We hope you enjoy studying at West Highland College UHI

WHC UHI Students 2011/12 from Auchtertyre, Fort William & Broadford, Isle of Skye

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We are very different from many other colleges with no single, central campus and you will therefore be studying at one of our eight college learning centres .   Wherever you are studying, Student Services are on hand to help.

Our Student Services Team has developed an expertise in helping students and offering advice and guidance on a wide range of matters which might affect them at College, such as funding, study support, careers coaching etc.  If in doubt, please ask one of the team:

Isla Mann: Student Support Manager and for funding advice, extended learning support.

Contact - Fort William on  01397 874321

Margaret MacDonald: Student Support

Contact – Skye & Lochalsh on  01478 614833

Louise Penny: Library and Student Support Officer for Higher Education hosted students.

Contact - Fort William on 01397 874277

Christine Blyth:Extended Learning Support Officer and Information and Guidance.

Contact - Fort William on  01397 874247

Val Matheson:Extended Learning Support.

Contact-   Auchtertyre     01397 874517

Our Policies for you to refer to:

• Academic Misconduct Policy
• Positive Management Behaviour Policy - (coming soon)
• Appeals Policy
• Attendance and Participation Policy (coming soon)
• Health and Safety Policy
• Student Code of Conduct
• Student Charter for full time students

Documents and Forms you may need:

Student Authorised Absence Form

Accommodation Advice:

If you need to arrange accommodation during your period of study, we have lists of accommodation providers available to help you in your search – contact us for more information.

Academic Calendar: 

All your term dates and holidays - 2011/12 Academic Calendar (Term  Dates)

• 1st Semester - Induction and start of new  academic year - 5th September 2011
• October Holidays 10th October ~ 23rd October 2011
• Term re -commences 24th October 2011
• Christmas Holidays 24th December ~ 8th January 2012
• 2nd Semester Starts 9th January 2012
• Easter Holidays 2nd April ~ 15th April 2012
• Term re-commences 16th April 2012
• Academic year end 8th June 2012