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
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.
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.
Ramadan Guidance for Students
Many Muslim students will be fasting during Ramadan. See advice and guidance here on staying well during this time and where to get support if you need it.
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
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
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.
Counselling Workshops and Courses
Counselling and Mental Health offer a variety of courses and workshops that run at various times of the year and can help with stress, anxiety and other issues.
Coping with personal problems
Infomation on groups and websites to get help with emotional problems, exam stress and homesickness.
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
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.
Contact us
The helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday.