Help Guides

We have gathered together a collection of Help Guides for students to help you navigate college life.

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.
Guide to DigiSkillScotland
DigiSkillScotland is where some students will find their online course materials for part or all of their course. Follow this guide to get logged in.
Sign in to Adobe Creative Cloud
This guide will show how to login to Adobe Creative Cloud for students who need access to it.
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.
Guide to Laptop Loans
a guide for students who have been advised that they are entitled to a loan of a device.
How to use a Chromebook
How to login and log off the college chromebooks...
Installing Microsoft Teams
This guide will show how to connect to Office 365 and what features are available to you as a student.
Guide to ePortfolios
ePortfolio's can be used by students to keep a diary of activities or practical work. We have created this guide to help you manage and update your ePortfolio.
Student Disciplinary
Dumfries and Galloway College expects that all students will behave considerately at all times and treat other students, staff and members of the public with respect, regardless of background, both on and off campus.
Assessment Procedure
Dumfries and Galloway College will ensure that the arrangements for and conduct of assessment meet with the requirements of the appropriate awarding body.
Complaints Procedure
We value complaints and use information from them to help us improve our services. If something goes wrong or you are dissatisfied with our services, please tell us.
How to search for the best results
When using databases, library catalogues, or online search engines, knowing how to search can save time and produce more relevant results.
Copyright for music, TV & 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.
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...
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.
Do’s & don’ts while using Teams
In order to help everyone be able to follow along in virtual classes, we have a few rules we would ask you to follow while using MS Teams.
Equality & diversity
Our College is committed to promoting equality and celebrating diversity. We work hard to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassmant and victimisation and promote good relations for all our staff, students, visitors and partners.