Support & Advice

Starting university is one of the most exciting times of your life yet can also be quite daunting. At GCU we understand this and have put in place a whole host of student support services, with the cornerstone of these facilities being the Base. This one-stop information and support centre in the Saltire Centre has helped us win awards for our student supporart and advice, including the Times Higher Education Outstanding Support for Overseas Students award.

Below are just a few of the key services that we offer:

• International student support and orientation
• Learning Development Centres
• Students with disabilities
• Positive Living
• Health & fitness
• Student Mentoring
• Library services
• IT & Computing 
• Money
• Careers
• Faith & belief services

Other services

Adjacent to the Base is the Student Administration Services Desk where you will get information and assistance with:

• Registration and re-registration
• Your student record
• Student Loans
• Matriculation cards
• Council tax
• ILA funding
• Confirmation of student status
• Letters for banks
• Visa extensions