The Advice Zone is a team of people within USW that acts as a first point of contact for all student enquiries. They can give confidential advice on anything that affects your ability to study. They work with other teams, including the services listed below, to help you get the overall support you need.
You can phone, email, or see the Advice Zone in person. You don't need to book an appointment. Contact the Advice Zone.
Advice Zone Online is USW's online student support platform. It's used by the Advice Zone and by most of USW's other support services to offer information, answer questions, book appointments and more.
You can contact most of these services directly by following the link to their website.
Services marked with * use the Advice Zone Online appointment system. You can use the button below to book an appointment with them.
Accommodation Services are based on the Treforest campus, however they are able to offer limited support and advice on accommodation issues across all campuses and on all accommodation types including private sector and third party private providers.
USW Careers provides support with careers advice, employment, freelancing, work placements, and much more to help you prepare for your future.
The Chaplaincy at USW is an open and inclusive service to the whole community. It offers confidential and non-judgmental support to students irrespective of faith, culture, gender or sexual orientation. Embracing diversity is a fundamental principle of the Chaplaincy’s ethos. If you need to talk to someone about uncertainties and life questions you may have, the Chaplaincy promise to listen without judging, help whenever they can, and make every effort to be there for you when you need them.
The Centre for International English Students offers academic and English language programmes for international students. These courses provide support and guidance to improve academic and language skills within a UK university environment.
The Disability Advice Team provides information, advice and guidance, and co-ordinates disability-related support for USW students. This includes students with physical, sensory, mental health or unseen disabilities, specific learning difficulties (eg, dyslexia) and autism.
The USW Health Team provide advice and support forming part of your overall healthcare provision alongside your GP, pharmacist, dentist and the NHS.
The IISA team offers specialised advice and information for international students and provides expertise in immigration law.
IT Support aims to resolve technology-related queries as quickly as possible by telephone, online or in person.
Library Services provides a wide range of high-quality library and information services to students, academics and researchers.
USW has several teams who can support you with your mental health and wellbeing.
The first thing you need to do, to get individual support, is to book a Wellbeing Advice Appointment. During the appointment, an adviser will help you explore your needs then signpost you to further support. They can refer you to a mental health adviser or counsellor if appropriate.
NB: you cannot book a mental health or counselling appointment without first having a Wellbeing Advice appointment.
The Progression Advice Team works with students to identify areas of academic concern, advise on options available and suggest a holistic support plan.
Student-to-student mentoring schemes including practical support for new students plus weekly sessions focusing on academic work.
The Student Money Advice Team provides support and advice to help students manage money, plus information about funding, bursaries and scholarships.
The Students’ Union can help you to enrich all aspects of student life. Services include support and guidance on academic and welfare related matters, extracurricular activities including clubs, teams and societies, and student representation. You will need to make an appointment with SU Officers and staff either through email or getting in touch through social media. The Students’ Union is also responsible for administering the Course Reps and Student Voice Rep systems.
The Student Development and Study Skills Service provides advice, information and resources to help improve academic performance and to develop transferable skills for employment.
The USW Print and Design team provide print and design services to all campuses at USW. You can order online via USW Online Print Store.