Student support

Student life will bring you lots of new opportunities but we know it can also be challenging at times.

We offer practical help and emotional and psychological support. We will work with you in complete confidence to decide the best support for your difficulty or issue.

We are here to help applicants and students with disabilities, long-term health conditions, mental health conditions or specific learning difficulties.

If you declare a disability when you apply to study with us, our team will contact you to offer support.

We can provide advice and guidance on student finance as well as the funding that is available from York St John. We run campaigns throughout the year to provide money saving tips.

Our Student Support Fund provides support for students when their financial circumstances change.

Are you thinking about living at home and commuting to University? We have a range of services available to support you.

We have a designated contact for commuting students who can help you decide whether commuting is the right choice for you.

We provide 1 to 1 support for a range of different circumstances. 

We have specific support schemes for asylum seekers, Black, Asian and minority ethnic students, care leavers and estranged students, commuting students, students from Gypsy, Roma and travelling communities, mature students, student carers, student parents and trans students.

Our academic staff are here to support you with your studies. As well as your course tutors, you'll have a personal academic tutor who will support you throughout your course.

Help is also available with specific areas of study, including coursework, essay writing and using IT systems.

Make the most of your degree and maximise your opportunities to build up your skills and employability. We offer tailored careers advice throughout your studies and beyond.

We also offer a range of opportunities for students, including global volunteering and Study Abroad.

We recognise and respect all faiths at York St John. Our chapel is a multi-faith space open to all. It includes a prayer room, quiet room and peace garden.

We celebrate many different religious festivals on campus. Our Faith Advisers are here to support and encourage you, engage in dialogue and promote understanding.

Our Student Health Centre is based on our York campus. We encourage all students who live in our accommodation sites to register with the Centre when you join us.

Run by York Medical Group, the Student Health Centre offers a range of health services and appointment types including GP and nurse appointments and a medication transfer service.