Dean of Students' Office The Dean of Students' Office provides confidential advice and help for students on a wide range of personal, financial, academic and general welfare problems. Although academic advice must be centred on the departments, students are encouraged to consult the Dean of Students' Office on other matters where specialist advice is available. The Dean of Students' Office also co-ordinates arrangements for students with disabilities. The Advisory Service provides confidential advice and help to students on a wide range of personal, financial, academic and general welfare problems. The Service offers a confidential counselling service for students wishing to discuss issues of a personal, emotional or social nature.
Counsellors are available by appointment during term time and also during vacations in most cases.
Student counsellors are used to working with clients in a variety of ways to suit individual needs. The Student Counselling Service also provides groupwork on anxiety management and study skills. The Day Care Centre, located at the heart of the campus and administered by the Dean of Students Office, provides cr che facilities for the children of students at the University. The Centre is registered for children aged 10 weeks to 5 years and is open from 8.30am until 5.15pm throughout the year. Details of fees are available on request.