Guidance for College Applicants to University
Tips, information and key dates for college students applying to university. Continue reading “Guidance for College Applicants to University”
Help Guides
We have gathered together a collection of Help Guides for students to help you navigate college life.
How do I apply for funding?
A guide to applying for funding including frequently asked questions and who to ask for help. Continue reading “How do I apply for funding?”
How do I report absences?
a guide to how to submit absences, medical certificates and appeals. Continue reading “How do I report absences?”
When do I get my Bursary / EMA Payments?
Payment dates for students in receipt of bursaries or EMA payments. Continue reading “When do I get my Bursary / EMA Payments?”
How to refresh your browser cache
Your browser, like Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox, saves parts of websites on your device so they load faster next time. This is called a cache to speed things up. But sometimes your browser keeps showing an old version of a page instead of the latest one. This guide explains how to clear that cache. Continue reading “How to refresh your browser cache”
Guide to LearnNet
LearnNet is where you will find all your online course materials. Follow this guide to get logged in. Continue reading “Guide to LearnNet”
Where can I find my Proof of Enrolment Form?
If you require a letter of proof that you are enrolled at Dumfries and Galloway College, you can download this from LearnNet… Continue reading “Where can I find my Proof of Enrolment Form?”
Where can I find the Council Tax Exemption Form?
a guide to finding your Council Tax exemption form. Continue reading “Where can I find the Council Tax Exemption Form?”
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. Continue reading “Using Lapsafe”
Accessing College Email
This guide will
show how to connect to Office 365 and what features are available to you as a student. Continue reading “Accessing College Email”
Guide to applying for a course
A guide to all the steps from receiving an offer to getting logged in… Continue reading “Guide to applying for a course”
Referencing Guide
Everything you use in your work needs to be referenced. The basic information you need is an author (or creator), date of publication and title… Continue reading “Referencing Guide”
Copyright for music, TV and moving images
Covered by UK copyright law. There are different levels of permissions available – be careful to check whether or not they allow modification of the material. Continue reading “Copyright for music, TV and moving images”
Setup for studying at home
A guide to setting up a comfortable study space at home including tips if you don’t have a desk. Continue reading “Setup for studying at home”
Guide to Laptop Loans
a guide for students who have been advised that they are entitled to a loan of a device. Continue reading “Guide to Laptop Loans”
What is my Student Email?
When you enrol an office 365 account will be created for you. This normally happens around 24 hours after enrolment. You will be emailed your student ID number – a seven digit number – and your network password. Continue reading “What is my Student Email?”
Where can I find my Student ID?
All students have a Virtual ID Card which can be used to get Free Bus Travel to College on selected routes. Continue reading “Where can I find my Student ID?”
Interviews on Teams for prospective students
This guide will
show how to connect to Office 365 and what features are available to you as a student. Continue reading “Interviews on Teams for prospective students”
Six Top Tips for Organising Your Work
Good study begins with good organisation – this guide will share some top tips on how to keep your work organised! Continue reading “Six Top Tips for Organising Your Work”
Guide to Structuring Essays & Reports
This guide will give some tips on how to structure reports and essays. Expressing yourself doesn’t have to be hard work! Continue reading “Guide to Structuring Essays & Reports”