UC support services

Need someone to talk to? UC Chaplaincy offers pastoral and practical support regardless of your background or beliefs. We see ourselves as ‘The Department of Spiritual Engineering’ on campus. We exist to nurture spirituality, offer pastoral care, and facilitate dialogue with the students and staff at UC. Learn more and meet our UC chaplains.

Are you thinking about studying at UC? Check out our International Relationships Office and get in touch if you have questions.

UC students and staff are from all over the world! Here's some important information to help you make the most of your time at UC. From language support to student clubs, check out all our international student support options and get in touch straight away if you need some help.

A Justice of the Peace (JP) can witness signatures on documents, certify copies of documents (including email attachments and phone messages), take oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations, and can confirm identity. JP services are free. See how to arrange an appointment on campus.  

Kā Waimaero | UC Māori supports ākonga Māori studying at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Whether you're looking to come to UC or already a student, get in touch if you need academic, financial, or social support. 

Sometimes the stresses of life can affect our mood and wellbeing. We may even experience anxiety or depression. Many people don't know where to begin or who to talk to when they're having a tough time. Check out UC's mental health support options and reach out straight away if you need help.

Student mentors can make a huge difference in your first year at university. They can give you helpful advice, support you with your studies, help you make new connections, and discover life at UC. Check out UC's mentoring programmes.

There are lots of ways to make Pasifika connections at UC. See how to connect and feel free to make an appointment with a Pacific Advisor if you need support.

The Pacific Development Team (PDT) provides extensive support, opportunities, programmes, and events for our Pasifika students as well as some initiatives for UC staff and the wider community. Meet our Pacific Development Team.

UC's friendly team of Rainbow Advisors are here to support you throughout your time with us. Whether you need help with a specific issue, feel like you're falling behind, or need a supportive person to talk to, we can help with a wide range of challenges. Meet our rainbow student advisors and get in touch straight away if you need support.

The evaluation and treatment clinics at the Rose Centre offer specific, effective, innovative diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures for swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Our treatment is driven by the latest research and physiological needs of our patients. Learn more about UC's Rose Rehabilitation Clinics.

UC's Speech and Hearing Clinic offers a comprehensive range of professional services for people with communication difficulties and swallowing problems. Students enrolled in our Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology programmes attend appointments and are supervised by qualified clinicians. Learn more about the UC Speech and Hearing Clinic. 

Falling behind in your studies? Having problems with your landlord? Feeling like it's all a bit of a struggle? Student Care Advisors are your support team. Our service is free and available to all our students whether you're on campus or a distance learner. See how Student Care at UC can help and reach out straight away if you need support.

Te Pātaka, UC’s student services hub, is the first place to visit if you’ve got a question or need help with something while you’re studying at UC. Check out our Student Services Hub.

"He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata". What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

The Psychology Centre is the clinical psychology training and research centre for UC's Clinical Psychology Programme. We offer students an opportunity to participate in a wide range of psychological assessments and treatments as part of their practicum course, working alongside senior clinical psychologists. Check out our Psychology Centre services.

REFERRAL OPEN DATES - Please note that we will NOT accept referrals prior to the listed dates.

THERAPY – referrals open Friday 1st December 2023

SELF-COMPASSION COURSE – referrals open Friday 1st December 2023

ASSESSMENTS – referrals open Monday 1st April 2024.

All referrals received will be triaged to see if suitable for our student clinics.

New to UC? UniLife is a free, year-long social mentoring programme run by students for students. We're here to help you find your feet at UC, meet other students, make friends, and have fun exploring what UC has to offer. Check out UniLife.

JumpStart is a term 1 programme designed just for YOU, whether you are flatting, renting, boarding, or staying at home. Get a JumpStart on your uni experience with a social and academic calendar to excite!