Student Services & Support
We all need a little help sometimes and when you're at College that usually means assistance with financial matters, careers guidance, personal issues, or simply someone to listen when things get a bit tough.
The College has an excellent team of qualified and experienced staff, on hand to ensure that you get the most from your time at the College.
Contact:
Strand Road Campus: 028 7127 6045
Limavady Campus: 028 7127 8770
Student Services can provide you with advice and guidance on the following issues:
If, at any point during your time at College, you have concerns about your studies or personal issues, make an appointment to talk to a member of our Student Welfare Team who will discuss with you the challenges you are facing in a safe and confidential setting.
Strand Road Campus contact Ann McGarrigle Tel: 028 7127 8709 or Willie O'Donnell Tel: 028 7127 6021
Limavady Campus contact Esther Mawhinney Tel: 028 7127 8770.
Money does matter - do you have to pay for your course? Can you claim some financial support? Can you get paid to come to College? Student Services are on hand to help you answer these questions.
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If you are going to be living away from home for the first time Student Services can provide you with a comprehensive accommodation listing which includes details on the type of accommodation, cost and distance to our main sites, as well as details of alternative accommodation providers.
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Every student must have a North West Regional College student card. Benefits include discounts from major high street stores, reduced travel fares, discounted cinema tickets, special student offers, and it is a recognised form of identification. Contact reception NOW to obtain your application form.
We have a dedicated team to provide you with additional support when you need a little extra help with your studies. The support is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of individual students and enable you to work independently and achieve your goals.
Specialist support is available for students with physical and learning disabilities. We welcome students with a variety of abilities and will make every effort to help you with your study needs. Applicants should ensure that the College is fully informed of any disability or special needs to enable us to meet with you on an individual basis before enrolment.
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Students under 18 years of age at 31st July 2008 may be entitled to Free School Meals. Application must be made by your parent/guardian to your Local Education and Library Board.
If you were entitled to Free Meals in your previous School and your parent/guardian indicated on the application form that you were transferring to North West Regional College this year then your name should be on our list. If you think you are entitled to Free Meals, but your name is not on the College List contact Reception.
Free Meals Tickets are available from Reception and should be collected on a Monday morning for the week. Each ticket has a value of £2.30.
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The Student Services Team can also help you with:
- Driver Training Scheme
- Induction
- Letters of Confirmation regarding Benefits, Medical Cards, Banks etc
- Medical Registration
- Student Discount Schemes
- Transport
We strive to provide students with a high quality learning experience on all courses. We have developed procedures to ensure that the quality of our courses is maintained and enhanced. As part of our annual review process, we regularly seek student views on the quality of course delivery, teaching and resources. Such views are a vaulable input to planning and developing our courses, facilities and student services.
Useful Links
| Belfast Education & Library Board | 028 9056 4000 |
| North Eastern Education & Library Board (Antrim) | 028 9448 2200 |
| North Eastern Education & Library Board (Ballymena) | 028 2565 3333 |
| South Eastern Education & Library Board | 028 9056 6200 |
| Southern Education & Library Board | 028 3751 2200 |
| Western Education & Library Board | 028 8241 1411 |
| Altnagelvin Trust Library | 028 7129 6168 |
| Central Library | 028 7127 2300 |
| Creggan Library | 028 7126 6168 |
| Dungiven Library | 028 7774 1475 |
| Heritage Library | 028 7126 9792 |
| Limavady Library | 028 7776 2540 |
| Shantallow Library | 028 7135 4185 |
| University of Ulster -?Magee Centre Library | 028 7137 5246 |
| Waterside Library | 028 7134 2963 |
| Strabane Library | 028 7188 3686 |
| Brandywell Sports Centre | 028 7126 3902 |
| Brooke Park Leisure Centre | 028 7126 2637 |
| Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre | 028 7134 7695 |
| Roe Valley Leisure Centre | 028 7776 4009 |
| St. Columb's Park Leisure Centre | 028 7134 3941 |
| Templemore Leisure Centre | 028 7128 9200 |
| Riversdale Leisure Centre | 028 7138 2672 |
| Altnagelvin Hospital | 028 7134 5171 |
| Causeway Hospital | 028 7032 7032 |
| Letterkenny Hospital | 00353749125888 |
| Aberfoyle Medical Group Practice | 028 7126 4868 |
| Bovally Medical Centre | 028 7776 6352 |
| Bridge Street Medical Centre | 028 7126 1137 |
| Clarendon Medical | 028 7126 5391 |
| Great James Street Health Centre | 028 7136 5177 |
| Quayside Medical Practice | 028 7126 2790 |
| Scroggy Road Health Centre, Limavady | 028 7776 1100 |
| Waterside Health Centre | 028 7132 0100 |
| Mourneside Medical Centre | 028 7138 3737 |
| Riverside Practice | 028 7138 4100 |
| Family Practice | 028 7138 4118 |
| Action Cancer | 028 9024 4200 |
| Aids Helpline (NI) | 0800 137473 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | 028 9043 4848 |
| Aware Defeat Depression | 028 7126 0602 |
| Community Action For Locally Managing Stress | 028 7126 8698 |
| Citizens Advice Bureau, Londonderry | 028 7136 2444 |
| Citizens Advice Bureau, Coleraine | 028 7034 4817 |
| Cruse Bereavement Care (NI) | 028 7126 2941 |
| Disability Action | 028 7136 0811 |
| Drugs Helpline | 0800 776600 |
| EGSA (Educational Guidance Service for Adults) | 028 9024 4274 |
| Eating Disorder Association (NI) | 028 9061 8299 |
| Family Planning Association (NI) | 028 7126 0016 |
| Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinic, Londonderry | 028 7161 1269 |
| Gingerbread Lone Parents Support | 028 9023 4568 |
| Hair & Beauty Academy - NWRC Limavady | 028 7776 2746 |
| Health Promotion Department | 028 7186 5127 |
| Housing Executive - Limavady | 028 7776 2711 |
| Housing Rights Services | 028 9024 5640 |
| Limavady Jobs & Benefits Office | 028 7776 0500 |
| Meningitis 24 Hour Helpline | 0808 8003344 |
| National Union of Students | 028 9024 4641 |
| NECLEUS (Youth Info Centre) - L'Derry | 028 7137 4892 |
| Nexus Institute (NI) | 028 7126 0566 |
| Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association | 028 9064 4111 |
| Northern Ireland Youth Council | 028 9064 3882 |
| Northlands Drug Rehabilitation Centre | 028 7131 3232 |
| Pregnancy Care Service (LIFE) | 028 7126 4751 |
| PSNI Limavady | 028 7776 6797 |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse Nexus | 028 7126 0566 / 028 9032 6803 |
| Reception - NWRC, Derry / Londonderry | 028 7127 6000 |
| Reception - NWRC, Limavady | 028 7127 8700 |
| Relateen (Teenage Relationship Problems) | 028 7137 1502 |
| Samaritans | 028 7126 5511 |
| Samaritans Helpline | 0345 909090 |
| Sensory Support Service | 028 7137 4619 |
| Social Services, Limavady | 028 7776 1100 |
| S.T.E.E.R Mental Health Charity | 028 7127 9995 |
| Student Services NWRC, Limavady | 028 7776 1031 |
| Translink, L'Derry | 028 7126 2261 |
| Translink, Limavady | 028 7776 2101 |
| Ulster Pregnancy Advisory Association | 028 9038 1345 |
| Youthline | 0808 808 8000 |

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