how you can access it.

Applying for Disabled Students' Allowances

How to check if you are eligible for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) and how you can apply.

Claverton Down campus accessibility

Find out about disabled parking, accessible routes around campus and the accessibility of our buildings and facilities.

Counselling and Mental Health

We provide counselling and mental health support. We run groups and workshops for coping with stress and can help you find external support services.

How to get a counselling and mental health assessment

Find out how to book a counselling and mental health assessment and what to expect from your appointment.

Managing your mental health

We all feel bad sometimes. If you’re unhappy, anxious or dealing with another common psychological issue, it may be possible to do something to help yourself.

Counselling Workshops and Courses

We offer a range of free courses and workshops to help you overcome anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems.

Counselling and therapy services in the Bath area

Where to find local counselling and therapy services and private therapists.

Affiliations and Accrediting Bodies

See our affiliations and accrediting bodies

Member of NNECL – National Network for the Education of Care Leavers

We have committed to ongoing support for students estranged from their families

About us

We're the first point of contact for a range of information and support services. If you need help or advice and you're not sure where to go, come and see us.

You can find us in The Roper Centre, 4 West or contact our advisers by email or phone.

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Contact us

The helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday. The Wellbeing Service run drop-in sessions every day including weekends and vacations.