University of Chichester

We have an outstanding reputation for student satisfaction and retention, and one of the key underlying factors is the excellence of our support services. 

Read more about the support we can offer on our student support pages  

Academic Support  

• The Support and Information Zone is your go-to place should you have any issues or feel in need of support.  
• Learning support department for students with learning differences.  
• Library resources: access to physical and digital library materials, including e-books and journals. 
• Academic skills adviser offers study skills workshops, one-to-one tutorials and online resources in improving academic writing, referencing, presentation skills, research and more. 

Health and wellbeing support  

• Dedicated health and wellbeing team of experienced professionals in nursing, mental health, student wellbeing and counselling. 
• Drop-ins and bookable appointments with nurse health advisors. 
• Qualified mental health advisors offering advice and signposting to students with diagnosed mental health conditions, as well as those experiencing stress, low mood, anxiety and difficulty coping. 
• Student wellbeing advisors offering a friendly and confidential service for students with concerns regarding friends, family or other students, academic issues, stress, anxiety, accommodation, homesickness, bullying and harassment. 
• Wellbeing counsellors offering a solution-focused approach to enable you to find a way forward whilst completing your studies. 
• Mental health first aiders throughout campus.  

Disability support team 

• Disability advisor supports learning needs of students with disabilities or medical conditions. 
• Dyslexia and dyspraxia advisor offers initial screening for dyslexia, dyspraxia and other specific learning difficulties, and assists students with obtaining full educational psychology reports. 
• Sensory advisor helps students with vision and/or hearing impairments to access course materials in alternative formats and access assistive technology. 
• Note-takers, readers, communicators, signers and non-medical helpers/mentors can also be provided. 

Support groups 

• ADHD Support Group 
• Autism Support Group 
• International Student Support Group 
• LGBTQIA+ Support Group 
• Men's Peer Network 
• Weekly Pause 

Social support  

• A range of clubs and societies to help you meet like-minded people  
• Tailored resources for international students, LGBTQ+ students, care leavers and students with specific learning disabilities or difficulties. 
• Financial support  
• Experienced money advisers on hand for financial advice.  
• Bursaries and grants available to care-experienced students and those eligible for free school meal.
• Subject-specific funding with grants and bursaries for certain courses. 
• Gifted Athlete Support Programme to help students compete at the highest level of their sport.  

Accommodation services 

• Adapted and priority accommodation for students with physical disabilities and/or medical conditions. 
• Accommodation staff available 24/7 during licence agreement period.   

Careers guidance 

• Our careers and employability team can help with finding work or postgraduate study, going freelance or starting a business, as well as exploring careers and writing CVs. 
• Careers fairs are held throughout the year to connect students with potential employers.