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Student Notices
Freshers Event
The Student Association, D&G College Active Campus and Youth Work D&G are happy to be putting on our Freshers Event next week 1st - 5th September for you all!
We would love to have as many students as possible come along.
This will be 12-2 along the reception corridor, with some activities in the sports hall!
Come along and have some fun!
Induction Week
We are looking forward to welcoming our new and returning students for Induction Week (18th August - 22nd August). Check your inboxes and spam folders for your enrolment email!
📌 Don’t forget – enrol online before you arrive to get your physical student card and college login.
🎫 Your card is your key to: 🚍 College bus travel and💰 student discounts.
Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication
As part of the College’s obligations under Cyber Essentials Plus and the Scottish Government’s Cyber Resilience Framework, all user accounts now need to be protected by a second authentication method.
We’ve prepared a Help Guide on how to set up your MFA including a link to a video on configuring Multi-Factor Authentication. If you need any assistance with this please reach out to Digital Services.
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday Football Thursday 28th Aug 2025Sports Hall (Dumfries Campus)Got a question or want to get involved? Email our Active Campus Co-ordinator mcgeorgec@dumgal.ac.uk
- Block 1 Monday 25th Aug 2025
- Friday Lunchtime Multi Sport Friday 29th Aug 2025Sports Hall (Dumfries Campus)Got a question or want to get involved? Email our Active Campus Co-ordinator mcgeorgec@dumgal.ac.uk
Student Advisers
More infoOur Student Advisers are here to help with issues like study skills, money, housing, and general wellbeing.
studentadviser@dumgal.ac.uk
01387 734 064 / 01387 734 065 (Dumfries)
01776 706 633 (Stranraer)
Mon–Fri, 9am - 4:30pm The Point behind Reception in Dumfries and room G35A in Stranraer.
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Student Counselling Service Referral
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Study Skills Self Referral
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Welfare Self Referral
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Education Support
We can help you with any extra support to ensure you achieve your potential.
Other Services
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The Library
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Photography Studio Booking
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Spectrum Life
24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
Student Funding
More infoHelp applying for funding, eligibility for discretionary funds, childcare funds or anything else related to funding.
studentfunding@dumgal.ac.uk
Call: 01387 734 240
Mon - Fri, 8:45am - 4:30pm
Policies & Procedures
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Guide to getting enrolled
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Resetting Your Password
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Accessing any Office 365 App
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Accessing College Email
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Using Lapsafe
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How to set up MFA
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Guide to applying for a course
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Student Association
We are based in leisure area, Dumfries and Room G35A in Stranraer and represent all students at DGC.
SA President: Honor Gibson,
SA Vice Presidents: Karen McIntosh (Dumfries) and Adam Harvey (Stranraer).
Your class will elect a class rep; they will work closely with the student association to ensure your voice is heard.
Active Campus
Free sports, fitness, and fun for students and staff. Lunchtime drop-ins Mon–Fri, after-college clubs Mon–Thurs.
Bus Travel
Free College Bus – Available for all students with a valid physical Student ID card.
Free bus travel for under 22s – Use your NEC card to travel free on other buses.
Travel reimbursement – Full-time bursary students aged 22+ may be able to claim back costs for other bus travel.
Advice & help...
FAQsThere are a number of ways to get help and support depending on what you need help with. Use the form below to find the best contact.
