Student Support Appointments

We have resources to support you through every stage of your assignment journey, from just getting started to submitting your final draft. See the Skills@Cumbria pages for more information, self-help resources and details about our webinar programme.

If you are studying at levels 4 to 7 and have any queries about your library and academic skills, you can contact us through the Student Enquiry Point or email skills@cumbria.ac.uk 

If you are studying at level 3 (integrated foundation year), you can contact us through the Student Enquiry Point or email ifysupport@cumbria.ac.uk 

You can book library and academic skills appointments with one of our Library & Academic Advisors or IFY support appointments with our IFY learning developers by clicking the button below: 

Book a skills@cumbria or IFY support appointment

The Careers and Employability Service are here throughout your course and beyond to support you with your career planning. We offer support online via My Career Enriched, your career hub as well as by email, phone and in person.

You can get in touch with us via My Career Enriched, your career hub where you can book an appointment, get feedback on your CV or application, view and book onto careers events and send us queries. We aim to respond to queries and requests for feedback within 5 working days.

To book an appointment with a Careers & Employability Adviser, please log into My Career Enriched here:

My Career Enriched

The University and our are committed to ensuring you are able to participate effectively in your chosen programme of study and all areas of University life. Please see the Disability and SpLD pages for more information about support and requirements.

• Before your first appointment with us ensure that you have completed our Support Request Form (this link is sent to all students who declare disabilities so if you have already completed this prior to starting your course there is no need to do this again)
• Provide some evidence of your disability, such as GP's letter and for many SpLD's an Educational Psychologist Assessment
• Book an appointment with a Disability Adviser/Officer

Information and Guidance Appointments 

Study Skills Sessions for Students with SpLD or Autism

• Specialist Learning Advisers (SLAs) offer study skills & study mentoring for students with SpLDs such as Dyslexia and for students with ASC or AD(H)D.
• Study skills can support you with interpreting/drafting/editing your academic assignments.
• To book an appointment with an SLA for Study Skills, please click below:

Specialist Learning Adviser Appointments: Study skills

Screening Appointments  

SLAs can screen for SpLD or help you understand your educational psychologist report. Please ensure that you complete a screening form before booking an appointment.

To book an appointment with a SLA for screening, please click below:

Specialist Learning Adviser Appointments: Screening

Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Team incorporates Counselling, Therapy and Mental Health mentoring.

We are staffed by qualified and trainee Psychological Therapists and offer appointments to students Monday - Friday. Appointments are available at various times and on various days at each campus, with some evening appointments. Workshops and Group Sessions are run at various times throughout the year.

Complete our self referral form - it should take only 15-20 minutes.

Self Referral

Please note, you will need your Student number for the referral form to be processed.

See our Mental Health and Wellbeing pages for a range of self-help resources and contact email addresses.

The Money Advice Service can help you with your University fees & finance queries and are here to help you plan your finances and manage your money whilst studying.

The team of Student Money Advisers are based across the University. They offer one-to-one advice in person, via Microsoft Teams or email on taking control of your finances and gaining financial skills which can last for life.

If you need further advice and guidance or would like to request an appointment, please get in touch using the Student Enquiry Point.

The Student Engagement Team provides pre-arrival and on-course support to all our learners to make sure they have the best possible experience and outcome whilst learning at UoC. This includes pre-arrival contact and induction activities, re-engagement support, regular check-ins and signposting to specialist teams within Student Services and beyond.  

If you are a learner who is a Young Care Leaver or Estranged from Family then we would love to hear from you so we can keep in touch and make sure you have access to all the support available to you. Please get in touch via the Student Enquiry Point or email sec@cumbria.ac.uk.  

UCSU Student Support

UCSU offers an free, independent and confidential Student Support Service, on a range of Academic, wellbeing and housing issues.

We commonly support students with such matters as Extenuating Circumstances, Extensions, Appeals, Complaints, Academic Malpractice, Fitness to Practise, disciplinary meetings, Health & Conduct Committees, progress reviews, withdrawls, and suspensions.

UCSU appointments