Support directory
On this page you can find links to the support provided by the University and the SU and also to external support organisations.
Student Support
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.
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.
Cost of living advice and support for students
How to take charge of your spending as a student at Bath, and where to find support if you need it.
Support to help you succeed
Student Support are here to help and advise you. Find out what we do and make sure you get the most out your university experience.
Student Support during exams
Support and resources that can help you during your exams from Student Support.
Support for doctoral students
Doing a research degree is a significant undertaking and can be challenging. Find out how you can access advice and support relevant to your needs.
Advice and guidance for staff
Information to help you support our students.
Personal Tutoring Guidance
Key information and resources to support 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.
Signs and indicators that a student might be struggling
Guidance for staff on how to spot if a student might be struggling and what you can do next to support them.
News and service announcements
Find out about what's going on at the moment, any changes to our services, opening hours and more.
Be Well App
Provides you with tools to build healthy positive habits.
Blackbullion
Money management tools and resources to help you take control of your finances.
Be Well – Talk Now
You can talk to an adviser by phone or live chat 24 hours a day through our Be Well - Talk Now service
Be Well
Supporting student wellbeing.
Wellbeing Service
We're here to provide help and support to all students. Email us if you've a problem or just want to chat. We're here at weekends and in vacations as well.
Read Well
Read Well is a joint project run by Student Support and the Library to offer books that can support your wellbeing.
What we offer
Wellbeing Advisers give students help and advice on all welfare and wellbeing issues.
Booking a wellbeing appointment
An initial consultation with a Wellbeing Adviser is your first step to accessing the right support for you
Student Money Advice
We offer practical advice on managing money, funding and sourcing additional income. We run virtual drop-in sessions three times a week 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 as well as how to book an appointment with a Disability Adviser.
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.
Therapeutic Services 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.
Talking therapies at the University
How talking therapy could help you and how to access it if you think you might benefit
Mental health support at the University
How the University's Mental Health Advisers can help you with a long-term mental health condition
Courses and workshops for better mental health
Courses and one-off workshops to help you manage and overcome common mental health problems and boost your wellbeing
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.