Support

Support for students

Lancaster has specialist teams available to all students. They offer everything from wellbeing and mental health support to careers guidance, and academic advice.

Your wellbeing

The Student Wellbeing Services at Lancaster means there is always someone to talk to including specialist services, mental health practitioners and people in your college and department. Find out more about who is here to help, as well as tools, training and wellbeing activities on ASK.

Wellbeing

Your ASK service

ASK stands for Advice, Support and Knowledge, and it's your place to go for a wide range of personal and student issues. Use the ASK section of your Portal to find online information, or contact the ASK team who can offer guidance on a variety of queries.

ASK in the Portal
  • Your college

    Every student at Lancaster belongs to a college, and they are there for you from day one until you graduate. Your college offers events, welfare and pastoral support, space to study and relax, and many opportunities to get involved in college life.

  • Your Students' Union

    Lancaster University Students’ Union (LUSU) is here for you. Your union is committed to ensuring you have a fulfilling student life, across every aspect of it. From events and societies to academic support and representation, plus many more services, LUSU is dedicated to providing the foundations you need to enjoy your time here.

Please be aware that students have the right to opt out of Students' Union membership. Find out more.

Study

Information and support for all aspects of your study from the University's central teams and your academic department.

Study

Specialist support

Specialist support for students in diverse communities or with specific needs.

Specialist support

Careers and jobs

From gaining part-time work while you study, to preparing for your future career by gaining skills and confidence, our Careers professionals are here to help.

Careers

Campus and facilities

Access a wide range of services available to students on campus from study spaces, and food and drink outlets to the accommodation team and Chaplaincy.

Campus and facilities

Money

Get guidance on fees and funding, managing your finances and financial assistance available to students.

Money

Administration

From registering as a student and receiving your card, to ordering documents and making changes to your record – explore our guidance and find people to help.

Administration

Digital and IT

Access information, support and training for a wide variety of IT services and facilities.

Digital and IT