How to set up MFA
Guide to connecting a laptop to the college campus WiFi.
Help Guides
We have gathered together a collection of Help Guides for students to help you navigate college life.
How to Print
Print documents on the college campus using a college device or your own laptop, chromebook, phone or tablet.
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.
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.
Guide to getting enrolled
A guide to all the steps from receiving an offer to getting logged in…
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.
When do I get my Bursary / EMA Payments?
Payment dates for students in receipt of bursaries or EMA payments.
Where can I find the Council Tax Exemption Form?
a guide to finding your Council Tax exemption form.
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…
How do I apply for funding?
A guide to applying for funding including frequently asked questions and who to ask for help.
How to receive Push Notifications
Receive Student Portal notifications on your phone, tablet or computer, including important alerts, college news and reminders. Push notifications are optional, and you can choose which types you receive. They can appear even when the Student Portal is not open, depending on your browser and device settings. Enable push notifications…
Guide to ePortfolios
Creative Industries and certain courses have ePortfolios that can be used by those students to keep a diary of activities or practical work. We have created this guide to help you manage and update your ePortfolio if you have one.
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.
Guidance for College Applicants to University
Tips, information and key dates for college students applying to university.
How do I report absences?
a guide to how to submit absences, medical certificates and appeals.
Guide to LearnNet
LearnNet is where you will find all your online course materials. Follow this guide to get logged in.
Accessing College Email
This guide will
show how to connect to Office 365 and what features are available to you as a student.
Guide to applying for a course
A guide to all the steps from receiving an offer to getting logged in…
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…
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.