Dashboard 2025
Student Notices
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
- Monday Evening Yoga (term time) Monday 25th Aug 2025UWS: Room 2.086 on level 2£5 per class. Contact Jane Chalmers at ChalmersJ@dumgal.ac.uk for more information.
- Monday Lunchtime Basketball Monday 25th Aug 2025Sports Hall (Dumfries Campus)Got a question or want to get involved? Email our Active Campus Co-ordinator mcgeorgec@dumgal.ac.uk
- Monday Table Tennis Monday 25th 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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LapSafe
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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
Forgotten your password or can’t login? This guide will help you reset it -
How do I apply for funding?
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How to connect to college WiFi
Guide to connecting a laptop to the college campus WiFi. -
Accessing any Office 365 App
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Accessing College Email
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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. -
Guide to applying for a course
A guide to all the steps from receiving an offer to getting logged in...
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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.
