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Student Support and Wellbeing

We have an excellent student support system to support you throughout your time as a student at Durham University.

This provision is designed to ensure that you get the most from your time at Durham, receive help when in difficulty, and are supported in your personal development through your studies and beyond.

Visit our Student Support Hub for more information on all of the support services available to you and how to access them.

Support is also available within College and is open to all students whether you live in College or live out.

This includes: 

  • Student support through appointments with the Assistant Master and College Student Support Officer.  Our email address is: hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk  The Hatfield Student Support Office can be found on the ground floor of Rectory Building.

  • College referral systems such as to Departmental Student Support for academic issues, Counselling Services, Disability Support and the Money Advice Service.

  • Hatfield Trust Hardship Funds to nurture student development, create an inclusive community and support students in unexpected circumstances, thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends.

  • Peer and welfare support from the Junior & Middle Common Rooms and the Resident Wardens.

  • Personal development support via our College Mentors.

  • Out of hours emergency welfare support via our Porters and Duty Officer who are on call 24/7. 

Support from College focuses on wellbeing and more general issues.  For issues around academic progress, you should approach your Departmental Student Support.  A useful link to wellbeing information is Student Support & Wellbeing - Durham University.