Centre for Student Life

Student support

We’re here to help you succeed and make the most of your student life. Our free, confidential support services are based in the Centre for Student Life.

Centre for Student Life

Your one-stop shop for student life. Whether you're seeking health and wellbeing advice, planning your future, managing your finances, or navigating life in Cardiff, we've got you covered.

Student Connect

Our dedicated Student Connect team is here to guide you. They're your first point of contact, ready to connect you with the right Student Life team to support your needs.

24-hour online services

We offer extended opening hours and 24/7 online services so you can access the support you need, whenever and wherever you need it.

Student Connect team

Student Connect

Find out what our Student Connect team can help with and how to get in touch by phone, online or in person.

Advice and money

We're on hand to help with top tips, advice and information on the practical issues such as: funding, money management, housing advice and visas.

Health and Wellbeing champion

Health and wellbeing

We have a range of support available to help you to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. While on campus you will always be supported.

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Student visa support

If you live outside of the UK, you will need to think about visas, immigration rules and possibly post study work visa options. We can advise you on how to apply for your student visa and provide bespoke guidance and information.

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Dedicated support services

Our diverse student population means our students may have varying or specific needs. We provide dedicated support services to underrepresented student groups and specific communities.

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Support for disabled students

If you’re a disabled student, there’s a little more to think about when going to university. We are here to help you reach your full potential and make sure you get the right level of support so that all aspects of your study are accessible.

Smiling Residences Life team

Residences support

Starting university may be your first experience of living away from home in a different city. We understand this can be equally exciting and challenging, that's why our Residence Life team are here to help you settle in.

Careers and employability

We can help you map out your future and prepare for life after university. Our free Student Futures service is available to every student, including those studying postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degrees.

Student Mentors

Student Mentor Scheme

There may be some questions you'd prefer to ask a current student rather than a staff member. This is where having a student mentor can help you.