Appendix 3: Support Services within the University
Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre
Durham
The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham. DH1 3LE
Tel: 0191 334 1437
Opening hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, with some evening opening please call for further information.
E Mail: careers@durham.ac.uk
Web address: http://www.dur.ac.uk/careers/
Stockton
Queen’s Campus, Stockton, Ebsworth Foyer, Ebsworth Building, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH
Tel: 0191 334 0202
Email : careers.stockton@durham.ac.uk
Opening Times:
- Mon - Fri 10am - 4:30pm (term time)
- Mon - Fri 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 4.30pm (vacations)
Colleges Division
This web page has links to all colleges at Durham and Stockton.
The Senior Tutor of each College is responsible to the Head of College for all matters relating to the academic and pastoral care of the students. They are on hand to provide advice and guidance on all issues related to academic progress and personal well-being.
Counselling Service
Durham:
Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE
Contact: Helen Hodgson, PA to Director, and Service Secretary
Tel: (0191) 334 2200 (Internal 42200)
Email: counsel.service@durham.ac.uk
Open: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, with some evening opening please call for further information.
Emergency Drop in: 9am every weekday
www: www.dur.ac.uk/counselling.service/
Stockton
Student Support Services, Holliday Building
Contact: Jan Young, Student Support Services Receptionist
Tel: (0191) 334 0039 (Internal 40039)
Email: Counsel.serviceqcs@durham.ac.uk
Open: 9:00am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with some evening opening please call for further information.
Emergency Drop in: 11am every weekday
www: www.dur.ac.uk/counselling.service/
Offers a high standard of service in Counselling for any student who finds that their difficulties are hard to manage, and/or their difficulties are affecting their studies.
Consultancy time is also offered to any member of staff who is concerned about a student who is in difficulties - please ring the central number 42200 and Helen will put you through to a senior member of our counselling staff.
DSU Advice Centre
Durham:
Level A (top floor), Dunelm House
Tel: (0191) 334 1775
Open: 10 am – 4pm Monday – Friday,
Email: dsu.advice@durham.ac.uk
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Tel: For initial advice contact Durham (0191) 334 1775 (Internal 41775)
Open: By appointment only
Email: dsu.advice@durham.ac.uk
The Union's Advice Centre provides confidential and independent advice, information and representation on all issues affecting students during their time at University.
We are staffed by full time professional advisors who are available throughout the year, including the vacations.
DUSSD (Durham University Service for Students with Disabilities)
Durham:
Palatine Centre. Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE
Contact: General Enquiries/Reception
Tel: (0191) 334 8115 (Internal 48115)
Email:disabilities.service@durham.ac.uk
Open:
Term-time:
9:00 – 7:00 Monday
9:00 – 5:00 Tuesday – Friday, with some evening opening please call for further information.
Vacations:
9:00 – 5:00 Monday - Friday
www: www.dur.ac.uk/dussd/
Stockton:
Ground Floor Area, Holliday Building
Tel: For initial advice contact Durham 334 8115 (Internal 48115)
Open: 9:00 - 4:00 Monday – Friday
www: www.dur.ac.uk/dussd/
The Service for Students with Disabilities aims to provide advice and practical support so that a student in the University can minimise the effects of their disability and make the most of their time here.
Nightline
Durham:
Behind Dun Cow Pub, Old Elvet
Tel: (0191) 334 6444 (Internal 46444)
Open: 9:00pm - 7:00am (every night of term)
A confidential, non-judgemental, non-directive listening service, run by students, for students.
Student Immigration and Financial Support Office
Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE
Contact: General Enquiries/Reception
Tel: (0191) 334 6257 (Internal 46257)
Email: Financialsupport.undergraduate@durham.ac.uk or Financialsupport.postgraduate@durham.ac.uk
Open: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)
www: www.dur.ac.uk/student.finance/
The Student Financial Support Office supports students, applicants, academic departments and colleges in the following areas:
- Postgraduate students in receipt of research council or University funding;
- Undergraduate students in receipt of statutory support;
- Students in need of financial support towards living and course costs;
- Students in need of financial support to further their personal development;
- Statutory support;
- Students eligible for US Federal Aid;
- Students eligible for Durham Grant Scheme;
- Scholarships and Prizes.
- UKBA legistlation
- Applying for an extension to your Tier 4 student visa