Student Welcome Centre

Aberystwyth University's new Student Welcome Centre, which provides a comprehensive range of support services for students, has been formally opened by the University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Noel Lloyd.

Representing an investment of £1.5m, the new centre brings together key student services which were previously provided at various locations on campus and in the town.

The Student Fees Office and Student Support Services are based at the Centre, as is the University’s Admissions and Recruitment office. Together they offer advice and support on finance, disability, learning support, health and medical issues, undergraduate and postgraduate courses and information on international study opportunities. It also provides a focal point for international students studying at Aberystwyth.

Speaking at the opening, Professor Lloyd said:
“This new centre reflects the University’s commitment to providing a welcoming environment and effective support that will enable students to make the most of their time at university. Its location, at the heart of the Penglais campus, emphasises the importance of student support in the university and means that all of these services can be accessed with greater ease then ever before.”

The Student Welcome Centre is also the latest building to be upgraded as part of the University’s strategy to improve environmental performance. Originally built in the 1960s and known as Cledwyn Spur, it has been refurbished with energy saving features that include new external thermal insulation, draught lobbies, double glazing and energy efficient lighting.

Student Welcome Centre at a glance

Student Support Services
Money Doctor - a new service available from September 2009 that will provide advice on financial self management, debt, and assistance from the University’s financial contingency fund.

Disability - a broad range of services for students with disabilities, including learning support in the form of note takers, examination arrangements and accommodation for students with physical disabilities.

Learner support - study skills, time management and advice on dyslexia

Student Health Centre – advice on medical and health issues, lifestyle, wellbeing and stress. Some services are provided in the Cledwyn Building.

Assistance for students encountering difficulties.

Guidance and support on the University’s mechanisms for resolving complaints.

Student Fees Office
Enquiries concerning tuition fees, accommodation fees, and bursaries.

Admissions and Recruitment
Undergraduate and postgraduate course advice and applications

Study Abroad and student exchanges - North American Exchange programme and Erasmus (EU) plus direct entry Study Year Abroad / Junior Year Abroad applications (International Recruitment and Collaboration)

Key contact details:
Student Support Services
01970 621761 / student-support@aber.ac.uk / disability@aber.ac.uk

Student Fees Office
01970 621582/3/4 / fees@aber.ac.uk / ffioedd@aber.ac.uk

Recruitment, Admissions and Marketing
01970 622065 / ugadmissions@aber.ac.uk / pg-admissions@aber.ac.uk

International Recruitment and Collaboration
01970 622367 / internationaloffice@aber.ac.uk