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Graduation

West College Scotland’s Graduation Ceremonies are the most prestigious events in the College’s calendar, where successful students from Higher National programmes graduate.

Support Services

At West College Scotland we offer advice and support to make your college experience as stress-free and as enjoyable as possible.

Library

West College Scotland’s campus libraries provide a huge range of resources, both online and in traditional form. All students are encouraged to access these facilities at our three main campus sites.

Counselling

Time 4U is a free, confidential service to support students who might have issues which are impacting on their ability to maintain focus on their studies.

Enabling Services

West College Scotland welcomes applications from students who have additional support needs, a disability or a specific learning difficulty.

Sanctuaries, Nooks and Green Rooms

West College Scotland recognises the many different faith backgrounds of our students and staff. We have Chaplaincy teams working across our three campuses who can offer guidance and support.

Care Experienced

West College Scotland has enhanced arrangements to support any enquiry, applicant or student who is care experienced.

Wellbeing Matters

Wellbeing Matters promotes the positive physical and mental health, wellbeing and safety of our students. As an enrolled student, you have access to a range of support services.

Young Carers & Unpaid Carers

West College Scotland recognises the challenges faced by students who are young carers or have unpaid caring responsibilities e.g. for mum, dad, a brother or sister, extended family member, friend or neighbour. We are here to support your wellbeing and success at college, and to take steps as appropriate to help in any way we can.

Help & Support

Funding & Fee Support

Find out more about the student support funding options available.

SQA Exams & Your National Qualifications

British Sign Language (BSL)

Student Advisory Services

We are here to help with information and advice about coming to college.

Students' Association

By students, for students. Looking after the interests of everyone studying at West.

Student Stories

At West College Scotland we’re really proud of what our students go on to achieve. Be inspired by these amazing success stories.

Tom McConnell