University of Essex
Colchester
Student support
Our Student Services Hub is a one-stop-shop for practical advice or confidential guidance, on everything from accommodation to how to cope with homesickness. Your questions matter and you'll get answers from our team of experts.
We have professionals who provide support on issues concerning mental and emotional health, including assessment and referral for counselling or mentoring.
If you have a disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty, our specialist disability advisers are on hand to provide you with advice and guidance on a range of disability support services at all three of our campuses.
We offer a wide range of support to individuals and groups of student members including: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students, care leaver students, commuting students, estranged students, international students, LGBT+ students, mature and part-time students, and students under 18.