Student Support Services

Dedicated to supporting your academic journey every step of the way.

Student support at VCAD

Your Success is Our Priority

At Victoria College of Arts and Design (VCAD), we are dedicated to supporting our students throughout their academic journey. We believe that exceptional service is key to creating a positive and supportive environment.

Student Information and Support

We are your one-stop service for all student-related matters. As the first point of contact for student queries, we ensure you have the best experience at university. Our services include issuing student status letters, Student ID cards, and more.

We also facilitate student involvement in college activities such as events, societies, clubs, the ambassadors and student representation programmes.

Get in Touch with Your Campus

Contact your local campus team for support and information

Student Engagement & Support

We support students' academic success by monitoring attendance, tracking submission deadlines and promoting engagement. We offer personalised support to help students stay on track and reach their full potential.

Attendance Support

Attendance Support

We reach out to students who miss classes to understand their situation and offer support. We provide advice on alternatives if attendance is not possible.

Submission Support

Submission Support

We remind students of upcoming deadlines via email and phone, providing additional information and support where needed. Our assignment clinics offer further guidance close to submission dates.

Workshops & Skill Development

Workshops & Skill Development

We organise workshops on study techniques, digital literacy, IT skills and organisational skills.

Regular Care Check-ins

Regular Care Check-ins

We conduct regular care check-ins through calls to ensure students receive consistent support.

Personalised Support

Personalised Support

We offer personalised support to help students manage their workload and find resources.

Students studying together

Academic Skills, Mentoring & Library Resources

We strive to help our students become independent, successful learners in higher education, equipping them with skills that are transferable to both academic and professional settings.

Workshops

We offer additional workshops for students seeking help with Academic Skills and Academic English. These workshops are available both on campus and online, in small group sizes.

Academic Mentoring Services

  • • Setting up a mentoring plan with goals and targets
  • • Directing students to resources and workshops for one-to-one support
  • • Guiding students through strategies for proofreading assessments
  • • Providing mentoring apps for learning support
For more information, please contact:academic.skills@vcad.co.uk

Need Support? We're Here to Help

Our team is dedicated to ensuring your success. Don't hesitate to reach out whenever you need assistance with your academic journey.