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Student Notices
The Student Cut (Now Online)
The latest issue of The Student Cut is now available to read online! 📰✨
Catch up on student stories, campus events, Student Association updates, sports news, and much more from across Dumfries & Galloway College.
You can now browse the newsletter anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet, or computer.
SAAS Student Funding Now Open for Applications!
Going to college or uni this year? Apply to SAAS for tuition fees, student loans, grants and bursaries.
Apply early and have your funding ready from day one.
Meningitis: Know the Signs. ACT FAST
Recent reports of a meningitis outbreak in Kent are a reminder of how serious this illness can be.
There is currently no evidence of increased risk in Scotland, but meningitis can affect teenagers and young adults, so it is important to know the symptoms and make sure you are up to date with your vaccinations.
New DGSA Podcast : Uplugged with Kaz
Join us on spotify for a relaxed and insightful chats with college staff and lecturers where we explore their experiences, stories. Whether you are a student, educator, or just curious, tune in for engaging conversations that bring the college community closer together.
In our first episode, Kaz catches up with Connor McGeorge, our Active Campus Coordinator, to find out about his education path and how he came to run Active Campus here at DGC.
Other Services
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LapSafe
Borrow a Laptop (learning Zone) -
The Library
Borrow books, access eBooks and online journals -
Photography Studio Booking
For photography students -
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 reporting a Near Miss
Your step-by-step guide to reporting a near miss (An unplanned, unwanted event that had the potential to lead to injury, damage or loss, but did not, in fact, do so). -
Guide to getting enrolled
A guide to all the steps from receiving an offer to getting logged in... -
Resetting Your Password
Forgotten your password or can’t login? This guide will help you reset it -
How do I apply for funding?
A guide to applying for funding including frequently asked questions and who to ask for help. -
How to connect to college WiFi
Guide to connecting a laptop to the college campus WiFi. -
Accessing any Office 365 App
This guide will show how to connect to Office 365 and what features are available to you as a student. -
Accessing College Email
This guide will show how to connect to Office 365 and what features are available to you as a student. -
When do I get my Bursary / EMA Payments?
Payment dates for students in receipt of bursaries or EMA payments. -
Using Lapsafe
Lapsafe is the College's new Laptop Loan System. This gives students the opportunity to check out Chromebooks at any time of the day without needing to find a member of staff. -
How to set up MFA
Guide to connecting a laptop to the college campus WiFi.
You can also ask our AI bot Colin questions and they will search our knowledge base for you.
Login to your account to view your timetable and more.
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.
